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In reply to the discussion: Here's A Story To Make You Feel Good [View all]Mazeltov Cocktail
(569 posts)16. Yes, really...
My neighbor did exactly the same thing for a single mother with four boys in our neighborhood...at midnight, 1:00 a.m. there were 12-15 boys playing basketball in the street.
The really heart warming story in our neighborhood was when the Krispy Kreme truck clipped the damn thing and refused to replace it.
My neighbor really regretted his act of kindness.
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This is the kind of inspiration that make NBA standouts. Congratulations to all!...n/t
monmouth4
Dec 2020
#2
Get a grip on WHAT? Please don't get pervy with me. You make lots of assumptions here...LOL!
Illumination
Dec 2020
#30
Most areas with kids will have sounds of them playing outside including bouncing and throwing a ball
JI7
Dec 2020
#9
Aren't you simply CHARMING & such a wonderful role model! They should give you a good neighbor
Illumination
Dec 2020
#32
You shouldn't blow your cover like that! But it doesn't matter what sex you are. It's never too late
Illumination
Dec 2020
#46
Maybe where YOU live, but NOT where I live! We don't tolerate it. They go to the parks, schools &
Illumination
Dec 2020
#54
You should come along with me for being so rude as to post this to a fellow member for an opposing
Illumination
Dec 2020
#24
A renewed joy @ the neighbor's expense. A noise nuisance. It's all about ME & what I want. OH how
Illumination
Dec 2020
#35
OK here I am. What kind of fun are you talking about? If it's pervy stuff you're interested in...
Illumination
Dec 2020
#27
Well thanks but I AM a counselor already! You are such a wonderful person to be concerned about my
Illumination
Dec 2020
#44
Ok so you love noise & it's all about what the kids want & you have no regard for neighbors.
Illumination
Dec 2020
#28
Go live in a 55 and above neighborhood if you dislike kids...and the 'pervy' post should
Demsrule86
Dec 2020
#43
That's a truly amazing story. Maybe you could become a camp counselor this summer & mentor the
Illumination
Dec 2020
#48
Well at least I care about kids...have my own and have reached out to others...what have you done?
Demsrule86
Dec 2020
#50
For someone that'ss quiet & doesn't like noise, I am surprised by your rude tone...
Illumination
Dec 2020
#51
The sounds of kids playing makes me feel good. My son was a basketball bouncer.
pandr32
Dec 2020
#18
It's all noise & that's a noise nuisance. Thank goodness I live in a peaceful community where we
Illumination
Dec 2020
#29