# Alms

By [BorrowLucid](https://paragraph.com/@borrowlucid) · 2025-11-22

---

Recently, I walked across town to a medical appointment. I took my time with it, because it was 11 miles round trip and a lovely day.

At one of my rest points, while sitting outside, near a fountain, and drinking a coffee that I had just purchased from the Starbucks a few feet away, a woman asked me if I needed any money. 

I told her, “no, but thank you.”

She doubled down and asked if I’m sure and if I was homeless. I replied that no I’m not homeless.

She asked again if I needed any money and if I was hungry. I replied that no I’m not hungry.

There were a few more words between us to absolutely confirm that I wasn’t homeless nor hungry, and then she left. I lazily finished drinking my coffee and then continued on my walk.

---

*Originally published on [BorrowLucid](https://paragraph.com/@borrowlucid/alms)*