tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post526152798986964096..comments2023-12-27T06:37:04.195-05:00Comments on Lyric Art: Joy in Service: Day 6 Thank a WorkerLyrichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341146111158826868noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-60713786013551574222011-12-08T07:19:06.808-05:002011-12-08T07:19:06.808-05:00I carry a bunch of candy canes in my purse and I g...I carry a bunch of candy canes in my purse and I give them to cashiers and clerks and random people I come across as I'm out shopping. <br /><br />Today one I gave was to the security officer at the Target store. He looked at me funny when I approached him. I wished him happy holidays and a great day. Later when I left the store, he had the biggest smile and waved to me and said happy holidays! <br />I love to give them to clerks and cashiers and random people who look like they need a smile. <br />I also write messages on bright paper that is about the size of a business card and I leave then or give them to people also. It's amazing how something small like that can make someone's day! <br />I've done this for years and some of the clerks or workers have gotten the candy canes each year and months later they will tell me again how much it meant to them! <br />The little messages I leave say things like "You're appreciated" or Your smile brightened my day or just Have a beautiful day.lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-30777643183257985072011-12-07T16:23:23.832-05:002011-12-07T16:23:23.832-05:00this is hilarious! I actually thanked the garbage ...this is hilarious! I actually thanked the garbage man this week! Before I even read your article! There were 2 garbage men and they were both surprised and waved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-40595431108316270152011-12-07T13:47:09.586-05:002011-12-07T13:47:09.586-05:00Lyric, I have been encouraged by the posts about y...Lyric, I have been encouraged by the posts about your son. I had those days with mine when he was that age...and sometimes still when he comes back from uni.<br /><br />so, yesterday was not too great for fibro/pain for me. but my son is nearing the end of uni and trying to be brave enough to apply for jobs. I got a few texts and emails from him about looking for some info from documents he needed for an application. Although it meant going up and down the stairs a few times and even climbing a step ladder. I remembered you and just did it.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Sandy in the UKSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978514536651961190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-44426147436927227822011-12-07T10:56:55.134-05:002011-12-07T10:56:55.134-05:00You know what might make a great gift at times lik...You know what might make a great gift at times like yesterday with the store clerk... a really beautiful artist trading card in the clear plastic envelope. You could include a nice sentiment on one side with the art and on the back, you could write a personal note, even if it simple "Thanks for all you do!". <br /><br />:-) Not to self promote, just to share. And they are easy to always have on hand. (Once could even have a few mounted in mini mattes at the ready too.)Pam L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12126623855195488347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-25399396602966785712011-12-07T10:40:08.845-05:002011-12-07T10:40:08.845-05:00Lyric, I'm loving these posts. Your stories, y...Lyric, I'm loving these posts. Your stories, your reader's stories. I really feel this whole concept is sooo you. Love it! thanks for doing it and sharing it with all of us.Jane LaFaziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074665972666629110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-79532363959477020352011-12-07T09:06:10.319-05:002011-12-07T09:06:10.319-05:00I did nothing in particular yesterday that would m...I did nothing in particular yesterday that would make the world a better place - nothing concrete. I called my Mom to see how she's feeling, and I gave my sister a cookie recipe to add to her cookie trays for the nurses who work with her. I sent some get well cards to friends who had emergency surgeries. I try to always have an attitude of gratitude, and I think that spills over into simply treating others with kindness and having a generous heart. I love that I've found your blog.letterladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133983590494020592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-44017673456361761872011-12-07T00:41:37.413-05:002011-12-07T00:41:37.413-05:00I have a patient who usually arrives for their app...I have a patient who usually arrives for their appointment a few minutes late, frazzled, and always very stressed. Normally, my lunch comes after this appointment, but this week I took my lunch early. During my "break," I made my patient a cup of tea for when they arrived. My patient did actually arrive on time this week, and I had them sit down, and enjoy a cup of tea and an orange before their massage therapy treatment. I can tell that it was much appreciated, and I sure felt joy in being able to bring some peace to my patient's world. :-))Loraleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823345387896490753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-54862818569010151582011-12-06T22:09:32.137-05:002011-12-06T22:09:32.137-05:00Your skirt is really wonderful. I find that just a...Your skirt is really wonderful. I find that just a smile can make someone's day. I live in a town where the majority of the people are over 70. A lot are alone. One day I smiled at an elderly man and said have a nice day. He came up with tears in his eyes and thanked me. He had just lost his wife and was missing her. I had tears in my eyes all the way home. A smile is so easy and simple, but can create change.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367949314724875797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-20773211910625159512011-12-06T18:35:41.481-05:002011-12-06T18:35:41.481-05:00I went through my quilted wall hangings that were ...I went through my quilted wall hangings that were just being stored after their show life was over and picked out the ones that would work as lap quilts. The place I workout adopts a nursing home at holiday time, so they will go there.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831911392950703592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-22936989237097223062011-12-06T17:37:01.928-05:002011-12-06T17:37:01.928-05:00I did a minor thing, but it made my husband happy....I did a minor thing, but it made my husband happy. I made his lunch for work before he asked me. I knew he was stressed about making a quiz for his students and didn't need one more thing to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066115001348454624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-29387381258144001522011-12-06T14:42:20.243-05:002011-12-06T14:42:20.243-05:00Oh goody! You kept the ribbon and lace intact on ...Oh goody! You kept the ribbon and lace intact on that pretty embroidered linen that you used in your skirt! I hoped you would - <br /><br />I work with a lot of customer service people - customer service is a really tough gig, the middleman between cranky customers and uncooperative manufacturing.<br /><br />I try to keep my heart and voice gentle when I speak with them - especially if there are problems (why else does anyone contact customer service?) and I ask about their holiday or family if I know that much.<br /><br />It helps me remember that they are human not just voices or emails.<br /><br />It's not much, but I like to think it helps -Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219391418382088135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2060853558179424501.post-50273725744652182122011-12-06T13:33:43.565-05:002011-12-06T13:33:43.565-05:00My husband went back to add a teaching degree to h...My husband went back to add a teaching degree to his degree and has been a science teacher for about 13 years...several years ago I started giving the secretaries...there are three at his intermediate school a little gift at major holidays. I give at Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, and Easter. I have added the councilor, the custodian, the person who does all of the coping for the school. Last year I purchased at the after Christmas sales small Santa Claus bowls and I just picked up the candy for them. I try to find candy that is a little different. It is fun and does give me a lift when I do it.Quilting Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611075042778078182noreply@blogger.com