Caramel Turtle Brownies

@CarolDM (203478)
Nashville, Tennessee
January 30, 2021 4:03pm CST
Saw my neighbor earlier today. He was out in the yard with his little dog. He lost his wife a couple of years ago with cancer. In his early 80s. His daughter moved to a nearby town. He sees her frequently. I was talking about food. I asked if he was eating good. He is alone now. And he said yes, but he sure misses his wife's desserts. I asked what his favorite was. And he said brownies. I had a mix in the pantry. I came home and baked a pan of caramel turtle brownies, added pecans, and brought them over to him. He was so happy I thought he was going to cry. He said I made his day, and then some. He was calling his daughter when I walked away. Little does he know this helped me probably as much as it did him. Seeing his smile was priceless. Kindness is easy to do. The world needs more of that.
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• United States
30 Jan 21
Whenever those mixes are 10/$10 you should buy a few and bake one or two for him. I am sure it would make his day.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
I do stock up when I find them on sale. And you are right, I should just take a batch every now and then to him.
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• United States
30 Jan 21
@CarolDM If you have a way of contacting the daughter, it might be a nice surprise to find out what ones he likes the best. We all need little reminders that we are thought of
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes I need to to call her. But I remember his wife making these often.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 21
I don't know how you find the time to bake, but that was very thoughtful.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
It takes less than 30 minutes. Thanks.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
30 Jan 21
@CarolDM And clean up time!
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
@DianneN Not a big deal at all. I enjoy helping others.
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@kaylachan (56238)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jan 21
It sure does, people should be more considerate. They sure as hell aren't.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
I completely agree with you.
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@kaylachan (56238)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jan 21
@CarolDM That's why I try to be a good person when I can.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
@kaylachan Same here.
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@Juliaacv (48225)
• Canada
30 Jan 21
I'm sure that your neighbour finds you to be the angel in the neighbourhood, that was such a sweet gesture on your behalf. And imagine how reassuring it is to his family, you're such a do-gooder.
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@Juliaacv (48225)
• Canada
30 Jan 21
@CarolDM I am sure that they see your kindness as a relief for their Dad. Its that little special touch that he needs, a woman's touch, after the loss of his dear wife.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
He was very happy, I could tell. I ned to do it more often. They have told us we are the best neighbors in the world. Not sure about that but we keep check on him.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
@Juliaacv Yes they do, and they worry about him. He wants to live in his own home, I am happy he can.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
30 Jan 21
That was so sweet of you. Yes, we definitely need more kindness.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
I enjoy helping others and seeing their smile.
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@cintol (11278)
• United States
31 Jan 21
That was sweet of you, that little bit of kindness and thoughtfulness will have him always remembering what a caring person you are.
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@cintol (11278)
• United States
31 Jan 21
@CarolDM Thats always a good feeling isn't it, glad you both got to smile
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
@cintol Yes it is for sure. Good to see you!
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thank you! It didn't take long at all to make our day, his and mine.
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@Tina30219 (81441)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jan 21
That was sweet of you . Glad it made his day and I know he will enjoy them
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@Tina30219 (81441)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jan 21
@CarolDM Your welcome I had a little Debbie one recently and it was so good but not the same as homemamde
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
@Tina30219 Those are good.
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thank you!
@marlina (154183)
• Canada
31 Jan 21
I am so happy that you made this man a happy man with the brownies
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thanks, it made me happy too.
@xander6464 (40696)
• Wapello, Iowa
30 Jan 21
Kindness with brownies is maybe the best kind of kindness.
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@xander6464 (40696)
• Wapello, Iowa
30 Jan 21
@CarolDM A very yummy one.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
I have to agree. A good one!
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@wolfgirl569 (93527)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Jan 21
It does feel good when you can do that for someone.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Yes it does Eva.
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@paigea (35511)
• Canada
31 Jan 21
Lovely of you to do that. And it made both your days.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Yes it did help both of us.
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@Dena91 (15758)
• United States
30 Jan 21
What a thoughtful thing for you to do. I am sure you blessed him but isn't it wonderful how much you were blessed as well. Kindness, I wish we all did more acts of it every single day. What a different world this would be.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jan 21
His wife and I were close friends. I did not mind at all. You are right, and it only take a few seconds or minutes to make someone's day.
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@LindaOHio (153180)
• United States
31 Jan 21
More people should be as kind to seniors as you are. I'd love if someone would bring me brownies! Hugs.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thank you! I get so much in return helping others And i knew he would appreciate this gesture. I would bring you some if you were closer.
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@LindaOHio (153180)
• United States
31 Jan 21
@CarolDM Thanks. We are OLD and would appreciate the gesture. lolololol
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
@LindaOHio You're not old.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
31 Jan 21
without a doubt you are the nieghbor everybody dreams to have!!! so kind!
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
You are so kind, I always like helping others. Especially when I know they appreciate it.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
@DocAndersen Blushing here, I do it without even thinking.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
31 Jan 21
@CarolDM you are an extremely kind person! that makes the world a better place!
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@snowy22315 (168410)
• United States
31 Jan 21
That was good of you to bring him some happiness. Those brownies are good.
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
31 Jan 21
You did a big act of kindness and humanity ! Making someone else smile is so precious ! The Brownie looks nice !
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
1 Feb 21
@CarolDM That is great !
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thanks! He loved them.
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@prinzcy (32326)
• Malaysia
31 Jan 21
That's very kind of you.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thank you!
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@RebeccasFarm (84386)
• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
31 Jan 21
If I had one of those right now, I may eat more than one. Nice you were kind Carol.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
I love these as well. Thanks!
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
31 Jan 21
You are so kind, I am sure you made his day, poor man, I wonder should I go first if someone will be so nice to my husband.
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
31 Jan 21
You are a very kind person. I am glad you bake brownies for him.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 21
Thanks! I just try to help those in need.
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