I'm currently working part time as a basic skilz teacher at a mental health services agency in Philly. It's a place that inspires, teaches, and confuses me. One story explains how- Jim's story. [...]
I teach 3 classes and spend time at the agency three times a week. I arrive, and Jim is standing outside. We talk for a few minutes – his mood can be negative, middle-of-the-road, or some combination of both. He smiles sometimes. I don't mind talking, having a short conversation. That conversation always centers around him, and usually has to do with the number of people who asked: "How's program going today." He counts everything; the number of handshakes he's gotten, the number of times he's been blessed after sneezing, and the number of introductions he's been given are all important aspects of each day.

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