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25. Yes, quite a few good deeds indeed.

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I bought a Hygiene Center for Christmas (Rick Steves) [View all] FM123 Dec 21 OP

What a wonderful contribution. badhair77 Dec 21 #1

Yes. So true. FM123 Dec 21 #2

He's a hero. highplainsdem Dec 21 #3

He is the absolute definition of a hero. flashman13 Dec 21 #8

Absolutely! FM123 Dec 21 #21

He certainly is in my book. FM123 Dec 21 #20

Heroic DarthDem Dec 21 #4

Yes, a wonderful and generous decision. FM123 Dec 21 #22

"*Rick Steves really does restore my faith in humanity....." - WORD! UTUSN Dec 21 #5

Yes! FM123 Dec 21 #23

Rick Steves - the name was familiar but I don't watch any TV. Wikipedia - wow. erronis Dec 21 #6

Wow indeed. I had no idea. See my comment #11 below. Thanks. FadedMullet Dec 21 #12

Wow is right. FM123 Dec 21 #24

COOLIO!! 2naSalit Dec 21 #7

Yes, quite a few good deeds indeed. FM123 Dec 21 #25

Maybe Nicole can interview him on her Best People podcast? lark Dec 21 #9

That would be perfect, one good soul interviewing another good soul. FadedMullet Dec 21 #18

Agree about both! lark Dec 22 #45

What a great idea! FM123 Dec 21 #26

What a wonderful thing to do if you have the money... what a great way slightlv Dec 21 #10

Yes. A very special person! FM123 Dec 21 #27

I've always liked Rick Steves and, to be honest, been envious of his life and work. This generous thing..... FadedMullet Dec 21 #11

Common amongst many public media personas. Tommy Carcetti Dec 21 #14

That is a great observation. Kindness shows, doesn't it? FadedMullet Dec 21 #15

Yes, the kindness really shows through. FM123 Dec 21 #30

Yes, reminds me of them too. FM123 Dec 21 #29

Yes, his generosity is definitely next level. FM123 Dec 21 #28

Wow I just looked him up... Nice Guy! Cha Dec 21 #13

Yes, such a good guy. FM123 Dec 21 #31

Invisible is right !! I didn't know such things existed, though it seems like a fairly obvious benefit to society. eppur_se_muova Dec 21 #16

Yes, I too only learned about it when I read his article. FM123 Dec 21 #32

Angels among us. calimary Dec 21 #17

Yes, especially the ones who need it the most. FM123 Dec 21 #33

I am crying now... liberalla Dec 21 #19

Me too. It really touched my heart. FM123 Dec 21 #34

Also a brief story here nilram Dec 22 #35

LOVE this! calimary Dec 22 #36

Thanks for sharing that! FM123 Dec 22 #50

kick! blogslug Dec 22 #37

Thanks! FM123 Dec 22 #62

Pacific Northwest Democrat! Time to watch "Rick Steves' European Christmas," a tradition. betsuni Dec 22 #38

So glad to know another DUer who watches Rick on PBS... llmart Dec 22 #42

And his books are terrific! Only guidebook that was really helpful to me was his. betsuni Dec 22 #43

Yes, I take his guidebooks with me on travels too. FM123 Dec 22 #61

I second that karynnj Dec 22 #63

Love his shows! FM123 Dec 22 #52

Yes, perfect time to watch that show! FM123 Dec 22 #51

One of the good guys shanti Dec 22 #39

Def one of the good guys! FM123 Dec 22 #60

wow MadameButterfly Dec 22 #40

Yep! FM123 Dec 22 #59

He is a wonderful man pfitz59 Dec 22 #41

Yes, FM123 Dec 22 #58

Wish jaymac Dec 22 #44

Yep, I wish that too. FM123 Dec 22 #57

A real mensch Wild blueberry Dec 22 #46

He sure is! FM123 Dec 22 #56

Thank you for sharing, and for starting my day with a moment of joy. niyad Dec 22 #47

You are so welcome. FM123 Dec 22 #53

I have already shared it widely. niyad Dec 22 #64

Steves is the epitome of humanitarianism. Texin Dec 22 #48

Yes! Such a humanitarian! FM123 Dec 22 #55

We deserve a president like Rick! bagimin Dec 22 #49

Yes, a good heart for sure! FM123 Dec 22 #54

Thank you ms.pamela Dec 22 #65

Yes, such a lovely thing to do for them! FM123 Dec 22 #68

Just saw this. I recommend a repost later today or tomorrow for those who haven't yet seen it since it will Amaryllis Dec 22 #66

Yes, so uplifting. It brought tears to my eyes when I first read what he did. FM123 Dec 22 #69

What a great gesture. Kudos Mr. Steves!!! Devilsun Dec 22 #67

I agree, such a great gesture. FM123 Dec 22 #70

Sadddened, "...how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans." liberalla Dec 24 #71

Yes, that statement struck a chord with me too. FM123 Dec 24 #72