tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post6959479417026671718..comments2024-03-17T13:13:51.825-04:00Comments on My Life in Retirement: W: Wright, Wilkie's Woman in White, Whitefish BayDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-56870985550100971272016-04-30T20:52:06.466-04:002016-04-30T20:52:06.466-04:00My middle son had a scholarship to study architect...My middle son had a scholarship to study architecture at a local university. He decided he wanted to study criminal justice instead. While in college, he got a part-time job at a private country club. He is now their accountant and manages their IT department. You never know where you may end up.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-48866767306841248912016-04-29T02:20:29.180-04:002016-04-29T02:20:29.180-04:00The 'Woman in White'....I believe I've...The 'Woman in White'....I believe I've heard of it, but now curious to read. I love discovering old books. My husband wanted to be an architect but was told he better go into engineering if he wanted a good job. He still wishes he'd gone with his first interest. Despite that, he's been quite good at sketching remodeling projects over the years....from a drafting class he also took. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-81421149464690494802016-04-28T13:40:57.970-04:002016-04-28T13:40:57.970-04:00The Woman in White intrigues me now! I might have ...The Woman in White intrigues me now! I might have to seek it out!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-89083051626568990872016-04-28T08:32:14.428-04:002016-04-28T08:32:14.428-04:00When I was appointed Treasurer in my Township, I w...When I was appointed Treasurer in my Township, I was asked by a Trustee if I would take a pay cut. He reasoned that since my predecessor was single and I was married, I did not need to earn the same salary. State law prohibits the reduction of salary during a term of office, but I am sure if they could get away with it they would. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-56220227230283802292016-04-28T07:39:36.636-04:002016-04-28T07:39:36.636-04:00My mom would have been excellent at being an archi...My mom would have been excellent at being an architect. When she was a kid she would go into the forest and make house plans using pine needles...and she was only 6. In1979/80, she designed the addition to the house and when she went to get the permit, the man asked who did the design. When she said she did(quietly), he commended how well it was done. What a shame how much this was and is a man's world.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-66905887349352221222016-04-27T22:50:45.016-04:002016-04-27T22:50:45.016-04:00My husband went to school for drafting once...that...My husband went to school for drafting once...that's architecture-related, right? See, I don't even know!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-14156165326468093322016-04-27T18:35:12.301-04:002016-04-27T18:35:12.301-04:00I'd forgotten about the Whitefish connection u...I'd forgotten about the Whitefish connection until I saw a show about it Monday night. You are welcome.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-64287193974474826042016-04-27T18:01:41.267-04:002016-04-27T18:01:41.267-04:00I'm from that unenlightened time too, as you k...I'm from that unenlightened time too, as you know, back when these arguments were made for women not being suitable for many professions - of course, all proven wrong. My best friend wanted to be a veterinarian. She ended up (not that it was bad, just wasn't her dream) being an elementary school teacher. By the way, thanks for the Edmund Fitzgerald earworm. Started as soon as I saw "Whitefish Bay" in your blog's title. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-74246194204352144772016-04-27T16:33:14.106-04:002016-04-27T16:33:14.106-04:00I am not sure if I have read The Woman in White. I...I am not sure if I have read The Woman in White. I certainly read The Moonstone. But, a very long time ago. I too have re-purchased favourite books. One friend borrowed a whole set of books and she lent them to a cousin so ended up purchasing them for me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-90163582818087151702016-04-27T13:01:31.213-04:002016-04-27T13:01:31.213-04:00I always thought it would be cool to have a goat. ...I always thought it would be cool to have a goat. Good for you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-58733816435959090482016-04-27T12:48:30.085-04:002016-04-27T12:48:30.085-04:00My mother was born in 1922. She wanted to be an ar...My mother was born in 1922. She wanted to be an archeologist. She ended up being a teacher (and a good one). I wanted to raise goats and have 6 children. And I did it! Along with other things. <br /><br /><a href="http://findingeliza.com/" rel="nofollow">Finding Eliza</a>Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-20324818525470608042016-04-27T08:54:13.034-04:002016-04-27T08:54:13.034-04:00People are still telling little girls what profess...People are still telling little girls what professions they can and cannot choose, and it is sad... My mother and my grandmother designed our house together, and it is awesome :)<br /><br />@TarkabarkaHolgy from <br /><a href="http://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Multicolored Diary</a> <br /><a href="http://hungarykum.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">MopDog</a><br />A Tarkabarka Hölgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719668142192116685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-17417727569707847442016-04-27T08:34:36.874-04:002016-04-27T08:34:36.874-04:00I used to love to draw house plans when I was a gi...I used to love to draw house plans when I was a girl. They were never to scale, but I liked creating different designs and imagining what they would look like if they were built. <br /><br />I read The Woman in White a gazillion years ago and loved it. I can see why you purchased another copy.<br /><br />Cheers - Ellen | http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/2016/04/w-is-for-watch-nancy-drew-investigates.htmlThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-23859014011447153762016-04-27T04:43:48.920-04:002016-04-27T04:43:48.920-04:00I'm pretty sure I would never have the patienc...I'm pretty sure I would never have the patience for architecture :). It's such a shame about the sexism in the industry at the time. I have not read The Woman in White, sounds like a good book.<br />Tasha<br /><a href="http://tashasthinkings.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Tasha's Thinkings</a> | <a href="http://www.wittegenpress.com/wp_main/blog" rel="nofollow">Wittegen Press</a> | <a href="http://fantasyboysxxx.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">FB3X (AC)</a>Tasha Duncan-Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591239019422681163noreply@blogger.com