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Hi, Gang - more than 1200 of you. What a thrill it is to me to know that so many prople have decided to sign up to read my stories. I must be doing something right. I must be touching your hearts. One day I will write you a story - a story about a night of prayer I experienced. Before I move on to my story, I want to share a few wonderful links I've recieved this week. I know you will enjoy them. You may have seen this one before, but the presentation in this version is beautiful. http://www.stservicemovie.com/ From the Dowds. They send wonderful things. This one is a treasure: http://www.andiesisle.com/hewillbe.html If you enjoy a story, feel free to pass it on to your friends. I only ask that you leave the link at the bottom for them to join us. NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO STOP RECEIVING MY STORIES, PLEASE USE THE UNSUBSCRIBE LINK BELOW. PLEASE DO NOT MARK ME AS SPAM. MY STORIES ARE ONLY SENT TO THOSE WHO SUBSCRIBE TO MY EZINE. I'd Love your comments. Send them to: msmith4@nj.rr.com A good friend of mine has a new book out. You should check this out. Carol's been through rough times. She tells it all in her latest book. Carol Roach M.Ed, B.A. Publisher: Storytime Tapestry Author: Angels Watching Over Me:http://www.lulu.com/content/644485 Picking up the Pieces: A Woman's Journey: www.publishamerica.com If anyone is interested in greeting cards, Ginny belongs to a group of artists. They've teamed together to market their products. Check them out at: http://www.etsygreetings.blogspot.com Ginny's cards and other crafts are at: http://www.ginginsgoodies.etsy.com Be sure to check out my collection of inspirational sites at the end. There's something for everyone. I just got this one from my Ginny. It's a bit of good advice. VERY GOOD POINT........................... Be careful how you list names on your cell phone! This lady has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile phone after her purse was stolen. Her purse, which contained her mobile, Credit card, purse...etc.... was stolen~ 20 minutes later when she called Her 'Hubby' from a pay phone telling him what had happened, her husband said "I've Just received your text asking about our Pin number and I replied a little while ago." When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The pickpocket had actually used the stolen cell phone to text "hubby" in the contact list and got the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from the bank account. The lesson: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, sweetheart, Dad, Mum etc....... And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked thru texts, CONFIRM by calling back. Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet "family and friends" who text you. Now for today's story. Respect I was at the grocery store, waiting in line to use the self-scan, checkout machines. All four machines were in use. I was third in line. A man walked passed our line and stood behind a person using one of the machines, waiting for them to finish. He looked back at us, "Oh! Is that the line for all the machines? I thought there was a line for each machine." he said loudly. He made no move to go to the back of our line. He waited for the person to finish, took over the machine, and caused everyone in our line to wait a little longer. I got to my machine at the same time he started using his. "Hey!" I heard him yell. "Hey! I need help. How does this thing work?" The clerk was busy with another customer. "Hey! I said I need help over here!" This time his tone was belligerent and could be heard by anyone within twenty-five feet. "I'll be right there." The clerk said, obviously exasperated. I felt sorry for her. "I said I need help!" he yelled again. The people who manage the self-scan checkouts are quite busy. The machines are finicky and won't scan a code. Customers get confused, especially with produce, where they have to punch in a code and weigh an item. The clerks are constantly running about, checking identification, assisting customers, and getting signatures for credit purchases. This day was no different. I recognized the clerk working that day. She is usually there when I stop on my way home from work. I always make a point to say, "Hi!" when I arrive and "Thank you, Amy!" when I leave. I know her name from her name tag. The man was making her day miserable. I wanted to walk over to him and ask, "Are you having a bad day or are you always this ignorant." As I left the store, I could still hear him yelling. The way he spoke and acted upset me. He was a bully. They're everywhere. They push me aside on sidewalks, as they rush to wherever they need to be; they cut in front of me on the highway, putting my family in danger, just to get one car-length ahead; and I see them being rude to cashiers in stores. He reminded me of the bullies I dealt with when I was a kid. As a child, I was a bit overweight, very shy, and had a sensitive heart. I also had a very large head and was often teased with names like: "Big Head", "Block Head", and even "Specimen Head". I was an obvious target to them. The bullies threatened me, "I'm going to get you, Big Head! After school, Pal! You're dead meat!" They had no reason to attack me. I was just weaker and gave them a sense of power. When this happened, I tried to leave school before them. If possible, I'd leave through an alternate door and run home as fast as I could. If I couldn't leave before them, I'd stay late, offering to help my teacher, until I knew the bullies were gone. At home, in the privacy of my room, I'd try to concentrate on my homework, while I formed a plan to avoid the bullies. It had to stay as far away from them as possible - for at least a week. After a week, they'd forget why they wanted to beat me up. If I could avoid them, they would turn their attention to some other poor kid. I'd be safe. Across the street from my school was a large crabapple tree. It was my hiding spot. Before school began, during lunch, and even during recess, I would hide behind it. When the bell rang, I would dash to the school door, running serpentine through the crowd to reach safety. When my week of exile was over, I'd meekly come out of hiding and attempt to blend into the crowd. If the bully noticed me, he would have forgotten why he wanted to beat me up - his anger forgotten. What do people gain by bullying? They get a car length ahead or through a line faster, but they lose the respect of those who witness or experience their actions. Our actions dictate how people perceive us. I don't want anyone to think of me the way they thought of that man. I want to leave them with a smile. I want to leave with their respect. Michael T. Smith If you enjoy a story, feel free to pass it on to your friends. My only request is that you include the link for your friends to join our family. To join our family, go to: http://subs. zinester.com/ 86758/ REMOVE THE SPACES TO GET TO THE SITE. SPAM BLOCKERS ARE HURTING EZINES. DON'T LET THEM PREVENT YOU FROM READING GREAT STORIES. As promised, here is a list of great inspirational sites. I subscribe to all of them. You will love these sites. Run by my friend Carol, Storytime Tapestry at: http://archives.zinester.com/98907/ By my good friend Keith in Australia: http://www.agiftofinspiration.com.au/ My friend Phil runs http://www.peoplestuff.com.au/ Phil's awesome and brutally honest Zev, yes another friend, runs http://empoweringmessages.com/stories/ Heart Catchers is a wonderful site. www.DianeDeanWhite.com www.Heartwarmers.com and www.petwarmers.com are two wonderful story sites. http://hodu.com/ http://www.mydailyinsights.com/ www.ripplemaker.com http://www.sermonillustrator.org http://www.SkyWriting.Net Here's a newly discovered one I like: http://www.archive.zinester.com/9516 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarmFuzzyStories/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WithInSight/ That's all I can think of right now. If I come up with more, I'll add them. Enjoy!!! I love your comments, Send them to msmith4@nj.rr.com. I'll include some in every post. Ginny and I love Linda. She wrote about my story "The Tattered Bookmark." Good Morning Mikey!! I finally reread this...still brings tears and smiles! Congratulations on the win! But then, I always knew you were a winner!! Hugs, Linda ************ From one of my biggest fans regarding the story, "Two Mothers." Hi Michael - I am a fair bit behind in my reading and so just finished this one - this moment - with tears streaming down my cheeks. Such a wonderful testament to both women. I too lost my mother - 12 years ago now - but think of her, and her love - daily. As always - Thank You for a lovely story. |
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