Posts by arrowstar

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Small, but meaningful, moments of joy...

by daystar in

in my office building we have a cafeteria that is run by another company.

there is this one mexican woman who has just the most pleasant demeanor, every day.

she greets everyone with a smile and a "how are you today, my friend?".

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Thank you, Daystar, for this thread.

Brigid's story moved me so much I'm teary-eyed now and can't seen the screen well enough to post a coherent thought.

we are all connected....in one way or another...

Lisa

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Do Your Part, Share The Love....

by FMZ in

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go on, tell us who you love on jwd, and why.

(reminder: love can be totally platonic.

platonic: transcending physical lust or desire)..

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oh there are so very many here...to name a few and knowing that as soon as I hit "send" I'll think of more....

Sparkplug - my fellow warrior woman

Valis - a heart as big as Texas

Big Tex & cruzanheart - two of the nicest people you could ever meet

Billygoat - Have you met this doll?

FMZ - an old soul in a gentle young man

IP_SEC - well, y'all already know that story...

colorado - my sweet babygirl

Elsewhere - you silly silly man

Xena - again...have you met this goddess?

joannadandy - omg, how I adore her!

eyegirl - the other half of the albino twins

so many here....more later

Lisa

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Thanks for holding the door.... * SMACK *

by Elsewhere in

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yesterday something happened that really pissed me off.

i was walking out of a store that has two doors you have to walk through... the inner door and the outer door.

basically a small foyer.. as i'm going through the inner door i notice a woman is behind be so i go on through and hold the door for her... she went right on through without a word and then went through the outer door, pushed it open and then let it fly back into my face.

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I appreciate any act of kindness given to me and I make a point of thanking the person responsible.

Good grief, with all the hustle and bustle, something as simple as holding a door for someone is a rarity. Hell, I'd be happy would return phone calls...

Lisa

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Dallas Apostafest. Official Friday Night Invite

by Sparkplug in

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ok you all, i have worked myself and my kids to the bone so that you may have a good time in an ok place this coming friday the 28th.

starting at 8pm and ending (at least the dj) about 11:30...we can still hang as late as wanted....you are invited to join me and some of the finest and strangest mixed group i know in celebrating life and a journey well traveled.

this is my graduation party and yes children are invited!!.

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bttt

I'll be there!

Lisa

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Name that poster round 1....

by Sparkplug in

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dayum baby....

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Name that poster round 1....

by Sparkplug in

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wow hon...

lots and lots of people

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Pay it forward

by arrowstar in

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the movie pay it forward is on right now and it got me to thinking (oh dear) about the concept.

have you been on the receiving end of it?.

discuss

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ah my wonderful Gently....what a beautiful story.

It is really a version of the Golden Rule, isn't it? This Pay it Forward?

Call me an old softly, if you will, but this is how I choose to live my life.

Lisa

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Pay it forward

by arrowstar in

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friends

the movie pay it forward is on right now and it got me to thinking (oh dear) about the concept.

have you been on the receiving end of it?.

discuss

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No, that's probably not entirely true, FF. Surely, if you were to look back, something would be there.

I know that I'm the same way. I've always tired to live my life with grace and dignity. From that, I believe it includes showing kindness, mercy, compassion, and all those things to others without thinking of some "reward" that I might receive. I just give. And, yes, it has bitten me in the backside on occasion.

But, it has been returned to me when I needed it the most.

Lisa

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