tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post8163537472068864805..comments2023-10-31T05:09:35.339-04:00Comments on Purple Women & Friends: Big News & Help WantedLaura S. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11503359529542988850noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-52758483119099609722007-05-28T22:51:00.000-04:002007-05-28T22:51:00.000-04:00I am thrilled to have found this blog! I am an ele...I am thrilled to have found this blog! I am an elementary school teacher and would love to see more about Purple Women teachers. I agree with m, I think this blog would be a great way to unite and share ideas that could work towards educating those around us about the issues and ideals of childfree women. I know that I am very outspoken about my choice but it's taken me about 20 years to get comfortable speaking about it! I love the idea about book reviews as well. Also more about childfree singles...Thanks so much and keep blogging!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-5216483556688284192007-05-27T11:37:00.000-04:002007-05-27T11:37:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous Commenter,I agree. There was to be ...Dear Anonymous Commenter,<BR/>I agree. There was to be a section in the book called <B>Portraits of Purple Women</B>, where childfree women of the previous generations can tell their stories and plans for their golden years.<BR/><BR/>I don't see why I can't do it right here on this blog. I may even recruit women who read this blog to interview their friend and send inthe profile as a tribute with a digital picture. May have to get over being shy or leave out a few details to protect people's privacy. It would be nice to be able to post a nice picture of a real person though...I can always dream!<BR/><BR/>I know so many childfree women. If they could tell their stories here, how many other young women and peers could it help, to see what lies beyond, how they have handled difficult situations, their retirement? Surely that goal would be worth giving up a little anonymity. I don't want all the interviewees to be my personal friends. The series of <I>Portraits </I>should have a broader reach, perhaps global?<BR/><BR/>I make no money on this blog, so I cannot spend money on travel, I will have to use my online networks. Hmmmm...the thinking cap is on now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-73402360086121880072007-05-25T10:41:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:41:00.000-04:00There's some great ideas here. As a contributor I ...There's some great ideas here. As a contributor I really value your feedback and suggestions.<BR/>Thanks a bunch everyone!Laura S. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503359529542988850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-87685838639074537802007-05-23T23:10:00.000-04:002007-05-23T23:10:00.000-04:00I just need to hear more often about older women w...I just need to hear more often about older women who have made this choice and don't regreat it. I come here when I'm feeling alone and like an outsider. I need to see that I'm not necessarily making the biggest mistake of my life as many people seem to indicate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-82482651738591079472007-05-23T21:39:00.000-04:002007-05-23T21:39:00.000-04:00Hi there Teri!I think I found something interestin...Hi there Teri!<BR/>I think I found something interesting - and it dovetails into what *m* said above... there's quite an interesting article in Macleans Magazine (Canada's version of Newsweek) - on the growing trend for child free women in Canada...<BR/><A HREF="http://www.macleans.ca/article.jsp?content=20070528_105313_105313" REL="nofollow">Making Moms</A><BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>jules<BR/>:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-19306405131942305132007-05-23T17:23:00.000-04:002007-05-23T17:23:00.000-04:00I'd like to see more about workplace issues. Also,...I'd like to see more about workplace issues. Also, if possible, some activism (in that area and other areas). I think using the blog as a way to unite and work toward some changes rather than simply as a forum (where sometimes we "preach to the choir) would be awesome. I think working for childfree friendly policies in the workplace and elsewhere or discussing strategies on how to get deal with some of those issues would be great. <BR/><BR/>But, of course, you're doing a wonderful job already, as well.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019009149011549894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-27105133270813213352007-05-23T16:19:00.000-04:002007-05-23T16:19:00.000-04:00That would most excellent Madame Twiga!Thanks for ...That would most excellent Madame Twiga!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for offering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16233914.post-25910975744626973052007-05-23T15:50:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:50:00.000-04:00I'm currently reading the book Women without Child...I'm currently reading the book <I>Women without Children</I> by Yvonne Marie Vissing. So far it is pretty good. I can send you a review about it when I'm done.twiga92https://www.blogger.com/profile/16751327144782362475noreply@blogger.com