Cole Langford:
"A friend recently remarked to me that I seemed to know a lot of people. He and I often walked together to grab lunch or head to the gym on our college campus. He observed that in the course of many strolls I often waved to someone or threw a quick hello in the direction of a passerby.
After his remark I quickly answered, “It’s the magic of saying hello.” He considered my theory, but his facial expression told me he didn’t grasp my meaning. The topic quickly faded and we moved on to other casual topics of conversation.
For the rest of the day my words lingered on my conscious. “It’s the magic of saying hello.” My words continued to provoke my reflection. Finally it occurred to me that I had unintentionally discovered a powerful aphorism. “It’s the magic of saying hello.” Wow.
Too many people, especially my generation, are buried in their technology. Everyone is hidden behind large sunglasses, deafened by ear-buds, and distracted by their iPhones. Facebook is a usual culprit. What about the faces on the bus? What about the faces passing on the sidewalk? Have we replaced those real faces with an electronic counterpart? It seems we have. I am not the overbearing social person. In fact, I may be on the upper end of introverted. Yet I know the power of “hello,” and I use it all the time...." (Read more? Click title)
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Showing posts with label random acts of kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random acts of kindness. Show all posts
February 24, 2012
January 9, 2012
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "The women of Aspen"
True grace and beauty.
Inside and out from Joann G. Grimes of Aspen and Greensboro, N.C.
This, is a time of year that quite a few women in the valley 'tolerate'. When the 'Women of Aspen' and the 'Grande Dames' tout their accolades to the masses.
This is a lovely letter from Ms. Grimes giving her nod to some of the other women who grace our local lives daily.
Beautifully done, Joann. And a lesson to us all.
"Editor:
I attended the Aspen Business Luncheon this past week and heard four extraordinary women speak of their various passions and successes. With an excellent moderator, I was inspired by their backgrounds, experiences and continued successes. The Roaring Fork Valley and the world are better places because of women like these.
I would like to thank another group of women in Aspen who contribute to our lives in meaningful ways.
My property manager of 11 years, Lee Bryant, former concierge at The Little Nell, started her own business, The Connected Concierge. She is intelligent, dependable, honest and a delight to work with.
My housekeeper of 11 years, Marisela Rico, has never missed a day, driving 80 miles round trip to clean our home, even during snow, ice and storms. Jessica Salet and all of the energetic volunteers at the Thrift Shop, plus all the waitresses at The Little Nell, Ajax Tavern, Pacifica, Starbucks and other establishments in town, try very hard to please their customers. All of the nurses and volunteers at the Aspen Valley Hospital who have helped us and countless others with their compassion and kindness must also be added to the list of Aspen women whom I admire and appreciate.
(Joann Grimes)
Inside and out from Joann G. Grimes of Aspen and Greensboro, N.C.
This, is a time of year that quite a few women in the valley 'tolerate'. When the 'Women of Aspen' and the 'Grande Dames' tout their accolades to the masses.
This is a lovely letter from Ms. Grimes giving her nod to some of the other women who grace our local lives daily.
Beautifully done, Joann. And a lesson to us all.
"Editor:
I attended the Aspen Business Luncheon this past week and heard four extraordinary women speak of their various passions and successes. With an excellent moderator, I was inspired by their backgrounds, experiences and continued successes. The Roaring Fork Valley and the world are better places because of women like these.
I would like to thank another group of women in Aspen who contribute to our lives in meaningful ways.
My property manager of 11 years, Lee Bryant, former concierge at The Little Nell, started her own business, The Connected Concierge. She is intelligent, dependable, honest and a delight to work with.
My housekeeper of 11 years, Marisela Rico, has never missed a day, driving 80 miles round trip to clean our home, even during snow, ice and storms. Jessica Salet and all of the energetic volunteers at the Thrift Shop, plus all the waitresses at The Little Nell, Ajax Tavern, Pacifica, Starbucks and other establishments in town, try very hard to please their customers. All of the nurses and volunteers at the Aspen Valley Hospital who have helped us and countless others with their compassion and kindness must also be added to the list of Aspen women whom I admire and appreciate.
(Joann Grimes)
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