April 30, 2026 at 6:00 am Updated April 30, 2026 at 6:00 am

RAVE to the young woman and son, along with their white standard poodle, who kindly picked me up after attempting to dive into the sidewalk again. I was stunned and damaged, somewhat nicked and bloodied too. You both picked me up, then offered to help me home. I just wanted to thank you, as I didn’t get your names. There are good people on this planet of ours. Thanks again.

RANT to charities that send “reminder” solicitations several weeks after having acknowledged receipt of a recent donation. In the last two weeks, I received three such solicitations from charitable organizations with a pointed note that I haven’t donated since 2025. In each instance, they acknowledged my 2026 donations in writing about a month before they sent new solicitations. The “reminder” language is questionable in itself, given that past donations to charities were voluntary and didn’t imply future support.…