In [_The Types of People to Keep Around_](https://kottke.org/26/07/the-types-of-people-to-keep-around), Jason Kottke shares several pieces of list poetry by Molly Burford about the kinds of people who make life better.

> “Pals who make the grocery store fun. … People who text you to look at the moon.”

— Molly Burford, quoted by Jason Kottke

What stands out to me is how ordinary these examples are. The people who matter most are not necessarily the ones making grand gestures. They are often the people who bring some joy, attention, or kindness to moments that would otherwise pass unnoticed.

Anyone can show up for the major milestones. The people worth keeping around are the ones who make everyday life feel less heavy and more meaningful.

Read the full post: [_The Types of People to Keep Around_ by Jason Kottke](https://kottke.org/26/07/the-types-of-people-to-keep-around)

In <a href="https://kottke.org/26/07/the-types-of-people-to-keep-around">The Types of People to Keep Around</a>, Jason Kottke shares several pieces of list poetry by Molly Burford about the kinds of people who make life better.
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“Pals who make the grocery store fun. … People who text you to look at the moon.”
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— Molly Burford, quoted by Jason Kottke
What stands out to me is how ordinary these examples are. The people who matter most are not necessarily the ones making grand gestures. They are often the people who bring some joy, attention, or kindness to moments that would otherwise pass unnoticed.
Anyone can show up for the major milestones. The people worth keeping around are the ones who make everyday life feel less heavy and more meaningful.
Read the full post: <a href="https://kottke.org/26/07/the-types-of-people-to-keep-around">The Types of People to Keep Around by Jason Kottke</a>

In [_The Types of People to Keep Around_](https://kottke.org/26/07/the-types-of-people-to-keep-around), Jason Kottke shares several pieces of list poetry by Molly Burford about the kinds of people who make life better.

, Jason Kottke shares several pieces of list poetry by Molly Burford about the kinds of people who make life better.

“Pals who make the grocery store fun. … People who text you to look at the moon.”

— Molly Burford, quoted by Jason Kottke

What stands out to me is how ordinary these examples are. The people who matter most are not necessarily the ones making grand gestures. They are often the people who bring some joy, attention, or kindness to moments that would otherwise pass unnoticed.

Anyone can show up for the major milestones. The people worth keeping around are the ones who make everyday life feel less heavy and more meaningful.

Read the full post: [_The Types of People to Keep Around_ by Jason Kottke](https://kottke.org/26/07/the-types-of-people-to-keep-around)

_The Types of People to Keep Around_ by Jason Kottke

The people worth keeping around often bring joy and kindness to ordinary moments that would otherwise pass unnoticed in a busy life.