Episode #4 | Women in the workplace, loving the work you do, being fired due to pregnancy, making dreams come true & a variety of hobbies including knitting & crocheting are the topics of conversation on the green bench. Erin Davis and co-host Lloyd Hetherington welcome Louise Jolliffe, a resident at The Village of Aspen Lake in Windsor, to share her stories and wisdom with us.
According to a piece in Bustle, called “11 Old Lady Hobbies it’s OK to Love in Your 20s” there is renewed and growing interest in what the younger generations are calling “lost arts” like knitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, and even old-fashioned games like Bridge and Canasta.
Both Stanley and Louise have passed away, both at 95 years of age, Stanley on December 31, 2020 and Louise on January 2, 2021.
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Thank you for sharing your story and work ethic with us, Louise. All the best to you and Stan.
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Louise...there is no doubt you were a dedicated employee in all the jobs you held. So sorry to hear of your husband's, Stan situation. Aphasia is so difficult to deal with for both people involved. I hope you find a rewarding activity to replace knitting! Thanks for sharing your story! Thank you Erin and Lloyd for bringing this podcast to us! PS Can't wait to hear Barry's episode!
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
thank you for sharing
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
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