Comments for Women and Connection at http://paintedred.info , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://paintedred.info Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:20:27 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://paintedred.info/14-Women-and-Connection-14.html#comment-13 Trust me, I'm old enough know not to judge others lest I be judged. And Lauretta's post about her brief encounter was not intended to be a character analysis. But still... We are all the product of the decisions we make in our lives. For some of us, circumstances limit our choices but we still have choices. Someone fresh from the gym (mid-morning?), well manicured and stylishly dressed is does not match the picture of a jobless single mom struggling to pay bills. Gym fees, manicures and $3+ lattes are not the choices one might make if putting food on the table is a challenge. With apologies to the single mom whose story I don't really know - our future is made through small and large choices every day. I hope that all our choices move us closer to our goals. - Jo Haraf Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:49:00 +0100 http://paintedred.info/14-Women-and-Connection-14.html#comment-2 Lauretta, I just love reading your blog! This was another very insightful story. I think these sorts of encounters may not happen as often as they should. First of all, especially here in Marin, people don't open up about their financial situation and or we just don't hear about stories like these. But it's so true: with so many women that I meet I paint a very beautiful picture in my mind of their life, and I'm sure it's not always what it seems. I always attributed it to my insecurities. I grew up in South Philadelphia, in a very Italian neighborhood, mostly blue collared, but in a very loving, although strict environment. I never thought that people had much more than we did because I wasn't very worldly at the time. After I graduated from college and started travelling, I noticed I didn't come from much and assumed everyone else had more. Little did I know, I was basing all of my assumptions on material things and eventually came around to realize that I really had much more! I still have those insecurities, but I never forget that it's not all about the money, the big house, the stuff! It's certainly nice, but It's about what's inside that really measures your net worth! Keep writing! You really inspire me! Much love, Patti - Patti Ogden Wed, 13 May 2009 17:39:09 +0100