04 August 2026

I almost did something good today.


 

I almost did something today.

Something good.

For someone;

A friend of mine has an etsy page where he is now selling personalized leather goods. Everything looks good. There are a lot of things I want to buy, 

and I almost did,

but I stopped-

I almost did something today.

Something good.

For them.

I almost bought something.

                                          I also almost shared his posts with friends who would love what he’s selling. But then I remembered…

he's known me for about 20 years,

and for at least 20 years 

my side hustle has been baking 

and I've published about 15 short stories, novellas, a play, and a book;

he has complimented everything I have made

but has purchased 

ZERO/

I see a personal text from him offering me a discount on anything I get from his site,

and asking me to share his page.


I almost did something good today. 

-but I’m done pretending reciprocity is optional.