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While we're praising the heroes among us, let us not forget (Original Post) bluescribbler Apr 2020 OP
Definitely! calimary Apr 2020 #1
When you go to the carryout to get a doc03 Apr 2020 #2
I thanked my mail person a week ago. Doreen Apr 2020 #3
Yes! ConstanceCee Apr 2020 #4
Stop looking for heroes. earthside Apr 2020 #5
+1 crickets Apr 2020 #6
I have free coffee handmade34 Apr 2020 #7

calimary

(81,265 posts)
1. Definitely!
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 11:52 AM
Apr 2020

How does that old cliche go?

Neither snow nor sleet nor dark of night - nor coronavirus - will keep them from their appointed rounds.

Something like that.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
3. I thanked my mail person a week ago.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 11:56 AM
Apr 2020

He seemed happy that someone recognized the fact they are putting themselves in harm's way to make sure we get our mail.

earthside

(6,960 posts)
5. Stop looking for heroes.
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:11 PM
Apr 2020

What this crisis really shows is that people from all walks of life, with all kinds of different jobs or endeavors, are worthy of respect.

I am glad for a change that it isn't just the military that is singled out ... from postal workers to trash collectors to nurses to grocery store clerks there is an egalitarian message here. All of us regular folks are important.

handmade34

(22,756 posts)
7. I have free coffee
Wed Apr 1, 2020, 01:15 PM
Apr 2020

tea and baked goods out for all the delivery people here... and anyone else going by... my kitchen is a licensed bakery and I like to bake

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