August 4, 2009

because nice matters...

she doesn't know that I love getting surprise packages in the mail
she doesn't know that my birthday is this week and that I'll actually be looking for the mailman
to arrive with goodies for me
because I'm like a kid that way
she doesn't know that the rocks she sent me would make me smile
that kind of smile you only smile when nobody is looking
~
while
my mind was immediately coming up with all the places I plan on leaving them
but
what she does know
is how to be nice
~
and
really
with all that is going on in our wild world and in our crazy private lives
isn't that really the best thing we can do
~
the best thing we can be
?
because
always and always
nice matters
~
don't you agree
?
{kim...you are an angel in this world}


30 comments:

  1. Wow! What a wonderful surprise package! And I agree - being nice matters.

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  2. what a wonderful surprise package from a kind and caring friend! :)

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  3. I love those little momentos of inspiration. What a great idea. I hope you have a wonderful birthday xo

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  4. Referring to your previous post - this space ISN'T yours - you put it all out there for anyone - ANYONE - to read. You didn't want to give any time and attention to the 'snake' but WOW - you did just that. Reams, acres of it.
    From the 'snake' - Mission accomplished

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  5. To Anonymous!
    Oh my goodness...Are you freaking kidding me??? Whoever you are, you simply must go away and find your own small corner of the world. You are not wanted here.

    The Mission is accomplished perhaps in your mind, but not in ours. We don't even know who you are...and your past two comments make it so we don't want to know you.

    Please, just go away.

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  6. thanks so much holly....and now do you know how to use an axe, as I hear that's the quickest way...just one quick swing and the head goes flying !

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  7. what a great friend! and what lovely stones :)

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  8. Hmmm, if you knew what direction to throw some rocks (not Kim's creation, but some with your own "twist") ... whatever ... enough wasted energy.

    That's the best part of being a friend is to find creative ways to spring surprises on those you know and love.

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  9. To Anonymous: Shut up already! If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all! If your dander is up, go spread it somewhere else!
    To you: Nice is best, always!

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  10. what a great surprise!! adorable little prezzies.

    anony: grow up and get some manners

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  11. Nice is always something that sticks in my mind! What a delightful and thoughtful gift : )

    LUCY

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  12. What wonderful presents....as to anony...I will pray for you as your bitterness precedes anything else about you. I will also say Shame on you...You have no idea who Beth is, or that she is kind, caring,loving and all good things in the world. If you do not like her blog get off it.

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  13. Such a beautiful, wonderful package, Beth... nothing like a sweet surprise from a friend--enjoy :o)

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  14. Soooo glad you like your little prezzie ! I love that the Universe encouraged me to send it to you now, when I didn't know about all the other things lining up ! You have been an angel to me too ! Much love !

    (snake :“The greatest ignorance is to reject something you know nothing about”.)

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  16. i love snail mail. i love sooprises. awesome.

    Snake? Mission accomplished? Your idea of interaction? Some sort of sick mental masturbation process? hope it was good for you - bet you're coming back every other minute to see what others are saying in reaction to you, getting off on it, right?

    Hmmm, yes blogs are out there for anyone to READ, but toxic uninformed comments? that's on YOU. Own it. And go away.

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  17. Oh, how wonderful. Of course you are planning to give them away to strangers. Do keep one of those yummy blue-green ones for yourself, won't you?

    Nice does matter. I have a pillow on sofa in my classroom reading corner that says just that, "Nice matters."

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  18. I just might need that phrase hanging in my classroom this year... Nice Matters! I like that!

    Have fun sharing your rocks.... It would be fun to wait around and see who finds them.

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  19. Oh how wonderful! Yes, nice matters! And happy birthday this week :)

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  20. Ooooooooohhhh!!! Goodies in the mail!! My fave....what a lovely surprise...

    ...and how timely given the visit of a Certain Someone...

    ....the mind boggles...

    ~love~

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  21. beth what a wonderful package to get in the mail, such a talented friend!

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  22. surprise mail is always so much fun to receive and this one really had perfect timing!
    what a great package!

    you truly are adored by many, as you very well should be!!!
    xoxooxo

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  23. surprise mail is always so much fun to receive and this one really had perfect timing!
    what a great package!

    you truly are adored by many, as you very well should be!!!
    xoxooxo

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  24. Beautiful and extra special because of the timing.

    Surprises in the mail always make me smile.

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  25. Surprise packages are the best :-) They bring much needed smiles and a feeling of warmth. Happy Birthday for this wee Beth!

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  26. I am the same way with mail. The mail man goes the other way when he sees me coming. lol
    This is so sweet!
    xo

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  28. Too many typos not caught in my previous comment- sorry...
    Beth- your post ROCKS!! Hehehe- couldn't help it! And nice does matter- lots! So take one of those nice rocks and hit the snake over the head with it!
    BTW- Happy Birthday!!!!

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  29. Kim rocks! That's so cool -- will you share where you leave them?

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  30. ah, yes. i know what that's like to get treasures in the mail from a treasured friend. how sweet. what a great idear.

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