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Kristen McLewin replied to Barbara Smith's discussion 'Plain or modest dress, shoes, stockings and leg covering for women?' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
I live in a windy/wet climate that does tend to have a couple of fairly cold months each year.  I wear long skirts (between the bottom of my calf and my ankle) year-round.  In summer, I wear lightweight nearly knee-length shorts underneath…
1st month 2
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Kristen McLewin replied to Margaret Banford's discussion 'headcovering?' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
Paula, Did you work out a solution for the black velvet dress conundrum? Kristen
12th month 27, 2011
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Kristen McLewin replied to Paula McConnell's discussion 'Color?' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
I'm enjoying the discussion!  I wear modern plain with a headcovering.  I stick mainly to navy, brown, and dark green.  Any subdued, darker color seems right to me.  I do wear black shoes, stockings, and coats because they…
11th month 22, 2011
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Kristen McLewin commented on Kevin-Douglas Olive's blog post 'Going Plain....'
Kevin, I'm a plain-dressing Quaker lesbian.  Welcome to my world.  :)  I don't have much time to chat now, but wanted to offer support and some understanding and an invitation to chat.  I don't live in a big urban…
11th month 3, 2011
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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.  :)
9th month 17, 2011
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Kristen McLewin left a comment for Paula Roberts
Paula,  I've enjoyed reading your posts and your blog entries.  I'm a plain Friend in WA state who would enjoy further chats.
9th month 12, 2011
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Kristen McLewin replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Modesty, plainness and hair' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
Greetings.   I dress modern plain -- long skirts and matching tops, mainly in brown, darker blues, and darker greens.  My hair is fine and straight, and just past my shoulders.  I wear it in a low ponytail, braid, or bun with a plain…
3rd month 17, 2011
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Iam researching camps for my son for this summer.  We live on the west coast (USA), so this can be a bit challenging.  I am wondering if I've missed any FGC/universalist type camps within WA, OR or ID?  Anyone have ideas?My son is 10 and has some special needs, so flying far from home for camp is unrealistic.  If he is well enough, we hope to take his first big trip to the FGC Gathering in Iowa this summer.See More
Kristen McLewin added a discussion to the group Family Life 2nd month 14, 2011
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AMY ADAMS SQUIRE left a comment for Kristen McLewin
Friend Kristen: a Happy Valentine's Day to you, those you love, and those who love you. Blessings. FRIENDSAM
2nd month 14, 2011
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Kristen McLewin replied to Nanna Kapp's discussion 'Ladies: How has your decision to wear the cap affected your daily life?'
Yes.  Thank you.  
2nd month 13, 2011
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AMY ADAMS SQUIRE left a comment for Kristen McLewin
I work 3rd day through 7th day, closing shift, but I'm a nightowl anyway. Hmm,a walk in the forest sounds nice, especially for an urbanite. The closest I get to animals is my 3 cats. I was drawn to the Friends by silence, simplicity, peace, and…
2nd month 12, 2011
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Kristen McLewin replied to Nanna Kapp's discussion 'Ladies: How has your decision to wear the cap affected your daily life?'
I wear a plain, navy bandana with my hair tied back.  I've been covering with this or a thick headband (the headbands were at first... the scarf/bandanas are every day now) for about two years.  I cover at all times outside of the…
2nd month 12, 2011
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Kristen McLewin left a comment for AMY ADAMS SQUIRE
Sam, You're a late bird too, eh?  I'm well, thanks.  How was your week?  Do you have any particular plans for the weekend, or are you working?  I have a bunch of farm chores waiting to be done, and my son has a number…
2nd month 12, 2011
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AMY ADAMS SQUIRE left a comment for Kristen McLewin
How is Friend Kristen today? FRIENDSAM
2nd month 12, 2011
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Sexuality/ LGBT

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Issues of gender and sexuality and the controversies over same sex relationships that divide many Friends. Tag: sexuality
Kristen McLewin joined QuakerQuaker's group 2nd month 11, 2011
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AMY ADAMS SQUIRE left a comment for Kristen McLewin
Friend Kristen: I work for Half Price Books in Lynnwood. I have several musical specialties: piano, guitar, vocal, and I Play a mean tamborine and kazoo! I've always loved liturgical music. I admire teachers. I don't have the patience for…
2nd month 11, 2011

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At 11:35pm on 2nd mo. 13, 2011, AMY ADAMS SQUIREAMY ADAMS SQUIRE said…
Friend Kristen: a Happy Valentine's Day to you, those you love, and those who love you. Blessings. FRIENDSAM
At 6:55am on 2nd mo. 12, 2011, AMY ADAMS SQUIREAMY ADAMS SQUIRE said…
I work 3rd day through 7th day, closing shift, but I'm a nightowl anyway. Hmm,a walk in the forest sounds nice, especially for an urbanite. The closest I get to animals is my 3 cats. I was drawn to the Friends by silence, simplicity, peace, and nonviolence. What about thee? Enjoy your chores. :-) blessings. FRIENDSAM
At 2:19am on 2nd mo. 12, 2011, AMY ADAMS SQUIREAMY ADAMS SQUIRE said…
How is Friend Kristen today? FRIENDSAM
At 3:30am on 2nd mo. 11, 2011, AMY ADAMS SQUIREAMY ADAMS SQUIRE said…
Friend Kristen: I work for Half Price Books in Lynnwood. I have several musical specialties: piano, guitar, vocal, and I Play a mean tamborine and kazoo! I've always loved liturgical music. I admire teachers. I don't have the patience for it except at the college level. By the way, I'm on Facebook.

Peace and Blessings.
FRIENDSAM
At 11:30am on 2nd mo. 9, 2011, Paula DemingPaula Deming said…

Hello, Kristen,

Just a quick note in regarding your question about the Gathering. I posted a comment in response to Isabel's question about what the Gathering is. But I should clarify to you that I am not classic plain dressing, just "modern" plain.

I did see other modern plain dressers last year, but I don't recall any who dress with bonnets. But there were a lot of people there, so I could have missed some.

 

Yours, Paula

At 10:02am on 2nd mo. 9, 2011, AMY ADAMS SQUIREAMY ADAMS SQUIRE said…
Friend Kristen: I have no children or spouse. I work in a bookstore. What do you teach? How old is your beloved son? If you travel south, give me a call: 425.876.5388. Blessings. FRIENDSAM
At 7:26pm on 2nd mo. 8, 2011, AMY ADAMS SQUIREAMY ADAMS SQUIRE said…
Thank you so much, Kristen! I am actually a chirch musician, and I attend St. Hilda & St. Patrick. I am, however, incorporating Quaker worship and priniciples into my faith journey. I like the silence and commitment to peace rhat the Friends offer. Do you go to meeting where you live? It might be fun to meet for coffee sometime. Blessings. FRIENDSAM.
 
 
 

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Called Out, Called In: Maggie Harrison's Loving Challenge

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Caroline Gulian replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
First of all, Mazel Tov!  Prayers to your pregnancy, may it be a healthy, happy event in your life. With my children, I have raised them with my beliefs, explained why I dress Plain for worship, and leave them with what I have taught in hopes…
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Paula Roberts replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
Congratulations Elin!  I don't have children so I'm going to speculate, but I don't think raising your kids differently from other people is going to injure them at all. Of course I am surrounded by people who are doing that very…
12 hours ago
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Barbara Smith replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
Elin - Congratulations! The bigger question you are raising is how to bring up spiritually healthy children in an unhealthy world! We have nine children and homeschooled all of them right from the start. They are amazing people and I know for a fact…
12 hours ago
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Mackenzie replied to Lauren Smith's discussion 'Parenting as a Friend'
I'm not a parent, so grain of salt ;) I maintain the opinion that setting a good example from the earliest age is what's important. Consistent rules probably have the best chance of being followed. That's not to say "when…
12 hours ago
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Zaley Warkentin replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
My thought would be to provide your child with both options and let them choose day to day... When I was much younger I was dressed both plain and modern, but as I grew older my parents encouraged me to dress mainstream. In my case, I became more…
12 hours ago
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Plain babies and children

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I am expecting a baby if everything goes well this summer. I just want to hear if there are any thoughts about teaching and showing the plain way to children. The table is open and I just want to hear what you think about this, is it even possible in today's society to raise children like that?As both me and my partner wear mainly clothes of a modern make we will buy 'normal' clothes for our children but try buy a lot of things second hand or try to swap them with others. When our child is a…See More
Elin Hagberg added a discussion to the group Plainness & Simplicity 13 hours ago
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Daily Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 32 and 1 Corinthians 5

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