A Banana For Your Thoughts
He listens, shakes his head on my behalf then says, “You know, he worked all night (just like Farouk) and probably hasn’t eaten. He, I’m sure, has all kinds of people asking him for things, and you were just one more too many. As pretty as you are.β
I remember the sweet girl who rode in on her steed to help, reminding me that, despite circumstances, we truly reap what we sow.
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Thanks for the smiles that you brought to start my morning.
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Youβre so easily pleased Frank. We should clone you.
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π Maybe it’s part of my natural mindset
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You’re like a well tuned automobile. π
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You are too kind.
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Or a finely tuned piano. π
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Oh β¦ now I’m playing sweet music.
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Isn’t that one of the things you’re noted for? Those musical finales on most of your posts…:)
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π … and an extra one π
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Susannah, it’s enlightening to be on the other side of the coin. Now you know firsthand how wonderful the appearance of a knight in shining armor can be. Yes, there are the few who take umbrage, but continue your gallant quest for those in need of a banana.
Your doorman is very wise.
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This young girl reminded me to pull myself together, along with Farouk, whoβd make a helluva diplomat.
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The pics show the banana smiling. You have an understanding, forgiving heart. The man should not have been rude to you.
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Itβs a hard job. 13 hours of fruitless efforts, if you will, just to earn a quarter.
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You certainly wouldn’t veg out while minding the shop.
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No, can’t beet a sale’s girl with a spring in her a step.
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I won’t fall for that. Bean there; done that.
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No one can call you a lemon, that’s for sure.
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No name calling! It’s a key we adhere to.
(kiwi)
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I’d like to pear that down if I may. It’s all apples and oranges when you come right down to it.
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There’s a song for that — oh my darling Clementine.
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I thinks it’s on the flip side of, Strawberry Fields Forever.
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I won’t impeach you for that.
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It’s too bad imPeaches are out of season. sigh
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Orange you glad spring is coming?
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It apeels to me, yes.
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Maybe we should berry the hatchet.
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Well, I plum don’t agree, but will, if you insist.
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Let’s call a truce. That would be subLIME.
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Okay, you win…how can I deny such a sweet PEA anything.
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Something good will turnip, I’m sure.
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You’re such an optimist. More sour grapes. over here.
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MAN! GO ahead and trample those sour grapes.
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They’re sour, but green with envy, since we are in awe of your wordplay. Better than being in the red.
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You and I need each other to play with words. It’s always fun for me.
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Me too. You’re making me better at it, just a little. π
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We all need to keep our wits sharpened.
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Something I worry about, every time I find my house keys in one of my shoes.
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The banana man was lucky you are a kindly person.
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Yes. I reigned myself in like a wild horse. My humility taken for a ride.
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Sometimes it is better to bite your tongue and the banana and not bite the head off the bananaman.
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True, if only I had had that banana.
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No matter how you peel it, grace and humility never go out of style.
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They should go together, like milk and sugar. π
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The science of it all has me dizzy. In a good way of course.
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Of course. π
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Wise words from Farouk, kindness from a stranger (yes, proof that karma is returned in full) and al ends well…
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Funny, right? To have someone step up that way? I thought so.
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I thinks it’s beautiful. What’s a quarter, right? And, we all know, you’d have done the same thing…
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I also liked how she disappeared, as though I imagined her.
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Yes! A definite good paying it forward, not looking for kudos. The best.
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Karma in a track suit.
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Sounds good to me!!
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Two thoughtful people cancel out the one that was rude. Hope you felt better after your banana and encounters. This is the last you will see me for awhile as I will be on sort of a Lent sabbatical. I will miss you!
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Oh my…is it Lent, already? Absence makes the heart miss Patricia…will look forward to her return. Your Friend
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I like Farouk, very thoughtful gentle man apparently. You never know what has gone on in someone’s life and Farouk was on target. Life is hard – harder for some than others so it’s good to take a quick stop and ‘do the right thing’. Wonderful you had Chiquita Banana step up and save your day…maybe his also. You never know about others ’til you’ve walked in their shoes. Banana manna Suzanne…love the event…’specially the outcome.
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All true. Seems bananas have more than just potassium to offer.
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That was a beautiful story, fable, memory.
I would have given you the money, too. Though, I am sure that a little bit (just a wee bit), would be because of the “pretty” part. I might have added a nasty comment toward the vendor, so, I need some work yet.
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I try to remember what it must be like to stand on a corner for 14 hours selling fruit in every kind of weather, popping the humility file.
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The little girl with the quarters has given us a good model for behavior…the fruit guy not so much. Thanks for sharing such a meaningful moment.
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That would have made a great title…The Little Girl With the Quarters. π
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