In my previous home, a German Baptist cabinet maker made my kitchen cabinets. I loved that kitchen for so many reasons.
One day I needed a couple repairs and tweaks to some cabinets. Mr. Dutter arrived wearing what he wears everyday, his conservative German Baptist clothing: his button up shirt, suspenders with his work pants, and his hat. When he came into the house, he took off his hat and placed it on the bureau in the entry way and when he left the house, he put it back on. It's part of who he is, his rhythm of life. His quiet politeness made such a big statement.
Peace and politeness is a part of some persons being.
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