I walked into a convenience store that has a small grill in it with 4 sit down tables. I noticed an elderly man seated at one. I asked the clerk who he was because he was looking down almost as if he was asleep. The clerk said his name was Clarence & he is there frequently for hours. I walked to the table & said " Mr. Clarence how u doing today?" He lifted his head and I noticed his Vietnam veteran hat and he said to me "I'm ok officer. I just like to sit here & be around people because my house is an empty place without my wife who died 6 yrs ago". I asked him if he cared if I sat down with him and either had lunch or a coffee and he welcomed me to sit down. I was told he gets a customary bacon sandwich so I ordered him one and had a good 25 min conversation with him about his travels with his wife & his family. I left my new found buddy & will be going back from time to time to see if he's in there. I love talking to my elders, particularly veterans. I find them very knowledgeable & fascinating. If you see someone similar to Clarence, take a minute to offer them a few minutes of your time. What's a few minutes to you may be the world to them👍