Stories by pinksmoochies (3 matches)

The Vet From The On-Ramp

I was driving from work to my babysitter, the same way that I always do. And, like always, there was a man on the on-ramp with a sign. I didn't read it all, but gathered that he was a veteran and that he wanted to work. For some reason my heart was drawn to his full-grown beard and his eagle hat.    I gave him my last two dollars. Then I paused for a moment.   "Would you like some food?" I asked.   "That's what I'm going to use this for." He indicated towards the money.   "I meant would you like some groceries." Mind you, I'm on food stamps myself and scrimping as it is on $50 a week for me and my son.   His face lit up. And I offered to give him a ride. The second he got in the car, he was praising.    We went and I quickly picked up my son. The man said ... Read Full Story >>

Balloons For Mom

Wednesday would have been my mom's 67th birthday. She was an activity director at a nursing home. In her memory, I bought two dozen blue balloons (her favorite color) and took them to a local nursing home where I took them around and gave them to residents.

With my 2.5 year old son in tow, we went around tying them to wheelchairs, invoking smiles and sparking conversation. The director of the place asked for my info because she was so touched! It really brought a little light to the place :)
 

Water

When I went to get my morning sandwich and kombucha at Whole Foods, there was a sign asking for water donations for the homeless here in the desert. So I bought a 35 pack and donated it. Also went through my scarves last night so that I can donate my wigs and scarves to the local cancer center.

Flowers For The Under-appreciated

160 Dresses

A Powerful Tool

Selling The Cowboy Caddy