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Tradd

1-7-12, 3:06pm

I thought this was very neat:

http://english.ruvr.ru/2012/01/07/63427265.html

Following the example of coffee shops in Naples, Italy, some coffee shops in Russia are allowing people to "suspend" coffee for others - buy a cup for someone else, whoever needs it.

Mrs-M

1-8-12, 10:36pm

From Russia, with Coffee! (Instead of "with Love"). :)

One of the most novel ideas I have ever come across! Just knowing ones suspended donation is actually going to the good of another person not as fortunate (all 100% of it, and something so simple), makes this all the more appealing.

Tradd

1-8-12, 10:39pm

Did you also see the part about "suspending" books for children? I really liked that!

Mrs-M

1-8-12, 10:51pm

Shame on me, Tradd, I missed that part. Just reviewed the article and noticed it (courtesy of your entry). Doubly novel! Ideas such as these really warm the heart, reminding one that kindness does still exist.

Stella

1-8-12, 11:26pm

What a lovely idea!

Lainey

1-9-12, 8:58pm

I like the idea, but wonder where the term "suspend" came from? In my mind that word means "discontinue" or "pause" or something like that - almost the opposite of a charitable donation.

Tradd

1-9-12, 9:02pm

Not sure about the suspend. It could be a translation issue.

Mrs-M

1-13-12, 9:25am

Originally posted by Tradd.
It could be a translation issue.That was my thought, too.