Humanity

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The other day I am riding the 4 train, and a tall guy gets on and stands in the doorway. A couple stops later, a woman attempts to get off, and since he doesn’t even have the courtesy to move out of the way, she (unintentionally) clips him with her bag. Hard. I nearly applauded.

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Stolen Restaurant Napkins Are Just a Start: Forgot to bookmark this article on thieving in restaurants, and I do so detest the thought of paying for online content…

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I have often heard the question, “Why does God allow bad things to happen?” but rarely would we suggest that God allows many good things to happen. I’m getting married! It is quite cold outside this morning, but today is a happy day. Yay!

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To the young woman on the 4 train yesterday evening, I salute your generosity. You offered your seat to an elderly gentleman then gave it to another elderly man shortly afterwards. I felt like a wuss for not giving you my seat immediately.

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Received a chain letter suggesting that America brought the WTC attack upon itself because it turned its back on God. Whoa. Can’t let this nonsense slide. “We reap what we sow.” Sounds familiar. Check this out. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28620-2001Sep14.html I am left with the following conclusions: Bad things happen to bad people who just downright deserve it.

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Should an Act of Kindness Merit Something in Return? A nice little feel-good article from last weekend’s NYT magazine.