tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post5141767912866881799..comments2024-03-16T10:04:07.161-04:00Comments on oonaballoona™ | by marcy harriell: a new york minutemarcy harriell | oonaballoonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-16525624538721217052017-03-12T23:43:15.692-04:002017-03-12T23:43:15.692-04:00I can only say I really enjoyed that story. It'...I can only say I really enjoyed that story. It's one of those that makes me miss NYC!CaCOYOTE, Las Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619756301672937306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-55404238754855106452017-02-14T10:58:10.780-05:002017-02-14T10:58:10.780-05:00And thank you to your hubby! We don't thank te...And thank you to your hubby! We don't thank teachers enough, either.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-34698377432998649162017-02-10T20:14:17.522-05:002017-02-10T20:14:17.522-05:00Hubby is a high school teacher. Teenagers don'...Hubby is a high school teacher. Teenagers don't get thanked and complimented enough. Too many people are only critical. It tears them down- and we reap what we sow. Thanks for the positive story. TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-80674600236186599462017-02-09T09:29:46.540-05:002017-02-09T09:29:46.540-05:00Wonderful story. There is still kindness in the wo...Wonderful story. There is still kindness in the world but it gets overshadowed by the other stuff. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332055598026035779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-69427869533461840952017-02-07T10:26:52.325-05:002017-02-07T10:26:52.325-05:00Thanks for this story. It shines a light of optimi...Thanks for this story. It shines a light of optimism, reminding me of the capacity for good in each of us at a time when fear, anger and selfishness seems to dominate our news. Yet here you show we still have the ability to be kind to each other, and to appreciate kindness freely given, even if not given to us. Thank you.Nikki Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177468823532894892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-12177552239493104252017-02-07T09:57:25.495-05:002017-02-07T09:57:25.495-05:00that's amazing. it's what this country is ...that's amazing. it's what this country is supposed to be (and can be, and has been, and IS). thank you for sharing that!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-79809556196773781792017-02-07T09:55:52.532-05:002017-02-07T09:55:52.532-05:00:))) cindy, thank you!:))) cindy, thank you!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-34978030325974528812017-02-07T09:55:13.854-05:002017-02-07T09:55:13.854-05:00that's wonderful to hear-- i know a lot of tea...that's wonderful to hear-- i know a lot of teachers can get (understandably) burnt out, but those who see the good in kids and lift them up are superheros. thank you for that!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-71657240855997778522017-02-07T07:42:45.463-05:002017-02-07T07:42:45.463-05:00Ahh, that brought tears to my eyes right here on t...Ahh, that brought tears to my eyes right here on the train. Those transcendent moments sure change the tone of your day, don't they? Sonjahttp://gingermakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-6857601086629380732017-02-07T03:55:07.771-05:002017-02-07T03:55:07.771-05:00Gosh Marcy you just brought a tear of happiness to...Gosh Marcy you just brought a tear of happiness to my eye on the bus this morning! I'm going to be saving this to read whenever I am feeling disheartened. Thank you, we all need to be sharing more of these kind of storiesFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-25402888719540330592017-02-06T16:23:57.524-05:002017-02-06T16:23:57.524-05:00What a beautiful story. I enjoyed every word of it...What a beautiful story. I enjoyed every word of it! There are kind, respectful, and caring people out there in this chaotic world. With all of the negative things going on right now, this was most certainly a 'breath of fresh air'. Thanks for sharing!bpatricia74https://www.blogger.com/profile/07929095176117113670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-38560418654865880712017-02-05T22:47:51.989-05:002017-02-05T22:47:51.989-05:00What a great story. I have one for you.
My blog ...What a great story. I have one for you. <br /><br />My blog friend's daughter's friend is from Somalia. He came here with nothing. Now he is a bilingual almost-teacher in our area, with only a bit of student teaching,etc. to do before graduating. Last month, there was a fire in the neighbor's apartment. The Somali friend was able to grab his car keys and his coat and jump out the Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-59172611960635681312017-02-04T12:38:44.897-05:002017-02-04T12:38:44.897-05:00Love and Peace. Thank you. Love and Peace. Thank you. Susan Krzywickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734833252007456199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-73602276357107118002017-02-04T12:00:37.200-05:002017-02-04T12:00:37.200-05:00Thank you for sharing this story. It was just what...Thank you for sharing this story. It was just what I needed to wake up to this morning. My Love Affair With Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632970355577434585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-70843099612773442502017-02-04T11:23:02.271-05:002017-02-04T11:23:02.271-05:00Thanks for that post. It helps. And God Bless Amer...Thanks for that post. It helps. And God Bless America. Look at how great we already are. <br />Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184657883114245901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-50043280464723796352017-02-04T10:31:21.514-05:002017-02-04T10:31:21.514-05:00HA! See, what did I say? You DO have a unique and ...HA! See, what did I say? You DO have a unique and powerful voice. Definitely write a book! (And use the royalties to buy lots and lots of gorgeous fabric.) Cindy (Creative Hormone Rush)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742369237681713631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-42857267165773107602017-02-04T08:50:00.862-05:002017-02-04T08:50:00.862-05:00Great story, Marcie! You are a very good writer, ...Great story, Marcie! You are a very good writer, you know?Karel Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938199690992280255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-59553191948075771892017-02-04T05:59:21.503-05:002017-02-04T05:59:21.503-05:00Thank you for this. Thank goodness.Thank you for this. Thank goodness.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11332839292012995674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-61888005245255872492017-02-04T01:41:52.091-05:002017-02-04T01:41:52.091-05:00❤️❤️polystyrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505765817374768238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-69632541677068616172017-02-03T23:38:57.220-05:002017-02-03T23:38:57.220-05:00Thank YOU for sharing things that make my heart ha...Thank YOU for sharing things that make my heart happy.Falafel and the Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623240685463357550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-83455398102376116962017-02-03T22:43:11.631-05:002017-02-03T22:43:11.631-05:00It's your kindness and joy, as well as your am...It's your kindness and joy, as well as your amazing creativity, that keeps me coming back. Sarah Sparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148287053331634511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-61125913272625444402017-02-03T17:37:06.241-05:002017-02-03T17:37:06.241-05:00Thank you for the very nice story, darling. Your p...Thank you for the very nice story, darling. Your posts always make my day happier.yoshimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506313509701098651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-1030242499825276782017-02-03T17:28:10.712-05:002017-02-03T17:28:10.712-05:00A great story, reading your story shows me their i...A great story, reading your story shows me their is good people in the world Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15048247343651136859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-53770455209086173692017-02-03T16:16:54.607-05:002017-02-03T16:16:54.607-05:00It is a very nice story and a really great kid and...It is a very nice story and a really great kid and good man. There are lots of stories like this but we don't usually hear about them because what hits the news is the sensational stuff. Little moments are important moments.Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-64953776951590695572017-02-03T15:25:34.270-05:002017-02-03T15:25:34.270-05:00Love it!!! Saw many such exchanges during my visi...Love it!!! Saw many such exchanges during my visit to NY (and the subway) in Sept. Thanks for noticing...and sharing! With a good kid, a thank you man, and a beautiful soul willing to tell the story...there is hope for all of us. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988740020076170293noreply@blogger.com