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MoBookworm1957 said:
Made up a food box for a fellow veteran whose having a hard time right now.
No fancy foods, beans, cornmeal,5 pounds of potatoes, sack of onions, dozen eggs, dry milk.
Toilet paper, trash bags, roll of paper towels.
Also in the box was a gift card for $15 for meat at the local grocery store.
He can't buy any thing but meat with the gift card.
Took the items out of my stores, well everything but the gift card.
Bingo paid for that.
Delivered it to his house today, while he was away.
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This was a great thing to do! I have a hard time when I hear about veterans who are having a hard time. They deserve better than not having enough. Veterans could use a center, similar to Senior centers, where they could go, get a good meal and hang out with other vets. Maybe even have people available who could talk to them about their needs.
 
Weedygarden said:
This was a great thing to do! I have a hard time when I hear about veterans who are having a hard time. They deserve better than not having enough. Veterans could use a center, similar to Senior centers, where they could go, get a good meal and hang out with other vets. Maybe even have people available who could talk to them about their needs.
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Weedygarden,
That is a nice thought, but most veterans wouldn't go.
Instead my local American Legion, VFW Posts have coffee shop at our local building.
Every morning, the guys like it when I take a cooking class, cause I take the baked goods out there for the coffee shop.
Last week, I took out homemade bagels, cream cheese, something called lox, sourdough donuts holes, pretzels.
I just sit, crochet, listen, watch to reacts to the baked goods.
I do the same thing at meeting.
Then I make up a box for a veteran who just needs a little bit of help.
 
I sent out another military package yesterday to Kuwait. I have a feeling we're coming up on the time of the year where they will be getting lots of packages. So, this one might be the last one until after the holidays since the spare room I use for putting the packages together needs to get cleaned out for company. There will be lots of local causes to give to this time of year so I will shift my focus to there for the time being.
 
back in the 50s and 60s people were much nicer in general, my father would always stop the car and give a lift to a service person, but I don't think its safe these days, there are a lot of nasty people out there and any sort of sympathy is likely to be seen as a sign of weakness and we could end up as a victim, especially in one of the large multi cultural cities that exist now in the UK.
 
This is a great thread. Just random acts of kindness. I love it. I was embarrassed to have to think as hard as I did to remember when I did something nice for somebody, but I think it was Thanksgiving Day. Family tradition: I go out early and get breakfast, and bring it home. We eat breakfast together, and watch the parade. Everybody else gets to sleep in, and my wife doesn't have all the work.

I gave the waitress a 20% tip on a carry out order. Happy Thanksgiving.
 
Yesterday I had to drive to Lewiston ID. On my way back, there was a couple- probably later 60s and their little dog who were out of their newer VW bug and sooo much smoke barreling out of the front. They were in the right hand lane but still on the road. I was in the service truck pulling a 20’ trailer but stopped (on an incline.) Another vehicle stopped also. It was a cute little gal maybe 17 who looked like a pixie. They wanted to get the car off the road so it wouldn’t get hit so the gentleman, the pixie and I pushed and the woman steered. He said he had called his brother who was in route to come get them. They both thanked us. The pixie and I both asked if there was anything more we could do. There wasn’t so we were on our way. It took me a bit to get back up to a decent speed going uphill but was totally worth making sure they were okay. Not sure how many rigs went by but they were stuck with yours truly and a little gal who probably didn’t weigh 100 lbs to help them. I only thought of that as I was driving home.
 
Today I sent out my major Christmas donations. We typically spend more on this than actual gifts, since we don't really need anything. The elderly gentlemen that we typically send cash to this time of year passed away.:( So, we sent his usual donation to the Humane Society in his honor. I also sent a nice check to a family that was on our local news for a young man who suffered some major burns (through no fault of his own) and didn't have adequate insurance. That would be such a horrific experience and I feel so bad for him and his family. I hope our contribution will help ease his burden in some small way. When I hear of stories like that, it reminds me of how truly blessed we are and it makes me want to help those who are struggling. It felt so good to send those checks out today.:)
 
angie_nrs said:
Today I sent out my major Christmas donations. We typically spend more on this than actual gifts, since we don't really need anything. The elderly gentlemen that we typically send cash to this time of year passed away.:( So, we sent his usual donation to the Humane Society in his honor. I also sent a nice check to a family that was on our local news for a young man who suffered some major burns (through no fault of his own) and didn't have adequate insurance. That would be such a horrific experience and I feel so bad for him and his family. I hope our contribution will help ease his burden in some small way. When I hear of stories like that, it reminds me of how truly blessed we are and it makes me want to help those who are struggling. It felt so good to send those checks out today.:)
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Good for you. Blessing others can be it's own reward.
 
In our patrol break room we have a snack rack and refrigerator full of food and beverages that is run by the police auxiliary. Officers can purchase everything from protein bars, candy, and beef jerky to energy drinks, soda, and sports drinks to small pizzas, burritos, sandwiches, etc. It's pretty extensive. It's all at cost and it's done on the honor system, you can either pay in cash or put your badge number in the IOU ledger along with how much you 'purchased'. I went in their break room Friday with an envelope full of cash and the head of communications (who manages cash accounts and tills). She added up the total in the ledger and I paid it off anonymously. She just crossed out each entry and wrote "Merry Christmas, Santa has your 6". I ended up spending a bit more than I anticipated, but it was worth it.
 
Today I sat down and wrote a nice Thank You note to a store where I just received some excellent customer service. It just completely made my day.....even though my day was going pretty good anyways. Still, I wasn't expecting this employee to go 'above and beyond' to not only make my experience a good one, but it also saved the store money by not having to process a return. I walked out happy and the store still got their money. It was a win-win. I just wanted to send the store a warm Thank You and mention the helpful employee in the note. It seems today that most people only contact stores with complaints, so I just wanted HR to open a letter that was warm and fuzzy. Hopefully this note will help make their day too.:D
 
MoBookworm1957 said:
Made up a food box for a fellow veteran whose having a hard time right now.
No fancy foods, beans, cornmeal,5 pounds of potatoes, sack of onions, dozen eggs, dry milk.
Toilet paper, trash bags, roll of paper towels.
Also in the box was a gift card for $15 for meat at the local grocery store.
He can't buy any thing but meat with the gift card.
Took the items out of my stores, well everything but the gift card.
Bingo paid for that.
Delivered it to his house today, while he was away.
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So sweet of you MoBook.

Top of my list to help always. Up close and personal at VA Hospital Deka
VThillman said:
It's only been a few years since I started noticing how many good folks there are out there. I guess I was only seeing the jerks - including when I shaved in the morning.
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:huggs:VThil your ok in my book.
 
angie_nrs said:
Today I sent out my major Christmas donations. We typically spend more on this than actual gifts, since we don't really need anything. The elderly gentlemen that we typically send cash to this time of year passed away.:( So, we sent his usual donation to the Humane Society in his honor. I also sent a nice check to a family that was on our local news for a young man who suffered some major burns (through no fault of his own) and didn't have adequate insurance. That would be such a horrific experience and I feel so bad for him and his family. I hope our contribution will help ease his burden in some small way. When I hear of stories like that, it reminds me of how truly blessed we are and it makes me want to help those who are struggling. It felt so good to send those checks out today.:)
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Couldn't harly find a better one to help, good for you AngieNRS. :thumbs:
 
LadyLocust said:
Yesterday I had to drive to Lewiston ID. On my way back, there was a couple- probably later 60s and their little dog who were out of their newer VW bug and sooo much smoke barreling out of the front. They were in the right hand lane but still on the road. I was in the service truck pulling a 20’ trailer but stopped (on an incline.) Another vehicle stopped also. It was a cute little gal maybe 17 who looked like a pixie. They wanted to get the car off the road so it wouldn’t get hit so the gentleman, the pixie and I pushed and the woman steered. He said he had called his brother who was in route to come get them. They both thanked us. The pixie and I both asked if there was anything more we could do. There wasn’t so we were on our way. It took me a bit to get back up to a decent speed going uphill but was totally worth making sure they were okay. Not sure how many rigs went by but they were stuck with yours truly and a little gal who probably didn’t weigh 100 lbs to help them. I only thought of that as I was driving home.
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LadyL its not easy stopping one of those rigs, glad you helped out little Pixie :) and the others.:woo hoo::great::thumbs:
 
I generally keep to my self these days, and mind my own business, things have changed and maybe what one thought was a kind thought or gesture at one time is now taken as some kind of insult or cultural rudeness and it can escalate from there. best to not get involved.
 
I like talking about what I see others do.
Before Christmas I went out to dinner by myself. I was hungry, tired and needed a break and none of the occupants here were interested in accompanying me.
I had placed my order and was munching on my salad, for starts. My server approached and said that he wanted me to know that my entire bill had been paid for by someone else.
Shazam!
Christmas before last a pretty stranger approached our home, rang the bell, gave us an envelope with hundreds of dollars in it that had a sweet, heartfelt message in it as well. ;)
On my last trip I was seated next to a 3 year old, had a 3 year old in front of me, and 2 little ones in back of me. We had a blast. I adore little kids, it made it a much easier trip for the parents as well, to just be nice.
 
lonewolf said:
I generally keep to my self these days, and mind my own business, things have changed and maybe what one thought was a kind thought or gesture at one time is now taken as some kind of insult or cultural rudeness and it can escalate from there. best to not get involved.
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Lonewolf there are some who consider something as innocent as a smile an insult. I had one of those with muslim attire on his head ,etc. giving me hate looks at clinic. I just smied at him and his hatred grew even more. So I learned to ignore muslim men if your a female or infidel.
But imo little things mean a lot sometimes to peopel plus it feels beter being nice than being mean. Just have to be careful.
 
Patchouli said:
I like talking about what I see others do.
Before Christmas I went out to dinner by myself. I was hungry, tired and needed a break and none of the occupants here were interested in accompanying me.
I had placed my order and was munching on my salad, for starts. My server approached and said that he wanted me to know that my entire bill had been paid for by someone else.
Shazam!
Christmas before last a pretty stranger approached our home, rang the bell, gave us an envelope with hundreds of dollars in it that had a sweet, heartfelt message in it as well. ;)
On my last trip I was seated next to a 3 year old, had a 3 year old in front of me, and 2 little ones in back of me. We had a blast. I adore little kids, it made it a much easier trip for the parents as well, to just be nice.
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Our actions have consequences, eh? Well shucks.
Good on those folks. Good on you.
 
Again, I am embarrassed to have to think so hard about performing a random act of kindness. Have I not done anything nice since Thanksgiving? Through the Christmas holidays? What a Scrooge.

Last night I was having dinner with a friend. The soup of the day was lobster bisque; one of my favorites. It was so good I told the waitress I wanted an order to go, and I brought it home for my wife. I haven't heard yet, but I think she will really enjoy it.
 
Well, I am making food for some Vets tomorrow and some active service families today. I suppose that counts, although it's not so random. And also my wife signed me up for this and then told me about it with a "I knew you would say yes so I already told them 'we' would do it".

Although sometimes my random act of kindness is not telling someone that they are an idiot when everything inside of me is demanding that I tell them they are an idiot. Or perhaps not punching someone in the face who deserves to be punched in the face. But I suppose those don't really fit in the thread. :p
 
Sentry18 said:
Well, I am making food for some Vets tomorrow and some active service families today. I suppose that counts, although it's not so random. And also my wife signed me up for this and then told me about it with a "I knew you would say yes so I already told them 'we' would do it".

Although sometimes my random act of kindness is not telling someone that they are an idiot when everything inside of me is demanding that I tell them they are an idiot. Or perhaps not punching someone in the face who deserves to be punched in the face. But I suppose those don't really fit in the thread. :p
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Works for me as an random act of kindness.
You were kind enough not to allow your emotions to cloud your judgement.
Sometimes it's just better to smile, grit your teeth and walk away.
 
Sentry18 said:
Well, I am making food for some Vets tomorrow and some active service families today. I suppose that counts, although it's not so random. And also my wife signed me up for this and then told me about it with a "I knew you would say yes so I already told them 'we' would do it".

Although sometimes my random act of kindness is not telling someone that they are an idiot when everything inside of me is demanding that I tell them they are an idiot. Or perhaps not punching someone in the face who deserves to be punched in the face. But I suppose those don't really fit in the thread. :p
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The biting remark withheld from strangers can certainly be an act of kindness - ahem - unless they invite an opinion.
 
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