Smiles for All
The decision to smile.20 total reviews
Comment from Misrael
This is a unique way to celebrate lent. Even though I don't
observe it myself I think it is a good idea to give something up for awhile. It is sort of a mini fast which is very biblical. Good read and keep on writing.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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This is a unique way to celebrate lent. Even though I don't
observe it myself I think it is a good idea to give something up for awhile. It is sort of a mini fast which is very biblical. Good read and keep on writing.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thank you for the nice review.
Comment from EMB
Coffee? How can you give up coffee? :) I've heard of Lent, but I still had to look it up. So you do this for forty days? Seems that after that, you'd pretty much make it a habit, which means that you're still smiling and still caffeine free. :)
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Coffee? How can you give up coffee? :) I've heard of Lent, but I still had to look it up. So you do this for forty days? Seems that after that, you'd pretty much make it a habit, which means that you're still smiling and still caffeine free. :)
Comment Written 24-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Smile stayed but the caffeine was too hard to give up on a permanent basis.
Comment from Titanx9
As a natural smiler, it warms my heart to meet a kindred spirit. You are so right, smiling and having a cheerful disposition is not necessarily for others; it's for yourself, so that you can have a merry heart as stated in the Bible. Keep on smiling and you'll see your ailments and depressions disappear. What a delightful read!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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As a natural smiler, it warms my heart to meet a kindred spirit. You are so right, smiling and having a cheerful disposition is not necessarily for others; it's for yourself, so that you can have a merry heart as stated in the Bible. Keep on smiling and you'll see your ailments and depressions disappear. What a delightful read!
Comment Written 23-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thank you for the wonderful rating and the awesome review.
Comment from Gungalo
Awesome and I'll bet it is working out a lot better than you planned on. A smile is infectious and and be spread. Good choice for you.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Awesome and I'll bet it is working out a lot better than you planned on. A smile is infectious and and be spread. Good choice for you.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thank you for the great review.
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Smile.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes this is well written my friend it is a shame not more people don't do this the world would be a happier place a smile cost nothing well done I enjoyed regards Jill
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Yes this is well written my friend it is a shame not more people don't do this the world would be a happier place a smile cost nothing well done I enjoyed regards Jill
Comment Written 23-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thanks so much for the awesome review.
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hello there Sweet G
I for one wholeheartedly agree. I have spent the better part of my last 25 years greeting strangers with a smile and a hello, howdy, or good morning, etc. I have found that most will mutter a response or even smile back with a look of wonder. It used to make my wife Tonia crazy but now she knows it is my way of giving back to others what they really need. I love your short story
Bear
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Hello there Sweet G
I for one wholeheartedly agree. I have spent the better part of my last 25 years greeting strangers with a smile and a hello, howdy, or good morning, etc. I have found that most will mutter a response or even smile back with a look of wonder. It used to make my wife Tonia crazy but now she knows it is my way of giving back to others what they really need. I love your short story
Bear
Comment Written 23-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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thank you for the great review. Keep on smiling.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
WONDERFUL! This is precisely what I've always preached and it works! If I'm in a funky mood, I go to the grocery store and smile at strangers, sometimes start a conversation about what they're buying. I find that they are thrilled that someone noticed them, and 95% are pleasant in return. I come home feeling so much better. :)
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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WONDERFUL! This is precisely what I've always preached and it works! If I'm in a funky mood, I go to the grocery store and smile at strangers, sometimes start a conversation about what they're buying. I find that they are thrilled that someone noticed them, and 95% are pleasant in return. I come home feeling so much better. :)
Comment Written 22-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thank you from one kindred spirit to another.
Comment from Rondeno
Brave girl. You'll probably end up being stoned to death, or locked up in Guantanamo Bay. Maybe worse - Montel Williams might do a show about you.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Brave girl. You'll probably end up being stoned to death, or locked up in Guantanamo Bay. Maybe worse - Montel Williams might do a show about you.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Holding out for Oprah. Thank you for the great review and funny comments.
Comment from Rosalyne
Smiling like laughter, is oftentimes contagious, sharing a warmth with others. Like a handshake, a greeting, it's free, and makes you feel good, lightens your day. So phooey to those who didn't smile back. Let them fester in their own grumpiness. lol Great choice in pictures!
Thanks for sharing.
Bye
Rosalyne
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Smiling like laughter, is oftentimes contagious, sharing a warmth with others. Like a handshake, a greeting, it's free, and makes you feel good, lightens your day. So phooey to those who didn't smile back. Let them fester in their own grumpiness. lol Great choice in pictures!
Thanks for sharing.
Bye
Rosalyne
Comment Written 22-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thanks for the encouraging words.
Comment from Curtis Hatch
Gretchen,
I think your smile campaign is an excellent way of acknowledging the presence of someone. You're right; our electronic toys often have us stumbling down the street blindly, and bumping into people in the process. The technology we take for granted is not necessarily good for society. I have heard it said that air conditioning has done more to break down the closeness of community than anything else. We no longer sit on our porches and talk with the neighbors passing by...we sit inside under the A/C and watch TV.
Curtis
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Gretchen,
I think your smile campaign is an excellent way of acknowledging the presence of someone. You're right; our electronic toys often have us stumbling down the street blindly, and bumping into people in the process. The technology we take for granted is not necessarily good for society. I have heard it said that air conditioning has done more to break down the closeness of community than anything else. We no longer sit on our porches and talk with the neighbors passing by...we sit inside under the A/C and watch TV.
Curtis
Comment Written 22-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2013
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Thank you for the great review.
