I see a man in a trench coat wading into the high surf and I think suicide. I was sure wrong! What a charming old guy -- and determined to live until he dies! Good inspiration, Heather. I had an adventure yesterday - I took a ride on a local city bus. Plotted out a test run to see how complicated it is to get where I need to go. I am thinking of giving up driving. You'd have thought I was going to New York. ha ha ha It was something entirely new to me. So I guess that counts?
My first impression was that he was depressed, but I was so wrong! I wonder if our judgements day something about us? Like, that I thought he was depressed- what does that say about me? 🤔
My first impression was, "This is a guy I need to talk down." You did a great job of showing the problem with assumptions. Very interesting post with a very important takeaway. There are so many instances in my life where I've judged a reaction to something, only to find out that I misjudged. But you did a "show, don't tell post" which is always appreciated.
My first thought was "It must really be cold where he is. And if it is, why is he getting in the water?" The way he's staring, I thought maybe he was saving someone. LOL But thank you for sharing his story. I feel like there could be a real story there. And by real, I mean romance fiction where "Bruce" ends up befriending the FMC on the beach and the next thing you know he's introducing her to his grandson... huh. <gets out notebook and writes down story idea and saves this link for later>
I see a man in a trench coat wading into the high surf and I think suicide. I was sure wrong! What a charming old guy -- and determined to live until he dies! Good inspiration, Heather. I had an adventure yesterday - I took a ride on a local city bus. Plotted out a test run to see how complicated it is to get where I need to go. I am thinking of giving up driving. You'd have thought I was going to New York. ha ha ha It was something entirely new to me. So I guess that counts?
First impression ... interesting guy. I wanted to talk to him, to ask questions. Lovely post
Thanks for refreshing the idea that everybody has a story. Nice to meet Bruce,,,
Lovely story. Thank you for sharing.
Ugh. His coat is too big on him so I thought, Homeless guy. Love his childlike creativity, his wisdom in knowing he needs a community as he ages.
Thx for this reminder. ❤️
My first impression was that he was depressed, but I was so wrong! I wonder if our judgements day something about us? Like, that I thought he was depressed- what does that say about me? 🤔
Just love this article! 💕
" You have to do what you enjoy"
Such good advice ✨
Thanks for sharing Heather and reminding us not to judge 🙏
My first impression was, "This is a guy I need to talk down." You did a great job of showing the problem with assumptions. Very interesting post with a very important takeaway. There are so many instances in my life where I've judged a reaction to something, only to find out that I misjudged. But you did a "show, don't tell post" which is always appreciated.
My first thought was "It must really be cold where he is. And if it is, why is he getting in the water?" The way he's staring, I thought maybe he was saving someone. LOL But thank you for sharing his story. I feel like there could be a real story there. And by real, I mean romance fiction where "Bruce" ends up befriending the FMC on the beach and the next thing you know he's introducing her to his grandson... huh. <gets out notebook and writes down story idea and saves this link for later>