[*Anya*]

When I try to do a good deed, I try to it with no expectations.

Kind of like the "listening to each other thread".

I try to be an ear but not a voice-unless advice specifically asked for. Even if asked; I am extremely careful with what I say: " This worked for me, but it doesn't work for everyone. We all have our own way of handling it", kind of thing.

You never know when someone might take it the wrong way-especially if they just want or need to vent.

Do I do good deeds that do not go unpunished?

Absolutely.

I drive on So Ca freeways!

I can't count the number of times I slow down to let someone merge from an on-ramp but don't do it quickly enough so I get the finger.

Or, I let someone cut in leaving a gas station and it pisses the guy off behind me so he (or she) lays on the horn.

I just smile sweetly and mutter *you fucker* under my breath and move on.