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WillowTree

(5,350 posts) Fri Jun 20, 2014, 08:31 PM Jun 2014

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Every time I open my refrigerator, every time....... [View all]

.......I am reminded how incredibly fortunate I am to live where I live and have a decent job. I can afford to have good, lean meats and fresh fish and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't get me wrong, there is also chocolate pudding and a few ice cream bars in there, too. I'm not a nun, after all!

But I'm also reminded of all the people who aren't nearly so lucky. That keeps me spending two Saturdays a month at the Resource Center, which also reminds me of my good fortune.

Just feeling mellow and wanted to mention it. And to wish everyone on DU a great weekend.

Peace.

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Every time I open my refrigerator, *every time*....... [View all] WillowTree Jun 2014 OP

the light goes on?? boston bean Jun 2014 #1

How do you know it wasn't already on???? Sissyk Jun 2014 #2

My light's always been on. WillowTree Jun 2014 #5

i'm sorry willow. your post was really nice, boston bean Jun 2014 #6

No prob at all. WillowTree Jun 2014 #11

I thought the same thing and added the Mickey Rooney touch. Jim Lane Jun 2014 #15

My refrigerator is old betsuni Jun 2014 #7

. randome Jun 2014 #26

That was our favorite telephone joke as five year olds. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #33

Thanks for all you do, WillowTree, for the less fortunate. Sissyk Jun 2014 #3

Thanks for volunteering Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #4

If you want to keep feeling that way, don't get any Basset Hounds. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #8

I also feel fortunate on a daily basis. Aldo Leopold Jun 2014 #9

I know what you mean bhikkhu Jun 2014 #10

Meanwhile, I just got the ingredients for a weekend party.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #12

This reminds me of an old joke youngsters asjr Jun 2014 #13

Another joke about fridges packman Jun 2014 #24

Yes, that is another oldie. When I hear those asjr Jun 2014 #40

Namaste DeSwiss Jun 2014 #14

I had an old boyfriend who liked to say that in the end, everyone wants the same thing. More. WillowTree Jun 2014 #20

I am reminded of it every time I turn on the tap and get fresh water. kairos12 Jun 2014 #16

This is a lovely post. hamsterjill Jun 2014 #17

ze kick, und ze wreck! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #18

gratitude is a wonderful thing to keep in mind- and practice cali Jun 2014 #19

Just imagine fire raining on your head from above... Life in Iraq. grahamhgreen Jun 2014 #21

America's obesity epidemic is fueled by increasing poverty. Laelth Jun 2014 #22

Wait, nuns can't have ice cream bars? panader0 Jun 2014 #23

my fridge beeps at me.. HipChick Jun 2014 #25

Thanks for the reminder Generic Other Jun 2014 #27

well, I'd go along with you on that but for one NJCher Jun 2014 #28

I was at every march too Generic Other Jun 2014 #30

yes, I remember that Sunday morning NJCher Jun 2014 #44

So sorry that you're apparently a very unhappy person....... WillowTree Jun 2014 #32

So many have nothing and I feel partially responsible Generic Other Jun 2014 #35

I understand. WillowTree Jun 2014 #37

Plant a vegetable in a pot to help support the bees!! WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #39

Understand your logic, but some of us labor each day in our gardens and WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #36

I applaud you for trying to effect change Generic Other Jun 2014 #43

I often think how blessed I am. Heat in the winter, all the food we want, great water. Shrike47 Jun 2014 #29

Not only do I have plenty of food in the refrigerator, I'm appalled at how much of it goes to waste. Rozlee Jun 2014 #31

Proud to rec this thread....makes me think about volunteering too..thank you Stuart G Jun 2014 #34

I feel rich when I open a fabulous jar of food that I preserved from organic sources. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #38

Sounds like life is good for you. Sounds like you're good people. Think I'll have some chocolate.... marble falls Jun 2014 #41

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #42