tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post8504030072109503935..comments2024-03-22T01:10:55.187-07:00Comments on My Field of Dreams: Just Things I NoticeFarm Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-43284280178525209762013-01-21T06:32:41.082-08:002013-01-21T06:32:41.082-08:00I agree with the others. This was an interesting ...I agree with the others. This was an interesting post. I would have reacted the same way. I would have been surprised if your observation had turned out differently though, as my hubby almost always gives them something. So do my sons. I think like the others that men are just not threatened like us women are. Soo sad really! Enjoy your day!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-39227850502756169502013-01-20T20:38:53.189-08:002013-01-20T20:38:53.189-08:00Such an interesting story. I wish I had the opport...Such an interesting story. I wish I had the opportunity to just sit and watch things.Kessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019626781634777336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-88572215354661326832013-01-20T19:56:21.991-08:002013-01-20T19:56:21.991-08:00I just don't know, after reading this. I want...I just don't know, after reading this. I want to help people. Once I pulled up to a homeless man on a street corner, and reached out with a bill to give him. He jerked it out of my hand and ran off, fast. It scared me a little, because he did not run towards restaurants or anything, just ran. Maybe he was as scared as I. Mary Ann https://www.blogger.com/profile/08136211832739830031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-51856172655259727922013-01-20T17:53:38.513-08:002013-01-20T17:53:38.513-08:00Women are equal to men in all things except brute ...Women are equal to men in all things except brute strength. I'm talking about the average woman, Not a woman bodybuilder. Also, the police will advice you never to give money to a man in a parking lot. It really isn't safe. I know what you mean Kim, I always feel bad too, but I'm not comfortable reaching into my purse for a few bills either. You did the right thing. From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-16394185384307992702013-01-20T17:47:03.251-08:002013-01-20T17:47:03.251-08:00I would have done as you did, except I would immed...I would have done as you did, except I would immediately have driven away. Very interesting post.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-56004220255718241482013-01-20T17:31:40.014-08:002013-01-20T17:31:40.014-08:00People have always laughed at me but my attitude i...People have always laughed at me but my attitude is if someone is homeless, maybe money to buy alcohol is the (second) best thing for them. The first is Christ so perhaps a New Testament and a bit of money might help. Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-6786186676176591422013-01-20T16:00:59.825-08:002013-01-20T16:00:59.825-08:00Dear Kim, you have the most interesting life stori...Dear Kim, you have the most interesting life stories, both past and present. I love reading your childhood stories, working in your grandfather's store. I try not to judge, really I do, I have not walked a mile in someone else's shoes. When I see panhandlers bring their dogs and or small children, really I don't know what to think...I hope your household remains flu free! Blessings my friend, Julie. Dog Trot Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613054262731973539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-87832019305433428082013-01-20T15:24:11.234-08:002013-01-20T15:24:11.234-08:00Hi Kim, your grandfather reminded me of my own gra...Hi Kim, your grandfather reminded me of my own grandfather. he was so wise and taught me so much. He was very observant too.<br /><br />You did the right thing. Men are stronger and can defend themselves much easier than a lone woman. When in doubt it's best to be cautious. <br /><br />It doesn't make you a heartless person to ignore his request. It makes you a safety minded person.<br /><br />I would have done the same thing.<br /><br />About a month ago, on a very cold morning, I was walking on the street down town and a young sat on a piece of cardboard with a tin can to collect change. he looked thin and pale and not dressed for the cold. His hands were pulled inside his sleeves and I gave him a few bucks and asked him if he had gloves and he said no. I took off my red pair Tinsulate gloves and asked if he would like to try these on. He was so happy and thank me several time. It was not my place to judge him. It was just a small gesture but it made me feel good. <br /><br />By the way, I'm a people watcher too.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JB Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-71224002396096010122013-01-20T14:40:59.122-08:002013-01-20T14:40:59.122-08:00Kim
You sound like you were a young girl so full o...Kim<br />You sound like you were a young girl so full of. <br />curiousity and wonder! My g'daughter Starlet is that way also.<br />I would have done just what you did, unless the Lord have moved me otherwise. I imagine the men gave because they could more easily, as men, imagine how this fellow who was jobless would feel. Or, if not jobless, aperson who would put himself in a position of begging. That's just my thoughts.... camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-49256777237610813922013-01-20T14:16:31.103-08:002013-01-20T14:16:31.103-08:00I would have been nervous alone too. Maybe you wo...I would have been nervous alone too. Maybe you would have felt different if someone else had been with you. It's sad but you can never be too careful these days.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-49232642305911572662013-01-20T13:24:21.274-08:002013-01-20T13:24:21.274-08:00This was an interesting post. I am a people watche...This was an interesting post. I am a people watcher. When I was on the road I noticed people of all kinds, and watched them interact. Some made me angry, with expectations and entitlement. Others made me sad with their despair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-55785736767702340372013-01-20T12:52:11.632-08:002013-01-20T12:52:11.632-08:00This is a really interesting post for a couple of ...This is a really interesting post for a couple of reasons...One I love that your Grandpa taught you to sit still and look for things others miss by being in such a hurry....Oh could grandparents learn that lesson today....The other reason is that I like you love watching people and trying to figure them out..It becomes a game with me....I do think women today have become fearful because we hear of so much junk going on in parking lots, etc....and of people taking advantage of others that we have become skeptical and afraid of bodily harm.....It's such a shame that that has happened because often we miss an opportunity to help someone because we fear their intentions....I know I feel the same way you did when approached outside my car, or when I don't see anyone around....I guess even if we can't help because of trying to be smart we can pray for these people who we come in contact with....<br /><br />I can just tell I am going to ponder your post for a while...That's for making me think.....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-1071022986055569652013-01-20T11:47:15.805-08:002013-01-20T11:47:15.805-08:00I agree, as a women we are a little threatened whe...I agree, as a women we are a little threatened when approached by a unknown man......I to would have done the same as you, I think.....Beautiful pictures, so nice to see flowers instead of snow, Blessings Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-77221017515008166482013-01-20T11:11:38.930-08:002013-01-20T11:11:38.930-08:00i do not like to be approached by anyone when i am...i do not like to be approached by anyone when i am vulnerable and unprotected. i am much more apt to hand change to someone asking if i am inside my car and can roll the window down only slightly. i think the men could feel like they were not as threatened by him and could offer change whereas the women, not.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com