On April 2, something tragic happened on my commuter train a…

On April 2, something tragic happened on my commuter train and I made an effort to connect with and express sympathy to the crew who helped the passengers during the situation (especially as a few others expressed impatience with the delays). Separately, I’m embracing the genuine friendliness of my two-year-old daughter, who smiles, waves, and yells “HI” at everyone in the grocery store, and enjoying the reactions of strangers to her happy outreach.