Today at RDP, we are asked to share a
story, poem, photo, painting, essay, etc.,
focusing on the word ‘kindred’. Here’s my take.
The Waitress
Joanne stepped off the bus, dilapidated cardboard suitcase in hand; she looked frazzled, uncomfortable and extremely pregnant. Her white summer dress clung to her swollen belly.
Noticing the nearby coffee shop, Joanne walked in and collapsed into the nearest booth; she patted her tummy, begging her overactive baby to “give it a rest”.
Waitress Shelly Morrison appeared with a tall icy glass of lemonade and an infant strapped to her chest.
“Looks like you could really use this.” Shelly smiled as she placed the drink on the table. “It’s on the house.”
Joanne looked up at Shelly and her baby, exhausted but relieved. She was grateful to find a kindred spirit.
NAR©2025
This is “Friends” by Bette Midler
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
A very lovely story
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It actually takes less energy to be nice to someone than to be mean.
Thanks very much, Sadje.
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Yes, if only we think
About it practically
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That’s so nice, Nancy!
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Thanks very much, dear Keith!
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A lovely heartwarming story, Nancy
“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” – Dalai Lama
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Wonderful comment, dear Ivor. Thank you. 🥰
Time for sleep. Nite Nite 😴 🛌
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Nite, nite, dear Nancy
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Nice story Nancy
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Thanks, Di. It’s nice to know someone’s there to lend a hand.
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🙌 sister love ❤️
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Exactly right, Ange. Thanks!
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I had a good friend named Gary Meade and he would always say, “A friend with weed is a friend of Meade” and that always cracked me up.
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That’s pretty funny, Jim. Thanks for the chuckle!
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nice story and song 💜💜
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Thanks so much, Willow.
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A lovely uplifting storyline Nancy, …definitely a kindly kindred spirit,…🎶off to listen to Bette🎶…💙
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Thanks, my dear friend, Penn! 💙
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✨💙🤗✨
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