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You didn't hear this today
Topic Started: Aug 7 2015, 10:36 PM (379 Views)
Horace
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HOLY CARP!!!
I went into a store (ok, a liquor store) that I hadn't been in for probably a year. I'm just never in that area due to logistics, anymore. I recognized the checkout lady. She's always smiles, and I always appreciate that. I can't do that. But I do appreciate it.

She kind of checked herself when I got up to her in line. But there was no one else in line, or around us, at that point. She asked me for my card, the store card, the credit card. There I am just trying not to be an asshole. I don't want people to see me for what I am. I'm all "I'm sorry", or "thank you", depending. Niceties. I really do care that she likes me.

Then she just says it. I mean I'm already vulnerable, I guess. Not to deconstruct it. But she says "of all the customers who always come in here, you're the nicest". (Seriously, I'd never been there for at least a year.) Then she looks up at me. "And such a face. And Tall!"

Now how's that for making your day?

I recognize it for what it is. That is courage. To say that.

As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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Horace
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HOLY CARP!!!
I can't do it justice in words, but I did want, somehow, in my own narcissism, to convey that I really did appreciate this woman's kindness to me on this day. I can claim that it was rare.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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brenda
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You really are as nice as she says, Horace. :hug:
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
~A.A. Milne
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Horace
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HOLY CARP!!!
Thanks Brenda. The rareness does not extend to TNCR. You are one of the main reasons I think I can find a home here. Thanks.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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jon-nyc
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Cheers
Was she hitting on you?
In my defense, I was left unsupervised.
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Horace
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No. She is a 55 year old black woman.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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jon-nyc
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Cheers
They need love too, Horace. ;)
In my defense, I was left unsupervised.
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brenda
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Horace
Aug 7 2015, 11:53 PM
No. She is a 55 year old black woman.
Heh. And I'm 54.

I think we've found your target market age group, Horace. :)

You really are a super guy, Horace, and you cook, too. That's another reason you are t3H awesumz.
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
~A.A. Milne
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Mikhailoh
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Next time I am out that way, man... you and me - dinner at home.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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Catseye
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A memorable moment for you both, Horace. :)

"How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
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sue
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HOLY CARP!!!
That's a sweet story, Horace, and especially so because it touched you in that way. Some people would have laughed it off, I suspect.
As a 50-something myself, I've found a freedom to often say things to people that I wouldn't have in my younger days. I just don't worry so much about making a fool of myself. A little more comfortable in my own skin, or something like that. Feels damn good.
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brenda
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sue
Aug 8 2015, 07:08 AM
That's a sweet story, Horace, and especially so because it touched you in that way. Some people would have laughed it off, I suspect.
As a 50-something myself, I've found a freedom to often say things to people that I wouldn't have in my younger days. I just don't worry so much about making a fool of myself. A little more comfortable in my own skin, or something like that. Feels damn good.
And then there are some of us who take it even further. :lol2:

I have become the agent of change with my extended family, saying and doing things that needed to happen long ago, thus making life better for myself, my hubby, and my daughter. I try to stop short of hurting feelings, but if necessary, I will go that far, too. I've been much too accommodating with the relatives over the years, and they took advantage of it. They just gradually came to expect and demand it.

No more.

The 50s are an amazing age.

Horace, I take exception to these lines in your original post:
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There I am just trying not to be an asshole. I don't want people to see me for what I am.


You are completely wonderful, Horace, and you can feel comfortable letting people see that.
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
~A.A. Milne
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Copper
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Horace
Aug 7 2015, 11:53 PM
No. She is a 55 year old black woman.

A baby.
The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy
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Axtremus
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HOLY CARP!!!
Horace
Aug 7 2015, 11:53 PM
No. She is a 55 year old black woman.
Age and skin color are inconsequential. Is she hot?
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Friday
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Axtremus
Aug 8 2015, 09:21 AM
Is she hot?


That's the question right there Horace. It sure sounds like she was hitting on you.
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Horace
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Along with Kenny and Steve and Ax, you are the only person here who's ever met me. I think you're beautiful. Whatever her motivations, I appreciated it.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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Horace
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I remember it. I was at Kenny's piano party, and the topic of TNCR came up. Friday overheard it and introduced herself immediately. That was impressive.

It really didn't turn out too good for me. I overstayed my welcome and it got weird. I don't know how to leave, and Kenny didn't know how to ask me to leave. I'm really not good with social stuff. But I did truly enjoy playing his piano.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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Luke's Dad
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Today it was my turn to be told something weird. I was told that I look like Bocelli by a stranger. Has Bocelli been in a disfiguring accident that I am unaware of?
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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Copper
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy
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Mikhailoh
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Lsd: 'Yeah, but can he SING like me?'
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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