tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post5649644417350609778..comments2024-03-28T00:44:23.303-04:00Comments on Pleasures from the Page: We all need each other! Ramonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-18492634885620441602014-02-26T22:02:18.469-05:002014-02-26T22:02:18.469-05:00I taught my mom to pump gas after my dad died- he ...I taught my mom to pump gas after my dad died- he had always done that for her. I'm so glad you were there to help her. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-87424147041903325872014-02-26T12:33:17.444-05:002014-02-26T12:33:17.444-05:00I could make so many connections while reading thi...I could make so many connections while reading this piece- remembering that Northwest drizzle/rain(I lived in the Portland area for 10+ years), chanting a list so I won't forget, rushing to get home... the lady at the gas station- could have been my mom, soon could be me... and me and technology, compared to students and technology!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-44682649217308251502014-02-26T08:48:20.808-05:002014-02-26T08:48:20.808-05:00I remember my mother was so frustrated that she ha...I remember my mother was so frustrated that she had to start pumping her own gas & I showed her how, but wasn't sure how she managed when I wasn't there. What a kind thing you did, Ramona, despite your hurry and chill! I love the way you told this story too, loved the details & your slow realization that it wasn't your grandmother, it was going to be you in not too long, & it was you at school. I think I'm a pretty good techie until I watch the students! Thanks for sharing such a nice moment.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-13707425939768967192014-02-26T07:23:13.098-05:002014-02-26T07:23:13.098-05:00You are such a kind person, Ramona! Imagine the st...You are such a kind person, Ramona! Imagine the story this lady told her family about the lady who rescued her at the pump. I hope the rest of your day allowed you to stay dry and enjoy the bread that you picked up.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-84942572921045918952014-02-26T06:33:39.924-05:002014-02-26T06:33:39.924-05:00In NY State we don't have the silver things an...In NY State we don't have the silver things and we don't have the fancy technology either! With this bitter cold winter, I always think back fondly to our time in Oregon whenever I have to fill up and stand out there holding the pump the whole time. Sara Passeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439840300166290492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-23996090111415226252014-02-25T23:34:08.853-05:002014-02-25T23:34:08.853-05:00I have those days, those thoughts about grandma, m...I have those days, those thoughts about grandma, mom, wait... no me. So good of you to help this lady. I'm hoping there are a lot of people like you around---to help us out when we don't understand or can't do! (really gas pumps with no thingy?!) Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-85795742215103157242014-02-25T23:26:41.960-05:002014-02-25T23:26:41.960-05:00I love to visit Oregon, you can't pump your ga...I love to visit Oregon, you can't pump your gas there. It's a treat to stay in the car. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-887210982915389572.post-6667543620692346652014-02-25T22:34:47.541-05:002014-02-25T22:34:47.541-05:00Bravo for stepping up and helping out this "l...Bravo for stepping up and helping out this "little old lady" - and yes, that's me in ten years maybe, too. I try to remember and be patient, as you were at the gas station, your empathy made all the difference in her evening, I'm sure. Your slice also made me glad that I live in New Jersey - it's the only thing I really like about New Jersey - for we are not allowed to pump our own gas. And I have never really learned how, although your slice makes me have second thoughts!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.com