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Tag Archives: subway
Namaste – October 10
Oh, this poor guy. Here it is October, but just the other day it was still steamy weather here in New York City, and the subways were gruesome. Take the man waiting for the train standing next to me, for … Continue reading
One for me – August 20
It’s not like people don’t do good deeds for me, by the way. It happens all the time. Tonight was an example of something small that made me smile all the way home. You just have to pay attention. It … Continue reading
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Tagged conductor, kiss, New York City, One Good Deed, subway, summer
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Bubbles – June 14
I’m sorry. This is sorta corny, and not even a good deed done by me – or anyone, really, just a guy doing his boring job. And maybe you can’t even picture it, but it changed lots of people’s mornings, … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, bubbles, bus, hospital, New York City, One Good Deed, subway, veteran
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World Book Night – April 27
I’m for books. I’m for reading. I’m for getting as many people to read as possible, and enjoying it so much they want to do it again and again. So when I heard last fall about World Book Night, I … Continue reading
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Tagged books, giving, Grand Central Station, Just Kids, One Good Deed, Patti Smith, Shalf Awareness, subway, World Book Night
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I saw something – March 8
Since the tragedy of 9/11, there has been an ad campaign in New York City on the subways and buses, urging people to keep their eyes peeled and report anything suspicious. It warns riders particularly about bags and packages that … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, bus, good citizen, oe good deed, subway, suspicious package
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The Romantic Subway Stop – February 10
Dirty, rat-infested, loud and smelly it may be, but look what I happened upon today as I climbed off the #6 train in the middle of New York City. And they call Paris the “City of Love!” Thank you, Someone … Continue reading
Love Is All Around – Day 351
Don’t think there aren’t days when I try to do a solid for someone and I’m absolutely thrilled when they say no. Today on the subway it was pretty hot, and the man next to me rolled a little stroller … Continue reading
Generosity – Day 309
One of the things that I’ve tried to learn through this One Good Deed project is to keep my eyes open, and to that end, I’ve made it a self-imposed new rule to never pass someone by who has their … Continue reading
Mom’s in Town – Day 282
I’m late. I’m rushing out of the subway when I see an older woman with a perky turquoise rolling suitcase, semi-stuck in the turnstile next to me. I stop and help her untangle herself for a second, because really, being … Continue reading
The Baby Carriage – Day 85
This morning, exiting the subway, one woman with a stroller was left behind. Everyone brushed passed her, not even pausing to hold open the door. So I stopped, kept it open so she could slip through, and offered to help … Continue reading
