tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post6423882740875304777..comments2023-03-21T04:24:12.073-07:00Comments on My Own Velvet Room: A Sharp WomanLinda Hoyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-90978070457265572302008-11-30T19:43:00.000-08:002008-11-30T19:43:00.000-08:00I loved this story. It's a reminder that the littl...I loved this story. It's a reminder that the little things in life can break through to even the crustiest people in our lives. It really is what we do, and not just what we say!Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-30396805595846396862008-11-25T20:58:00.000-08:002008-11-25T20:58:00.000-08:00Pat - I loved that comment about the best facelift...Pat - I loved that comment about the best facelift being a smile! It's true, isn't it?!Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-8652860844615383962008-11-25T12:14:00.000-08:002008-11-25T12:14:00.000-08:00And maybe a real friend. Great thing you are doin...And maybe a real friend. Great thing you are doing for her! I just read that the best facelift is a smile.Pat's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569560070613448167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-23175936178800861582008-11-25T10:54:00.000-08:002008-11-25T10:54:00.000-08:00How lovely. Your open, giving "roundness" finally ...How lovely. Your open, giving "roundness" finally melted some of her sharpness. You may be exactly what she needs in her rigid and/or sad life!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-38544571492076576632008-11-25T08:20:00.000-08:002008-11-25T08:20:00.000-08:00It goes to show that persistence pays off. When I...It goes to show that persistence pays off. When I see someone like that...I make it my goal to keep smiling until they finally smile back. <BR/><BR/>Great story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-80194140443482028832008-11-25T07:45:00.000-08:002008-11-25T07:45:00.000-08:00I don't think it's silly at all! I love this story...I don't think it's silly at all! I love this story. I think you've penetrated her "shell" a bit and who knows where it will go from there?Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-15748391982727838982008-11-25T06:46:00.000-08:002008-11-25T06:46:00.000-08:00What a blessing! It goes to show if we're all cons...What a blessing! It goes to show if we're all conscientious of the lives people may have - where they're coming from - that we can make this a better place. Imagine if everyone put that much thought and effort into connecting with those around them.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-53267973851351880612008-11-25T05:49:00.000-08:002008-11-25T05:49:00.000-08:00Sal - thank you for visiting! I hope you come bac...Sal - thank you for visiting! I hope you come back often.<BR/><BR/>Joanne - It's true that a smile does wonders!<BR/><BR/>Terri - I'm sure we've all known someone like this. It's always interesting to find out their story.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-92051976226030175892008-11-25T05:44:00.000-08:002008-11-25T05:44:00.000-08:00I like your description of this lady. I have worke...I like your description of this lady. I have worked with a few people like this in the past and it is always a challage to get them to smile, but when they did, I was so blessed to learn about them as I know you will! I pray you discover the real person behind that coolness!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-44835305099927329612008-11-25T05:41:00.000-08:002008-11-25T05:41:00.000-08:00It's amazing what a simple smile can do, breaking ...It's amazing what a simple smile can do, breaking through who knows how thick an exterior? I'm sure you will have that talk one day, beginning a true friendship.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227735267789306069.post-73258877725401381272008-11-25T05:04:00.000-08:002008-11-25T05:04:00.000-08:00I love this post. The milk of human kindness. I am...I love this post. The milk of human kindness. I am a firm advocate that we get back what vibes we send out, and I would like to bet that it feels wonderful that you helped this gruff lady to smile :-)<BR/>Blessings to you. ( Enjoyed my visit here today too ).<BR/>SalSalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622900968546891245noreply@blogger.com