[January 27, 2023] All this week, I’ve been around New Jersey (I live in South Jersey, which is rural). Part of the reason was testing for an upcoming medical procedure, where I spoke with several folks in the medical profession. I always come home from them in a better mood, but it was especially true this time.
Several knew me, as I’m becoming a “regular” in their workplace. But it was the consideration of strangers that seemed most remarkable. Waiting in a medical facility for another test – with every other chair blocked off (you know, COVID rules and all that) – people came up to me to say hello and thank me for my service. I’d worn my “U.S. Army Vet” cap.
The day was sunny and windy but cold. I was happy that I’d driven the backroads of rural Jersey without incident, and I rarely saw another car. Most roads had NO speed limit posted, and my GPS detected none either. Many stop signs broke up the long stretches, and I saw several farms bustling with activity. People waved at me, the stranger. But why?
“Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.” – Plato
When you follow the news too closely, as many people do these days, you can get a pretty low opinion of humanity. It is good to be reminded that most people are just fine. People can be terrific.
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Indeed, people can be terrific.
I’m sitting here, reading Gen. Satterfield’s leadership blog and thinking that I’m ready for the weekend. Got my dog, yep. Got my gun, yep. Got my camping gear, yep. Now all I need is to head out to the country and do some real camping. I find that those I meet out on the trail are great folks too. I think it’s WHERE you meet the people that matters. If you go to a bar, for example, I would not be so sure about them once they’ve got some alcohol in them.
Maureen you made me laugh and thank you for that.
Yeah, great job Maureen. I’m camping this weekend (got wifi in the woods, yeah right) and loving it. Warmer than normal here in northern Pennsylvania.
Being a regular at a medical facility is unfortunate.
Yeah, I’d also be careful about making the announcement but I get the idea, Gen. Satterfield. Good luck with your medical treatments.
Don’t you just love it. Great feedback. Makes us all feel pretty good that most folks are good.
Yeah, I found that it depends upon where you are going. People in NYC will basically ignore you unless you address them directly. In the deep south, they will approach you, esp. if you have a problem. I find those in the South polite, certainly more than in the Northeast. Culture matters. Character of the person matters. Good to hear you were treated well. Thanks for this posting to get me in a good mood for the weekend.
Right, it depends upon where you are and when you are there. For example, folks in Washington DC will help you if you ask them directly. They will not address you unless you say something. Kind of like New York. But at night, in both cities, they will kill you.
Yep, and this is why I don’t go to either. 😎 Stay away from big cities at night.
Roving gangs patrol the streets at night looking for victims and the city leadership is happy about it.
Can’t wait until antifa is back in the game. Oops, a little late on that comment. Ha Ha Ha. Democrat control cities are awash in crime.
Gen. Satterfield, I just wanted to put in a good word for your book “Our Longest Year in Iraq.” I bought it several months ago and just finished reading it end to end. Loved it. Keep up the great work you are doing with your blog and both your books.
On the other hand, people can be evil. And we all have a bit of evil in us and it will come out under the right circumstances. That is why we need to be vigilant about ourselves and keep an eye on what we do for ourselves and for others. Let’s not ever forget that.
Yes, people can be terrific.
I certainly hope so or we are all doomed. ❤
Exactly, rj, and stacey. Good things come to those who are good. Doors are opened for those that want them to open. Read the Bible and you will see. Thank you Gen. Sattefield for your excellent blog.
— and that is the point Gen. Satterfield is making.
— and get his book “55 Rules for a Good Life” and you wlll be happy you did.