Best Story of the Week…September 24th
The two little boys, with the same grin, wave, as I cross the Avenue home.
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Way to cause a morning smile! Well done, SB.
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It was just one of those Manhattan moments, Frank. I have them all day. You just need to pay attention, then weed out the ones that don’t make the cut, like literary Little League. 🙂
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Well stated!
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🙂
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Aw, sweet morning story (anytime really, even in pajamas) and I smiled all the way. As the mom of four happy boys my smile spread as I reminisced! Hugs to your bright light.
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Dr. Dentons must come to mind. In 4 sizes. 🙂
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Right about the pj’s! I thought it was so cool the dad was out early w/his boys and the dogs…must be a happy family. Nice the men let their lady sleep in. Great morning!
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Why not go out in your pjs. Who said, ya can’t. Alright, a see through nightgown might be a fashion faux pas, but Batman flannels, come on.
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He was super young, or just looked that way. The kids were adorable.
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Susannah, I’m sure your exchange gave him the pat on the back of appreciation that he needed. It’s the little things like that that keep us going. It sounds like he had his hands full, literally, ha ha!.
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He sure did. I wish I could have filmed it. The boys were the cutest and you saw, at once, how smart they were. Thanks, as always Skinny, for honoring me with you presence. 🙂
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Had this conversation with friends at lunch earlier this week. One of them lives in a nearby college town that has green belts that wind all over the town. She goes for at least one, if not two, walks along those green belts each and every day. And she loves to say hello to people and converse with them while on her walks — whether she has met them before or not. She told a story about a recent encounter where her and her husband stopped to talk to a couple they had never met. As she walked away, the man said to his wife, “They were nice people.”
And isn’t that what we should be … nice. Friendly. Welcoming to those who walk into and out of our lives. When I run, hike or walk, I always say “hello” or “good morning” to those who cross my path. It rarely leads to much more interaction because I’m on the move, but I’m always amazed at how many people are shocked that I would say even those few words to them.
We need more friendship and consideration for each other.
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You’ve spoke of this before, and I too feel this way. I’m always smiling at others, though mask life has made that rather obsolete, but I’ll chat if the chance shows itself. Tell someone they look nice, or stop to admire their baby. Sadly, quite often than not, it’s not welcomed since, fear is the new friendly, but…we press on with our bot mots and good cheer and will continue to do so. We must be that change Mark, we want to see. Did you hear that? Mr. Gandhi just sighed, from the ether. 🙂
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Dear Mr. Gandhi — we are trying!!!
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He knows, as he sits in Lotus in his loincloth.
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Your comment is most refreshing; I agree wholeheartedly with your actions. I too smile and greet everyone I meet and as you said, some are surprised to be spoken to by strangers. This approach is what’s needed in the world…friendliness and simply being nice/kind.
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Adorable! Just the right tone to start off the day. Have a beautiful one, Susannah.
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You too, Eilene. Always nice to hear from you. 🙂
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That was a heart-warming tale. I wish you could pet Sadie and whisper in her ear. She’d likely lick your ear, though.
You unleashed alliteration with “like literary Little League”. How that rolls off the tongue!!
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Can’t pass up a good alliteration, now can we. As for Sadie, I’d probably lick hers back. I’m just that kinda girl. 🙂
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Sadie would love you.
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Anytime she’d care to visit, let me know. Woof!
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Thanks for that open invitation. Neither Sadie nor I could survive a car trip to NY together. She did well on Rose and $’s trip out west, though.
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An Annie Oakley kinda gal.
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A very cute story today, Susannah. Ther is a guy in the neighborhood who jogs with a three-wheel baby thingy and a large curly haired white dog. I can just imagine his wife is sleeping as well. Thanks 😊
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It’s clearly a supreme effort that deserves applause.
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