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Monday, June 30, 2008
Post a Positive Comment
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Ok, folks, here is a real challenge. Post a positive comment about anything you want. Comments about Monona or anything else. Really. I mean it. Take a few moments and write something that you really enjoy, admire, aspire to. I'm not going to publish cynical snarky comments (that even applies to me !).
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I'm the one who posted the silly question about the "park" on Winnequah. The lot where the mayor is building a house. I wish the mayor well, and look forward to having him and his family, move into the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteLake Monona doesn't smell as bad today as it a did a couple of days ago.
ReplyDeleteThis one's a "simple" positive thing about Monona. Recently, I have really enjoyed the fact that people have been waving (as they drive by) when I walk my dog. Makes me feel like I'm back in the small Missouri town I grew up in.
ReplyDeleteI like the beer tent at the fourth of July.
ReplyDeleteRoger, two houses down from me, and Jeanne, next door, both have snowblowers. I have what another neighbor, Cathleen, mocks as a "Barbie snowshovel." (With my degenerating spine, the "Barbie" size prevents me from trying to move too much snow at once, so I don't mind the teasing.)
ReplyDeleteOn thick winter days, I often hear the sound of a snowblower in front of my house, and look out to see Roger or Jeanne steadily pushing the machine west from his or her property line, clearing my sidewalk.
Last winter, while talking with company in front of my living room picture window, I looked out to see two strapping young men, strangers to me, starting to shovel the sidewalk. Turns out they were the grown sons of my neighbor across the street, Debra.
These good-deed doers must have known they were being generous and kind. What they probably didn't know was that they were blowing and shoveling warmth directly into my heart and helping to create bonds of community. I hope they consider my tiny favors for them to be doing the same.
It is these seemingly insignificant, small kindnesses that make everyday living so pleasant.
The whole tone of conversation and debate can change if, instead of talking in a negative way about things we don't like or wish were different, we tackled such things by saying, "Okay. How can we change that?" or "How can we make this better?"
I thank you, Doug, for asking us to post positive comments. Sorry to go on so. My soapbox is covered with double-stick tape.
I appreciate this blog serving as another information source about the goings-on in Monona, and the view into city government that it provides. Thanks, Doug.
ReplyDeleteI like that Monona is small enough that it is easy to get involved in our community. sure, it can get ugly at times, but this town is full of articulate, intelligent, funny and thoughtful people and I love that about Monona.
ReplyDeleteJake is a good addition and I hear dodgeball is coming!
ReplyDeleteI'll offer one that some may say is more material than spirtual: Having Fraboni's Deli in Monona. The Greek olives are southern European soul food.
ReplyDeleteThe library, the swimming pool, dream park, Monona Farmer's Market, Fourth of July fair, and Monona's own The Leeding Zero's...ROCK ON!
ReplyDeleteAmong the many good things in Monona I would like to cite the work at the Cable Commission and the tremendous improvements at the Monona web site.
ReplyDeleteThe site has become very user friendly under the direction of Mr. Hagen. The library telecom room has much better reception and the quality of programming is much improved.
Now if we can move from 'cable' to broadband and get out from under the thumb of Charter Monona can more freely develop its potential for citizen participation in civic affairs.
Living in Monona is wonderful. I’ve been riding my bike a lot lately to run errands and really enjoying it. One of my favorite places to bike is to Ken’s Meat Market to buy some of Amelia’s new favorite, Brat Patties! They are awesome on the grill.
ReplyDeleteWe walk or bike to the community pool which we use almost daily. The guards / swim instructors are wonderful with the kids and the pool is always clean. Thanks to Jake for posting the pool phone number on the Monona website because after storms I can call and see if the pool is reopen. It’s so convenient!
Living on a street that gets lots of foot traffic we often wave and say hello to people passing by. Thank you to all the dog walkers who bring the bag along, I never find any “surprises” in my front yard. I meet lots of friendly dog walkers who stop and chat with us, thanks to all of you who let us pet your dog awhile. It’s nice meeting new people…and so easy, it just starts off with a friendly hello.
On a final note, thanks Doug. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, your blog has a lot of valuable information. You obviously spend a lot of time posting to the blog and I appreciate having a venue that I don’t have to personally maintain to share my thoughts and opinions. I really like the idea of soliciting positive comments from people. We all need more positive energy in our life.
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ReplyDeleteI am thankful to the post-WW2 generation who built Monona's foundation of schools, parks, and infrastructure. They made it seem so easy. We owe it to them to maintain what they built.
ReplyDeleteSnarky snuck through and then I snarked. Bad! So I deleted both comments.
ReplyDeleteSecret blueberry spots
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