Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Two guys who made my day

Two guys made my day - an otherwise negative day that included a near accident, a parking ticket, and a $500 million budget hole in our state, which means cuts to our constituency - much better.

I am rarely speechless - but Mac, whose real name I didn't even know until today, made a $69 donation so I hit my fundraising goal! I can't thank him enough. (Yes, my blog friend, I know you said I didn't have to thank you, but I do. I'm still in awe.)

As for guy #2, I was also - well, I melted, basically - when I got this note at work today, enclosed with 3 $2 bills and two pennies:



I wrote him a letter:

Dear Oscar,

Thank you so much for your nice note and your gift of $6.02. We will let the team know.

I am sorry that you didn't get to come to the walk, but it was very nice of you make the donation.

Thanks again!

RK

PS Your handwriting is much nicer than mine, even though I am much older than you. If you ever give lessons, please let me know!

17 comments:

Fireblossom said...

Mac is a special person, no doubt about it.

Darth Weasel said...

the world would be a much better place with more people like Oscar and Mac and fewer people who find space so precious they have to keep anyone from taking it for free.

Lynn said...

What lovely people - Mac and Oscar. I love Oscar's note and think he must be a loving kid with loving parents.

G. B. Miller said...

I think that the world needs more people like Oscar and Mac. I think that Oscar could show a few of the more selfish ingrates out here a thing or two about how to live and act like a normal person.

Glad these two charming individuals were able to lift your spirits for a litte while.

Side note: at least you got only a $500 million budget hole in your state. Try dealing with a $3 billion budget hole that nobody wants to take responsibility for.

Holland said...

It is wonderful to read about two great people helping another one reaching her goal.

Have a great day!

Logical Libby said...

The backwards s always gets me. It isn't as cute when I do it though.

Aliceson said...

I love Oscar! How sweet of both of them!

LL Cool Joe said...

Aww too cute. :) Well Oscar, I have no idea about Mac. ;)

mac said...

I could have sworn you were calling specificly for me with the "all I need is one perverted friend" line ;-)

Riot Kitty said...

FB: I see that!
Darth: So well said.
Lynn: I think so, too - how sweet of them to have him grow up to think of others.
G: I know, right? Vis a vis the budget - we only have 3.9 million people here...
H: Thanks!
L: Aw, come on - let's see you write it backwards!
A: Me too!
Joey: You can visit his blog and find out ;)
Mac: I can always use more perverted friends! Speaking of which, I sent you a rather perverted thank-you card in the mail. Thanks again :)

Shionge said...

This is absolutely wonderful and what a wonderful gesture from a young boy...bless him ;D

Ileana said...

How cool is that?? I love how Mac did that for you! :)

PS - Sign me up for handwriting lessons with Oscar! What a sweetie!

Riot Kitty said...

S: I thought so, too.
I: I know, right?

Senorita said...

Nice to know that Mac's "69" hit your spot, um I mean goal !

Green tea said...

That is so awesome..Congrats..

Green tea said...

OMG Senorita..I just got it.. :D

Granny Annie said...

You are right, that was a spectacular post. Thanks for directing me to it.