Thank you all. Many of you who have contributed to this are dear friends who I know personally. In her post yesterday, Jeri went a bit further than my simple plea that started this thread.

Joe said: "I try hard to look at every person as an important dignitary, as somebody who is really valuable. It doesn't always work, but sometimes it does. Sometimes, people don't care or know what I think or what labels I wear. All they know is that I'm a person who likes them, and that's enough."

Thank you, Joe. My philosophy as well. I try to see the good in people even if I don't agree with their ideas or philosophy.

I have had tears in my eyes as I have read your contributions about the many kindnesses you each perform every day.

I say again, thanks to you all.

Deb