tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post8678493444129430620..comments2024-03-28T09:05:01.843-05:00Comments on The Second Half of My Life: Missing Mall WalkerKathy Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-6609412293162403742014-07-18T21:12:25.639-05:002014-07-18T21:12:25.639-05:00I agree with you that a lot of people won't lo...I agree with you that a lot of people won't look others in the eye. I wonder what they're afraid of? <br /><br />I believed the man tried to talk with anyone who looked his way. I was just a semi-captive audience.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-3833774125074901852014-07-18T20:28:32.256-05:002014-07-18T20:28:32.256-05:00As a retired "mall walker" myself now, I...As a retired "mall walker" myself now, I try to smile and say good morning to everyone I pass. It's amazing how many people refuse to make eye contact. This man must have needed something you filled in his life with your daily willingness to listen. He must have sensed in you something special that made you the one with whom he talked. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-52667602938416621542014-07-18T07:36:31.230-05:002014-07-18T07:36:31.230-05:00Wow-I hadn't thought about it that way before....Wow-I hadn't thought about it that way before. ThanksKathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-72288106946268507522014-07-17T22:35:25.279-05:002014-07-17T22:35:25.279-05:00most people can't get past another's outla...most people can't get past another's outlandish opinions. you were a gift to him. ed pilollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14810299925068571517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-42265682952657434142014-07-17T11:59:57.947-05:002014-07-17T11:59:57.947-05:00Christine, what a wonderful thought! Thank YOU.Christine, what a wonderful thought! Thank YOU.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-45803920781390862982014-07-17T10:42:38.686-05:002014-07-17T10:42:38.686-05:00Just remember, you made his day, each time he had ...Just remember, you made his day, each time he had a conversation with you,<br />lonely or not.<br />I appreciate you taking the time with everyone who walks. You never know who they are. It could be someone's mom or dad, who can't be there because of some reason, but would love to! Thanks for taking care of "them".<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-75428255999785242222014-07-17T09:01:07.610-05:002014-07-17T09:01:07.610-05:00Sad to see I'll bet. However how wonderful tha...Sad to see I'll bet. However how wonderful that he's back doing the circuit!Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-45050348893970205302014-07-17T08:12:10.845-05:002014-07-17T08:12:10.845-05:00yes, don't take it personally Kathy, he must&#...yes, don't take it personally Kathy, he must've had some memory loss with the supposed stroke, it explains his absence. Great that he is out walking again.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-74517223572163444882014-07-17T07:21:24.641-05:002014-07-17T07:21:24.641-05:00Aww, thank you :-)Aww, thank you :-)Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-5103096955527751492014-07-17T06:43:47.938-05:002014-07-17T06:43:47.938-05:00But, you were kind to him, and that was important....But, you were kind to him, and that was important.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-69344678573597658332014-07-16T20:48:21.089-05:002014-07-16T20:48:21.089-05:00Yes, it's sad to see.Yes, it's sad to see.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-68528775212908727612014-07-16T20:47:56.167-05:002014-07-16T20:47:56.167-05:00I'm guessing there was something physical goin...I'm guessing there was something physical going on, because he also drags his feet more when he walks now. <br /><br />Yes, I DO see it all-it's fascinating.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-34956068654637880822014-07-16T20:25:21.656-05:002014-07-16T20:25:21.656-05:00Aw...some kind of dementia, I'm thinking. Poo...Aw...some kind of dementia, I'm thinking. Poor man.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-24820141951912855312014-07-16T19:26:52.457-05:002014-07-16T19:26:52.457-05:00Did he have a stroke or something? There must be s...Did he have a stroke or something? There must be some reason to explain his absence and then his lack of recognition. You really do see it all from your vantage point, don't you?Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.com