@nickshirleyy@GuntherEagleman Upstate New Yorkers would welcome some help as well! This state is choking us with mandates, social programs, green initiatives, increased taxes, and corrupt politicians that work against us (while telling us what we are doing wrong and how we should live). Corruption galore!
@ScottPresler Godspeed, Scott. I cannot believe that we live in times that you actually have to say that. Violent rhetoric and actions are NEVER acceptable. I appreciate you always fighting the good fight! God bless you, and God bless the USA! 🙏🇺🇸
@Mr_Husky1 As a former educator and mom (of now adults), thank you so much for just being present, caring, and supporting our younger generation. We need more community-minded people in our society! Thank you!
I own a small bakery. Business has been slow. Rent is up. I was thinking about closing.
Last Friday, a teenager came in. He looked nervous. He counted out change for a cookie. He was short 50 cents.
"It's okay," I said. "Take it."
He ate it at a table, looking at his math homework. He looked stuck.
I used to be a math tutor.
I walked over. "Quadratic equations?"
He nodded. "I don't get it."
I sat down and helped him for 20 minutes. He got it. He left smiling.
The next day, he came back with two friends. They bought cookies.
The day after that, five kids came.
Apparently, he told the school, "The lady at the bakery helps with homework."
Now, my bakery is the after-school hang-out spot. It's loud. It's messy. There are backpacks everywhere.
Yesterday, I found a note in the tip jar. It was wrapped around a $20 bill.
"Thanks for helping my son pass math. A Mom."
I'm not closing the bakery.
I think I finally found my purpose.
It's not cookies. It's community.
@tyromper Have a great, Kingston celebration the 100th day of school! You sure made my day bright and cheery seeing your smile! Thanks for sharing, Dad. You are blessed! 🙏
@tarheelchaplain Sending love and prayers to you and your family. May this peace bring you joy as you live with purpose every single moment. God bless you. 🙏🩷
@catturd2 My German Shepherd/Husky mix is insistent he needs to be outdoors, so he gets a few minutes abut every hour. The snow just started this morning. Just a normal storm in Upstate NY. Stay safe and warm everyone!
@MAGAdino Making your health and family a top priority is the first step, and you accomplished that by making the decision of sobriety. You should be so proud! I have no claim to have experienced this, but I think we all have our own vices, which are never easy to overcome. You got this!💪