Looking at news, whether it be television or newspaper coverage,
so many of the headlines are of negative issues.
Today's local newspaper is a sampling:
Sports Car Crash Knocks out Power on Burlington lakefront.
Mumps case in Oakville confirmed.
Blast of Snow Leads to 22-car-pileup on 403.
Alberta woman Sentenced for Drugging, Killing 9-year-old Daughter.
Police claim Cannabis Culture possibly tied to Organized Crime.
NFL Union Alarmed at Painkillers Report.
However, this headline did cause me to smile:
“If
you Really Love Your Beer, this is the Happiest place on Earth!”
“What
the News Should Be”
was sent to me by one of my faithful readers, Tom.
Gift
of Shoes:
Shown in a photo is a mid-aged gentleman bent down to remove his
shoes and gave them to a homeless girl, who shabbily dressed, was
also barefoot.
Motorcyclist
Aid:
He parked his bike and helped an old lady, holding her arm, across a
slippery wet street at a pedestrian crossing.
Barbering
Outside:
On the sidewalk adjacent to plaza parking, a barber offers haircuts
for the price of a single 'thank-you-hug'.
Consolation
Knows No Colour:
Photo of a black man with his arms around the neck and shoulder of
an elderly gray-haired white man...consoling him about a tragedy that
recently transpired.
Gesture
for Dog Owners:
A notice on the beach referred to a bin of green tennis balls from
“Phoebe” with her canine photo at top of sign stating: “Please
help yourself to a tennis ball for your dog to enjoy. Remember to
live each moment just like your dog...with unconditional love,
loyalty and happiness.”
Employee
Gives Extra Service:
An elderly man was pushing his grocery cart and stopped because his
shoe was untied. An employee, noting the senior's dilemma, bent down
and tied the shoelace for him.
New
Tires on a Stranger's Vehicle:
“You do not know me, but I saw that you needed some tires for your
truck...I wanted to do something nice for a stranger..because one
day, a stranger did the same for me. The receipt is in the envelope
and all you have to do is to go by Warehouse Tire on 3rd
Street and ask for Steven Hodges...and they will put them on for
free. All I ask is that one day you do something nice for a
stranger.”
Sign
Outside a Dry Cleaners:
If you are unemployed and need an outfit cleaned for an
interview...we will clean and press it for you at no cost.
Help
to a Rival Team:
Two teens helped an injured member of the rival team (one on each
side, carrying him) to score his intended field goal.
He
Missed the Train:
Awaiting his train, a man helped a senior lady with shopping bags,
down a few steps along with her small dog on a leash. He then waited
for the next subway train.
Meet
Dan:
Every Wednesday and Thursday, he heads to a local Cancer Center; for
every patient, nurse, doctor and everyone in between...he buys from
his own pocket a cup of coffee for each.
A
Rain-free Sleep:
A stranger, noticing a tabby kitten sleeping in the rain, gave up
his umbrella (still open) and set it over the kitten to keep her dry
overnight.
The
Paramedics:
An elderly man in my neighbourhood had a heart attack while
shoveling snow in his driveway. Paramedics took him to the
hospital...then returned to finish shoveling his driveway for him.
KINDNESS LASTS FOREVER!
Be
True to Yourself
We are often told to be kind and to speak the truth;
yet, while it is right for us to do so,
we are rarely ever told to be true to who we are
and
to protect ourselves.
Give...but Don't Allow Yourself to be Used.
Trust, but Don't be Naive.
Love, but Don't Allow Your Heart to be Abused.
Speak...but Don't be Unkind in Your Words.
Believe...but Don't Trust Every Word you Hear.
Hope..but Never Expect.
Care, but Don't Neglect Yourself.
Learn...and Never Stop Learning.
(Author unknown)
Written by Merle Baird-Kerr...March 11, 2017
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