READER REPORT: Giveaway gratitude

The report and photo were sent by Keri:

Around 8 this morning, I was driving along Beach Drive. One my way to meet a friend at the Thistle Street stairs.

I kept seeing folks pass by, holding flowers. Then I saw it:

I stopped and got a couple for my friend and a couple for my daughter.

Everyone who stopped seemed to be doing the same. Just a few that brightened their day, leaving more for the next person.

I’m guessing they are gone by now but it was a truly lovely gesture. Thanks to the family that put them out. ❤️

Frog August 10, 2025 (1:36 pm)

I love the people who just decide to do something beautiful and kind. They send waves of beauty and wellbeing out into the world.

norsegirl August 10, 2025 (1:50 pm)

How lovely and lovingThank you for posting this.

Karen August 10, 2025 (2:54 pm)

🙂‍↕️ yes

Lucy August 10, 2025 (3:39 pm)

Now image our community if even 1/10 of people started doing something similar. Volunteer! Grab a garbage bag and collect litter on your daily walk! Throw a couple doggie treats in your pocket when you head out the door to give to sweet doggos you see (after asking permission of course)! We can make our community something even more special than it already is.

Anne Wedlund August 10, 2025 (4:59 pm)

Dahlias are my favorite. What a beautiful thing to share with your neighbors

Boo Balkan Foster August 11, 2025 (2:03 pm)

Mindy Maloney and her husband are responsible for this kindness! Mindy is an educator at Chief Sealth and brings that same kindness and beauty to work everyday!