tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post471256357505112233..comments2024-03-29T05:36:33.086-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Random acts of kindnessDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-7442777468007807912010-10-29T19:27:15.472-07:002010-10-29T19:27:15.472-07:00This does sound like a wonderful idea. A few more ...This does sound like a wonderful idea. A few more random acts of kindness would be good for all of us. It doesn't even have to involve money, a simple smile to a stranger on the street or in a line at the grocery store could change a life.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-71287186032593034312010-10-28T11:58:40.626-07:002010-10-28T11:58:40.626-07:00What a lovely idea!
Blessings, StarWhat a lovely idea!<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-51434360614777202322010-10-28T05:26:45.340-07:002010-10-28T05:26:45.340-07:00$100 is nothing to sneeze at. It would certainly ...$100 is nothing to sneeze at. It would certainly encourage the receiver to think about this act of generosity. I heard on the radio World Kindness Day is November 13.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-8792059029523957372010-10-27T18:04:02.678-07:002010-10-27T18:04:02.678-07:00thanks for the link
I think it's a wonderful ...thanks for the link<br /><br />I think it's a wonderful idea, we could all use a bit more kindnessDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-55460929812657690202010-10-27T16:01:24.807-07:002010-10-27T16:01:24.807-07:00I love the idea of this. I have heard of other pe...I love the idea of this. I have heard of other people doing something similar. For me, when I can, I like doing little things like paying for someone's gas or buying the person's lunch who is beind me in the drive-through. When I was in England, I would pay the toll fees for the cars behind me, or pay for the ice cream bill for someone in the shop I'm in. I never stuck around to see their reactions, but I often wonder if it put a smile on their faces or sent them in a talespin of confusion. :)Evil Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862347415955885344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-52936134517671881652010-10-27T14:56:51.374-07:002010-10-27T14:56:51.374-07:00Jan, send her our address.Jan, send her our address.PeterDeManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669673190309431400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-7344942759353924502010-10-27T09:07:59.641-07:002010-10-27T09:07:59.641-07:00So..I think it is lovely..the idea to give away mo...So..I think it is lovely..the idea to give away money. I have a blog I follow ..she does a random act of kindness every Monday. Pays for a meal or a cup of coffee. <br />My Mother struck up a conversation with some people in line at the grocery store..and the guy just paid for all her groceries..she was stunned. <br />So..now for the question that is burning in my brain..why do you sit alone on the bus..just think of the new friends you could make:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-292584879666593292010-10-27T06:52:30.121-07:002010-10-27T06:52:30.121-07:00It reminds me of the movie Pay It Forward. Thanks ...It reminds me of the movie Pay It Forward. Thanks for the tip on her blog. I'm off to there now!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-60167526788651399342010-10-27T01:18:07.032-07:002010-10-27T01:18:07.032-07:00What a lovely idea :) I adore random acts of kindn...What a lovely idea :) I adore random acts of kindness especially as they can be so simple - holding a door open, keeping the lift waiting, helping someone figure out directions. Really who doesn't like making people smile?<br /><br />www.damselinadirtydress.comNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-66089920236699496862010-10-26T17:56:11.631-07:002010-10-26T17:56:11.631-07:00There will never be enough giving in America, and ...There will never be enough giving in America, and our society (in general) does a good job at keeping stigma attached to the concept of giving. It's a damned shame. Yes, there are many who take advantage, and yes, there can be some risk (with a few) of reinforcing a dependent mindset, but we really can't afford to think about that because there are too many men, women, and children with deep and genuine need. My only other thought is that money can sometimes come across as empty if it is not accompanied by a willingness to actually spend a little time relating to someone, helping them to believe that you truly don't see them as being somehow less worthy or less loved by God. I think Jill Ginsberg did (and is no doubt still doing) a wonderful thing.Buzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820913066052044418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-89141804082413843792010-10-26T17:26:06.918-07:002010-10-26T17:26:06.918-07:00Interesting concept, I will go and check out her s...Interesting concept, I will go and check out her site. It is so sad that people abhor her efforts to do this good deed....The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-64515176503281086232010-10-26T15:59:11.762-07:002010-10-26T15:59:11.762-07:00Sounds like a wonderful concept. Thank you for thi...Sounds like a wonderful concept. Thank you for this link.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-44222713568751658652010-10-26T14:30:16.936-07:002010-10-26T14:30:16.936-07:00Thanks for mentioning Jill's blog on your blog...Thanks for mentioning Jill's blog on your blog. The more we pass her story around the better. It doesn't have to be money, but even enough money for a cup of coffee everyday would lift someone's spirits. It could be a random act of kindness just as well. What counts is the change in the people involved, both Jill and the receiver.<br /><br />We are buried in the ugliness of today. Wouldn't it be wonderful to combat that with good deeds everywhere to bring out the best in our country to fight the worst?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-35208826752484385762010-10-26T14:18:43.462-07:002010-10-26T14:18:43.462-07:00This is a beautiful idea...and I wonder how many p...This is a beautiful idea...and I wonder how many people might pass it on.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749464659476217501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-803488617849419592010-10-26T13:53:07.919-07:002010-10-26T13:53:07.919-07:00I read Jill's story from the link on Linda'...I read Jill's story from the link on Linda's blog too. I haven't gone to her actual blog yet. My first take was how it was changing the life of Jill, the giver, in a positive way. I had no idea people were critical of her giving.<br />You do raise an interesting thought. How would i feel if Jill gave me $100? I think I might pass it forward, giving it to a person or cause in need. Or I would spend it. Adding to the local economy keeps businesses and jobs intact.<br />I'll have to check out Jill's blog.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-29452513305153349182010-10-26T13:45:14.348-07:002010-10-26T13:45:14.348-07:00Thanks for the link, DJan!Thanks for the link, DJan!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-60198635322645205982010-10-26T13:22:33.032-07:002010-10-26T13:22:33.032-07:00Your post reminds me of the old TV series, "T...Your post reminds me of the old TV series, "The Millionaire." An anonymous millionaire gave a million dollars to someone, and the show depicted the recipient's life afterward (for better or for worse).<br />So, it's been done before...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-13064707562327005902010-10-26T13:22:06.893-07:002010-10-26T13:22:06.893-07:00I think this is a great idea. As I have mentioned...I think this is a great idea. As I have mentioned in my last post, my husband loves to help and to give. It makes him feel good. He is always helping his family and seems to be criticized over and over by other family members. It makes me so mad. I should suggest to him that we give to strangers that would appreciate!Leave a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736682143653420541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-51874018289304080732010-10-26T13:15:23.549-07:002010-10-26T13:15:23.549-07:00i think it is pretty cool actually...you never kno...i think it is pretty cool actually...you never know how much they needed it...i will go check her out...very cool.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com