The Unexpected Lesson I Learned From a Cord in My Backyard

That orange extension cord, unexpected as it was, ended up teaching me something meaningful. Sometimes the smallest misunderstandings reveal the biggest truths about patience, respect, and the comfort that comes from living in a community where people care enough to make things right.

And sometimes, all it takes to restore that comfort is a simple conversation, a thoughtful note, or a willingness to listen.