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October 3, 2019

The Characters We Meet in Life

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You have met them.  Those characters who live life outside the box.  Who refuse to conform.  Who are comfortable in their own skin. Those who march to the beat of their own drummer.

Meet Danny. I have shared Danny with my readers before but I ran across this picture recently and had to share again. Danny was one of our removalists when we left Saunders Beach in Queensland, Australia.

Danny was colorful  Even without his tattoos he was colorful.

He lived life full on.  I could tell.  He had an infectious smile and loved life.  He loved his job and being with his mates.

He treated our household items with respect and consideration and kept us amused at the same time.

He happily posed for a picture for me and it reminds me of those days when they were packing us up, getting us ready to move back to the US where life would continue on to another adventure.

Life is short. Grab those moments.  Enjoy the characters who pass your way and remember to look beyond the outward appearance.  

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  1. Jill Jeffrey
    October 03, 2019 at 08:08 am

    I met one yesterday at the Drury Inn in Champaign. Ms Willie is the wonderful hospitable lady who does the great breakfast buffet there. She loves serving and talking to people. She is full of love and it spills over!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 03, 2019 at 08:13 am

      You know what? I always chat up those hospitality ladies at the hotel breakfast bars as well because they are usually really fabulous people. Good for you for meeting Ms. Willie!!!!

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  2. Missy’s Håndarbeid (Missy’s Crafty Mess)
    October 03, 2019 at 09:35 am

    I bet having a cheerful helper took a lot of stress out of moving.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2019 at 07:51 am

      It did! We had the best packers and movers in Australia –they were so respectful and skilled at what they did.

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  3. Dianna
    October 03, 2019 at 09:44 am

    This reminds me of one of my favorite sayings: “If you aren’t living on the edge, you’re taking up too much room!”

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2019 at 07:51 am

      Oh my goodness — I love that saying! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    October 03, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    This reminds me of a gentleman I met in August at a Rory Feek Concert . His name was Max and it was his 90th birthday. He and his family were sitting behind us so after the concert I asked him what was his secret. He said “I don not listen to anyone. ” I live the way I have always lived. I loved that. Such a nice gentleman.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2019 at 07:50 am

      That sounds like perfect advice. Happiness is a 90 year old who gives great advice!

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  5. Mary S Hopper
    October 04, 2019 at 12:14 am

    Thanks for the reminders to “see” everyone in our path. I know life can get crazy and we can get very distracted, but the people we come across is what matters most. They may be just who we need to see or meet, and often we can learn something valuable from them. Thanks for sharing Beth Ann! I am going to try to keep this in mind!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2019 at 07:46 am

      I think you probably already do take note to see everyone in your path. You are one of the people I know that really embraces life and lives with purpose and gusto. Good on ya!

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  6. Darlene
    October 04, 2019 at 03:59 am

    I love interesting characters like Danny. There are many in the expat community we live in. They make life interesting.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 04, 2019 at 07:45 am

      I love that you have a lot of interesting characters. That is definitely what makes the world a great place.

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