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11. Thinking about decency when all around we are faced with vulgarity and profanity.. blessed memories
Tue Aug 5, 2025, 05:31 PM
Aug 5

How lucky you are to carry such memories


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He sounds like a wonderful person AltairIV Aug 5 #1
Knowing how much homegirl Aug 5 #5
NNadir definitely is kind to others. I can personally attest to that Tanuki Aug 5 #17
Your remembrance of him is a nice thing for all of us to hear and think about. Maybe try to emulate ourselves. FadedMullet Aug 5 #2
The money was nice but the way he made you feel is too. That you can't buy. twodogsbarking Aug 5 #3
That is a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing! Iris Aug 5 #4
Thank you for sharing that wonderfully intimate part of your life NNadir. JMCKUSICK Aug 5 #6
My uncle was just like that. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 5 #7
Good people are with us forever Grim Chieftain Aug 5 #8
I aspire to be that type of person your Uncle John was BaronChocula Aug 5 #9
It's kind of sad that that seems exceptional. It's what the support system is supposed to do. JHB Aug 5 #10
Thinking about decency when all around we are faced with vulgarity and profanity.. blessed memories question everything Aug 5 #11
Uncle John sounds like a very kind and loving man FakeNoose Aug 5 #12
You are not too late MuseRider Aug 5 #13
I think it was Maya Angelou who said, Ziggysmom Aug 5 #14
Memories are a wonder Figarosmom Aug 5 #15
Love to you. Hope22 Aug 5 #16
A nice tribute to your uncle mgardener Aug 5 #18
Sounds like he was an excellent role model. WestMichRad Aug 5 #19
Thank you for sharing this story with us. 3catwoman3 Aug 6 #20
Precious Memories... so wonderful when they float by like that! FemDemERA Aug 6 #21
I had an Uncle John kkmarie Aug 6 #22
I had an uncle Wally Jarqui Aug 6 #23
Thanks, you just made me think of my Uncle Bob. ECL213 Aug 6 #24
It took me 18 years to appreciate your uncle's wisdom. NNadir Aug 6 #25
Yeah, there is no death without regrets by the deceased or the survivors. ECL213 Aug 6 #26
My mother was one of 10 children who lived to be adults. NNadir Aug 8 #28
I, too, had a special Uncle. Everyone who has/had one is very fortunate. LoisB Aug 6 #27
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