Little things mean a lot--My Mantra
By GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23670)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
June 27, 2016 10:15am CST
Every song has a story :o) In 1959 Kitty Kallen had a hit song call "Little things mean a lot"--I was 23--I was in love--the song became a mantra for me and though 3 out of 4 of my exes were great with the grand gestures the last, who meant the most to me, was horrible with 'little things'--I became a big believer in the small gestures and carried through with all my relationships whether friend or lover--I'm the guy/friend who will never forget your birthday, who will send you an anniversary card citing the day we met, will remember your favorite flower, will take you out for dinner just to say thanks for being my friend,
etc.
I have found most people don't remember to do the little things for and/or to others--did you do something 'little' today for someone that made them feel better or know that they are appreciated in everyday life?
Kitty Kallen sings her No. 1 hit, "Little Things Mean a Lot" in this 1955 live TV appearance with Perry Como.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
It's always the small gestures that seem big!
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
29 Jun 16
@GreatMartin That's so true! Some days a hug from someone can be the answer to a prayer!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
30 Jun 16
@CRK109 Even just a smile or a touch.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
Women seem to more so then men but we are learning!
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@JudyEv (382115)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jun 16
@GreatMartin I think many men are much better at 'small' things than they used to be.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
Both are important and definitely mean something to ourselves and others!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
16 Jul 16
Same here--even when I told them!!! LOL
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
She had a couple of more songs but all she needed was that one!
@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
27 Jun 16
No. But, I agree with you. They got a great value. But, unfortunatelhy many people do not care the greatness of the little. What do you say?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
I do it because it makes me feel good to make other people smile!
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Jun 16
Yes, it is the little things,
-like please and thank you. Simple, but matter more than other things.
Perry who? Just kidding!
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
Yes I know Perry was way before your time--you kids don't know what you missed!
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Jun 16
Kallen passed away at 94 last January. Yes, the little things mean a lot but many people could care less about them.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
27 Jun 16
I agree with you about the small things .
Little things are the 'big' things in any relationship.
I stopped to appreciate a table a roadside vendor had just got for displaying his wares on.
He is my friend and he always greets me with a smile
Formerly he had a wooden box. I had a talk with him about the table.
Does that qualify?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Jun 16
Anytime a person changes something about themselves or their lives they appreciate the change being noticed!!
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