Well maybe not completely empty. How about a gesture with flexible parameters? The couple a few doors down just sold their house, and much to the chagrin of Evergreen Avenue, fetched a nice windfall.
So I pass them the other day walking the dogs and ya know, I’m not intrusive so I’m not gonna ask where they’re moving to but I do say:
Anything, really anything ya need. Don’t even hesitate to ask. I’m here. Yep, so here for you.
I can’t seem to stop myself. I’m Bob Barker on a billboard. (1) 800 – ANY – TING
Ya know, now that I think about it, like most things. Got the bad back and all (although I’d just banged out crunches on a pilates ball).
I’m so invested in making this seem like a sincere gesture, but the more I try the more I discover potential inconveniences resulting from extending this gesture at all. It’s time to set some parameters.
Gonna roll it back a bit, why don’t you make a list of the things you think you’ll need help with and I’ll highlight the one I feel good about.
They went on their way. Not sure they even nodded.