I brought a pizza order to a senior

“Ma’am,” I spoke nervously, “are you… doing okay? It is quite freezing in this place. Very dim, as well.”

“I am absolutely alright. I leave the thermostat down since my prescriptions take priority. That is the one expense I cannot avoid.”

Next, she reached toward the small desk next to her and slid a clear food bag in my direction.

It was packed with loose change.

Silver and copper pieces. An entire existence of gathered pennies.