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Good News

MIButterfly

(1,885 posts)

13. What a heartwarming story.

Reply to progree (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 09:54 AM

Dec 13

There are still loving, caring, decent people left in this world.

Boy, do I need stories like this, especially during these dark days. It serves to remind me that all is not completely lost.

Thank you, progree, for posting this.

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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him [View all] progree Dec 13 OP

Makes me want to go to Pensacola, Tanuki Dec 13 #1

They have really good food. Definitely try the Gumbo. Lochloosa Dec 13 #2

I see that they have three locations. Tanuki Dec 13 #12

I've only gone to the one off I-10. Navy Blvd. My brother and I ate there when my father was in the hospital. Lochloosa Dec 13 #15

💧❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 13 #3

K&R ms liberty Dec 13 #4

A beautiful way to start my day and I thank you for posting that. There is hope! justhanginon Dec 13 #5

Damned onions! niyad Dec 13 #6

THIS is what makes America truly GREAT Martin Eden Dec 13 #7

It's what I use to love about Vegas Farmer-Rick Dec 13 #11

They didn't need stupid red hats, all they needed were big hearts. patphil Dec 13 #22

If you have not been there, you should. OldBaldy1701E Dec 13 #8

Good news is rare these days... GiqueCee Dec 13 #9

What a wonderful story karin_sj Dec 13 #10

What a heartwarming story. MIButterfly Dec 13 #13

What a great, uplifting story. Thanks much for posting! 🌞 appalachiablue Dec 13 #14

K'n'R!!! justaprogressive Dec 13 #16

Wonderful story kimbutgar Dec 13 #17

Lovely tale of kindness Wild blueberry Dec 13 #18

made my day. AllaN01Bear Dec 13 #19

make him a employee as a greeter or something !!! dang nabbit. AllaN01Bear Dec 13 #20

Thanks all for the thanks 😊❤️, I'm glad so many enjoyed. It also underlines the importance of being looked after progree Dec 13 #21

Great story! GreenWave Dec 13 #23

What a great story MustLoveBeagles Dec 13 #24

This is the Shrimp Basket at 709 N. Navy Boulevard (there are 5 Shrimp Basket locations in Pensacola). SunSeeker Dec 13 #25

Thank you! Tanuki Dec 14 #28

This was an On The Road episode with Steve Hartman..the only reason I watch CBS nightly news on Fridays Deuxcents Dec 13 #26

What a remarkable story! JohnnyRingo Dec 13 #27