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mike and Judy


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What kind of a day have you had,
We have had a bloody marvellous one,
Shopping in coles, Judy slipped and had the trolley to hang on to fortunatly it was one of those that ran true, anyway this young coupla helped her and stayed with her till she was right, it shook her up a bit,
When I returned from my shopping loaded the wagon and went for fuel,   big queue,  and another young couple allowed us in first
What is happening here????????
must have been reading Granneys posts,
I remember when my first wifes cortege was on the way to the crematorium, (died at 42) part of the way was throught a shopping centre, we all had our lights on and I noticed a lot of people stopped to stare??? a few of them stood as if in respect, a coupla gentlemen doffed their hats, a lollypop man lowered his staff to the ground,
I believe there is some respect left, you have to look for it  

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There is still a lot of respect left in this world but as you say one has to look for it, on far too many occasions we simply go about our business and do not notice what is happening around us.

One elderly gentleman I know maintains he is due respect simply because of his age, well I beg to differ, respect needs to be earned, how you treat others will determine how you in turn are treated. 

Respect also has to be taught, so many today do not know what respect is simply because no one has ever taken the time to teach them, and I mean teach by example.

Today far too many parents leave it up to the over worked school teachers to do the job for them simply because the parents are far too busy working and are too tired when they come home to spend the time with their children and it is time spent with your kids talking and explaining things to them that has a major bearing on how they treat others in later years.

Will now put the soap box back in the shed.

John

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Rolly


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"Why did you smile at that man, Granpa, he looked so cross".

"Well, he didn't have a smile of his own so I gave him one of mine!"

"He can't have liked it very much, 'cos he gave it straight back to you."

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Respect starts at the little places. Respect for all life.

If you can respect an ant, for doing what they do, then it builds to higher life forms, then to way of life, you are OK.

Unfortunately, the little things get "sprayed", the dogs get left behind, and the grandparents do not get even a phone call.

Nice to hear a good news story, to rebuild my outlook.

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JRH


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Rolly wrote:

"Why did you smile at that man, Granpa, he looked so cross".

"Well, he didn't have a smile of his own so I gave him one of mine!"

"He can't have liked it very much, 'cos he gave it straight back to you."


The prettiest thing you can wear is a smile.

 



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obviously havent seen a playgirl in a "teddy" then john GrrrrrrrRRRR!!!

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dave06 wrote:

obviously havent seen a playgirl in a "teddy" then john GrrrrrrrRRRR!!!



You must have a good memory Dave, mine doesn't go back that far.



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I'm finding more and more people are shocked when I smile at them as I pass in the shopping mall. I usually say, "How are ya?"
And I usually get an answer. I've actually been very pleasantly surprised to get a response.
The young kids (teenagers) look at me as though I'm a loopy granny, and they might be right. A few young ones I've spoken to at coffee shops or other shops are usually very responsive and we have a short, happy chat.
I like to start a chat if I'm waiting at the counter with other customers. Depending on the other person's disposition, it's actually a lot of fun.
Maybe respect starts with me, as does the smile which accompanies it.
Try it. It might work for you too. Keep us posted. Granny



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