tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post5514016413385419777..comments2024-03-28T21:02:40.709+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: The (In)Famous GrandpaDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-51514504232993026072019-10-01T02:15:47.129+03:002019-10-01T02:15:47.129+03:00It is amazing, and a little scary, that behind wha...It is amazing, and a little scary, that behind what seems a normal face (whatever normal may be!) people can still hide/disguise their true selves, and the on-looker so often has no idea (except of course in this case you did know).<br /><br />It is a while since I've eaten in a fast food outlet.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-4943325899361520652019-09-12T06:46:17.422+03:002019-09-12T06:46:17.422+03:00It seems the dollar stores have conquered the worl...It seems the dollar stores have conquered the world. People everywhere want to buy cheap.<br />Yes, human nature has many facets; sadly, not all of them positive.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-24713908070528781082019-09-12T03:23:32.644+03:002019-09-12T03:23:32.644+03:00Duta, thanks for the photos which really added to ...Duta, thanks for the photos which really added to this post. I am very familiar with the Dollar Tree stores here where everything is only $1. There are other low-priced chains as well, Family Dollar and $5 Below, where prices range from $1 or more. The story about the former pathologist who was interacting with his grandchildren at the fast food eatery shows that we can never judge someone, but Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-4189665445160447502019-09-12T00:24:16.763+03:002019-09-12T00:24:16.763+03:00I'm very glad to hear that from you, his lovin...I'm very glad to hear that from you, his loving. ever caring mother.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-12671952014302067532019-09-11T23:01:56.620+03:002019-09-11T23:01:56.620+03:00Sure, I am so thankful for who he is now. xxxSure, I am so thankful for who he is now. xxxAritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-29357758059756291262019-09-11T22:42:50.798+03:002019-09-11T22:42:50.798+03:00Indeed ,they are people and human beings. People d...Indeed ,they are people and human beings. People do sin, but repentance helps as God is forgiving. I'm sure the man in my story regrets his past deeds and that might help him redeem himself.<br /><br />I'm impressed by your openness about your son. With a mother like you, I'm sure he's on the right way by now.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-29152829729109974162019-09-11T21:38:47.244+03:002019-09-11T21:38:47.244+03:00Criminals are people too :) They can be the sweete...Criminals are people too :) They can be the sweetest grandfather. Or the best son or daughter. I often visited my son, when he was in prison for a year. There were many other boys who never saw there parents. Their parents were ashamed. I understand that. But people who make mistakes need love too. It’s hard to love sometimes and not always possible. But with God it will/can be succeed, step by Aritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-2974740790406173892019-09-10T22:40:04.103+03:002019-09-10T22:40:04.103+03:00It may surprise you, but I know some people with a...It may surprise you, but I know some people with a lot of money, and they don't ignore the dollar shop.<br />Now that you've mentioned 1 euro,it reminds me that when I visited Heraklion (Crete) I entered a 1 euro shop, and brought some trivialities there.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-48384776186520096342019-09-10T18:45:17.530+03:002019-09-10T18:45:17.530+03:00They have tried to open a 1 Euro shop here in Wate...They have tried to open a 1 Euro shop here in Waterloo, it lasted a few months and then it was closed, nobody went in there ! I don't understand, there were nice things sometimes, apparently people have to much money !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-32060515597517561082019-09-10T11:05:47.247+03:002019-09-10T11:05:47.247+03:00Well, nice to meet you yonosoymillenium!
Thanks fo...Well, nice to meet you yonosoymillenium!<br />Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words.<br />Yes, I'll certainly follow your blog.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-57177027076687805882019-09-09T22:30:59.514+03:002019-09-09T22:30:59.514+03:00Indeed, we're approaching The Day Of Atonement...Indeed, we're approaching The Day Of Atonement - and that's a reminder for us to look in ourselves, repent, ask forgiveness from one another and from God, our Creator.<br />Blessings to you too, Shayndel!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-33599008545701555352019-09-09T14:44:38.155+03:002019-09-09T14:44:38.155+03:00Quite a story Duta, and all the glimpses into the ...Quite a story Duta, and all the glimpses into the fast food shops and your encounter !! Makes me think of the nourishment (?!) that our societies are growing up on, and the young children at all the tables, and how much we need the real bread of life!! <br /><br />"For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world." John 6:33 <br /><br />Also shayndelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506811690843992800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-74000771728705272702019-09-09T05:50:52.420+03:002019-09-09T05:50:52.420+03:00No, Sandi, it was no mistake. It went on for a lon...No, Sandi, it was no mistake. It went on for a long period of time and it included improper storage, selling and exchanging. (See my reply to Jeanie, above).DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-89007480032486699182019-09-09T02:32:11.082+03:002019-09-09T02:32:11.082+03:00"Forensic Institute - involved, at that time..."Forensic Institute - involved, at that time, in a terrible public scandal regarding mishandling of removed organs and tissues from corpses."<br /><br />What did he do? I mean, accidentally misplace them or use the wrong procedures...or sell them or something? Easy to understand if he just made a mistake, but since it was a scandal it seems like something more.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-54822600806666001112019-09-08T23:27:47.281+03:002019-09-08T23:27:47.281+03:00You're welcome. The video is very nicely done!...You're welcome. The video is very nicely done! Keep up the good work, as they say.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-13619428291851189712019-09-08T23:07:09.790+03:002019-09-08T23:07:09.790+03:00Thank you so much for watching and commenting my v...Thank you so much for watching and commenting my video, means a lot to me☺Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984981811912904970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-33322300200725244112019-09-08T04:44:01.353+03:002019-09-08T04:44:01.353+03:00I suppose dollar shops and fast food eateries are ...I suppose dollar shops and fast food eateries are more or less the same everywhere. And yes, sometimes we stay in longer that we intended.<br />Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend too!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-22022824906784243702019-09-08T02:03:26.808+03:002019-09-08T02:03:26.808+03:00I agree, one has to be ready for some noise and bu...I agree, one has to be ready for some noise and busy-ness when eating out at fast food places. I like "people watching". <br /><br />That dollar Store looks like my Dollar stores here. I love shopping at Dollar stores, sometimes I'm in there longer than I intended...just browsing.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading here, it's very interesting.<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful dellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620967832227857674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-7838712182934755812019-09-08T00:40:59.238+03:002019-09-08T00:40:59.238+03:00I guess there are rules and laws regarding organs ...I guess there are rules and laws regarding organs and tissues removed from corpses, but people in charge at the Forensic institutes fail to obey them.<br />I understand there's some kind of black market for both transplant and research organs - and the greed for money probably overcomes morals and ethics.<br />If I happen to enter McDonalds I order only their small burger ( slightly less thanDUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-71585216638993183422019-09-07T23:38:41.522+03:002019-09-07T23:38:41.522+03:00There's a shortage of cadavers due to the rise...There's a shortage of cadavers due to the rise of body organ donations. If someone had a family member whose funeral, etc they couldn't pay for, could donate the body for medical research and cremation. Instead, a company, funeral home, here a year ago sold cadavers, and body parts to medical schools and labs. Also homeless people, etc. The FBI raided the establishment, and nothing Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-19229742320110322202019-09-07T19:15:39.859+03:002019-09-07T19:15:39.859+03:00Thank you, for reading and leaving such a detailed...Thank you, for reading and leaving such a detailed comment.<br />I like the word 'compartmentalise'; it's true about people like this grandpa. They do,indeed, have to compartmentalise their feelings to be able to act on contradictory levels.<br />I couldn't enjoy my bite after that;I just ate my portion automatically and left.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-50092032829354976982019-09-07T19:03:21.813+03:002019-09-07T19:03:21.813+03:00Good for you! One's own cooking is the best, t...Good for you! One's own cooking is the best, the healthiest!<br />Yes, it was rather weird and surprising to see that person, and in such a place, where people come to enjoy themselves with some good food.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-71033412931166042692019-09-07T10:52:41.123+03:002019-09-07T10:52:41.123+03:00I do not eat in Fast food stores. Much prefer my ...I do not eat in Fast food stores. Much prefer my own cooking although I do eat out occasionally. How weird seeing that grandfather in the food outlet and knowing what he had done.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-45069086921247684982019-09-07T09:41:09.787+03:002019-09-07T09:41:09.787+03:00Hi Duta, well that was one out of the book for you...Hi Duta, well that was one out of the book for you! Only wishing for nothing more than a quick bite to eat and you come upon that person. <br />I know I too would have studied his behaviour, once realising who he was. <br />I guess for those kind of people, who completely lack empathy, they must compartmentalise their feelings in order to live their different versions of life. (mmm, think I'Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-7860889142808541212019-09-07T05:16:56.031+03:002019-09-07T05:16:56.031+03:00I suppose these chains bring their stuff from the ...I suppose these chains bring their stuff from the same cheap source, usually China and its asian neighbours, but I've also seen items from east Europe (Bulgaria, Poland, Czechia).<br />We, customers, want decent stuff at an affordable price, and sometimes, if we're lucky, we get just that.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.com