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badhair77

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1. What a wonderful contribution.

Reply to FM123 (Original post)

Sun Dec 21, 2025, 03:32 PM

20 hrs ago

Yes, gift things that can change people’s lives.

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I bought a Hygiene Center for Christmas (Rick Steves) [View all] FM123 20 hrs ago OP

What a wonderful contribution. badhair77 20 hrs ago #1

Yes. So true. FM123 19 hrs ago #2

He's a hero. highplainsdem 19 hrs ago #3

He is the absolute definition of a hero. flashman13 18 hrs ago #8

Absolutely! FM123 12 hrs ago #21

He certainly is in my book. FM123 12 hrs ago #20

Heroic DarthDem 19 hrs ago #4

Yes, a wonderful and generous decision. FM123 12 hrs ago #22

"*Rick Steves really does restore my faith in humanity....." - WORD! UTUSN 19 hrs ago #5

Yes! FM123 12 hrs ago #23

Rick Steves - the name was familiar but I don't watch any TV. Wikipedia - wow. erronis 19 hrs ago #6

Wow indeed. I had no idea. See my comment #11 below. Thanks. FadedMullet 18 hrs ago #12

Wow is right. FM123 12 hrs ago #24

COOLIO!! 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #7

Yes, quite a few good deeds indeed. FM123 12 hrs ago #25

Maybe Nicole can interview him on her Best People podcast? lark 18 hrs ago #9

That would be perfect, one good soul interviewing another good soul. FadedMullet 17 hrs ago #18

Agree about both! lark 3 hrs ago #45

What a great idea! FM123 12 hrs ago #26

What a wonderful thing to do if you have the money... what a great way slightlv 18 hrs ago #10

Yes. A very special person! FM123 12 hrs ago #27

I've always liked Rick Steves and, to be honest, been envious of his life and work. This generous thing..... FadedMullet 18 hrs ago #11

Common amongst many public media personas. Tommy Carcetti 18 hrs ago #14

That is a great observation. Kindness shows, doesn't it? FadedMullet 18 hrs ago #15

Yes, the kindness really shows through. FM123 12 hrs ago #30

Yes, reminds me of them too. FM123 12 hrs ago #29

Yes, his generosity is definitely next level. FM123 12 hrs ago #28

Wow I just looked him up... Nice Guy! Cha 18 hrs ago #13

Yes, such a good guy. FM123 12 hrs ago #31

Invisible is right !! I didn't know such things existed, though it seems like a fairly obvious benefit to society. eppur_se_muova 17 hrs ago #16

Yes, I too only learned about it when I read his article. FM123 12 hrs ago #32

Angels among us. calimary 17 hrs ago #17

Yes, especially the ones who need it the most. FM123 12 hrs ago #33

I am crying now... liberalla 17 hrs ago #19

Me too. It really touched my heart. FM123 12 hrs ago #34

Also a brief story here nilram 10 hrs ago #35

LOVE this! calimary 10 hrs ago #36

Thanks for sharing that! FM123 43 min ago #50

kick! blogslug 10 hrs ago #37

Thanks! FM123 22 min ago #62

Pacific Northwest Democrat! Time to watch "Rick Steves' European Christmas," a tradition. betsuni 10 hrs ago #38

So glad to know another DUer who watches Rick on PBS... llmart 5 hrs ago #42

And his books are terrific! Only guidebook that was really helpful to me was his. betsuni 4 hrs ago #43

Yes, I take his guidebooks with me on travels too. FM123 23 min ago #61

I second that karynnj 26 sec ago #63

Love his shows! FM123 40 min ago #52

Yes, perfect time to watch that show! FM123 41 min ago #51

One of the good guys shanti 8 hrs ago #39

Def one of the good guys! FM123 24 min ago #60

wow MadameButterfly 8 hrs ago #40

Yep! FM123 25 min ago #59

He is a wonderful man pfitz59 6 hrs ago #41

Yes, FM123 26 min ago #58

Wish jaymac 4 hrs ago #44

Yep, I wish that too. FM123 27 min ago #57

A real mensch Wild blueberry 2 hrs ago #46

He sure is! FM123 28 min ago #56

Thank you for sharing, and for starting my day with a moment of joy. niyad 1 hr ago #47

You are so welcome. FM123 34 min ago #53

Steves is the epitome of humanitarianism. Texin 1 hr ago #48

Yes! Such a humanitarian! FM123 29 min ago #55

We deserve a president like Rick! bagimin 1 hr ago #49

Yes, a good heart for sure! FM123 33 min ago #54