"Oh your poor dear mom. . . poor poor thing. I understand so completely the predicament she lived thru, and you also. I can agree with everything you've said. . I've walked in those same shoes.
Additionally my husband…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Stuckwisch 4th month 23, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Just a quick update, for Friends around the world.Meeting for worship was held in several houses around the city this Sunday, as the Meeting House is in one of the suburbs with very severe…Continue
Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Beauchamp 7th month 20, 2012. 45 Replies 0 Likes
Friends, I'm of a liberal Quaker tradition, and I work in a fairly senior position in the health service in the UK. I've always kept a version of modern plain, being someone who has short hair, very…Continue
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Chris Beauchamp replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'Chris Beauchamp replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Thank you Mackenzie, of course you are probably right. I went online and purchased 3 coverings I will also be able to wear on my retreat. Thank you for sharing.
Some years ago I used to purchase lovely simple items from a site…"
Timothy Bruffy replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Like my dear late mother took seriously her vows to remain "faithful until death," you have done likewise against odds, just like my late mother. Seems strange that before I ever turned 30, they had both passed from this tearful valley of…"
Chris Beauchamp replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Thank you Friend Timothy:
I am so sorry to hear of your father's Parkinson's Disease. It must have been very difficult for you also to watch him with this infirmity, knowing there was little you could do to change it. …"
Timothy Bruffy replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Thank you for the compliment, Chris. I am sorry to learn of the hardships ye endure. I am sorry your husband has a brain illness. My late father had Parkinson's Disease, which is a brain illness, and it waxed worse. He was in the early stages…"
Chris Beauchamp replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Friend Timothy, your wife is much blessed and lucky to have your support in her covering. That makes it so much easier. It sounds like Helen also has support from her chosen partner which is very lucky for her…"
Mackenzie replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"I don't believe they have a physical storefront, just the Etsy shop.
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Chris Beauchamp replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"I love the covering and will be in Tucson for spiritual retreat in about two weeks. Looks like they hail from there. Perhaps they will be open and I can see what they are offering. They also seem to have plain…"
Timothy Bruffy replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Hello, Helen.
Have you had a chance to speak with your supervisor or employer about head covering? Maybe you have. Is he or she an approachable and kindly person? Maybe you've already done so. If not, then ye might consider it in private. .…"
Mackenzie replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"http://www.etsy.com/listing/99549225/natural-linen-snood-head-covering-women <-- This is my latest covering. No questions at work. I've worn net-type snoods to work a couple times before, but this was the first time I wore a fabric…"
Chris Beauchamp replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Greetings Helen and all:
I understand your predicament. I work for a corporation for many years while I have to work. They consider me odd as I am not practicing the same tactics they do but otherwise I prefer to…"
Marcie Tillett replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Hello Helen,
I began wearing a cover full time in November of last year and I also wear modern plain while at work for now until I have gathered enough plain dresses to wear them full time.
I've actually only gotten a few questions from people…"
Paula Roberts replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"I am very lucky where I live because I am certainly not the only plain dressing person. Pennsylvania is chock full of Amish, Mennonite, German Baptist, Orthodox Jews, and Muslims. I've settled down to snoods…"
Mary Arbuckle replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Headcovering - finding a way to do this as a modern Plain'"Greetings, Helen Gibbs.
Covering on the job has not been a problem for me. I've been doing it for so long now, I'm not sure people would know who I was if they saw me without a hat on.
Absolutely nobody asks me about my cap at work.
I am…"
Bridget Casterline replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Core wardrobe for a modern plain' in the group Plainness & Simplicity"Sorry, I didn't see the question about the Tara dress until now.
The Tara dress in Caribbean cloth is the heavier weight -- too heavy for me in Pennsylvania or New York City summertimes. This one is currently sold out for the…"
Kristen McLewin replied to Helen Gibbs's discussion 'Core wardrobe for a modern plain' in the group Plainness & Simplicity"I don't use tights. In the winter I wear black long underwear and black wool knee socks. They both last a good while and are easier to put on. :)
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- At 7:01pm on 1st mo. 22, 2011, Paula Roberts said…
- The cover suits thee. The color and the style is very becoming, and thee looks quite relaxed.
- At 4:49pm on 1st mo. 21, 2011,
Raye said… Thanks for posting the pics! I like the way you tie that covering!
My beloved has had some concerns about covering, yet we both very much like a knit hat that has almost become my constant covering during waking hours. It fits almost like a snood. As warmer weather approaches, I expect to be needing something much lighter.
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