tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post6043141749461166397..comments2023-07-09T06:32:05.753-07:00Comments on For the Love of Pete: Wouldn’t it be NiceValerie Boersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-30810672182745015382014-04-19T04:58:36.942-07:002014-04-19T04:58:36.942-07:00I for one, agree with your sewing box. And you.
...I for one, agree with your sewing box. And you. <br /><br />We can't possibly control how others will act, but we never have to allow this to mandate how we react to them. Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts with me.troy P.http://aslongasimsinging.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-20955829561126600272012-05-19T06:41:18.311-07:002012-05-19T06:41:18.311-07:00Sara-I feel better when I am kind too-I like how y...Sara-I feel better when I am kind too-I like how you said it brings goodness to the soul. So true:)<br /><br />Tracy-That is so true about checkout lines-I've seen before where it brings out the best, or worst in people. That poor clerk seemed so shocked at the way he was treated, and to this day I try to remember him and what happened when I feel like I'm getting impatient. I'm so glad you read this and left your wonderful comment:)Valerie Boersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-19355351753558220702012-05-18T15:29:45.125-07:002012-05-18T15:29:45.125-07:00The checkout line is one of those deceptively humd...The checkout line is one of those deceptively humdrum places that shows you who people really are in a heartbeat. Your account describes that so beautifully, reminding us of the importance of even the simplest act of kindness. I was chilled to find that the sweet-tempered clerk/owner died in a fire at the end! I just loved the last line, "But my vintage sewing box says otherwise." Very fitting.The Tote Trovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828378648748724469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-71342706493656385392012-05-17T06:28:48.112-07:002012-05-17T06:28:48.112-07:00A perfect story to remind us that each act of kind...A perfect story to remind us that each act of kindness is so very important. <br /><br />Like your story, you never know if your words might be the last ones a person hears or if the person you're talking to might need a boost of kindness.<br /><br />One thing I know is I feel so much better when I'm kind than when I'm not. Kindness is catchy like a laugh or a smile -- it brings goodness into the soul. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this story!Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-37446121731807760612012-05-16T16:37:24.617-07:002012-05-16T16:37:24.617-07:00Thank you both! I really and truly appreciate you...Thank you both! I really and truly appreciate your comments-and Lisa, I'm looking forward to reading that post soon!Valerie Boersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-66492225377945715452012-05-16T13:10:42.911-07:002012-05-16T13:10:42.911-07:00Thank you, Valerie, for expanding upon my experien...Thank you, Valerie, for expanding upon my experience. You have a very nice blog going here. Very inspiring and up-beat. Glad I followed your tip to check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-6997855161162071182012-05-16T11:31:17.653-07:002012-05-16T11:31:17.653-07:00Wow, Valerie, what a story! I prefer patience too...Wow, Valerie, what a story! I prefer patience too, or if I am bothered, I typically keep my mouth shut (I recently wrote a post about this, but I haven't published it yet - I'm a little behind!)Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-69928763586367874732012-05-16T11:24:51.425-07:002012-05-16T11:24:51.425-07:00Melissa-Unfortunately ,I've seen the flip side...Melissa-Unfortunately ,I've seen the flip side too-when sometimes the clerks are less than kind. There was an elderly woman in the grocery store once and no one would help her. I offered but she said she didn't want to trouble me. I still see her standing with a cart full of stuff, and it still makes me teary eyed. We do what we can, though. I know for a fact you are a sweet heart:)Valerie Boersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-79712188772829792152012-05-16T10:57:59.677-07:002012-05-16T10:57:59.677-07:00Oh gosh, Valerie. What a good anecdote, though it ...Oh gosh, Valerie. What a good anecdote, though it is so sad that he passed away from the fire. Still, I bet he remembered you well for treating him so kindly. Good for you!<br /><br />Sometimes I have to remind myself when I'm in a hurry that I need to be patient when I'm at the store. I wish, though, that the clerks would be friendlier. Some of them are really nice - others look at you like they wonder what in the heck you're doing alive. LOLMelissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-21739942827553681792012-05-16T10:23:01.566-07:002012-05-16T10:23:01.566-07:00Dawn, thank you so much. I can't tell you how...Dawn, thank you so much. I can't tell you how much a comment like yours means to me! When I saw my friend's Facebook story I was inspired to write this post-I wrote it so fast I probably should have done a bit of editing first:) And for the record, I've come to look forward to reading your posts too:)<br /><br />Tina-it's so, so true!! :)Valerie Boersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-49521623567372106432012-05-16T10:17:23.533-07:002012-05-16T10:17:23.533-07:00I couldn't agree more. Be kind to one another....I couldn't agree more. Be kind to one another.Tina L. Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780807680745838371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326860682126929175.post-89553634857212773552012-05-16T09:42:17.833-07:002012-05-16T09:42:17.833-07:00Valerie, your stories have such depth and wit, and...Valerie, your stories have such depth and wit, and subtle twists, that I have begun to look forward to the time of day when I can turn on the computer with a cup of tea in hand and enjoy. I love this one.Dawn of LaTouchableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608364272461254611noreply@blogger.com