DEAR ABBY: I find the "penny" stories I see in your column to be both amusing and interesting. Now I have one for you.
I was on a bus trip with our church group when I saw a penny on the floor. I picked it up and offered it to an older woman with the comment, "A penny for your thoughts." Her retort was, "You would be wanting change?"
Her response caught me off guard, and gave everyone a laugh.
Keep up the good work, Abby. -- F.R.C. FROM GREENVILLE, S.C.
DEAR F.R.C.: It gave me a laugh, too. Pennies may be worth less than they used to, but a smile can be worth its weight in gold.