tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post6087056245466023309..comments2024-03-26T11:27:35.814-07:00Comments on Tom Stephenson: The geese are getting fatUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-78758100457320283092016-10-31T22:37:57.329-07:002016-10-31T22:37:57.329-07:00I'm not very consistent with my giving of mone...I'm not very consistent with my giving of money. Some will get a reasonable sum, and others nothing at all, it all depends on instinct. We used to have an elderly tramp near us who lived under a sheet of plastic. I used to buy him small bottles of Whiskey.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-61780519957856892662016-10-31T15:43:36.100-07:002016-10-31T15:43:36.100-07:00It would be inappropriate to me to reply to all yo...It would be inappropriate to me to reply to all your comments, so I won't. I stick by what I say - put out the good feelings.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-19890317709633735822016-10-31T15:41:05.130-07:002016-10-31T15:41:05.130-07:00And a happy birthday to you! XAnd a happy birthday to you! XTom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-32946070696556335582016-10-31T13:04:53.929-07:002016-10-31T13:04:53.929-07:00I love you too, Weave.I love you too, Weave.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-88091541688515412212016-10-31T13:04:20.075-07:002016-10-31T13:04:20.075-07:00I am not getting involved. All I wanted was a pray...I am not getting involved. All I wanted was a prayer or two - specifically that I never run out of beer.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-31607467643002803842016-10-31T13:02:44.104-07:002016-10-31T13:02:44.104-07:00Pat, you are a sweetheart as is Tom. I was just b...Pat, you are a sweetheart as is Tom. I was just buying candy for the trick or treaters and thought about the quote of strangers being angels unawares. I always try and help when I can. It is so sad that some can climb out of the hole while others cannot.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-40856408812182982872016-10-31T13:01:29.778-07:002016-10-31T13:01:29.778-07:00Ha! Now I know it is true.Ha! Now I know it is true.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-51341056674864261912016-10-31T12:26:11.448-07:002016-10-31T12:26:11.448-07:00I love you Tom.I love you Tom.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-48604250104382781562016-10-31T10:44:40.801-07:002016-10-31T10:44:40.801-07:00Listen up B on B !
I don't need a lecture from...Listen up B on B !<br />I don't need a lecture from you on their needs - I have walked their path and copped on before it was too late. A free meal and a chat can do a lot of good, that I do know from experience. My UK home in the past was often shared with people in need.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-39954963196553200332016-10-31T09:53:40.499-07:002016-10-31T09:53:40.499-07:00I'm so glad you reminded us of this. Too often...I'm so glad you reminded us of this. Too often ordinary everyday items are forgotten. I do knit hats and scarves and mittens that are distributed to the homeless in Norwich. (I would knit then gloves, but the fingers are a bit beyond my knitting skills. My son has never let me forget a pair I did for him (no, he wasn't homeless at the time) I also do balaclavas which seem to be popular. I just wish there was more we could do. A neighbour of mine gets together shoeboxes which she fills with all the things you mention, and they are shipped to places like Syria, but I can't help thinking that we should look to the homeless in our towns and cities first. This may not be a popular view, but the thought that less than 10 miles from my comfortable, warm home, people are living in the open, with very little official help, breaks my heart, so I address the need that I can see. We can't home and clothe the world, much as we would like to.Lesley UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690616440969201231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-32206081580544555462016-10-31T09:02:16.072-07:002016-10-31T09:02:16.072-07:00Yes, Tom, you are a good man. I wish there were mo...Yes, Tom, you are a good man. I wish there were more people like you - and fewer of those who just sneer at the unfortunate.<br /><br />One of the most attractive qualities (to me) in anyone is generousity - both of mind and putting your hand where so many are reluctant to put it - their pockets.<br /><br />As to the girl you mention. Of course, I wish her luck. Should that luck evade her, at least you'll know that she met with true kindness by meeting you. Nothing gives us more glimmers of hope than genuine kindness. Not just the kindness of giving what you can (short of your beer money) but also showing an interest in the actual person, taking time over them.<br /><br />UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-4280006756317475032016-10-31T08:49:13.846-07:002016-10-31T08:49:13.846-07:00Heron, what even the most well meaning forget that...Heron, what even the most well meaning forget that cash is not only needed for either food or to feed your addiction (if indeed there is addiction in the first place). Down and outers, the homeless, the desperate, they too need new socks, a toothbrush, sanitary ware, a roll of toilet paper, tissues to wipe their nose or weep into, painkillers when one of your teeth flares up, etc. etc. etc. Maybe even a hot water bottle. Or, heaven forbid, the luxury of a haircut. All those bits and bobs we take for granted. There are only so many sandwiches any of us can eat a day.<br /><br />A bit of thinking outside the box goes some way.<br /><br />UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-9184837223866534082016-10-31T08:45:30.472-07:002016-10-31T08:45:30.472-07:00Yesterday i lost my ID card,while i lloked for it ...Yesterday i lost my ID card,while i lloked for it in my car a man came and told me that he don't have money to get home, i gave him money (50 shekels),went home put a glass upside down ,found the ID card, wrote the post and deleted it after 5 minuts. You was the only one who read it.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-39117643936127719652016-10-31T08:06:15.246-07:002016-10-31T08:06:15.246-07:00Thanks for the comments, but remember what I said ...Thanks for the comments, but remember what I said about the choice between no beer and the girl. I just posted this to get you to put out a bit of positive thinking, empathy or just prayer if you prefer. My next post will be back to lightness.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-33024334469570313472016-10-31T07:06:48.325-07:002016-10-31T07:06:48.325-07:00There but for the grace of God go I so thank goodn...There but for the grace of God go I so thank goodness for the kindness of others. I hope she is OK when you see her today Tom. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-11440682166892816062016-10-31T06:15:14.712-07:002016-10-31T06:15:14.712-07:00You're a good guy, Tom.You're a good guy, Tom. <br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-3051768908204416872016-10-31T06:10:19.700-07:002016-10-31T06:10:19.700-07:00Sometimes there is a dilemma in how we donate. I u...Sometimes there is a dilemma in how we donate. I used to work in place where addicts of all types would arrive looking for a cash handout. Because business was tight I offered them food instead but only a few accepted my offer.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-30486723190904256212016-10-31T06:03:20.129-07:002016-10-31T06:03:20.129-07:00I don't believe in worrying about where the mo...I don't believe in worrying about where the money gets spent when I give to the needy. A gift is a gift; how they choose to spend it isn't my business. Who am I to judge? Under the right circumstances we could all be in her position. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-49632551329501764232016-10-31T05:53:54.391-07:002016-10-31T05:53:54.391-07:00What a difficult position you are in. You're d...What a difficult position you are in. You're damned if you give, and damned if you don't. I wouldn't know what to do either, but I'm sure you will follow your heart. It's the only thing any of us can do under such sad and perplexing circumstances. She's lucky to have at least one person in this world who cares whether she lives or dies. Blessings Lesley UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690616440969201231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-82063848122266110732016-10-31T05:49:40.872-07:002016-10-31T05:49:40.872-07:00She is a sad story of which there are many around ...She is a sad story of which there are many around here too. I give and I leave it to them what they spend it on but at the same time kidding myself that they go to the KFC for a meal. I dont think they do.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-9012349937997484942016-10-31T05:06:01.704-07:002016-10-31T05:06:01.704-07:00A very sad story.
Never feel guilty to do what yo...A very sad story. <br />Never feel guilty to do what your heart tells you what to do - you are a very kind person, Tom. <br />Greetings Maria x Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.com