I travel for work. A lot. I was at a steakhouse in Dallas, eating alone at the bar. Next to me was a young guy in a military uniform. He was eating a baked potato and a side salad. Nothing else. He kept eyeing the steaks coming out of the kitchen, then looking at his wallet. I flagged the bartender. "Put his tab on mine," I whispered. "And send him the ribeye. Tell him itโs a mistake from the kitchen." The bartender grinned. "You got it." Ten minutes later, the huge steak landed in front of the kid. "I didn't order this," he said, panicked. "I can't pay for this." "Kitchen messed up," the bartender lied perfectly. "Manager said to eat it or we have to trash it." The kid ate like he hadn't seen food in a week. When he finished, he asked for the check. "Covered," the bartender pointed at me. The kid turned to me. "Sir, I..." "Thank you for your service," I said. "Get home safe." He stood up, shook my hand, and walked out taller than he walked in. If you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.
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So disappointed in @ao Ordered a tv as a Christmas present and the quality is substandard (sadly I didnโt read the reviews first!) Called today to arrange a swap or refund and Iโve been told that even as a member itโs ยฃ49.95 collection fee. I would have no objection 1/2
Teesside music icon Chris Rea, who has died at the age of 74, reminisced about how his classic Driving Home For Christmas came to be https://t.co/dpdXmW3dWh
Loneliness, relationships, work, money, mental health. Talking can make even the biggest problems feel smaller.
If youโre struggling and need to talk to someone this Christmas, @samaritans are here 24/7 on 116 123.
A visually impaired Crystal Palace fan at the game in Dublin last night wearing his headset. The technology allows him to be able to see the game in unprecedented detail and it was given to him for free.
Amazing stuff from Crystal Palace! ๐๐
"Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure was consciously crafted as a bright, radio-friendly pop song to contrast their heavier material. Robert Smith called it a "feel-good" track, written to capture the pure joy of looking forward to the weekend.
Today is World Mental Health Day โค๏ธ
This video by Norwich City remains one of the most impactful things youโre ever likely to see.
Make sure you check in on the people you care about.
TW: Suicide and the death of a child.
In 2012, Rhian's one-year-old son died suddenly. Five days later, her husband Paul tragically took his own life.
Talking about suicide is essential to prevent it. Thank you to Rhian and her family for sharing their story.
โถ๏ธ Watch the full film on YouTube: https://t.co/BxkxEP5aRZ
@ao please sort out your website! Iโm a member and canโt login to my account on my laptop. Managed on my phone but itโs declining every method of payment when funds are available. So frustrating