Comments on: Kerrying On: The Merchant of Bellingham https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/ VitalSmarts is now Crucial Learning Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:08:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: grizzly bear mom https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2784 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:07:59 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2784 sniff! to the story of Willard.

]]> By: Kerry https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2783 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:54:36 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2783 @Missy
We have a small market (by supermarket standards) not far from my home and the owner and checkers have name tags. For the first few months I visited the store, I called them by name and introduced myself (no name tag to help them.) They now greet me by name as I come through the line and I call them by name as well. There’s something about having the people at the local store call you by name. It’s not quite as flamboyant and everyone shouting out “Norm!” at Cheers, but it is heartening nevertheless. I purposefully introduced myself until we all knew each other, and I’ve now enjoyed the personal touch for almost two decades.

]]> By: Missy https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2782 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:50:51 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2782 I am trying to think of something to write that hasn’t already been said. Basically, you have such a heartwarming way of writing that I make sure I have a moment of solitude in my work day to savor your writing. The small stores still exist (my neighborhood has two, along with a beloved bakery/coffee house) and this is the main reason I chose to live in NE Olympia. Community is a vanishing treasure, with time in our lives packed each day with supposedly important stuff. We need to pay attention to those who make our lives richer, even though it may be as small as a smile and a hello. You are definately one of those people who many have the pleasure of sharing your way of saying “hello” to us with “Kerrying On! Many thanks, as always.

]]> By: Mona Anderson https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2781 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:25:06 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2781 Kerry,
I look forward to reading your articles.
We need more “Merchants of Bellingham” in our lives, especially in these times.

Thank you for sharing your incredible stories.
Mona

]]> By: Nate Ranney https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2780 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:45:34 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2780 Kerry – I think the Merchant of Bellingham still lives through you, the “Merchant of Life”. He would be very proud of you!

]]> By: Kerry https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2779 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:52:57 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2779 @Bill Kotsogean
You must be referring to my aunt Micky and Uncle Vic. They were wonderful people and I’m sure made for good neighbors. I wrote a “Kerrying On” honoring my uncle Vic a few months back. Thanks for your encouraging words.

]]> By: Merri https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2778 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:10:50 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2778 I have been faithfully reading your articles for several years now and with each one, I find myself experiencing multiple emotions – from laughter to tears. You have an incredible gift – your writing speaks from the heart to the heart. Thank you for sharing your gift!!!

]]> By: Steve Wolfrom https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2777 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:35:56 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2777 I swear, you could write a movie about your life with so many interesting characters.

]]> By: John B. Donovan https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2776 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:27:10 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2776 Kerry,
Such wonderful memories. How fortunate you were to have such a fine example of what it means to be a person of the world and for the world. And, it was a member of your own family.
Thank you for sharing such a touching story!
You are indeed rich to have a memory like that to fall back upon.
JBD

]]> By: Irma Vega https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-the-merchant-of-bellingham/#comment-2775 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:16:04 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=3526#comment-2775 I always enjoy your stories. They remind and reinforce the values that are so important in life. Thank you for sharing.

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