tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post4300526430554138242..comments2024-03-26T12:19:52.801-04:00Comments on Tea at Trianon: Older Women at Homeelena maria vidalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-27524748097734044542007-10-20T15:37:00.000-04:002007-10-20T15:37:00.000-04:00Yes, really....Yes, really....elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-5050166137581254852007-10-20T15:25:00.000-04:002007-10-20T15:25:00.000-04:00I overheard a conversation at the store the other ...I overheard a conversation at the store the other day between two women who were no older than late 40's early 50's. Essentially it was about how one was "so happy" that she'd gone back to school, and now she's involved with "other people's children" at the school where she works. That she'd be so bored otherwise, and it gives her something to do. The other talked about how she didn't know if she'd ever see two of her grown children again....while another adult child calls her every day....I imagine this poor lady is more working class and probably has always had to work. <BR/><BR/>It was really depressing. ....a few weeks before, even older women were sharing words about how it was good to have work to do so that it wouldn't give them "time to think." And all the merits of distraction and busyness..<BR/><BR/>What a world....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-83060260877800651482007-10-19T18:55:00.000-04:002007-10-19T18:55:00.000-04:00Our parish ministries would be devoid of volunteer...Our parish ministries would be devoid of volunteers if it were not for our retired members. I plan to do the same when the children are gone out of the house. Their collective wisdom is so important to the health of our communities. I value them. :) Great post.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-17728281224350930622007-10-19T18:30:00.000-04:002007-10-19T18:30:00.000-04:00Hi, Wendy! That is pretty much my take on things, ...Hi, Wendy! That is pretty much my take on things, too.....elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-83134422909412669712007-10-19T16:15:00.000-04:002007-10-19T16:15:00.000-04:00I echo Georgette. It really bothers me when folks ...I echo Georgette. It really bothers me when folks think the way to prove being home based is worthy it is to show how energetic you are and how much you outwardly "do". The subtle stuff, like living a more low key quiet live, like prayer, like creating a peaceful haven, like being a comforting presence to turn to...well i feel these things are every bit as valuable as the bustling around sort of offerings (be they workwise or volenteerwise). The world needs not just Marthas but also Marys too don't they...of all ages : ) <BR/><BR/>Peaceful Weekend,<BR/><BR/>Wendywendybirdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937771656490357049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-77807817244201634252007-10-19T07:54:00.000-04:002007-10-19T07:54:00.000-04:00I agree, Georgette!I look forward to reading your ...I agree, Georgette!<BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading your post, Margaret!elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-28360235815919832152007-10-19T04:57:00.000-04:002007-10-19T04:57:00.000-04:00Just as they say that the main "work" of children ...Just as they say that the main "work" of children is play, I think that the main "work" of older people is prayer. Or, at least, it used to be. Maybe that is part of the problem with the world today -- we don't have as many older people praying for us any more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-17184992095591486602007-10-19T04:33:00.000-04:002007-10-19T04:33:00.000-04:00I hope that I am not forced to work outside the ho...I hope that I am not forced to work outside the home when I am an older lady; I would like to be free to help my family, friends and Church if anyone should need me.<BR/><BR/>This is actually a ongoing problem for our family; rather than spouting off here, I have written a post about it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-45643382817230877402007-10-18T21:13:00.000-04:002007-10-18T21:13:00.000-04:00You are welcome, SF!You are welcome, SF!elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-60576103077305275682007-10-18T18:08:00.000-04:002007-10-18T18:08:00.000-04:00"In our utilitarian society, anyone who is not bri..."In our utilitarian society, anyone who is not bringing in an income is considered to be wasting time. Homemaking is not regarded as having any value."<BR/><BR/>I think this societal thought, of homemaking being a waste of time, has contributed to the decline in family life. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for this piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com