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Thanks, mariss. And you're absolutely right. In this particular case, there was probably no logical reason for that curator to have done otherwise . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on June 4, 2013 at 8:43 AM
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Rules were made to be bent with common sense and kindness. Great Story! 
posted by
mariss9
on June 3, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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Sure, why not, lion? I believe that, in this particular case, it couldn't have done any harm to anyone or anything. Just the opposite, in fact. You know reading that diary just made that woman's day . . . and life!
posted by
JimmyA
on June 3, 2013 at 6:42 AM
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Thanks, Dr JPT. And I have a feeling that, even if his bosses discovered what he had done, they would certainly have condoned it. How could they not? I suppose a good deed a day keeps the blues away . . . for everyone!
posted by
JimmyA
on June 3, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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It sure was, sam. That's why I had entitled this piece "it's never too late." I guess the "powers-that-be" wanted, somehow, someway, for her to read that diary, no matter how long it took!
posted by
JimmyA
on June 3, 2013 at 6:38 AM
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Re: Re: Re: such a sad story but in a way it has a happy ending though. Yes that
posted by
JimmyA
on June 3, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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You're very welcome, Mia. It's nice to read a story of this caliber once in a while, isn't it?
posted by
JimmyA
on June 3, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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How lovely. Sometiems rules just have to be ignored
posted by
lionreign
on June 3, 2013 at 3:44 AM
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Truly amazing and heart warming. He is the type person who did a good deed by circumventing the rules, for it was personal. Great post.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on June 2, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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How amazing that she got to read it and know his love for her! How heartwarming indeed! sam 
posted by
sam444
on June 2, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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Re: Re: such a sad story but in a way it has a happy ending though. Yes that
posted by
Kabu
on June 2, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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A great story, thanks for sharing!
posted by
Mia890
on June 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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As we all should, Utah. Perhaps if more people acted on such instincts and "bent the rules" a little now and then, the world could be a much better place. One act of kindness could lead to another act of kindness, and before you know it, everyone is at peace. Fantasy? Perhaps. But there's nothing wrong in dreaming, is there? 
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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Re: such a sad story but in a way it has a happy ending though. Yes that
That's true, Kabu. I guess he saw no real reason to deny this woman access to something that was technically hers anyway. I don't think I had ever read of a curator doing anything along those lines before. He definitely made it a "happy ending" for this woman . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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No shame there at all, Naut. I tried to put myself in that woman's shoes, and feel as she may have felt, finally getting to read that diary after all these years. A wonderful story indeed . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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You're welcome, Annicita. Yes, with all of the "bad" news we constantly hear and read about, it's nice to have a tale like this to brighten our day a little . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:13 AM
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Yes it was, C C T. I'm sure he made that lady's day, and probably her life as well. Remember, she never thought she would ever see that diary again . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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It really was, FSI. But something tells me that, had that curator refused, he probably would have felt terrible about it later. Hey, no harm, no foul, nothing got damaged or destroyed, and no one got hurt. I didn't see any problem in allowing her to read that diary . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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You may be on to something there, lustor. Heaven knows Hollywood could use a few decent ideas for a good movie! Obviously there hasn't been too many these days . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM
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I believe in kindness.
posted by
UtahJay
on June 2, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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such a sad story but in a way it has a happy ending though. Yes that
curator is a person with a heart and it is lovely to read that rules can still be bent when the time is right.
posted by
Kabu
on June 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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Jimmy
What a wonderful story! And I'm not ashamed to admit, it even brought tears to my eyes...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 1, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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What a wonderful heartwarming story..thanks for sharing
posted by
Annicita
on June 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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Wonderful story Jimmy brings tears to ones eyes. Such a joyous gift to the dear lady.and as you say the generous conduct of the curator was remarkable
posted by
C_C_T
on June 1, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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That is so nice of the curator going against policy and letting her read the diary...It is great that she got to read it after all those years.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 1, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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how neat, sounds like a theme for a movie
posted by
Lanetay
on June 1, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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