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Sorry Bill
Girls, Girls, Girls
Several months ago I wrote about the men in my life-not in my family, but guys who make a difference in my life on a day to day basis. Today it is the girls.
Funny, when I typed the title, it didn’t even occur to me to say women. When I did the piece on men, it didn’t even occur to me to say boys. I don’t know what that says, except maybe boys can’t wait to be men, and girls want to be girls as long as they can. I know I do.
There are girls, women, gals, whatever you want to call them, who are part of my life everyday. Some I come into contact with are stinkers, but they are in the minority. I prefer to focus on the nice ones.
I am not trying to chalk up any points with my editor (but it wouldn’t hurt) to say a word about her first. In the almost three years I have written for the News, I have not heard her say an unkind word, or raise her voice. Her emails are always encouraging and her feedback is positive. She is a very nice girl.
I had gone to the new chiropractor in town several months ago. Dr. Matt was on my list of the men in my life. He got his nice from his secretary. Helpful and caring.
Buying groceries is not always the most pleasant task. Abby at the Pig special orders for me, and is always cheery.
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Marge has been my neighbor for over 42 years. She is the age my mom would have been. Socially she runs circles around me. She can be feisty when need be, but to me she has always been a jewel.
I was in the doctor’s office the other day. I have seen Kay about town numerous times over the years. But we really don’t know each other, or travel in the same circles. Still, she took the time to tell me she reads my column and enjoys it. Doesn’t sound like much, does it? Well, it means a lot to me.
Speaking of doctors. My doctor takes her Hippocratic Oath seriously. And is always nice while doing it. If my mom was here, I can just hear her,(who had many, many doctors in her lifetime) say, "Now that is one hell of a gal." I totally agree.
I can go on. There are a lot of you, and you make my day. I can’t mention everybody, but I want to say thanks for the smile, thanks for the kind words, thanks for just knowing being nice can sure make a difference. I will try to pass it on.
And don’t forget to be nice to yourself. You are worth it.
As long as we are talking nice, I have a nice and easy recipe for you when you are in a hurry, and need to feed people.
Gram would throw this together in fifteen minutes when I would "drop in" with four hungry kids in tow.
Gram’s Goulash
you will need:
One pound macaroni shells or bow ties, cooked and drained
one pound hamburger, browned and drained
one medium diced onion, sauteed
one small diced green pepper, sauteed (optional)
one 16 oz can mushrooms, drained
two cans Campbell’s Tomato Soup
a cup or so of catsup
one stick butter, melted
a little water if necessary
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all together in a large frying pan
Simmer until hot
In those days, she served with white squishy bread and butter.
Enjoy
Girls, Girls, Girls
Several months ago I wrote about the men in my life-not in my family, but guys who make a difference in my life on a day to day basis. Today it is the girls.
Funny, when I typed the title, it didn’t even occur to me to say women. When I did the piece on men, it didn’t even occur to me to say boys. I don’t know what that says, except maybe boys can’t wait to be men, and girls want to be girls as long as they can. I know I do.
There are girls, women, gals, whatever you want to call them, who are part of my life everyday. Some I come into contact with are stinkers, but they are in the minority. I prefer to focus on the nice ones.
I am not trying to chalk up any points with my editor (but it wouldn’t hurt) to say a word about her first. In the almost three years I have written for the News, I have not heard her say an unkind word, or raise her voice. Her emails are always encouraging and her feedback is positive. She is a very nice girl.
I had gone to the new chiropractor in town several months ago. Dr. Matt was on my list of the men in my life. He got his nice from his secretary. Helpful and caring.
Buying groceries is not always the most pleasant task. Abby at the Pig special orders for me, and is always cheery.
.
Marge has been my neighbor for over 42 years. She is the age my mom would have been. Socially she runs circles around me. She can be feisty when need be, but to me she has always been a jewel.
I was in the doctor’s office the other day. I have seen Kay about town numerous times over the years. But we really don’t know each other, or travel in the same circles. Still, she took the time to tell me she reads my column and enjoys it. Doesn’t sound like much, does it? Well, it means a lot to me.
Speaking of doctors. My doctor takes her Hippocratic Oath seriously. And is always nice while doing it. If my mom was here, I can just hear her,(who had many, many doctors in her lifetime) say, "Now that is one hell of a gal." I totally agree.
I can go on. There are a lot of you, and you make my day. I can’t mention everybody, but I want to say thanks for the smile, thanks for the kind words, thanks for just knowing being nice can sure make a difference. I will try to pass it on.
And don’t forget to be nice to yourself. You are worth it.
As long as we are talking nice, I have a nice and easy recipe for you when you are in a hurry, and need to feed people.
Gram would throw this together in fifteen minutes when I would "drop in" with four hungry kids in tow.
Gram’s Goulash
you will need:
One pound macaroni shells or bow ties, cooked and drained
one pound hamburger, browned and drained
one medium diced onion, sauteed
one small diced green pepper, sauteed (optional)
one 16 oz can mushrooms, drained
two cans Campbell’s Tomato Soup
a cup or so of catsup
one stick butter, melted
a little water if necessary
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all together in a large frying pan
Simmer until hot
In those days, she served with white squishy bread and butter.
Enjoy
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