tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post1742445364590642017..comments2023-10-25T02:14:11.431-07:00Comments on Living Vicuriously, aka Pasadena Daily Photo, has moved.: The Women's RoomPetrea Burchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-85132234316100515942010-08-17T22:46:04.390-07:002010-08-17T22:46:04.390-07:00Thank you, Jean.
Speedway, that's well put. A...Thank you, Jean.<br /><br />Speedway, that's well put. As you said, so many are one paycheck away from these losses, especially in these times. It's my theory that giving to charities like The Women's Room actually helps protect us from such losses.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-35266515840990263662010-08-17T17:36:12.452-07:002010-08-17T17:36:12.452-07:00I once read that women are the "invisible hom...I once read that women are the "invisible homeless" because we are used to seeing women out during the day, shopping, doing chores errands ... whatever. So it may never occur to us that the bedraggled woman we may see in the grocery is actually there for the free samples as it may be the only food she has all day. <br /><br />Given the statement that alot of us are about one paycheck away from poverty, this could be just about any one of us, at any time. Whether it is the loss of a job, the loss of a husband, the falling away of those things that keep us "anchored" in reality, with the right set of circumstances, we could only wish for something as simple as a shower and clean clothes.<br /><br />Bless and help the organizers of "The Women's Room."Speedwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294062505751359294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-3874499081783361462010-08-17T15:50:22.029-07:002010-08-17T15:50:22.029-07:00Lovely tribute to these very thoughtful women.Lovely tribute to these very thoughtful women.Jean Spitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520415864511680025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-71300650131136770052010-08-17T15:17:29.044-07:002010-08-17T15:17:29.044-07:00I think you're right, Margaret. Jackie Knowles...I think you're right, Margaret. Jackie Knowles, too.<br /><br />I noticed that, too, PA. Wouldn't it be great if it could be open 24/7/365? More volunteers, more money, a space that's available exclusively for this purpose. Keep the donations coming and it will happen.<br /><br />Ann, I think so, too. Just being able to be clean--such a huge deal. I had the good fortune to meet Jackie because we have a mutual friend. What a lovely person she is, and so dedicated to this place.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-48721473983309751012010-08-17T13:14:31.139-07:002010-08-17T13:14:31.139-07:00The Women's Room is a noble and wonderful plac...The Women's Room is a noble and wonderful place. For homeless women, simply having a place to take a shower, write a letter, do a load of wash, borrow clothes for a job interview, etc., is pure magic. <br /><br />Jackie Knowles made a presentation at a Women's Civic League luncheon about a year ago and it was very inspiring. God bless the volunteers who make all of this possible.pasadenapiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938353886802913728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-87902291383842581072010-08-17T12:30:59.725-07:002010-08-17T12:30:59.725-07:00I know who these women are. I see them on my foot ...I know who these women are. I see them on my foot travels all the time. They move in the direction of the burbs. I won't say exactly where. It's obvious to me that they're trying to keep a low profile; and their cars from impound<br /><br />I noticed how few hours the "room" is open. SadPasadena Adjacenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031325790590238246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-8165806978351613302010-08-17T11:45:32.342-07:002010-08-17T11:45:32.342-07:00The words over the door could describe any place t...The words over the door could describe any place that Monica visits.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65177604255141656502010-08-17T08:47:48.014-07:002010-08-17T08:47:48.014-07:00Thanks for your comments, everyone. I agree with y...Thanks for your comments, everyone. I agree with you all--it's inspiring and I bless them, and I'm grateful for a roof over my head.<br /><br />Monica, thank you. I took this picture the same day your newsletter came and that seemed serendipitous! If you'd like to use this space to mention any special needs The Women's Room has now, or anything else you'd like to say, go right ahead.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-23644253064831187582010-08-17T06:32:21.793-07:002010-08-17T06:32:21.793-07:00It would be terrifying to be homeless. Thanks for ...It would be terrifying to be homeless. Thanks for posting about women banding together to help women who are. It also reminds me of how fortunate I am to have a roof over my head and a warm bed.Susan Campisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255628787592008617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-77293418830355938822010-08-17T06:30:59.872-07:002010-08-17T06:30:59.872-07:00Bless them for the work that they are doing.
VBless them for the work that they are doing.<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-64600457942066125392010-08-17T06:23:35.580-07:002010-08-17T06:23:35.580-07:00Petrea, thanks so much for blogging about The Wome...Petrea, thanks so much for blogging about The Women's Room. This project has been a labor of love from the beginning and we're so grateful for the support coming from all corners of the community. ~ MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-31497175125565306382010-08-17T00:28:40.572-07:002010-08-17T00:28:40.572-07:00Your post and the news story are very inspiring.Your post and the news story are very inspiring.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.com