Comments on: ‘I’m very sorry to hear that’

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:48:50 +0000

Ha, the only people who speak to me in supermarkets are little old ladies who can’t reach the boxes of whatever from the top shelf (this happens a LOT it seems). So sad about that old fella – must have been quite lonely… bet you gave him a nice memory – someone to talk to for a bit, albeit briefly.

By: GourmetGetaways

GourmetGetaways — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:05:51 +0000

Well I hope you aren’t going back to that supermarket!!!
How terrible, I think I would have cried for both those men and bought them both home with me… so sad! I can’t imagine their pain…

On a happier note, you won 1 of the $50 cocktail vouchers on my site, can you email me the postal address you want it to go too.

By: ChgoJohn

ChgoJohn — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:54:33 +0000

Though it can wear you down, I think it wonderful that you took time to listen to both men. Not many would. The first is obviously lonely and you may have been the only person with whom he conversed that day. The second just needed to talk about his son. Both are tragic characters. I hope they find others to listen.

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:20:11 +0000

Awww I understand sometimes people are just really nice and they just want someone to talk to but it’s also a little strange for them to tell you all this! I wouldn’t know how to react if someone told me that he grew up in an orphanage and his son was in jail!

By: My Kitchen Stories

My Kitchen Stories — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:28:18 +0000

It never hurts to put your life back into perspective this way. You must look like a nice person for everyone to tell you their troubles. x

By: nancy@jamjnr

nancy@jamjnr — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 11:10:33 +0000

I feel so sad for the old man he just wanted some human contact – such a shame he was so lonely but lucky for him he picked you to talk to. Puts our lucky lives into context doesn’t it but I can see why the second encounter would be difficult to handle.
Btw I love the new fabric you’ve chosen – looks a bit Moroccan?

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:33:01 +0000

Well, you are just very approachable, which is a great trait. Interesting how these gentlemen just chatted away about their personal lives. Lonely, I suppose. I feel a bit sad for the gent that followed you around the store. Sigh.

By: Victoria of Flavors of the Sun

Victoria of Flavors of the Sun — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:55:08 +0000

What an excellent and touching post, Charlie. I am still worried about that poor man and his toast meals…sad. Your stories are always great, though, even when tinged with sadness.

By: Nami | Just One Cookbook

Nami | Just One Cookbook — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:12:15 +0000

I think you have a special charm that is coming out of you! In fact, it is coming from your blog too! It’s a great blog topic and you tell great stories. And I bet they feel happier after talking to you. 🙂

By: Mandy - The Complete Book

Mandy - The Complete Book — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:37:09 +0000

Oh good, so it doesn’t just happen to me then. Glad the outcome for you was seeing your troubles in a new light.
Have a happy day Charlie.
🙂 Mandy xo