Edith Macefield, 1921-2008: Ballard woman held her
ground as change closed in around her
“I don’t want to move. I don’t need the money. Money doesn’t mean anything, I went through World War II, the noise doesn’t bother me,” she said in October. “They’ll get it done someday.”
via Peter Baker
article in the Seattle PI
“Edith died at home, just the way she wanted.”
(Off subject: Hey Longbrake, you don’t know me, but we have a mutual friend in John Chandler. Anywho, I was just wondering if you are buddies with Corey Hau [http://coreyhau.blogspot.com]. If you aren’t, it seems like you should be [and I don't know him either]. Although, you guys may share too many interests for your own good… heh… you’re both in urban Seattle, you’re both mad photographers, you both like Jesus, you’re both empire-subverters, and you guys share the distinction as my favorite Seattle blogs. Random, I know, but I thought I’d toss out the potential connection… keep on rockin’ the ‘free’ world)
[...] one in Ballard via thelongbrakedotcom [...]
This may be old news for you: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2237937.html?menu=
I remember seeing her story on CBS news one night. What a lovely write up in the Seattle PI. A lesson we should all learn. I would have loved to meet her!
For obvious cupcake reasons, Ballard is my favorite part of Seattle. Thanks for posting this
i love this.
old people and little kids have the most resilience of any people group. love love love it.
I can only imagine the amount of offers she threw in the trash.
what a spunky lady she must’ve been.
this is one of my favorite pics EVER!!! who taked it??? :-)
and i love the sky blue, what is it–a 78 toyota???
i second and third the joyful respect at her strength and resiliency!