There are still good people out there.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (232991)
Walnut Creek, California
June 20, 2025 9:25am CST
When I do my morning political reading, and when red light runners barely miss me, I become a grumpy old man and think that "the world is going to hell in a hand basket," whatever a hand basket is.
But after my post about the Coupon Lady, two straight "older people" with lots of items have let me in front of them at the grocery store. In both cases, I accepted their offers, and enjoyed some brief conversation with the kind people.
Do you ever think "the world is going to hell"? Can a kind act give a you a few minutes of relief?
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@Marilynda1225 (87400)
• United States
20 Jun
An act of kindness really does renew your faith in humanity.
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@celticeagle (183132)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Jun
I sure do. If we could just get Trump out of the news it would sure help. He is so icky.
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@celticeagle (183132)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Jun
@TheHorse .........I doubt he will ever do any time. I hope Carroll keeps on gouging him for every penny she can. I also hope that, at some point, he is made to pay all he owes.
@kaylachan (81249)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jun
I feel we're already in hell. And, every so often we see a break in the clouds.
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@kaylachan (81249)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jun
@TheHorse I think it's more a matter of perspective. I see both good and bad, but I am dealing with a lot more bad then good.
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@TheHorse (232991)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Jun
@kaylachan Is getting George healthy your number one priority?
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@DaddyEvil (163584)
• United States
20 Jun
I meet kind people all the time and try to appreciate them while they're helping me and make sure they know I appreciate their kindness.
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@DaddyEvil (163584)
• United States
20 Jun
@TheHorse Yes, they are... And we're part of the good/kind people. 
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@RasmaSandra (91800)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jun
Personally I have become afraid of what is out there and mostly I keep inside and to myself
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@RasmaSandra (91800)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Jun
@TheHorse and with my luck I will experience it and get a panic attack and then just pass away well, I have to say that would get me to where I am longing to go these days so tired of everything,
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@TheHorse (232991)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jun
@RasmaSandra The odds of that happening are low.
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@rsa101 (40547)
• Philippines
21 Jun
That really resonates. I honestly believe there are still so many kind and thoughtful people in the world—it’s just that they tend to move quietly, doing good in ways that don’t always make headlines or social feeds. They’re not always in the spotlight because they don’t seek it.
The ones who make the most noise often dominate what we see and hear each day, but that doesn’t mean they reflect the majority. Those everyday kindnesses—the people who hold the door, offer a smile, or let you go ahead in line—are reminders that goodness is all around us. It’s just a little more subtle, and sometimes, that makes it all the more meaningful.
@LindaOHio (208256)
• United States
21 Jun
I get some good treatment when I go to doctor's appointments, etc. Cousin #2 is very attentive, gets me a wheelchair if there is one, etc. Most people will hold doors open for us, etc.
@cabuyogty (4472)
• Philippines
21 Jun
Yes , I'm happy because there's always kind people and there's bad people too.
