What have we learned from the 'give a heart' thing? Maybe this:

[The Straight Story]

Something so simple as tossing someone a graphic to be displayed in their postings can make someone's day a little brighter.

It does not take much to be kind to one another here. We can give out hearts here this month, but we can give a kind word or a kick every day of the year.

I am just as guilty at being a prick as anyone, but I do know that and I try to temper it with being nice --it's not always fun being nice though, some of the most memorable threads have been like a flaming moe.

In the end it does not hurt to tell someone you are sorry, or at least say something nice to them later on.

I won't have enough hearts to give when I donate this evening, but I do have this:

Sorry if I have offended anyone here, or been mean to you. I do love you all and enjoy posting here and reading your posts. You have made a difference in my life - a good one, even if I have never singled you out and told you so.

You've made me want to be a better man. We're still gonna argue, I will still say things at times that are probably not always nice, I am far from perfect. But know that I will still respect you on the refresh and reply :)

[Apollo11]

1. Of course you like the hearts

You got 6 of them !!! :eyes:

PS - not saying I don't appreciate my 2 hearts !! ;)

[The Straight Story]

3. I gave em to myself

:rofl:

[MikeNearMcChord]

2. A good post! It is nice that end of the day

When after some vigorous debate, even when people are angry at each other can later go have a beer or whatever. I try to remember, that even if the person disagrees with me, it is not because they hate America, or trying to undermine the cause you are debating, we have just different flavors, and some other day we can be allies. You can't do that at certain sites, once you disagree with certain posters, you become their mortal enemy, such a waste of life energy.

[SammyWinstonJack]

4. My day was made brighter by the hearts given too me. Many thanks to the

persons who gave me these hearts. :yourock:

[Cerridwen]

5. I agree.

I said much the same in a thread yesterday.

When it comes to coming together - I think we do a right fine job of it. Of course, we also do a right fine job of eviscerating each other on occasion, too. :D


link

[Desert Liberal]

6. Well, I don't have any hearts

nor any money to donate to give hearts to others, but I love my DU family. You guys and gals have kept me sane and in the loop for years now, and I love each and every one of you here.
Happy Valentine's Day, and remember that at the bottom of it all, we are all just trying to save the world, or at least our little corner of it.

:grouphug:

[fasttense]

9. Now you do, n/t

[Desert Liberal]

14. Aww, thank you! I have hearts!!!! Yippeeeee!!!!! n/m

[redwitch]

10. I donated my small bit already or I would give you a heart.

:loveya:

:loveya:


:loveya:


:loveya:


:hi: I wish I had more ready cash!

[Desert Liberal]

15. I never have $$, I'm a college student! LOL But thank you

for the thought and the pretty lovey smilies!

:pals:

:hug:

:loveya:

[w8liftinglady]

31. you are now a donor and have hearts to give to the "heartless"

Peace :)

[Desert Liberal]

42. Just when I think DUers can't get any better

along comes someone like you to make the day so much brighter. Thank you so much, you are an incredible person!

:yourock:

[w8liftinglady]

43. hey-I was where you are-with a baby nonetheless

Go for it-you can do it!

[Desert Liberal]

45. Sometimes I feel like it'll never get done

I have two boys, 13 and 5, and am 31 years old trying to do something to make our lives better, but there are days when it feels like I'll never finish and even if I do, could it really be worth all this? I dunno, there are good days and bad, I guess, with everything you do. But those days, and I'm sure you know the ones, where it's hard to get out of bed and go one more day, one more class...those kick my butt. I'll get there eventually, I suppose. It just kills me to watch my 13 year old screw around with his grades, because I was straight A's until I got pregnant in Junior year. It took me 13 years to get back in school. I keep telling him that he can't mess around, that his education is the most important thing. I hate that I can't just shove my experience and knowledge into his head. I just don't want him to end up like me, going back to school and interrupting his life cuz he made mistakes and didn't use his head when he was young.
Anyway, your gift was extraordinary, and it made my day so much brighter! Thank you so much for being a wonderful human being.

:pals:

[Homer12]

7. I gave one to myself, cause I am special.

n/t

[The_Casual_Observer]

8. It's mostly a popularity thing with the lounge people.

I think the two hearts that I ended up with came from DU automatically.

[tavalon]

34. Not true

and besides now you have three.

[Scout1071]

11. I strive to be nice every day! nt

[Justpat]

12. It;s all we can do. n/t

[semillama]

13. I have one and thanks to whomever gave it

it's a good impetus to donate yourself and share the love!

[hashibabba]

16. Thanks for such a lovely post. Someone gave me a heart and

I'm really appreciative, I was wondering if I was going to be picked last for the team! But you all came through, as usual.

You're so right about being nice to other people. It takes a tiny bit of extra effort to be kind or to apologize, but its well worth it to help make someone's day just a little brighter. Thanks, The Straight Story!

[DemocraticBassPlayer]

17. Sometimes just

a friendly "Good Morning" deloevered with a hearty smile is enough to change a persons day...

Or holding open a door for someone accompanied by a friendly smile..
Or...on and on...
Peace

[redwitch]

18. A bass player without a heart????? This cannot be!

But I have no cash to buy you one so these will have to do:


:loveya:

:loveya:


:loveya:



Someone please rectify this situation! Bass players are the best!

[DemocraticBassPlayer]

19. Thank you..

I am donating right now

We try to be the best,,,,but like drummers,,,we get almost no respect
what a cursed life I lead,,,thanks again redwitch..all the best

[TZ]

20. If I had anymore hearts I would give you a couple

because both bass players and drummers are very cool!! My stepfather was a drummer in a rock band for years and I always thought that both bass and drums were awesome!:yourock:

[redwitch]

21. My son is a bass player. He's at Berklee and having a great experience.

If drummers and bass players went on strike, music would lose it's depth and richness. Bass is really taken for granted.



edited to add: I hear that bass players get all the babes!

[The Straight Story]

23. So true - us computer geeks don't get most the babes, usually, except in my case :)

I got lucky somehow landing the pretty red head.

A kick just for Bass players - my best friend used to be one, and he rocked!

[redwitch]

24. Hey there! My hubby is a computer geek and I'm a redhead!

Small world huh? :-)

[The Straight Story]

25. He is as lucky as I am then :)

I have had a 'thing' for red heads since my 20's, then met one when I was 33 and never looked bad.

She had all the california guys hitting on her, dr's, lawyers, body builders, etc - and she ended up with a dorky computer nerd like me. Must be my computer enhanced mojo :)

[redwitch]

26. Dorky guys rock!

and thanks!

[hootinholler]

39. Then there's hope

For a geek with a thing for redheads.

-Hoot

[Desert Liberal]

28. I just so happen to be

a "geek groupie". This is something that was just always there. Brains over brawn any day! Geeks rock, nerds are cool, and those of us bright enough to know it are the truly blessed! Geeks rock!

:yourock:

:headbang:

:loveya:

[hashibabba]

27. I've made it a practice to smile and be nice to people even if they

look mean and angry. A lot of times they do turn around and smile back or just nod their heads and hopefully reminds them that everything isn't usually all that bad.

I've found it easier than getting grumpy with them!

[Rainscents]

22. Be nice all year long?

I give my heart and soul everyday!

[Hardrada]

29. To have a friend, be a friend as they say.

To have a heart, give a heart. It doesn't matter if you will have many or none. The idea is to brighten a day for someone who shares your ideals and hopes for a suffering humanity.

[jollyreaper2112]

30. yeah

You say it makes you want to be a better person but two minutes later you'll be saying something snarky to Helen Hunt. :)

[w8liftinglady]

32. kicking so I can brag on my kid once more ;)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=191702&mesg_id=191702

from yesterday..

I am SO proud of my son today
I took him to the clinic for a sore throat.He is 16.There was a young man about 20 who locked his keys in his car as we walked in.After about three hours,we left,and this poor kid was still furiously trying to get the keys out of his car with a hanger.My son said"Mom,I need to help this guy out somehow"..and took one of his PRECIOUS 20 dollar bills out of his wallet.I matched it and offered it to the kid so he could get home.The look of sheer relief on his face was priceless.So was the lesson my son learned today,and the one he taught me.Pass it on.

It's like the hearts...

[Porcupine]

33. That ultimately society is Junior High school run amok

The people who suck up and express popular sentiments get the rewards. Along with the pretty people. Otherwise the reign of SUCK continues.


Carry on.

[Seldona]

35. It was nice.

And I agree with your sentiment exactly.

[dogday]

36. I think this give a heart idea was great and

well needed.. I think there has been less discourse on the forum... I like it.....

[martymar64]

37. Someone gave me a heart and itmade me feel wonderful

I'm usually a contentious bastard on this forum but it made me feel great that someone thought enough about me to throw a heart my way. I've been desperately broke the past couple of months so its the only thing I'm getting this V-Day.

So whoever you are that brought this little bit of joy into my life, THANK YOU!!!!! :hug:

I love you right back.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

38. Hear Hear To That SS! I Couldn't Agree More.

:toast:

[w8liftinglady]

40. kicking for the night crew...

[Laurier]

41. It sure made me smile

when someone gave me a heart :)

As a newbie, it really meant a lot.

[Raine]

44. Getting my hearts

made me feel so good, I was feeling down and getting the hearts gave me such a lift. I can never thank the donors enough. :grouphug: