People buy things on credit all the time. Credit cards are the natural way of buying now and paying later. This plastic money is actually a less-formal version of a loan. Then again, instant plastic money can also lead to an inability to pay the bill – especially with mounting interest – and then the credit card becomes what it always has been – a formal loan.
People also make big purchases with bank loans. Cars and houses are the biggest purchases, but not the only. An unfortunate aspect of most new motor vehicles is that they automatically decrease in value over time. That brand new car is worth less as soon as one drives off the dealer lot for the first time soon after signing the papers.
Many banks and credit cards departments of companies have their own collections department dedicated to getting the money owed to them. Other companies hire a collection services company to do the same. I can’t imagine the difficulty of having a job like that – but people do – and like all work positions, some people are very good at it.
This story is about a forced possession – a repossession. Seemingly a sad tale, but not this one because this story is about goodness – about kindness … a story worth the 2+ minutes to watch.
Thanks for sharing this feel-good story! Renews hope in the sense of community that is out there and will help us all over the next four years.
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Patti,
I’m glad that CBS did this story – otherwise we wouldn’t know. However, it is one of the many things that happen in our communities that I don’t hear about it.
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Just the kind of video I needed to see. Thank you, Frank. To quote Willy Wonka: “And so shines a good deed in a weary world.”
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Carrie,
Glad I was able to deliver a positive nugget … and thanks for the fitting Willy Wonka quote. Hope all is well in writer land. Condo life OK?
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Yes, it’s going well. Thanks. 😊
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There are good people out there. What a nice video
Maybe the world would be a better place if everyone stopped wringing hands about problems miles and miles away – which they can do nothing about (except get upset) and instead just looked down the block. So much need everywhere. Local – person to person – the best chance for a better world. Kindness works.
thanks for the smile, Frank
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Mouse,
A kinder world it would be indeed if everyone would do something local. It doesn’t have to be to the extent of this – but just something!
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A kind word goes a long way
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What a good deed. Thanks, Frank.
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John,
Absolutely a good deed. Of course you and I know the real reason behind the elderly couple’s troubles! 😉
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Yes we do. I was going to say something about that but thought it was obvious.
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Good for him.
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Jim,
A toast to Repo Man!
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Darn it… won’t open here… 😦
I’m sure it was lovely…
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Dale,
Too bad … try searching YouTube or Google with CBS News Repro Man.
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What a beautiful and timely story.
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Cayman,
Yes … beautiful and timely .. but also timeless.
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His good deed took effort, money and time: all well spent.
I think the thing that hit me the most is that he saw his own grandparents in the older couple. If only we could all treat the others around us the way we treat the person we love the most. Yes, the world would be a better place; but I think we as individuals living that way would be a lot happier and have a deeper sense of purpose.
Thanks for sharing this story with us, Frank.
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Eric,
The grandparents line also struck me when I first saw this, so thanks for reinforcing that. Oh the number of ways the world could be better … so many options that are applicable across the globe. Thanks for sharing your insight.
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Great video! I loved this one and the one you posted earlier about the lady who dressed up as a parking meter cop and gave away sports tickets in lieu of fines.
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Tim,
Glad you appreciated this one …. and cheers to CBS for finding the story.
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“Kindness is always an option.” Thanks for sharing, Frank.
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Merril,
Oh my … that’s a good one – yet so simple. … A former colleague from years ago used to say, “Kill them with kindness.”
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Sometimes it even works. 😉
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🙂
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“There’s good people out there.” Yes, indeed, there truly are mighty good people out there. Stand tall all you Good People. Raise your voices for the good of all and be heard.
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Raye,
Great point … thus why I wanted more recognition for Repo Man … and best of all, he’s one who didn’t seek the recognition.
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Well there is a first, I tried to watch the video, both here and on YouTube but received the message “The uploader has not made this video available in your country”. Interesting message.
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Catherine,
Bummer … this happened to another Canadian, too bad because this story is a good one.
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Such a heart-warming story, Frank. We need more people like this in our crazy world.
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Sylvia,
A crazy world indeed … but kindness goes a long way … and with all your travels, I’m sure you have experienced that kindness is global.
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I really wanted to watch the vid you posted, but like the previous post’s vid…. I am not allowed.
I wonder if trump is behind this?
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Resa,
Yep … the Canadians unfortunately can’t see this one … 😦 … but not due to Trump because it’s Obama’s fault.
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O for….. !!!!! 😀
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I watch Sunday Morning, also, Frank…I have now teared up watching this piece twice! We need more examples of people going out of their way to help others with kindness and generosity. Such a wonderful story!
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Debra,
A moving story indeed on multiple fronts .. but I didn’t want you to get teary eyed. 😉 … Oh no – another thing that we have in common … but I’m not to the John Boehner level!
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