Comments on: A Holiday Story

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:56:36 +0000

In reply to Tara @ Running 'N' Reading. I twas so unusual that I was thinking the same thing about her that she was thinking about me. A very special and unexpected night. I only wish that I could have talked to her.

By: Tara @ Running 'N' Reading

Tara @ Running 'N' Reading — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:47:08 +0000

WOW! Gosh, I really want to be that lady when I grow up; I don’t mean than in a condescending or disrespectful way, I’m just blown away by her capacity to see herself in you (and vice versa, it seems!) and to share a kind gesture to acknowledge that recognition. Thank you for sharing this story, Catherine; hope you had a lovely Christmas holiday.

By: guiltless reading

guiltless reading — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 20:53:39 +0000

Thanks for sharing, it is so touching to have a special connection with someone in the world like that … makes me all the more grateful everyday for small kindnesses. Happy holidays, Catherine!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 03:32:36 +0000

I still remember that Christmas and your trip to Portland, and I loved read about it again.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 22:59:08 +0000

In reply to LD Artman. I was the same way at sales conferences! I hope you're doing well.

By: LD Artman

LD Artman — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 20:23:09 +0000

Thank you for that wonderful story that also left me teary-eyed. I love to eat alone in a restaurant with a good book and a special glass of wine. Back in the days when I had to attend those large science conferences, I would beg off from the huge dinners and then find a place that I could go to eat alone, read and recharge myself.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:01:24 +0000

In reply to Jackie Cangro. Thank you, Jackie. I try and keep it in mind. I don't always succeed but it makes me happy when I do.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:00:42 +0000

In reply to Kristin. That is such a great idea! We did go the next year and even though Heather wasn't there, when I asked our waitress about her she said, "Oh, you're THAT woman?! Oh my gosh, we still tell that story here!"

By: Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf

Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:45:41 +0000

Oh my word, what a beautiful, meaningful story. Thank you for sharing this, truly. (((hug)))

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:15:51 +0000

You may need to go back there in 2017 (10 years later) and see what happens! Magic!