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malaise

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18. I was in my regular pharmacy recently and this senior citizen was paying for

Reply to mwmisses4289 (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 09:17 AM

Jun 9

some over the counter meds. She clearly didn’t have enough money so I told the cashier to put the balance on my bill.
The woman started thanking her gawd for showing up. I told her that a godless fellow human being was helping her.

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Have you ever done something that could be considered a good deed, [View all] mwmisses4289 Jun 9 OP

You did a very kind thing today, mwmisses4289! MIButterfly Jun 9 #1

For whatever reason, it seems the Costco pumps won't read mwmisses4289 Jun 9 #15

Don't beat yourself up. You did a good deed, a kindness towards others. Plus ten points on the mensch scale. FadedMullet Jun 9 #2

what the hell were you thinking? rampartd Jun 9 #3

I know that I have paid for other peoples fuel before Inkey Jun 9 #4

all good deeds come back 10X fold.... William Gustafson Jun 9 #5

I'm a big believer in Pay It Forward Bayard Jun 9 #6

You did good. sheshe2 Jun 9 #7

Yup buzzycrumbhunger Jun 9 #8

Be careful. She ain't right. ColoringFool Jun 9 #9

Kind Of. Recently Sent A Young Relative Money For A Lawyer, And Now.... ColoringFool Jun 9 #10

Thank you for your kindness! HeartsCanHope Jun 9 #11

your kindness is your karma- ShepKat Jun 9 #12

I took the initiative to pick up trash along our two mile stretch of road. Emile Jun 9 #13

Amazing. My wife had a similiar experience yesterday. DFW Jun 9 #14

BRAVO to you! TVguyCards Jun 9 #16

Honestly no EdmondDantes_ Jun 9 #17

I was in my regular pharmacy recently and this senior citizen was paying for malaise Jun 9 #18

😃 mwmisses4289 Jun 9 #19

Yes! And I've wondered the same thing as you. . . UniqueUserName Jun 9 #20

It was no big deal, but when I was in Ukraine a few years back... Tommy Carcetti Jun 9 #21