tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post669160256924549805..comments2023-12-07T03:53:20.096-05:00Comments on Bang on My Drum: A Lesson LearnedDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15371849934851785096noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-70253589608358396812007-01-12T18:52:00.000-05:002007-01-12T18:52:00.000-05:00Hmm, I felt a little bit of self evaluation here t...Hmm, I felt a little bit of self evaluation here too because I wouldn't consider myself a people person & often give those one word responses & hope they carry on but, I have been learning not to be so closed to strangers as well. What an excellent experience you had meeting Randy!Becky Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328240336833495892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-34679157507175200752007-01-11T16:17:00.000-05:002007-01-11T16:17:00.000-05:00hi dave! a very nice post on how rewarding it can ...hi dave! a very nice post on how rewarding it can be to stretch your comfort zone - very encouraging!arevikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995234522772070447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-85149192022878008142007-01-10T23:01:00.000-05:002007-01-10T23:01:00.000-05:00Insightful story. Life is about people. When I se...Insightful story. Life is about people. When I see those who are less fortunate, I always remind myself that "there but for the grace of God go I."<br /><br />Once again, wonderful post. I think we all wish we had encountered Randy.Lone Grey Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-56031529753095516382007-01-10T21:02:00.000-05:002007-01-10T21:02:00.000-05:00Excellent, an opportunity not wasted! It reminded ...Excellent, an opportunity not wasted! It reminded of something that I wrote back in another lifetime.<br /><br /><br />Full Circle<br /><br />When I was young....<br /><br />I saw a bum<br />He wore dirty clothes<br />His shoes did not fit him<br />His beard was long<br />His face was worn<br />I saw a bum<br /><br />I saw myself<br />My clothes were clean<br />My shoes were new<br />My hair was clipped<br />My face was fresh<br />I saw myself<br /><br />When I was grown....<br /><br />I saw a bum<br />His clothes had holes<br />His shoes had no soles<br />His hair was shaggy<br />His face was haggard<br />I saw a bum<br /><br />I saw myself<br />My suit was tailored<br />My shoes were italian<br />My hair was trimmed<br />My face was tanned<br />I saw myself<br /><br />When I was old....<br /><br />I saw a bum<br />His clothes were worn<br />His shoes were cracked<br />His hair was grey<br />His face was mine<br />I saw myself...<br /><br />~Miche11e~<br />1/93Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305972933959570916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-67884401425644719452007-01-10T20:14:00.000-05:002007-01-10T20:14:00.000-05:00You know, Dave, in a perfect world, someone would ...You know, Dave, in a perfect world, someone would read your story, see Randy's picture, and offer him a hand-up in his life. Anyone out there willing to do that? If not Randy, then someone else in Randy's situation. Ask not for whom the bell tolls...<br /><br />We can all learn lessons from the most unexpected places, can't we?<br /><br />Great photograph. There is a whole story in it as well.<br /><br />JosieJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06979114933441527890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-11219515417181885742007-01-10T19:21:00.000-05:002007-01-10T19:21:00.000-05:00Loved the story. Shows us all a lesson that can b...Loved the story. Shows us all a lesson that can be learned in life.Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753509148757883091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-28542609658574170772007-01-10T16:13:00.000-05:002007-01-10T16:13:00.000-05:00Hi Marie!... Thanks for the comment. I would feel...Hi <b>Marie!</b>... Thanks for the comment. I would feel uncomfortable as well. I wouldn't have asked to take his picture if he hadn't approached me first. However, I am glad he did. Take Care!<br /><br />Hi <b>Janice!</b>... I agree, we can learn all kinds of things from life itself. :-)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371849934851785096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-85180823309314860602007-01-10T12:30:00.000-05:002007-01-10T12:30:00.000-05:00A touching story Dave...enjoyed this immensely...i...A touching story Dave...enjoyed this immensely...it sure is true if ever we think we are above someone else life is quick to show how wrong we are.Janice Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506920585319893814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-23293701443752800082007-01-10T11:13:00.000-05:002007-01-10T11:13:00.000-05:00Good lesson in life.
We can learn a lot from the ...Good lesson in life. <br />We can learn a lot from the most unexpected people :)<br />Now I would have problems asking people their permission to take their picture, as I'm awfully shy.<br />This is why I feel so comfortable with taking pictures of animals, Nature and architecture.<br />MarieMarie-Hélène Raletzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01721414458595869223noreply@blogger.com