tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post9173759999315262787..comments2024-03-28T09:30:07.343-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: In Praise of Old BroadsSusan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-1930847150765107732014-09-11T13:34:22.480-04:002014-09-11T13:34:22.480-04:00Thanks, Manzie. I'm glad you like it. I think ...Thanks, Manzie. I'm glad you like it. I think that cover image of Francesco's photo "Forever Young" captures the spirit of all us old broads really well. And he was sooooo kind to let us use it.<br /><br />Hmmm, maybe I'd better start drinking coffee again...<br /><br />I LOVE that you and Marilyn call yourselves old broads, too. Great minds think alike.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-14012143886985316982014-09-10T17:30:43.258-04:002014-09-10T17:30:43.258-04:00Susan
Congratulations on another book and a truly ...Susan<br />Congratulations on another book and a truly magnificient idea. That book cover blew me away. We can never really see ourselves as old.... well, until we look in the mirror, I guess. <br /><br />I always thought the term "broad" was flattering in a loving and fun way. When my friend, Marilyn and I make videos, we always call them "2 old broads" and when I do one alone, It's "2 old broads minus one."<br /><br />A friend of mine aways used to give me reports on her grandmother who lived to a fiesty 105. When people asked her what her secret was to such a long life, she told them, "aways drink coffee, never water." My friend said it was true, she never would drink a glass of water. <br />Something to think about, huh?<br /><br />You captured the spirit of a woman in the tribute to your grandmother. Great wording.Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22103303359479230262014-09-10T15:57:51.682-04:002014-09-10T15:57:51.682-04:00Today's version of "strong coffee" h...Today's version of "strong coffee" has NOTHING on the brew made in those old aluminum pots. I swear, it could've jump-started a dead man. But those tough old gals had an even stronger influence on those of us who were fortunate enough to know them.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11816072456495229372014-09-10T15:52:15.150-04:002014-09-10T15:52:15.150-04:00Loved, loved, loved the story about your grandmoth...Loved, loved, loved the story about your grandmother. Very close to what my paternal grandmother was like, minus the cigarettes. LOL. But she did like strong boiled coffee from an aluminum pot, and heaven help anyone who dared to wash her coffee cup. Drink coffee, rinse cup, put it on the sideboard until the next meal. That was her routine and it never varied. She was also a tremendous positive influence in my life.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-45327721700374101242014-09-10T15:03:42.557-04:002014-09-10T15:03:42.557-04:00Thanks! We're pretty excited about it.
Gee, y...Thanks! We're pretty excited about it.<br /><br />Gee, you mean all Australians don't talk like Crocodile Dundee? HA!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-1050076712346028382014-09-10T07:45:32.829-04:002014-09-10T07:45:32.829-04:00Congrats on the book.
I guess the Oz equivalent ...Congrats on the book.<br /><br />I guess the Oz equivalent to "broad" is "sheila" (like the woman's name). But it is almost extinct in Oz lingo.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11825992795031200122014-09-09T10:54:38.704-04:002014-09-09T10:54:38.704-04:00I can hardly believe it, but it's actually bee...I can hardly believe it, but it's actually been closer to fifty-five years since she and my other grandmother died. (A week apart.) It's incredible how well some memories can withstand the passage of time, especially when they're infused with love. I'd like to think that fifty-some years from now, someone will still have warm memories of us, too.<br /><br />We're pretty excited about the compilation, and it's been an honor to work with so many talented women. (Including our honorary one.) Yep, we're progressive out the wazoo...Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-78905704850678804672014-09-08T15:04:15.058-04:002014-09-08T15:04:15.058-04:00'It's almost inconceivable that she's ...'It's almost inconceivable that she's been gone for more than fifty years,'<br /><br />After your praise of your grandmother, that line had a huge impact on me. Kind of quieted me down to give honor where honor is (still) due.<br /><br />What a great idea for a compilation. And, hey, to have an honorary, hairy-legged broad, how very progressive! ;)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-25252130592726685392014-09-08T14:58:54.493-04:002014-09-08T14:58:54.493-04:00Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think EVERY...Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think EVERYONE loves that cover... I know I do!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-87019065305031625802014-09-07T17:48:59.121-04:002014-09-07T17:48:59.121-04:00Loved reading about your Nana and the pictures are...Loved reading about your Nana and the pictures are wonderful. Congratulations and I can't wait to read your poems. Love Michael's cover too. Yay!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-65702232491131804152014-09-07T17:26:59.871-04:002014-09-07T17:26:59.871-04:00Thanks. I have a feeling a lot of us were blessed ...Thanks. I have a feeling a lot of us were blessed with grandmothers a lot like my Nana.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-66679822851421985712014-09-07T17:24:34.027-04:002014-09-07T17:24:34.027-04:00HI, Michael.
Don't forget to take your bows, ...HI, Michael.<br /><br />Don't forget to take your bows, too. That is one fantabulous cover. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-80646582409410485612014-09-07T17:17:35.798-04:002014-09-07T17:17:35.798-04:00On behalf of all old broads... thank you! Yeah, I&...On behalf of all old broads... thank you! Yeah, I'd say Susan Sarandon qualifies... bad-ass bitch, or tough old broad...I'd say that's six of one, half a dozen of the other...Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-7438319824299229002014-09-07T17:10:11.695-04:002014-09-07T17:10:11.695-04:00Thanks. I'm glad you like the cover. As someon...Thanks. I'm glad you like the cover. As someone who's into photography, I think you'll appreciate how Francesco created that terrific image. He actually combined two of his photos, and with a little photoshopping, he was able to express his "forever young" theme beautifully. I think he did an amazing job, and I'm still a little stunned he was so gracious about letting it.<br /><br />Yeah, we have gotten a little "soft" overall, but there are still plenty of tough old broads around.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-56666971015774064482014-09-07T16:55:28.632-04:002014-09-07T16:55:28.632-04:00Congrats on the book! Great about your Grandma!Congrats on the book! Great about your Grandma!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-1458534910912269112014-09-06T18:32:22.345-04:002014-09-06T18:32:22.345-04:00HI, Susan,
FANTASTIC To your grandmother! She wou...HI, Susan,<br /><br />FANTASTIC To your grandmother! She would've loved it! CONGRATS on such a successful production.... insert applause here....Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-12776563663181141742014-09-06T17:21:15.076-04:002014-09-06T17:21:15.076-04:00I like old broads! Is susan sarandon considered a ...I like old broads! Is susan sarandon considered a broad yet? I know she's a bad ass bitch, which I like.Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-91453781878619025462014-09-06T17:18:52.158-04:002014-09-06T17:18:52.158-04:00Count me among those who love the book cover!
Tho...Count me among those who love the book cover!<br /><br />Those pictures of your grandmother are fantastic. Looking at old photographs like these and hearing the life stories from old broads makes me realize that oftentimes we are just wimps. We complain about stress on the job or a tough commute to work or some other nitpicky thing...and forget what other women went through. My life is a piece of cake when you compare it to your grandmother's!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-40553612522651205222014-09-06T16:01:11.924-04:002014-09-06T16:01:11.924-04:00How will we choose? Hmmm, I reckon we'll use o...How will we choose? Hmmm, I reckon we'll use our need to deliberate as an excuse to yak on the phone some more for starters... then we'll end up pulling the secret name out of an old lady's hat.<br /><br />Cool! I'm sure he was thrilled with your post.<br /><br />(groan) Too tired to dance, but never too tired for a hug.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-79140693922601198892014-09-06T15:55:20.415-04:002014-09-06T15:55:20.415-04:00Thanks! First time I've heard the comment from...Thanks! First time I've heard the comment from you, so you haven't worn it out here.<br /><br />Wow, impressive about the longevity of the gals in your family, and also impressive about your favorite old broad choice. Gloria Swanson, huh? You must be a big fan of old movies; that's a surprising choice for someone as young as you are. But a good one! "Deliciously crazy" and feisty is a fun way to be, and she portrayed both traits very well.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-55824004361038881412014-09-06T15:32:32.903-04:002014-09-06T15:32:32.903-04:00Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and you'r...Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and you're right. Most of the pioneer women were made of a lot tougher stuff than we are today. Not that they had much choice.<br /><br />Thanks! "Old Broads with Brooms," huh? I love it! They must have been a couple of fun women.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-67244253356440736342014-09-06T15:23:10.820-04:002014-09-06T15:23:10.820-04:00Yes, I do treasure all of our old photographs, and...Yes, I do treasure all of our old photographs, and some of them are reeeeeally old.<br /><br />Thanks!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-69529530872944825862014-09-06T15:11:10.937-04:002014-09-06T15:11:10.937-04:00Thanks. Yes, my grandmother was amazing, and defin...Thanks. Yes, my grandmother was amazing, and definitely a tough old broad. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-77399582044815462182014-09-06T14:04:04.000-04:002014-09-06T14:04:04.000-04:00You're getting a hearty feast of comments, Sus...You're getting a hearty feast of comments, Susan. How will you and Julie choose? Will Stephen Mc get extra points for quantity plus quality? And Gloria Swanson, as BnB pointed out, was stunning! Broads with a few screws loose - that's this ole group. Fun times. Fun times. Plus I made Michael blush. He visited today. Woohoo.<br /><br />Keep dancin'! xo More broad hugs!Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-73342164408166605632014-09-06T13:47:01.719-04:002014-09-06T13:47:01.719-04:00Congrats on the book! As I've said on the othe...Congrats on the book! As I've said on the other blogs, I'm looking forward to checking it out. I hope I haven't worn that comment out yet.<br /><br />Your grandma sounds like she was pretty amazing. My hard-as-nails grandma is still kicking, as is her older sister (who just turned 100). Since I want to be original, though, I'd have to say my favorite old broad is Gloria Swanson, particularly circa Sunset Boulevard. She was quirky and funny (did an awesome Charlie Chaplin impersonation), and deliciously crazy, and even for being in her 50s she looked stunning.<br /><br /><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Studio_publicity_Gloria_Swanson.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Studio_publicity_Gloria_Swanson.jpg</a><br /><br />If there's anything more iconic than that crazed look on her face as she says, "Alright, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close up," and then starts prancing toward the camera, I haven't seen it.<br /><br />And yes, that's right, I like my old broads with a few screws loose.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.com