tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post4525793357776728131..comments2024-03-28T23:06:34.406-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Debbie Macomber Twelve Days of Kindness Blog Tour and Giveawaypjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-26464976733644509762016-10-05T18:16:15.364-04:002016-10-05T18:16:15.364-04:00I take care of my grandson four days a week as his...I take care of my grandson four days a week as his parents can't afford day-care or one of the parents can't afford to be a stay at home mom/dad.Bonnie K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02780504029596670240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-49319502673884504922016-10-05T01:17:04.478-04:002016-10-05T01:17:04.478-04:00I like to stay anonymous with random acts of kindn...I like to stay anonymous with random acts of kindness. It could be paying it forward by paying for the coffee for the person behind me in line or donating gently used clothing for the local thrift shop so they can raise money for the local chapter of the diabetes association.Anita H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01792035507419624618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-17302313412456774292016-10-05T00:33:38.539-04:002016-10-05T00:33:38.539-04:00I always try to help out the elderly in stores whe...I always try to help out the elderly in stores when I see them struggling.My mom is elderly and I try to help her all I can and I hope if she is ever in a store and needs help that someone will help her.Jackie Tessnairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818267366982296026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-55571681130309539612016-10-04T09:40:38.532-04:002016-10-04T09:40:38.532-04:00When I learn about someone who is doing poorly and...When I learn about someone who is doing poorly and needs assistance I cook meals, soups, and bring them over so that they are comforted and supplied. I send out parcels to relatives with specially chosen items to cheer them up.petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44080440260204826502016-10-04T09:38:34.890-04:002016-10-04T09:38:34.890-04:00I make up baskets of snacks, treats and goodies an...I make up baskets of snacks, treats and goodies and give them to friends who have been ill and are suffering. I have been doing this for many years and love helping out.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46279987381981945112016-10-04T03:41:34.474-04:002016-10-04T03:41:34.474-04:00We had a wild and torrential rainstorm yesterday. ...We had a wild and torrential rainstorm yesterday. I helped my neighbour catch her garbage bin as it sailed down the street. It was mad & funny!!Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68700468805610890362016-10-04T02:58:17.136-04:002016-10-04T02:58:17.136-04:00What a lovely column! I love the thought of passin...What a lovely column! I love the thought of passing an act of kindness forward so our family always donate food to the homeless shelter every Thanksgiving for their annual Thanksgiving dinner. It's a way of sharing and showing appreciation for the blessings we have that unfortunately not all people get to enjoy.Adahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763903522287684105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77539486833713993642016-10-04T00:35:59.377-04:002016-10-04T00:35:59.377-04:00I've started carrying canned dog food and bott...I've started carrying canned dog food and bottled water in my car to give to homeless people for their dogs.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011542520602315103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-89124574317236724412016-10-03T23:35:48.811-04:002016-10-03T23:35:48.811-04:00Taking an elderly lady to get her medicine. I help...Taking an elderly lady to get her medicine. I help cook and serve food at a homeless shelter too. Donamaekutska7@gmail.comDonamae Kutskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785083745089048648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-60397940423994128692016-10-03T23:05:58.767-04:002016-10-03T23:05:58.767-04:00On Friday I made a big pot of navy beans. On Satur...On Friday I made a big pot of navy beans. On Saturday we took Rob's aunts, who are in there 90's, a container and some cornbread. They were so happy we just came by and brought the beans. <br />On Wednesday when we were checking out, the elderly woman in front of us did not have enough to pay for her groceries. The one thing she was putting back was a half pudding cake. I figure if you Pamela Devereuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715629543535792577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-32842759218086015402016-10-03T19:55:27.470-04:002016-10-03T19:55:27.470-04:00Whether it be baking or preparing meals for those ...Whether it be baking or preparing meals for those in less fortunate circumstances (or just as a nice surprise), or picking up things at the store for those who aren't as able to do so, I just do it. (In fact, that's my motto in 2016: Just Do It!) I take a few people shopping regularly, plus drive many to medical appointments. (It's called being in the Sandwich Generation where I Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84369641983842696022016-10-03T18:57:47.009-04:002016-10-03T18:57:47.009-04:00I volunteer at our American Legion - whatever is n...I volunteer at our American Legion - whatever is needed from preparing food, serving, helping out at parties and events.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28077134842727792442016-10-03T18:11:33.087-04:002016-10-03T18:11:33.087-04:00I always letting people go before me in the groce...I always letting people go before me in the grocery line, or helping put their groceries on the belt. The other day my grandson and I were shopping. I was talking to the cashier and looked back, and my grandson was putting the groceries on the belt for the lady behind us. She was riding in one of their motorized carts. My eyes filled with tears. Children do pay attention to what we TrishJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509217997367767249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86284019542403830142016-10-03T18:11:22.600-04:002016-10-03T18:11:22.600-04:00I always letting people go before me in the groce...I always letting people go before me in the grocery line, or helping put their groceries on the belt. The other day my grandson and I were shopping. I was talking to the cashier and looked back, and my grandson was putting the groceries on the belt for the lady behind us. She was riding in one of their motorized carts. My eyes filled with tears. Children do pay attention to what we TrishJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509217997367767249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33674340628856023732016-10-03T17:27:41.817-04:002016-10-03T17:27:41.817-04:00A child was short some money on a field trip, so I...A child was short some money on a field trip, so I gave her the dollar needed so she wouldn't have to put her item back.<br /><br />denisedstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-61961233806317823292016-10-03T17:19:35.157-04:002016-10-03T17:19:35.157-04:00When I am out and about, when I see someone who se...When I am out and about, when I see someone who seems from their expression to be having a teeny off day, I tell them how nice they look, or that shirt, or dress is a good color for them. When I walk the dogs, I try to pick up any pieces of trash I see laying around. And I always try to make eye contact and smile at people and tell them hello. I live in a large city and it seems that Annette Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29493652795471934552016-10-03T17:17:06.121-04:002016-10-03T17:17:06.121-04:00I try to offer assistance to women in the grocery ...I try to offer assistance to women in the grocery store who remind me of my mom and are height impaired!!girlygirlhoosier52https://www.blogger.com/profile/12253919063849062372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29330916830152429362016-10-03T16:25:02.607-04:002016-10-03T16:25:02.607-04:00What a lovely column. I especially enjoyed the ref...What a lovely column. I especially enjoyed the reference to the Golden Rule and its Biblical roots. Only yesterday, we were lamenting that the Golden Rule isn't used very much anymore in popular society. Such a shame. <br /><br />Regarding small acts of kindness--Today, I helped a relative get checked in for a Tuesday flight and tomorrow I'll be bringing her to the airport. <br />LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-89463439498329269542016-10-03T15:26:26.010-04:002016-10-03T15:26:26.010-04:00She loves historicals and Nora Roberts. :) I don&#...She loves historicals and Nora Roberts. :) I don't think she has a historical romance author preference (though originally she did say she loved Jude Deveraux and Julie Garwood--esp the latter. But we went through those historicals already. *LOL*) I'm trying to get her hooked on Sarah Maclean and Tessa Dare.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-9912544255796678802016-10-03T14:32:03.391-04:002016-10-03T14:32:03.391-04:00I like Debbie Macomber's Writing, though not g...I like Debbie Macomber's Writing, though not generally keen on Christmas stories .... except perhaps during the festive season, after a scotch or two!<br /><br />There are many homeless people in the UK. Some are mentally ill and reject help preferring to sleep rough and be as independent as possible. I found one such in my local church and after taking him to various cheap b/b establishmentsQuantumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006999108099821535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73755211400098575022016-10-03T14:23:27.314-04:002016-10-03T14:23:27.314-04:00I feel uncomfortable about sharing a kindness I ha...I feel uncomfortable about sharing a kindness I have done. My husband and I do give money, old clothes and furniture, and our time to various charitable organizations. We also have helped our neighbors when their house burned. All in all, any kindnesses we have shown have been greatly returned.cheryl chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518179090170838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74922272430368373712016-10-03T13:51:03.193-04:002016-10-03T13:51:03.193-04:00I always let people in front of my in check out li...I always let people in front of my in check out lines in stores, especially if they have small children with them. Open doors for elderly people. Give when I can to charity. Share my Debbie Macomber books with friends and family, does that count? Linda White Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-32016850427947920512016-10-03T13:40:37.322-04:002016-10-03T13:40:37.322-04:00I never miss a Debbie Macomber Christmas book. I l...I never miss a Debbie Macomber Christmas book. I look forward to this new one. <br /><br />Just reading about all your acts of kindness brightens my day. I paid for the order of the car behind me at McDonald's one day last week. Doing so always gives me a lift, and since I know that frequently the driver whose order I covered pays for the next car, I like the idea that the kindness is being Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50317099040655539752016-10-03T12:47:35.297-04:002016-10-03T12:47:35.297-04:00I'm so very sorry, Ladbookfan. Cancer is a hor...I'm so very sorry, Ladbookfan. Cancer is a horrible disease. Bless you for helping out with meals and especially for bring a ray of banana bread sunshine to that young boy. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-10599013372717118452016-10-03T12:43:57.816-04:002016-10-03T12:43:57.816-04:00My neighbor's daughter has a very bad form of ...My neighbor's daughter has a very bad form of cancer and I have been sending food over for her & her family as well as my neighbor; my neighbor's grandson loves my banana bread and been providing a lot of that for him as well as other food. It is so sad, the grandchild are 10 & 12.<br />LadbookfanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com