.............by Sharon A. Singer
    It was early in the morning and I
was off to pick up a few things from
the pharmacy.  It was a beautiful
day for a walk!
    Just as I approached the bridge
that crosses the Hillsborough River I
noticed a young man entering the
walkway from the opposite side.  I
moved over so that he could walk next
to the rail.  When he was almost even
with me he took a cigarette out of his
pocket and tried to light it with one
of those plastic, disposable lighters.
    After a few unsuccessful attempts
he gave up, jamming the cigarette back
into his pocket.  But it was what he
did next that left me speechless..