I went to the mall to get a few things at Harts today. While I was in the mall heading towards the CityCenter, I saw a man about 35 asking many people for a quarter and not one person helped him. He must have asked at least 10 people.
As I progressed into the City Center, I found out from looking down on the bottom floor that Solomon, the head of security, was escorting this fellow out of the mall.
This man was not harrassing anybody, asking very politely and even when people refused him, he wished them a Merry Christmas but not in a sarcastic tone of voice.
He was not drunk nor disorderly. People are becoming more and more selfish. Most people can spare a quarter surely?
Even if they couldn't, would it hurt to be polite to this fellow instead of just ignoring him like he was invisible?
As you can see, I am somewhat upset with the selfish behaviour of some people.
He got ahead of me and I could not catch up with him. I had enough money with me to buy him a coffee which I intended to do. It is a very cold day today. Anybody can be down on their luck, and nobody knows what their future holds. Could it be one day that they too may need a little help?
Would they like it if they were treated as an invisible person?
I think not!
On that note, I shall sign off for today. Have a good day. Looking forward for our annual luncheon at the Club with our group of friends.
Thanks for dropping by.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
December seems to be getting very busy.
My friend Jeff's concert was at 11 o'clock on the 3rd of December and Mohamed and I went to hear him and the other singers. It was very nice.
On the 5th of December, it was our Lutheran Women's regular meeting but with a Christmas theme. I was requested to read a poem. Every member was asked to bring a pair of socks for MacSoc which is a programme run out of St. John's for people in need as well as with physical and mental disabilities. It has been running for many,many years. Student Nurses are part of the programme as well which is a good experience for them.
On the 8th of December it was our Bibles and Bagels potluck which was held in Hanna's building. It was just lovely. Unfortunately I forgot my carmen so there are no pictures at all.
It was a potluck and there was a wide variety of main courses dishes as well as some very yummy desserts. German baking is wonderful!
Pastor Dani picked me up and also brought me home, which I appreciated. I was going to try and book DARTS but happily for me, she invited me to go with her.
We are such a lovely group and I have known most of them for 14 years ever since I arrived here from Toronto. I was so fortunate to find them.
I had a little health problem in the late morning and was not sure if I could make it, but I took some meds from the pharmacy and it seemed to work. Jennifer picked both Jennifer T and I up and drove us out to Stoney Creek which is at least half an hour from downtown. It is lovely out there but too far if you take the buses.
It was again a potluck which is always nice. There was a fair turnout but not everybody was able to come. I did remember my camera, thanks to my friend Jennifer, who reminded me, so I will post a couple of group pictures here.
On the 5th of December, it was our Lutheran Women's regular meeting but with a Christmas theme. I was requested to read a poem. Every member was asked to bring a pair of socks for MacSoc which is a programme run out of St. John's for people in need as well as with physical and mental disabilities. It has been running for many,many years. Student Nurses are part of the programme as well which is a good experience for them.
On the 8th of December it was our Bibles and Bagels potluck which was held in Hanna's building. It was just lovely. Unfortunately I forgot my carmen so there are no pictures at all.
It was a potluck and there was a wide variety of main courses dishes as well as some very yummy desserts. German baking is wonderful!
Pastor Dani picked me up and also brought me home, which I appreciated. I was going to try and book DARTS but happily for me, she invited me to go with her.
We are such a lovely group and I have known most of them for 14 years ever since I arrived here from Toronto. I was so fortunate to find them.
I had a little health problem in the late morning and was not sure if I could make it, but I took some meds from the pharmacy and it seemed to work. Jennifer picked both Jennifer T and I up and drove us out to Stoney Creek which is at least half an hour from downtown. It is lovely out there but too far if you take the buses.
It was again a potluck which is always nice. There was a fair turnout but not everybody was able to come. I did remember my camera, thanks to my friend Jennifer, who reminded me, so I will post a couple of group pictures here.
As I said, it was not the whole group who was able to come but a fair number of people came out and enjoyed food, fellowship and the reading of Christmas poetry.
AsI have not been able to write any creative things for the last almost two years I did not bring anything to read.
Some people read from other people's work.
We stayed until about 5 p.m. and then we made our way home - thanks to Jennifer F.
Thanks for dropping by and I hope that you will all have a pleasant day and if it is night time when you read this, a good night's sleep!
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