tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post1706371039869135674..comments2023-10-25T05:22:34.882-04:00Comments on f8hasit: once upon a loon...f8hasithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09195691823384775191noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-89455371417286065452010-08-12T02:30:41.967-04:002010-08-12T02:30:41.967-04:00This is really lovely. Positive interactions with ...This is really lovely. Positive interactions with people I don't know and may never meet again consistently fill me with a warmth that comes from no other place. I'm not always one to initiate, and sometimes I do the downward glance thing, but when the stars are aligned for an exchange between strangers, it's generally quite heartening.Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-50512107203454968682010-08-10T10:12:50.283-04:002010-08-10T10:12:50.283-04:00Wonderful post, funny I just posted on kindness an...Wonderful post, funny I just posted on kindness and Maureen over @ Island Roar posted on kindness and losing her father. <br />Peace and Love be with you is a tired expression but it fits right now.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187186673159803396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-60174611192981495292010-08-09T18:27:53.038-04:002010-08-09T18:27:53.038-04:00such a story filled with light! yes, we are prone ...such a story filled with light! yes, we are prone to walk about detached from all that has not invited us - BUT you have reminded me that the mere fact that we are alive and sharing this space with us IS an invitation to laugh, share and enjoy.<br /><br />for what it is worth - you made me smile today!Man Named Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299332753447389139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-14348637169569087762010-08-09T14:43:52.516-04:002010-08-09T14:43:52.516-04:00good for you! i too often ask groups (or couples) ...good for you! i too often ask groups (or couples) when i seen them taking pics of each other if i can help out - 99% of the time they are pleased as punch, but not everyone is as comfortable approaching 'strangers' as you and i in these situations. (furthermore, not everyone can hold a camera still and get a pic in focus! so sometimes it's okay if help isn't offered, if you know what i mean...ha ha)<br /><br />i'll have to go to the park and check out the sign you sponsor - that is waaay cool!! thanks!mouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-76588698121925750802010-08-08T22:01:01.673-04:002010-08-08T22:01:01.673-04:00I was just out on my evening walk and I am a waver...I was just out on my evening walk and I am a waver. If a car passes, I wave. The percentage of folks that actually wave back and don't look at me like I am crazy, is very low. But I will continue to wave, no matter what.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-25931963977945227862010-08-08T20:05:37.959-04:002010-08-08T20:05:37.959-04:00Poo's are the best because they don't shed...Poo's are the best because they don't shed. I don't know why more people can't take steps to show simple kindness to others. The world would be such a better place!!Katehttp://www.recommendeddailydose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-7966265852549931232010-08-07T19:45:24.856-04:002010-08-07T19:45:24.856-04:00I live on the West coast, but have family on the E...I live on the West coast, but have family on the East coast and in Seattle. It was like a phenomonon to me, to see people coming out like crazy to enjoy good weather. We to tend to take things for granted. It's sad that being thoughtful to others seems like an event..you are not a loon..you are just living your life and participating in the lives of others. Good for you. The world has a chance.<br /><br />P.S. I am beginning to believe that behind our backs, the poodles have inseminated every breed of dog there is. I love my doggies too...a ShihTsu-Poo and a Malti-Poo. Those poos are everywhere. Well, poo to the people who didn't think to stop and take a picture of that family.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543974009759363525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-45383788591387290502010-08-06T16:04:13.838-04:002010-08-06T16:04:13.838-04:00Just having a friendly (and very good looking) dog...Just having a friendly (and very good looking) doggy play gently with the little kids seems to be a ... miracle in its own these days of ... people hell-bent on tearing the fun out of everything and anything.<br /><br />I don't know if I would have volunteered to photograph that large-ish (for me) group - I certainly would have if asked (reasonably nicely).<br /><br />I hope the storm clouds and the bleakness have left you - some days are diamonds... and somedays are stone...Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-13264842181696812142010-08-06T05:48:13.444-04:002010-08-06T05:48:13.444-04:00Firstly, I love your dog! We're looking to get...Firstly, I love your dog! We're looking to get our first family dog. Either a Labradoodle or a cavoodle. I have such disasters with pets. hope everything goes OK.<br /><br />You're right when you say most people look at you funny if you do something nice. It is kind of sad. But I think most people do recognise kindness and appreciate it. Hopefully they also pass it along at some point.<br /><br />Thanks as always for a great read.Mrs Catchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451875041973822074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-16623870107569286132010-08-05T15:13:08.366-04:002010-08-05T15:13:08.366-04:00This is my first visit to your blog, but I will su...This is my first visit to your blog, but I will surely be back! Thanks for a great reminder today!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507487552471392874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-34018436181144660572010-08-04T23:48:56.497-04:002010-08-04T23:48:56.497-04:00It's good to have you back. Your post got me ...It's good to have you back. Your post got me thinking how easy to is to brighten someone's day with just a simple smile. I have to admit that I have days where I am the one looking down and avoiding eye contact because maybe I'm just not in the place to be nice and smiley but I certainly try to smile most of the time and I get some pretty odd reactions to that. It's like people aren't used to friendly anymore.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154497262022552062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-28515065010784126502010-08-04T14:14:59.945-04:002010-08-04T14:14:59.945-04:00You know that old saying? Smile - it makes people ...You know that old saying? Smile - it makes people wonder what you're up to! I smile all the time at people and say hi. I talk to strangers and I know, one of these days, it will get me in trouble. I ALWAYS offer to take a picture for strangers. After 9/11 happened, didn't it seem that people were kinder and gentler? Everyone said hello, tried to help each other out, etc? That sure didn't last long. How sad.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-47174376879368807172010-08-04T00:15:41.396-04:002010-08-04T00:15:41.396-04:00I'm really glad you're back. I was just t...I'm really glad you're back. I was just thinking a couple of days ago how I've missed reading your posts.<br /><br />What a great evening. And you're right. Helping someone out, even if it's just a tiny little thing, is the best feeling in the world. You made that group's day (night?), and they'll have happy memories of their trip because of you.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431248436494081319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-59694295406546075432010-08-03T22:16:33.240-04:002010-08-03T22:16:33.240-04:00Sounds as if you encountered a big cast of charact...Sounds as if you encountered a big cast of characters out on that walk. Funny how dogs just seem to make it easier to break the ice. She looks like such a pretty dog, I'd have a hard time not walking up to chit chat.Poindexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02754293708567921996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-58824253291014556442010-08-03T18:40:44.770-04:002010-08-03T18:40:44.770-04:00Very nice thing to do-I think because there are so...Very nice thing to do-I think because there are so many bad things in the world, that's all people can see. <br /><br />Oh well. <br /><br />(I like to wave to people and see who waves back. :))Oddyoddyo13https://www.blogger.com/profile/05557994037779209704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-43038476293678897272010-08-03T16:55:15.491-04:002010-08-03T16:55:15.491-04:00ive always offered to take peoples pics and i too ...ive always offered to take peoples pics and i too have always wodnered why people pass others and give them such wierd looks when trying to take a group picture. its just a human thing to do to help others.Genesishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203988115609723430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-16229154354944055392010-08-03T15:27:55.558-04:002010-08-03T15:27:55.558-04:00This post made me smile, Nancy... it looks like yo...This post made me smile, Nancy... it looks like you spread smiles and good vibes not only while you're walking Sienna in the park, but even via your blog! Thank you for that! Big hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-87618716471430601322010-08-03T14:42:19.142-04:002010-08-03T14:42:19.142-04:00Ah, those ol' summertime blues. So glad they h...Ah, those ol' summertime blues. So glad they have passed. And Sienna is so cute!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882248671520480556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-21927514639151166892010-08-03T14:29:45.749-04:002010-08-03T14:29:45.749-04:00Aw. You should come to Texas and walk your dog in...Aw. You should come to Texas and walk your dog in one of our parks. Everyone says hello. <br /><br />Good for you taking the photo. I would have thought, "Don't they know how to use the timer?"Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-84895209393367611972010-08-03T13:01:20.190-04:002010-08-03T13:01:20.190-04:00I love when I see I have a post in my reader from ...I love when I see I have a post in my reader from you, because I know in the end, it will be another keeper. This post is near the top of my "f8hasit" list. Thank you!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181230882381286160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-62674327032800661422010-08-03T11:26:02.226-04:002010-08-03T11:26:02.226-04:00That's right. Any time I start questioning my ...That's right. Any time I start questioning my purpose on this planet, I remember that even the slightest action (or inaction) on my part affects the lives of others. And that gives me a renewed sense of purpose in a seemingly purposeless world.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651926840296438477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-45123775487717568232010-08-03T10:22:17.432-04:002010-08-03T10:22:17.432-04:00I so agree with your thought process in this post....I so agree with your thought process in this post. Beautiful actions result in beautiful memories and a smile. So glad you are back :)<br /><br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-27868472727597287642010-08-03T09:17:25.566-04:002010-08-03T09:17:25.566-04:00Three things:
1. I avoid people because I don'...Three things:<br />1. I avoid people because I don't suffer fools (except at work, but they pay me there). Forced pleasantries irritate me.<br /><br />2. Your dog would bite me.<br /><br />3. If you ranted, I'd probably jump out a window. I need your light, Nancy.C. Alderetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320598427444768427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-89592501649592545922010-08-03T09:00:43.993-04:002010-08-03T09:00:43.993-04:00It's sad isn't it that it seems so difficu...It's sad isn't it that it seems so difficult for people to just smile, nod, say hello, or even ecknowledge the existence of others these days? I have to say the picture of Sienna made me chuckle.Why? She sits just like my labradoodle, Wylie - sort of leans to one hip! I must say Sienna is a beautiful dog. They really are the sweetest, most gentle, attention-loving breed.SuziCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025931724313344438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569955034831489569.post-7198584736547455112010-08-03T05:33:33.402-04:002010-08-03T05:33:33.402-04:00You are so right Nancy. I often think i am an odd...You are so right Nancy. I often think i am an odd one out as I do make eye contact and say "Hi" to people... even on the train (shock, horror) It makes me smile.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894258034175095725noreply@blogger.com