Great story Peter. You brought back so many memories for me with this story. One of my best friends dad own such a little drug store as you descibed in your write. We would hang out there quite often, and the scene you painted with your story was exactly as i remember that little drug store and its customers. Bernie was a great person and example for you in your early life, and as you stated, has followed you into adulthood. The poem was also great. Thanks pal for sharing. Well done.

Well written Peter. That was a really interesting story.
I have seen those words attributed to Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
However it may be that she too, was in turn quoting.

That was a great story and a lovely tribute to your pharmacist boss. I’ve come across the poem before – it is a favourite among teachers!

This was a wonderful story Peter! Gave me goosebumps. It’s funny how, at the time, we think the people we meet and the things we do are insignificant (perhaps just another job) but later on realize how much a part of the plan it really was. You can look back, sigh, nod your head and say ‘oh yea’ Love the poem and this is the first time I have seen that one. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
xoxoxox

That is one of the best stories I have heard. How wonderful Bernie was. I wish my grandson who is graduating this month could be so lucky as to have a boss like Bernie.The poem says it all.It’s a good one to think about as you go about your work day.

Thanks for sharing this great story!

Nice work!
Thanks,
clay

Great work!

It would be nice if customer service was like this now-a-days! Thanks for sharing a piece of the past,

My best to you,
Momma Tells

I can relate to this story so much. I worked at a small-town pharmacy in highschool and college for four years. I still say it was the best job I ever had! I love the saying too. That is something to never forget. Great write up. I will stumble this and hopefully you’ll get some more readers. Take care!

Nice story Peter. Thanks for sharing this to us…

Unfortunately the mom and pop stores are being replaced by corporations. We are no longer on a first name basis with our boss. I worked at RiteAid, Family Dollar and Dollar General in management but management at a local level is such a stretch from the top. How can we keep a friendly atmosphere when everything is so big and impersonal. We strive, but it is not the same.

Thanks so much for sharing. I would like to send that out to all these CEOs who have private jets and summer homes but have no idea how hard their employees are working for them and barely making minimum wages.

I remember my dad telling me this poem as a kid, as a way of telling me to never give up, no matter how hard things may get, no matter how much we may do without so much as a thank you. It was something he learned at West Point. To this day, no matter how hard, how much I want to give in and say “forget it, ” I think about this, look at my kids, and know that deep down, it will be okay, no matter what.

Thanks for sharing. Good story here.

What a wonderful story! My husband is in the medical field, I will forward this story to him, he will enjoy it as well. Thanks for sharing!

That is lovely. People like Bernie are real treasures. What a shame there are so few small shops like that left.

Thanks for sharing Peter. It does not only apply to the pharmacists but to all who wants to make change…

excellent story, thank you for sharing.

Nice story. Quite a character this Bernie!

Great story. Bernie reminds me of the guy who owns the deli around the block from us…

Best,

Inna

I enjoyed reading your story, and i like the poem too..very inspirational

Great story Peter…

Oh my god!!..i glad i read it..it is awesome…real super…ur so cool dude…

Great like always Peter! your writes always keep me intrested and informed…relly awesome,you truly haved me hooked buddy..
thanks so much stay blessed always..your Fan / your Friend Rich

What an amazing man, and a great story that you formed together. I am glad I read this too, as sometimes it feels like work is too challenging to put up with! It is great to know that you had a great boss, and that he taught you how to be a great boss. We need more of you!

Lovely and inspirational story Peter, thank you!

OMGoodness..This was wonderful thank you for sharing..I can relate. I had several jobs where people were ungrateful hard, to work with, both staff and clients..I understand completely. I just recently did a writing project for someone. They have been ungrateful as well. But Like your friend, if you put humor to it, it lightens the blow. I also just pray and give it to God..But this was such a blessing to read.

A wonderful story, Peter! Thanks for sharing it. I enjoyed reading it very much.

Great story! A nice tribute to your friend:)

Enjoyable read Pete,I spent several years in a drugstore chain and on many occasions had to rely on my sense of humor to get the customers in a better mood.I had a boss a lot like Bernie,I truly loved that man.

This was a remarkable piece. The buildup was superb and the poem hit the core!!

nice story… great poem! thanks for sharing

this is great! I’m gonna learn new things from you.:)

This is a wonderful story
Thanks for sharing!

liked your story, thnx for sharing

Great story. It was well written and enjoyable.

Thanks for sharing the poem and your story,

-Resounding Glass

Hi Peter, I haven’t been on the site much recently and just saw your message. This is a delightful story and makes for enjoyable reading. I also copied the poem and thanks for posting it.
Mose

nice story

Wonderful Story peter.
Sorry I haven’t written in a while. Lot’s going on around here too.
Thanks for sharing yet another piece into the glimpse of life via peter. Loved it.

tina

I not only enjoyed your story, I recall the time you described. I also know that poem well. What a great combination you have put together here, my friend. Thank you for the zeal in all this work.

Love this peter, and what a lovely tribute its very well writen as well, sorry not been around your stuff i feel kind of guilty as you have always looked at my work thankyou.
Once again love this keep up the good work my friend.

Quite a nice story.

what a wonderful story, Peter… keep doing something like this!

I have read this poem somewhere before…
I have no idea where it was though.

Great story, Peter! I always love stories about heroes. It is so true what you say about the changes in the industry, in most interactive industries, really.

You should enter one in Spectrum’s contest.

-M

Hey Pete Well done It tells so well I feel I am there Sweet read
TATE

Charmingly told, it tranfers you right in the drug store of good old times. These days we should rethink our values – when I read, it was enough for them to have the feeling of helping other people, you just miss someting ethical in people these days too often…

I live in a small town, and we still have a Mom & Pop drug store operation. They’ve owned the pharmacy since I was a child. I distinctly remember the feeling you’re describing. Good job!

this was a very nice read. thanks for sharing.

Peter, this is a wonderful piece of writing. I could picture everything you wrote about, and when I came across, Author Unknown, it made me wonder about the author. What I wondered was… Could that have been Bernard Goldin? Did you ever think of that? He sounds like a great person to know, and it’s apparent he was a teriffic role model for you! Once again, Great writing!

Thanks for sharing this.

Mary J.
http://www.maryjdresselbooks.com

My grandpa sort of reminds me of Bernie! He also carried a stick with him when he walked and would sometimes quote that saying!

Well done what an enjoyable story!

I have to find time to read more of your work.I love it! I love that you pull out these experiences from your life and then connect with us, the readers.Very very nice. I loved the story and I had forgotten about this poem till I read it again. Bernie must have been a riot.LOL. R U U and BG.. too cool..lol

Great story! I love this: R U U

So many people forget to take the time to do something for someone else. At least back then, people loved their job because of what they did for others. I loved this article

nicely done!

great work thought that was a very good tail well done

wow, informative..

just catching up, i really find your post very entertaining. well done pete!

This is fantastic! Congrats, Peter.

just excellent great good what else can i say ur too good

I am willing to read it

again and again

too good

indeed

really great story and thouht provoking peter and thanks for sharing

Lovely story!

Great work. and good comments too.
Keep it up.
I like your works.

This was a awesome story, and it took me down memory lane. Thanks

my sister is in the medical field and she is is going to love this.

good read

what a wonderful story!

It is a good story, and a good poem too. It’s universal and can apply to teachers as well. Great write!

Wisdom personified

I loved the Story Behind the Poem and you were correct those few and simple words held so much meaning and made me feel better.

Wow, you’re a great story writer, too? lol awesome story! this is definitely something I wouldn’t mind reading over again.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story and your special poem. Nice enjoyable read.

Bernie Goldin, bestowed humour, confidence and a tremendous perspective in you Peter ~ a wonderful write and a precise verse that harmonises beautifully with your story

great story

lovely write! You give your all in the story and poem… really great!

came back to read about good old Bernie again. I would have loved to work with him, it is about time we had another story from you! Your ghost hunt is still my favourite!

A wonderful piece. I love Bernie’s sense of humor! Reminds me of my Grandpa Lovely poem too. I wrote it down so I won’t forget it.. Thank you!

memories from the past such as this are worth the read, thank you for sharing.

A great piece of work

Very interesting. You keep the readers wanting more. Thanks for writing on triond.

I’ve enjoyed the story so much! I’m Debbie Goldin, Bernie’s daughter in law. Please contact me at TeecherDeb@aol.com