Comments on: anything helps

By: The Illusion of Control | Blog con Queso

The Illusion of Control | Blog con Queso — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:58:29 +0000

[...] But I know, I’m thankful for creative work and true friends … because they both meet me where I am. And, as my first boss recently wrote (on her lovely post here): Anything helps. [...]

By: Katie Murphy

Katie Murphy — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:13:16 +0000

anything sure does. this did.

By: Daniel Hake

Daniel Hake — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:57:17 +0000

“it recently became illegal here in Anchorage to give money to anyone on the street when you are in your car……”

How about stopping and getting out?

Saying that reminds me of the video of R.E.M.’s “Everybody hurts”, where loads of people get out of their cars, that are stuck in a jam on the freeway, and start walking. That scene felt so empowering…

By: Mrs. B. Roth

Mrs. B. Roth — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:42:13 +0000

There are a lot of people begging here in Austin. My 9 year old wants to make “Things You Need” bags for them to keep in the car and hand out. Basic essentials, food and water, and a little money. We all want to help … I wish the government would let people to more for each other, though I wonder if we would.

By: imelda

imelda — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:44:57 +0000

I almost never carry cash either but remembered I had a dollar in my purse the other morning. I was walking from the YMCA to my office and found a man as you described. He didn’t even have to ask, I just offered it to him. It was only a dollar but anything helps.

By: Katrina Kenison

Katrina Kenison — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:17:01 +0000

Yup, and I am always grateful for the reminder. thank you.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:02:13 +0000

Thank you so much. It’s the simple, beautiful, kind acts that we all remember.

By: debra

debra — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:03:28 +0000

Living life with an open heart….

By: Tara

Tara — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:11:44 +0000

Thanks! This is a fabulous post.

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:26:07 +0000

I once encountered a man holding a sign in the parking lot of Whole Foods. I gave him some money before I went in the store to buy what I needed. I also bought a turkey sandwich and a large water bottle, which I took back out to the man, Then I hugged him. We hugged long and hard. I may have given him money and a meal, but he gave me a gift as well. It was the gift of a deep, human connection. I will never forget it.