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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Simple gesture

Today, as I drove down the street a little boy waved at me very happily, asking for nothing but a smile in return. He was the very picture of innocence on a spring day, so welcome to my heart, so awestruck I am still by his simple gesture. Life's greatest pleasures are around the next corner!

--By Ron Cooper
Posted by Ron Cooper at 9:20 PM
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83 comments:

  1. ShellMay 7, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    So sweet!

    Thanks for letting me know that you follow. I didn't see you on my list of followers so I missed your blog.

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  2. Yellow House KnitsMay 7, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    What a nice sentiment. Thanks for stopping by the Yellow House! I'm already a follower and enjoy reading your blog!

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  3. Ron CooperMay 7, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Shell & YHK, Thanks to you both for stopping by; have a restful weekend!

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  4. HeartsMakeFamiliesMay 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    What a great sentiment. I'm following you now.

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  5. TreeMay 7, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Hi Ron!! Haven't been here for a while, and thought I'd drop in for Friday Follow! :) So true...it's amazing what a smile can do for you.

    Come check out my review and giveawayHERE and win FREE coupons for some yummy Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk!

    Tree (aka Mother of Pearl)
    Mother of Pearl It Is
    Mommies Faves Top Sites and Blogs

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  6. Mommy 2 MonkeysMay 7, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    That's so great to recognize these little wondrous things. Thanks for stopping by and I'm your newest follower.

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  7. I'm a full-time mummyMay 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Ron!

    I just gave you an award! Come and get it! :D

    http://imafulltimemummy.blogspot.com/2010/05/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  8. CariMay 7, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    I'm your newest follower from Friday Follow. Have a wonderful day!

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  9. AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and following me. I'm following you now and I mean that sincerely. I'm moved by your writing, its simplicit and moving power. I need a quick read of uplift every day so I'm hoping you post often. We need more blogs like this if you ask me...something to slow us all down from our busy lives. http://hauplight.blogspot.com/

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  10. AnnieMay 7, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for the follow. I'm following back!!

    Have a great weekend.

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  11. Ron CooperMay 7, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    To my new followers: Welcome, and thanks for your nice comments!

    @ Tree: Good to see you again here, and hope you are well :)

    @ Haupi, Wow, thanks for the compliments...glad you get something of value when you visit my blog :)

    @ Full-time mummy, I am speechless, I definitely will check out your site soon. Thanks so much :)

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  12. UnknownMay 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Great post! I love the small things that make us smile.

    I am following you back.

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  13. PrairiemaidMay 7, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Love it! I could picture the little boy.;-)

    Thanks for stopping by. I am now following.

    Blessings,
    Cheryl

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  14. Night Owl MamaMay 7, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    HI Ron droppin in to say thanks for the follow. SO true. My daughter asked why people walking wave at cars and I told her it's because they are being neighborly. something the whole world needs to remember to be
    following you back

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  15. Queen BugMay 7, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Following you now as well! Children are so innocent. Hard to realize one day they'll be old enough to know how the world really works!

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  16. MariceMay 7, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    that is indeed uplifting :)

    im already your follower Ron :)

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  17. BARBIEMay 7, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Thank you for visiting. I am following you now as well. Looking forward to reading. Blessings!

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  18. Santa's Gift Shoppe and IdeasMay 7, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Hi..I'm already a follower..B

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  19. Jennifer KMay 7, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I'm following you now. What a beautiful and true post. Enjoy the weekend!

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  20. TheCraftBarnMay 7, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Following you back! Great blog!!
    Jennifer @ The Craft Barn
    http://www.thecraftbarn-ny.blogspot.com

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  21. Ron CooperMay 7, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks, everyone, enjoyed reading your comments...come back soon :)

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  22. makeupthoughtsMay 7, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Hi

    I'm following you back from makeupthoughts.blogspot.com...:)I look forward to catching up on your posts...! Thanks for stopping by my blog...

    Dee

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  23. Simply MelMay 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    It's amazing what a simple gesture can do!

    Thanks for stopping by. I'm already following but I did drop by your other blog.

    Have a great weekend! :)

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  24. Katie's DailiesMay 7, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    I remember one time when I was out running and a little four-year-old boy watched me chug down the sidewalk. He was very serious when he asked me this: "Why are you running?" Everything is so innocent to young kids, isn't it?

    Thanks for the follow, and I'm looking forward to reading more of your thoughts!

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  25. Courtney BMay 7, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    following you !:)

    http://www.bellasbeautyspot.com

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  26. UnknownMay 7, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks for following our Take It From Me Blog! We are now following you and would love for you to come enjoy our Welcome Wednesday next week. We love learning and sharing fun blogs like yours!!

    Jaime & Kristin
    Take It From Me: http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/

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  27. Joann MannixMay 7, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Such an enchanting poem, Ron. How true that the smallest things can give the greatest joys especially when offered so sweetly and generously.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Loved this.

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  28. Andrea KruseMay 7, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Happy Friday Follow! Love your writing. Smiles and waves really are the nicest gestures we can offer anyone. They cost us nothing, but can be worth so much.

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  29. TiffanyMay 7, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Thanks for the follow! I'm now following your blog.

    Tiffany @ young wife and mom

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  30. Super Coupon LadyMay 7, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Hi! Already a follower, just dropping in to say hi!

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  31. Ron CooperMay 7, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks, all...sure appreciate your visit :)

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  32. Ron CooperMay 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    @ Katie, loved your story of the innocent little lad posing that question. Thanks for sharing :)

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  33. Michelle A'etonuMay 7, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Ron! Following you back from FF! What inspirational posts! I'm definitely coming back. Hope you stop by again too!

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  34. JenileeMay 8, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    thanks for following my blog! following you back. its nice to know men blog too. I dont see it too often. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  35. ThechattymomMay 8, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    Stopping by from FF...Thanks for following my blog. Following thru GFC. It's nice to see such possitive posting.

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  36. Ron CooperMay 8, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Michelle, Jenilee and CM: Great to have you aboard, and many thanks for your compliments :)

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  37. KelMay 8, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Great piece! Thanks for swinging by Between the Lines. I actually already follow you. I also blog at A Writer's Road, and I found you there!. Keep up the great writing! :)

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  38. AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Children are angels and can warm any cold heart...lol. new follower
    www.shellybellysboutique.blogspot.com

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  39. AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    i got the sunshine award too ;)

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  40. Kidcessory HavenMay 8, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    What a wonderful post to start my Mothers Day weekend with!!
    Thank you for the follow! Am a follower of you too!!
    Lisa
    Kidcessory Haven

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  41. ToniMay 8, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    It's true that the most beautiful things in life are just that simple.

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  42. Ron CooperMay 8, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Shelly, Toni, KH and Kel, Sure feels good to get so many visitors saying such nice things...have a great weekend and Mother's Day :)

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  43. UnknownMay 8, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Dear Ron,
    I am so sorry about the passing of your mother.
    Do stay bless.
    hugs
    shakira

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  44. Shamrocks and ShenanigansMay 8, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    following you back :)
    Shamrocks and Shenanigans

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  45. Ron CooperMay 8, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Thanks S&S, I appreciate it.

    Shakira, You are so kind, I so appreciate your sentiments. R

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  46. UnknownMay 8, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    I like your quotes...this one is very sweet..Love it. I have seen your comments around but this is my first time on your blog.
    Love it!
    following you back!
    XOXO
    Frenchy

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  47. HSUper ParentsMay 8, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Thanks for visiting! I follow you on GFC and NB. Have a great weekend!

    http://hsuperparents.blogspot.com

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  48. A 2 ZMay 9, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Thanks for the visit on FF. I've followed you back. You asked what inspires me? The beautiful comments left by bloggers. It really does. Thanks for sharing.

    Anne-Marie

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  49. Ron CooperMay 9, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Frenchy, HSU and A2Z, Nice to see you all here, and many thanks for your beautiful words.

    @ Frenchy: Please give my regards to your husband...the Amber Alert system that he developed has made a profound and beneficial impact on the lives of many families :)

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  50. Mommy RubzMay 9, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks for the visit and follow! By the way, I followed back too!

    It's me Mommy Rubz.

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  51. Ron CooperMay 9, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Thanks, MR, and happy Mother's Day!

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  52. Purple CowMay 10, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Nabukov would like this one... Seriously though, what nice bite-sized bits of inspiration you have here! I also like the play with words "by Ron" and "Byron". Breezy stuff. You've made a follower of me.

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  53. Joe LuzziMay 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    I was just in a panic. I couldnt remember what the name of your blog was in my dashboard and im like ahhh whered he go. when i clicked on inspire it showed me that the most recent blog was 4 weeks ago so im like thats not right... 10 minutes later i just clicked on inspire just to see and sure enough this is it. And again, a nice write :)

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  54. Ron CooperMay 10, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    PC and Joe, Thanks for your great comments. Sure makes a guy blush :)

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  55. Kat @My Tots ExactlyMay 11, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks for following. I'm your new follower from Friday Follow.

    Love the story about the little boy. Sometimes it really is the simplest of things that warms our hearts.

    Hope you have a great week!

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  56. Ron CooperMay 11, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks, MK, you are absolutely right :) Have a great day, week, month!

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  57. Iva MessyMay 11, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    it really is the little things in life :) so sweet!

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  58. Ron CooperMay 11, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Thanks, Iva, 'preciate it!

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  59. GreensboroDailyPhotoMay 11, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Ron: I have no idea how you stumbled on our blog but we are thrilled that such an optimistic, inspirational blogger with such a fan base visited Greensboro Daily PHoto!!! Also glad you know your autos and trucks. We love to post 'em but can't always identify them. You are our smile for the day!

    Jan
    GDP

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  60. Ron CooperMay 12, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks, Jan, I love your enthusiasm! I found you thru Ruby Tuesday if memory serves me. I love that site and all other photo blogs. My wife and I have a photo blog called Creative Focus, and hope to see you around!

    Ron

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  61. PattiMay 12, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Ron,
    It was nice to see you at my humble blog.
    I love this post; it instantly reminded me of a summer day several years ago. We were taking our kids home from camp and passed a house on a rural road with a little boy sitting outside selling lemonade.

    Something about the sweet scene made me want to go back. I asked Ralph to turn the van around. He did, I got out and bought paper cups full of lemonade from the boy, whose mother was peeking out from the front door.

    Thanks for sparking a memory!

    I'm glad you found me through Ruby Tuesday; this way now I've found you.

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  62. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMay 12, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    A smile can turn a day around, a life around, maybe someday a world! Sweet post!

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  63. Ron CooperMay 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    @ Patti, Boy that was a great memory you shared. Sounds like such a simple thing changed your life!

    @ Coralie, Wow, what a nice comment :)

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  64. Dana @ The Coupon ChallengeMay 14, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Following back from Friday Follow :)

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  65. Ron CooperMay 14, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks, Dana :)

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  66. sheilaMay 14, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    ...and in smiles!

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  67. Ron CooperMay 14, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    'preciate that, Sheila :)

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  68. EmilyMay 16, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    So simple and so true!

    Sweet!

    Following from FF!

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  69. Ron CooperMay 16, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Emily!

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  70. Lee-AnnMay 16, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I love this! That could have been my son. It makes me happy to hear that he could be spreading joy and all this time I worried about him bothering people. :(

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  71. Ron CooperMay 16, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Great comment, Lee-Ann. Kids are a blessing :)

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  72. RubzMay 18, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    simple things and simple gestures are the ones that makes us truly happy..sometimes people just don't feel it...nice words Ron..keep posting!

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  73. WebblogirlMay 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    you have lots of beautiful words here..thanks for sharing!

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  74. Ron CooperMay 18, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Rubz and Webblogirl, Thanks for stopping by and saying such nice things...have a great day :)

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  75. Barbara Ellen BrinkMay 18, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I know what you mean. Except the little boy in our neighborhood always wants me to rev the engine on my motorcycle when I go by:)

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  76. Ron CooperMay 18, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    :) You made me smile on that one, Barbara...that's kinda touching!

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  77. Amila KanchanaMay 22, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Yes they are just around the corner. Mostly small, subtle things, but with the greatest power to make us happy.

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  78. UnknownMay 22, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    I love the simple smile of a child, offered in sincere friendship. The word sincere is almost directly from the latin roots meaning,"without wax". In this day and age of "plastic smiles" a child's innocence reminds us of what is real. You say alot in very few words. Rosemary

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  79. Ron CooperMay 22, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Hi Amila
    Hi Rosemary

    Thanks to you both for your wonderful comments. Let's praise the innocence of youth!

    Ron

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  80. AnonymousMay 27, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I love this thought. Thanks for sharing.

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  81. Ron CooperMay 27, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Thank YOU, Carol!

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  82. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaJune 11, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    The simplest things are often the ones that make the biggest impact on our lives or day.

    Thank you for following my blog.

    Kimberlee, from www.TheSpunkyDiva.blogspot.com

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  83. Ron CooperJuly 9, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks, Kimberlee!

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