Guess I'm getting old!
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I relocated back to Ia. from Fl. 10 yrs ago and I still miss Bealls!!!
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Loved reading all about the random acts of kindness. I try to do them myself. Recently helped someone with her grocery bill (much younger person than myself) when she found or out she was short on cash. She was so appreciative just told her to pay it forward, which she readily agreed to. It is amazing how uplifting it is to the giver.
I have always believed in trying to make the world a better place with one freely offered smile at a time. Pay it forward it is catching! Thanks for the uplifting thread.
I have always believed in trying to make the world a better place with one freely offered smile at a time. Pay it forward it is catching! Thanks for the uplifting thread.
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When I was growing up I was small for my age. (Still only 4'10" ). Everyone thought I was younger than I was and I hated it. Even as a young adult I got mistaken for a child. I consoled myself by thinking I would love people thinking I was younger than I looked when I got older. But alas, that never happened. When I got to the age when I wanted look younger than I was, my looks caught up with my age!
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Those in the military are sacrificing their lives to protect our country. I think they should be able to use their discount any way they want to.
Sometimes people want to help but don't really have anything they can offer but their discounts. The business is kind to be willing to offer the discount, too, out of respect for their service.
Kindness has a way of paying it forward and we need lots more kindness in this world. Perhaps it was the patriotic clothing of the person in line that caused the thought of sharing the military discount. We won't know. I prefer to assume that it was just a kind act that was not intended to denigrate military service in any way.
Sometimes people want to help but don't really have anything they can offer but their discounts. The business is kind to be willing to offer the discount, too, out of respect for their service.
Kindness has a way of paying it forward and we need lots more kindness in this world. Perhaps it was the patriotic clothing of the person in line that caused the thought of sharing the military discount. We won't know. I prefer to assume that it was just a kind act that was not intended to denigrate military service in any way.
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Instead of thinking "Gee, that lady looks so nice" I go up and tell her that she looks nice. If you're thinking it, why not tell the person. I try never to miss an opportunity to lift someone's spirit.
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I was in the cafeteria getting a fountain drink. I caught my coat sleeve on the edge of the drink machine and spilled some. The worker came and cleaned it up them helped me to get the rest of my purchase and walked me to the register. I really felt bad that she thought I needed help.
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DH & I were in line at Burger King about 2 months ago & drove up to pay. My DH handed the attendant our money & he told DH that the man in the truck ahead of us paid for our meal. That's the first time that type of random act of kindness has happened to us. It felt so good.
P.S. Our meal was just under $8.
P.S. Our meal was just under $8.
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