tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post5808256618224366950..comments2023-06-28T14:55:02.879+01:00Comments on Kate Hardy: 50th party blog guest - Robyn GradyKate Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-64150365336065272182012-10-10T11:52:20.311+01:002012-10-10T11:52:20.311+01:00First name drawn from the hat for ‘The Best Love S...First name drawn from the hat for ‘The Best Love Stories of 2012’ – Caroline Storer. Please contact me kate(dot)hardy(at)btinternet(dot)com with your details, and I'll get everything sorted :o) Thanks for taking part!Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-6433863525445158002012-09-20T10:17:35.765+01:002012-09-20T10:17:35.765+01:00My Mother came immediately to mind. A strong, inte...My Mother came immediately to mind. A strong, intelligent woman with a heart of gold. There is nothing fiercer than a Mother protecting her young, or gentler either.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-8138145294207219412012-09-18T08:57:50.854+01:002012-09-18T08:57:50.854+01:00Hi Robyn and Kate!
Hmm, lots of people showed kin...Hi Robyn and Kate!<br /><br />Hmm, lots of people showed kindness to me but someone whose kindness has made a difference in my life is my mother. The love and kindness she gave me every single day is priceless. <br /><br />I have to admit, sometimes I'm not being a daughter whom she could be proud of but she never cease to amaze me with her love and support. Moms are the best! :)Aline Tobinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584541432610251875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-20155801217950120282012-09-18T07:55:35.944+01:002012-09-18T07:55:35.944+01:00Hey Sharon! Oh, what a wonderful bus driver! That&...Hey Sharon! Oh, what a wonderful bus driver! That's the sort of kindness that seems to fall out of heaven when we most need it. Bet that started your love affair with travelling around Austalia and taking all those fabulous photos!<br />Thanks for dropping in =*)Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-8970359443243582042012-09-18T07:52:32.562+01:002012-09-18T07:52:32.562+01:00Bn, I so agree with you! I had a horrible English ...Bn, I so agree with you! I had a horrible English teacher in highschool. Made me give up on myself in that subject. My business teacher, on the other hand, was a wonderful giving patient person. Needless to say I excelled in typing and shorthand!Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-85679784805239851892012-09-18T07:50:42.100+01:002012-09-18T07:50:42.100+01:00Caroline, how wonderful to have a kind MIL. There ...Caroline, how wonderful to have a kind MIL. There is nothing better than being welcomed into a family, feeling as if you're a daughter and a friend. Sounds as if she was dearly loved and appreciated.Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-5187130367601126422012-09-18T07:47:40.956+01:002012-09-18T07:47:40.956+01:00Hey Natalija! Thank you so much for those kind wor...Hey Natalija! Thank you so much for those kind words =)<br />I am *so* going to Italy one day! I've heard all about their friendly nature and the Italians I know certainly support that. Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-87979442928879419352012-09-18T07:44:17.123+01:002012-09-18T07:44:17.123+01:00Maria, that's such a lovely story! I always li...Maria, that's such a lovely story! I always like to make someone feel at home in a new neighborhood or school - but a new country is a whole different matter! Great you have someone to help and guide you there. And what a lovely custom!Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-57302149393682938082012-09-18T05:45:37.184+01:002012-09-18T05:45:37.184+01:00Hi Robyn and Kate!
I thoroughly enjoy your post an...Hi Robyn and Kate!<br />I thoroughly enjoy your post and the comments you've had so far! What a great opportunity to talk about the kindnesses that brighten our lives!<br /><br />I still remember one particular time, many many years ago, when I found myself in a small Outback town a long, long way from home and strapped for transport and money. I needed to catch the bus to Melbourne but didn't have enough cash for the fare. The bus driver let me travel at a student price, bless him. I learned a few lessons from that experience! <br /><br />PS don't put me in the draw, Robyn - I already have the book and someone is in for a fab read!<br />Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-82395169130740650892012-09-18T02:34:02.253+01:002012-09-18T02:34:02.253+01:00A teacher's kindness was important in school.A teacher's kindness was important in school.bn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-75733022614328051662012-09-17T18:31:46.446+01:002012-09-17T18:31:46.446+01:00Lovely blog Robyn. My mother-in-law was a very ki...Lovely blog Robyn. My mother-in-law was a very kind lady. She made a real impact on me. It was a sad day last year when she died of cancer. We all miss her terribly. Caroline x Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005714506570642538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-56023359542804587752012-09-17T18:19:06.326+01:002012-09-17T18:19:06.326+01:00What a lovely post! I guess it's a wonderful f...What a lovely post! I guess it's a wonderful feeling to discover that someone thinks so highly of you :) Both ladies are wonderful authors & much of that you can be seen in their books. Regarding kindness in my life ... In my case its, actually, more than one person. I come from a country where people are described as cool & reserved. And when I moved to Italy I was blown away how different Italians are: they are warm, they are helpful, generous & kind. I learned so much from them: how to be kind on a daily basis, how to improve my own mood & someone's day, maybe, by simply being kind & helpful and expressing your positive feelings. Natalijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157583437320090608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-63986669039121450292012-09-17T14:43:37.354+01:002012-09-17T14:43:37.354+01:00Hey Desere! I'm in total agreement. Gives me w...Hey Desere! I'm in total agreement. Gives me warm and fuzzies when I see people being kind to animals and kiddies. And the opportunities are there every day =)<br />You have my vote for grandmothers too. I never heard my grandmother raise her voice. My mum says that, when she was a child, if ever Grandma was angry with any of her children, she'd just give a small frown which was enough to guilt them out. She died in April too, but in 1997. Can't believe it was that long ago. Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-69344654200661640152012-09-17T14:28:19.076+01:002012-09-17T14:28:19.076+01:00I have this wonderful online adopted brother. I&#...I have this wonderful online adopted brother. I'm a foreigner living in India, married to an Indian. Unlike Indian women, I've no kin of my own in this country. Now, Indian women have this custom of tying an amulet known as a rakhi on the wrists of their brothers on a day of the year known as Raksha Bandhan. This is a sign of the bond between them. The nice thing is, you can actually tie a rakhi on any man of your choice and if he accepts, he becomes your brother. I started blogging when my youngest went to school and I found a very nice Indian gentleman who enjoys my blog posts as I enjoy his. One day, in the comment box, I called him 'bhai' (which means brother) and offered to tie a rakhi on him whenever we meet. In his next blog post, he accepted me as his sister and I ended up sending the rakhi by courier. It's such a nice relationship. We speak on the phone regularly, he looks out for me and advises me about various cultural pitfalls and as we have a lot of reading tastes in common, we often exchange books. His just being a brother for me has made a huge difference in my life. I send him the rakhi every year on Raksha Bandhan.<br /><br />We haven't met yet but I'm sure we will someday.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-85835247845583730402012-09-17T14:25:44.408+01:002012-09-17T14:25:44.408+01:00Hi Robyn!
The kindess of any person that is kind ...Hi Robyn!<br /><br />The kindess of any person that is kind to animals,old folk and kids are the ones to me that make a difference in my life as it shows me that there are still good people out there ,who will not turn a cold shoulder. And also my late grandmother was the kindest person I knew ,she passed away in April this year,she no matter what would do anything to help you simply because she loved anyone and everyone.<br /><br />Thank you for the really lovely giveaway the book sounds absolutely amazing !Deserehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827416839061123325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-66070287176392628182012-09-17T14:22:36.292+01:002012-09-17T14:22:36.292+01:00Eli, that's beautiful! Grandma's are so sp...Eli, that's beautiful! Grandma's are so special. I remember mine playing "Trouble" with me for what seemed like hours when I was young. By the time she died she had a clutch of great-grandchildren too and she never ever forgot anyone's birthday. I still have the card she and my Grandpa gave me on my 4th birthday. Very kind lady - like yours =) Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-74234981738645489902012-09-17T14:18:46.485+01:002012-09-17T14:18:46.485+01:00Hey Laney! I get around, huh LOL
That lady sounds ...Hey Laney! I get around, huh LOL<br />That lady sounds wonderful. You never forget someone like that. And I remember how impressed I was when electric typewriters came out. No tired pinkies!<br />I got my first clerical job because my auntie put my name forward to a past employer of hers. This year I helped get my nephew a job. Felt good =) Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-50277788613606974432012-09-17T14:09:10.734+01:002012-09-17T14:09:10.734+01:00Hi Robyn,
I love the guy on your cover book
I t...Hi Robyn,<br /><br />I love the guy on your cover book <br /><br />I think my grandmom who has change me to be more better person in my life :)Eli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-7269826512755722632012-09-17T14:06:12.660+01:002012-09-17T14:06:12.660+01:00Hello, Robyn!
We really must stop meeting like thi...Hello, Robyn!<br />We really must stop meeting like this - NOT! LOL.<br />My first thought was of a woman for whom I babysat back in the mid seventies. She had an electronic typewriter (unheard of in those days) that she allowed me to use when her kids were sleeping. I became a secretary after graduation, but she insisted on being one of my references, and I know I got my first few jobs because of that, as she knew lots and lots of people in her line of work. One of those jobs led to me meeting my now-husband of 31 years. You can't underestimate the power of "networking", even though there was no such word back in those days!Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-76715245998266972452012-09-17T13:28:29.917+01:002012-09-17T13:28:29.917+01:00Your waitress sounds lovely, Robbie. F&B's...Your waitress sounds lovely, Robbie. F&B's is great - Italian-American (New York type) food :)<br />Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-43650506532414506872012-09-17T13:23:35.110+01:002012-09-17T13:23:35.110+01:00I love when people understand and help out. I had ...I love when people understand and help out. I had 30 minutes to have lunch with a special someone I hadn't seen in a while. The lovely waitress said there were a few people that had ordered ahead of us, but she'd push our orders forward. Could have hugged her!<br />Frankie and Benny's...sounds cute!Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23204407.post-35150787320182296572012-09-17T13:00:22.194+01:002012-09-17T13:00:22.194+01:00Well, the guy who sorted out table reservations fo...Well, the guy who sorted out table reservations for customers at Frankie & Benny's in Norwich last night made a big difference to me. I'd had a rotten journey home (cancelled trains, unhelpful staff, total lack of communication by train company) and was really hungry, and we were going to have a 20-minute wait for a table (as walk-in customers). He arranged to get me some garlic bread while we were sitting at the bar, to tide me over until dinner. I really appreciated that kindness (and have contacted the company's head office today to tell them their staff go that extra mile and how much it's appreciated).Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.com