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04/02/2025

Today I was picking up lunch for a Doctors Office and as I’m standing there waiting on my order and checking emails, I hear a gentleman ask this lady, “I would like to purchase something to eat but all I have is $5.” So nosy me looks up from my phone and notices this gentleman wearing a backpack and holding a $5 bill who looks to be homeless or maybe he was dealing with a hard time but either way as he asks about a few items on the menu he shortly discovers that he may need more than $5. The lady begins to offer some suggestions to help him and the man orders and as she’s asking him what he wants to drink and as he’s thinking about it the lady says don’t worry about it because your breakfast is on me.
I got this picture for a couple of reasons. It would have been so easy to turn around and ask the manager to step in or for help but she didn’t she just said hey it’s on me. She could have just gave him water and took his money and went on to the next customer and again she didn’t she just did it. I’ve been in customer service for a long time. I’ve been through some of the best trainings such as Dale Carnegie and yet a girl name Karina in a Chick-fil-A in Jackson, MS in a 3 minute conversation with a customer has managed to teach me the value of humility and taking care of your customers. It’s not just the nuggets that make this place successful. It’s people like Karina.
Thank you.
Credit: Robert Gooch ( respect 🫡)

04/02/2025

“Today my daughter changed her profile picture. After maybe 5 minutes I get a text …’ I didn’t know she was dating a black boy, did you?’
It took me all day to think up a response, which I didn’t send personally but thought I would share for anyone else that ‘may not know’.
Yes in fact I did know, but the color of his skin doesn’t define who he is. What does define who is he is how he treats my daughter.
I see my daughter dating a boy that comes to my house and shows me nothing but respect (a big deal in my book). It’s always Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am, we talk about football and baseball, he tells me bye when he leaves, and has not once shown me a lack of manners or respect.
I see my daughter dating a boy who treats her good. He takes her on dates, to ballgames, out to eat… not to a club or partying on the weekends.
I see my daughter dating a boy who takes her to church with him. Every Sunday. He plays in the band, she sits with his family. How many young men these days make church a priority? None of the others have.
He doesn’t hit her, cuss her, lie to her, or make her cry. Would I rather her date a white boy that did, to keep from her dating another race? Absolutely not.
So that’s my response to the question I was asked. And I know people have their own opinion, but at the end of the day, the fact that my daughter has someone that loves her and treats her like a queen makes me happy. That’s something I’ve never had in my life and I’m glad she does.”
Credit: Heather Boye

04/02/2025

"(I'm Muslim) I'm at a restaurant eating and there's a dad sitting with his two girls. I overhear their conversation. The girls are asking about everything and anything. I'm fascinated by their curiosity.
One of the girls looks at me and asks, 'Daddy, why is she wearing that?'
Her dad responded with something that made my heart so warm. He said, 'There are different religions and cultures and languages. We have to learn about them.'
He then proceeded to share a personal experience of when he lived abroad and learned to speak Spanish.
This reminded me of a Harvard research that I was reading about. 'Children exposed to racism tend to accept and embrace it as young as age 3, and in just a matter of days.'
This is how you teach love, acceptance, understanding and respect. It starts from an early age. Kids listen and imitate their parents' views and behaviors. You are their role model."
Credit: Noor Wazwaz

02/02/2025

I know I shouldn’t have done this, but I am 83 years old and I was in the McDonald’s drive-through this morning and the young lady behind me leaned on her horn and started mouthing something because I was taking too long to place my order. So when I got to the first window
I paid for her order along with my own. The cashier must have told her what I'd done because as we moved up she leaned out her window and waved to me and mouthed "Thank you.", obviously embarrassed that I had repaid her rudeness with kindness.
When I got to the second window I showed them both receipts and took her food too. Now she has to go back to the end of the queue and start all over again,
Don't blow your horn at old people, they have been around a long time.🤣😂🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🍔🍟
Credit Goes To The Respective Owner

29/01/2025

Dear stranger next to us at the rodeo,
When my son came up to you and grabbed your arm, you didn't know he used to be terrified of people. When he talked to you about the bulls, you didn't know he was diagnosed with a language disorder. When he jumped in your lap and laughed as you tickled him, you didn't know he had a sensory processing disorder. You also didn't know as his mother, I sat in my seat, with tears running down my face, sneaking this photo. When we adopted him a few short months ago, we didn't know how long it would take for him to laugh, play and engage others like this. You didn't know any of this, but you took time to connect with a child who has had to fight to learn to connect. My heart is full. Thank you.
Credit: Charity Stewart Robinson

29/01/2025

So, the other evening, I got invited to this awesome BBQ at a friend's place. We were all chilling on the back deck, grilling up some good food and chatting about life. Suddenly, I noticed the back door creaking open, and out stepped this young lady holding a mason jar.
I was leaning back on this old, rickety dining chair when I paused mid-story and said, "What do we have here?" while eyeing the jar curiously.
She sauntered over, glancing down at the deck as she spoke softly, "Salt water taffy... I'm selling them for 50 cents each. Would you like one?"
I couldn't help but smile and replied, "Well, you’re in luck, because salt water taffy is my absolute favorite!" Her face lit up with a slow grin.
I suggested, "How about we count how many pieces you've got in that jar, and I’ll buy every single one?" She looked surprised and exclaimed, "Really?!"
"Absolutely!" I said, and as she dumped the jar out in front of me, the whole crowd fell silent, watching us count together.
We ended up with a total of 13 pieces, which meant I owed her $6.50. I reached into my overalls and pulled out a ten-dollar bill, asking, "Will this work?" She just beamed at me without saying a word.
After handing her the bill, she passed me the jar of candy. Just as she was about to walk away, I called out, "Oh, wait! I want to give you something." She turned around, and I handed the jar back to her.
Her grin transformed into a beautiful smile as she took the candy and quietly walked away, leaving a trail of joy that brightened up the whole BBQ that night

28/01/2025

Late last night Myles went on & on about how he had to be twins with a boy in his class for Twin Day because they look exactly the same- same eyes, same hair.
He was adamant that they were identical.
So after the kids went to bed I headed to Walmart at 9pm to get matching outfits.
Their teacher sent me this picture today.
My heart melted.
Obviously two very different children, but Myles didn’t see that.
Wouldn’t the world be such a better place if we could all view it through the eyes of a couple 5yr olds♥️
credit - original owner ( respect 🫡

27/01/2025

This is how things work. I posted a picture of a bunny that I had petted and I got reported by a woman from Massachusetts. She has a license for wildlife and I don’t. She has caged animals that she had broken their spirit by caging them, so she can handle them, and show them off for profit. Literally, anyone with money can get a license. Anyways, Facebook, for the first time, sided with me…Thank You, Facebook, but, I deleted the post anyway. I blocked her, but, she had her followers harass me and my followers. Do you think this injured Golden Eagle cared about all that jazz. Here’s Goldie’s story…there was a dead bunny on the corner in the road, the Eagle came down to get it, a car hit it, the Eagle flew up and landed in the road, it was a accident, the Eagle was on a blind corner, but, the driver kept on going. Breezie and I stopped, I checked on the bird, it was alive but wasn’t able to move much. I was so afraid for it, without thinking I bent down so we were face to face, then it clicked, this injured Golden Eagle could rip my face off!! But, when we made eye contact, I knew it was going to be ok. I just picked her up, hugged her so gently, told her it was going to be okay, and set her back from the corner and on the side of the road. I thought I was In luck, Best Friends animal sanctuary in Kanab was only about 20 miles away. I called them, I explained what happened, and how urgent the situation was. They didn’t act that interested. They told me that I would have to take the injured bird myself to them, and Id be responsible for the bill, (and they are the absolute most expensive veterinarians on the planet). I told her I have no experience with moving a Golden Eagle, but, that would be the only way they’d help me, and I told her I didn’t want to have a loose Golden Eagle in my Jeep, and she said, sorry, they couldn’t help me then. Having zero experience with a Golden Eagle, and me knowing there’s no way in heck I’m going to let Goldie die alone in the hot sun, (Kanab, Utah where this happened gets over 100 degrees in the summer) So, I bent down, I explained the situation to Goldie, and moved her farther back from the road. I gave him food and water, he took both from my hand. Breezie and I sat with him for over 4 hours, I gave him more water, massaged his hurt wing, and told him that it was going to be alright. Then, a miracle happened. He all of a sudden had all his energy back, just like that! He jumped up, flapped his wings and flew! He did one circle back around us, let out a screech of joy, and flew off. Amen!! I love animals.
Credit The Adventures of Finius the Skinniest

25/01/2025

So, my son Jasper and I were on our way home from Vanderbilt and he wanted CiCi's pizza. I found one in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and we stopped to eat.

We were the first customers of the day. Once inside, I noticed an employee sitting alone at a table having lunch. I later learned that her name is Diana and She appeared to have some mental and/or physical challenges.

While we continued to eat our lunch, I noticed that the young manager, Brandon, came by to clean her table and take her plate away. It was then that I saw something that helped restore my faith in humanity. The manager, Brandon, came back to Diana's table with a napkin in hand and gently wiped her face while she just smiled at him.

As a parent of a special needs child I was almost moved to tears by this simple gesture. Just knowing that there are people like this in the world gives me hope. He didn't know that I was watching but, I assure you I made him aware of what I saw and how much it blessed me. His response was 'I just try to treat people the way my grandparents taught me to.'

I think about how often we are quick to share our bad customer service experiences on Facebook. I think that we should be just as quick to share these experiences as well. So, if you're ever in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.... stop in and see Brandon and let him know how thankful you are for people like him.

Credit: Jesse Young

25/01/2025

During a game, the coach pulled one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside and asked, "Do you know what cooperation means? Do you understand what it means to be part of a team?"
"Yes, coach," replied the little boy.

The coach continued, "Do you realize that what matters most is whether we win or lose together as a team?"
The boy nodded.

"So," the coach went on, "you understand that when an out is called, you shouldn't argue, curse the umpire, or call him names, right?"
The boy nodded again.

The coach pressed further, "And when I take you out of the game to let another kid have a turn, it’s not because I’ve made a stupid decision or because the coach is a bad person, is it?"
"No, coach," the boy replied.

"Great," said the coach. "Now go over there and explain all of that to your grandmother."

Credit to the original creator.

25/01/2025

She said, “Don't call the doctor, I want to fall asleep peacefully, with your hand in mine.” He told her about the past, how they met, their first kiss. they didn't cry, they smiled. They didn't regret anything, they were grateful. Then she repeated softly, 'I love you forever!' He returned her words, gave her a soft kiss on the forehead. She closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully with her hand in his.
Love is what matters because man comes into this world with nothing other than love and leaves with nothing other than love. Profession, career, bank account, our goods are just tools, nothing more. Everything stays here. Love, as if there was nothing more important in your life.❤️

23/01/2025

"I had to post this moment I captured this afternoon, hope you enjoy. I stopped by Dollar Tree off Lakeland this afternoon to pick up wrapping paper, and I couldnt help but be drawn to this. This older gentleman very softly said to the lady in the photo, "Mam, would you mind helping me out with something?" As she nodded, "yes, of course, what do you need?" "I need help picking out a birthday card." "Who is it for?", she asked. This is where I started to sniffle. "It's for me, if I wake up tomorrow, I'll be 85." "My wife wanted to get me something, but shes very sick and cannot leave the house, and I want her to know I got a birthday card from her." He continued on to tell stories of how they've been married since they were teenagers, had children, and how she was there for him while he served in military. It was the picture of love you only read about. I felt so privileged to get to hear this conversation. Melted my heart. Hope you all enjoy."

Credit: Louisa Lenore McKinney

22/01/2025

Chess Grandmaster Anna Muzychuk refuses to play in Saudi Arabia and says: "In a few days, I will lose two world titles, back to back." Because I decided not to go to Saudi Arabia. I refuse to play by special rules, to wear abaya, to be accompanied by a man so I can leave the hotel, so I don't feel like a second class person.
"I will follow my principles and not compete in the World Fast Chess and Blitz Championship where in just 5 days I could have won more money than dozens of other tournaments combined." This is all very nasty but the sad part is no one seems to care. Bitter feelings but can't go back. "
—Anna Muzychuk

17/01/2025

"Dear Amazon Prime Guy,
You have NO IDEA what you just did when you took a minute to slam dunk and shoot a couple hoops with my son and his friends, just to return an hour later with a brand new basketball for him since it was worn out and going flat.
What you don't know is that my son had a really hard day at school today. He's been dealing with a classmate being mean to him for a few days now, and you did what I tried to but couldn't. You turned his whole day around. Probably his whole week.
I wish I would have asked your name, because the world should know what a good human you are and I would have loved to personally thank you. 😭🙌🏻"
Credit: Ember Robbins

16/01/2025

THIS IS RIGHT ON THE NOSE. .......READ IT SLOWLY... I DON'T KNOW WHO WROTE IT, BUT I AM GUESSING IT WAS A SENIOR!!! I FIRST STARTED READING THIS AND WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND STARTED OVER READING SLOWER AND THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS IS VERY THOUGHT-PROVOKING. MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK.
AND THEN IT IS WINTER You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.
It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?
I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change....Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!
But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's NOT over. A new adventure will begin!
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!
Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.
LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY!
REMEMBER:....
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.
"LIVE HAPPY IN THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR!
LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE SO - ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
~Your kids are becoming you.......
~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!
~You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!
~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything
~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.
~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep".
~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..
~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... "what?" . ???
~Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.
~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!!
~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
~Everybody whispers.
~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.
~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!
Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.

Credits goes to the respective Author

14/01/2025

THE TEACHING OF THE DONKEY
One day a farmer’s donkey fell into a well. The animal cried loudly for hours, while the farmer tried to find something to do to get him out.
Finally, the farmer decided that the donkey was old and the well was already dry and needed to be covered anyway; that it really wasn't worth pulling the donkey out of the well..
He invited all his neighbors to come help him. They each grabbed a shovel and began to throw dirt into the well.
The donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly loud. Then, to everyone's surprise, he quieted down after a few shovelfuls of dirt.
The farmer finally looked down into the well and was amazed at what he saw... with each shovelful of dirt, the donkey was doing something incredible: It was shaking off the dirt and stepping on top of the dirt.
Very soon everyone saw surprised how the donkey reached the mouth of the well, went over the edge and trotted out...
Life is going to throw dirt at you, all kinds of dirt... the trick to getting out of the hole is to shake it off and use it to step up. Each of our problems is a step up. We can get out of the deepest holes if we don't give up...
Use the land they throw you to get ahead!!!
Remember the 5 rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hate.
2. Free your Mind of distractions.
3. Simplify your life.
4. Give more and expect less.
5. Love more and... shake the dirt, because in this life you have to be a solution, not the problem!

11/01/2025

As the bus pulled up at the bus stop and it was her turn to get on, Melissa became aware that her skirt was too tight to allow her leg to raise to the height of the first step of the bus:
Slightly embarrassed and with a quick smile to the bus driver, she reached behind herself to unzip her skirt a little, thinking that this would give her enough slack to raise her leg. She tried to take the step, only to discover that she still couldn't.
So, a little more embarrassed, she once again reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little more, and for the third time attempted the step.
Once again, much to her dismay, she could not raise her leg. With a little smile to the driver, she again reached behind to unzip a little more and again was unable to take the step.
At this point, a large bodybuilder who was standing behind her picked her up easily by the waist and placed her gently on the step of the bus.
She went ballistic and turned to the would-be Samaritan and yelled. "How dare you touch my body! I don't even know who you are!"
The bodybuilder smiled and drawled. "Well, ma'am, normally I would agree with you, but after you unzipped my fly three times, I kinda figured we was friends!"
credit goes to the respective author~

09/01/2025

he world needs more Lori's. ❤
"This is Lori from McDonald's in Wills Point, Tx. She took my order for gift cards when I pulled into the drive thru after finding no available parking.
Lori: "Welcome to McDonald's, may I take your order?"
Me: "Yes, I'm sorry, but may I order gift cards here"?
Lori: "Yes! Would you like $5., $10, or $25"?
Me: ""I'd like one $25. and one $10. please".
Lori: "Yes ma'am. That's one $25 and one $10. Would you like a song with that"?
Me: "A song, really"? (Because it seemed a very cruel thing to be offering me a song if she didn't really mean it 😁)
Lori: "Yes. Would you like one"?
Me: "Yes! I'd love a song!".
Lori: "Really?! Nobody ever says yes"!
Me: "I'm saying yes. Please sing for me girl in the speaker. The gift cards are an anniversary gift if that helps".
Lori: "Oh my goodness, the pressure - the pressure - it has to be good. What do I sing? What do I sing"? She then starts singing Justin Beiber's Baby, Baby. I have never smiled so much! This girl made my day. So funny, so sweet. Infectious smile. The world needs more Lori's!!
Credit - Original Owner ( Respect 🫡 )

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