tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post3014295300698576476..comments2023-10-28T04:39:52.536-05:00Comments on "Hold my hand" A social worker's blog: Red LipstickHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-53404682251879081362011-03-09T10:47:43.964-06:002011-03-09T10:47:43.964-06:00What an absolutely beautiful story! And such beaut...What an absolutely beautiful story! And such beautiful writing. Red is the only color I wear too.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-6036291269528175142011-03-03T07:41:51.309-06:002011-03-03T07:41:51.309-06:00What a beautiful story and how special you are to ...What a beautiful story and how special you are to give Carla reinforcement.<br />Hope someone like you is around in my later years. I do love my red lipstick.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-62656549239336318342011-03-02T13:48:11.771-06:002011-03-02T13:48:11.771-06:00I love your ability to see the true beauty that sh...I love your ability to see the true beauty that shines beneath blurry lines, and the wonderful way you weave a story out of such a sweet event. I think I'll go see if I don't have some red in my drawer and give it a go.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-86744696946469119882011-03-02T13:15:40.699-06:002011-03-02T13:15:40.699-06:00Seeing the good in others and looking upon them wi...Seeing the good in others and looking upon them with empathy... what a wonderful message your story brings!nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025913472730278205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-6796233810645637532011-03-01T13:30:46.305-06:002011-03-01T13:30:46.305-06:00What a lovely and touching story. Well written, to...What a lovely and touching story. Well written, too, I might add. ;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">Marvin D Wilson</a>The Old Sillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661188622348794193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-24709792587679389232011-03-01T04:35:11.199-06:002011-03-01T04:35:11.199-06:00Lip stick is the only make up I put on these days....Lip stick is the only make up I put on these days. I put it on before I go to school, after morning tea and lunch, the colors gone. Then I put on chap stick. Little kids don't bother, except some times 8 or 9 year old girls comment.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-50540030919745711482011-02-28T18:55:14.039-06:002011-02-28T18:55:14.039-06:00What a vivid picture you paint - in a bright shade...What a vivid picture you paint - in a bright shade of red, at that! I was thinking how a small act of kindness can open a flood of memories and wonderful conversation. Think I'll find my tube of red lipstick for this weekend!Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-28894621066332910942011-02-28T10:41:38.562-06:002011-02-28T10:41:38.562-06:00LOL, great story!!LOL, great story!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-33396450939420936772011-02-28T10:38:00.306-06:002011-02-28T10:38:00.306-06:00Beautiful story...That's really nice of you to...Beautiful story...That's really nice of you to help her...Flame of the Foresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750301147785042892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-58205524629112121572011-02-27T09:05:35.802-06:002011-02-27T09:05:35.802-06:00Your attitude to Carla's lipstick is perfect, ...Your attitude to Carla's lipstick is perfect, and so is your writing style.<br /><br />It's hard to get rid of habits such as applying make-up or just lipstick ,even if we want to for some reason or another. Carla doesn't want to stop wearing lipstick and that's OK; no harm done.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-20521992621128219762011-02-27T04:16:51.033-06:002011-02-27T04:16:51.033-06:00There is so much to this story, Doris. You have ...There is so much to this story, Doris. You have helped her to have dignity, grace and beauty, and all because you share a love for red lipstick. Your sensitivity shines right through those beautiful red lips.<br />AndieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-28454779041717465572011-02-26T23:33:47.247-06:002011-02-26T23:33:47.247-06:00Your blog always makes me smile and brings a warmt...Your blog always makes me smile and brings a warmth in my heart to know there are such kind people out there. I always felt too self concious to wear red lipstick so opted for pink..it's funny that make up can help us feel more confident ...or not.Holly Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480597362033539484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-35777016065980550132011-02-26T22:13:15.781-06:002011-02-26T22:13:15.781-06:00I probably wear lipstick once a year...
I once too...I probably wear lipstick once a year...<br />I once took a class in communication in the work place that I found most helpful. In it I learned that unsolicited opinions should not be accepted. We are to tell a person who tells us they don't like our decorations in our office "I dont recall asking your opinion".<br />I am yet to use that line, but it seems appropriate sometimesA Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-38628711516361527582011-02-26T13:30:40.633-06:002011-02-26T13:30:40.633-06:00DORIS ~
I LOVED your response to the drawings on m...<b>DORIS ~</b><br />I LOVED your response to the drawings on my blog. Thanks for the laugh!<br /><br />And by the way... You go, girl! There's much to be said for the "classics". A red lipstick-framed smile from a pretty woman in a little red Corvette makes me go wild--<br /><br />--Uh-Oh!... I think I have another "Cyclops Worm from outer space" drawing comin' on!<br Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-75622330082952896132011-02-25T23:06:47.944-06:002011-02-25T23:06:47.944-06:00Beautifully written,Doris.
It shines like your red...Beautifully written,Doris.<br />It shines like your red lip stick !<br />Isn't it wonderful to see how easily you change the lives of others?dr.antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191095888228061156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-86333656898335270142011-02-25T20:48:59.110-06:002011-02-25T20:48:59.110-06:00Oh, I love it! It doesn't matter what color o...Oh, I love it! It doesn't matter what color of lipstick she wore, it was the doing it with each passing day that mattered. I hope when I get to that point, I will still feel it is important to put on my lipstick each day whether it is straight or not. Precious stories that you share with us. Thank you so much for sharing them and please tell Carla to keep on putting it on!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390800085540275327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-28540006100673107932011-02-25T20:23:15.455-06:002011-02-25T20:23:15.455-06:00Doris, I sure hope they did not break your mold be...Doris, I sure hope they did not break your mold because I most definitely want someone just like you in my nursing home :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend full of red lipstick :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-23800331138436111312011-02-25T16:40:44.837-06:002011-02-25T16:40:44.837-06:00How sweet! And yes- red lipstick is a classic. The...How sweet! And yes- red lipstick is a classic. There's something about wearing it that makes me feel more confidentMichelle in a shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14631044089049410804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-37683425373812399202011-02-25T09:04:02.152-06:002011-02-25T09:04:02.152-06:00Oh man!... A tear always comes out every time I vi...Oh man!... A tear always comes out every time I visit your page!! Such touching stories. God bless you for being there for them. <br />have a lovely day!!<br /><br />Claus - who does not wear any makeup :-OClaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803540562431030465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-48904647330183044942011-02-25T08:00:59.538-06:002011-02-25T08:00:59.538-06:00I could never wear red lipstick but pink frost was...I could never wear red lipstick but pink frost was always my favorite. Thanks for such an endearing post.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-37679971376013668822011-02-25T07:06:33.188-06:002011-02-25T07:06:33.188-06:00Another great story:) You always look deeper and t...Another great story:) You always look deeper and that's what I love.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-39686463102396240192011-02-25T02:40:37.503-06:002011-02-25T02:40:37.503-06:00Hi Doris .. that's a wonderful story and somet...Hi Doris .. that's a wonderful story and something so simple if we a) look and b) remember to meet everyone we care for where they are at - not where we're at. <br /><br />Thanks - great story .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-15470914725238020962011-02-24T22:49:16.667-06:002011-02-24T22:49:16.667-06:00Its amazing how simple things bring confidence and...Its amazing how simple things bring confidence and comfort. You gave Grace dignity and endearing personality. A memory to be fond of.<br /><br />...........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-4738932462826407122011-02-24T22:45:35.759-06:002011-02-24T22:45:35.759-06:00Dearest Doris,
Well, good for you that you are gi...Dearest Doris,<br /><br />Well, good for you that you are giving Carla back her 'smile' and above all; her GRACE! That is so thoughtful of you for doing this. Those are little daily rituals, for as long as we will manage to do so. In extending those graceful days to a lady like Carla does crown you once more! Yes, and with that crown you must wear red lipstick! You're exotic looking Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-36533246845891210472011-02-24T21:40:31.085-06:002011-02-24T21:40:31.085-06:00This is one of your classic stories which shines.This is one of your classic stories which shines.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com