tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post8729377265144597682..comments2024-02-20T05:15:46.592-08:00Comments on K A T H R Y N C L A R K: work table : Detroit Foreclosure quiltkathrynclarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17992452364929768013noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-35152460463142951832011-05-07T01:57:43.987-07:002011-05-07T01:57:43.987-07:00It's strange how we can see the news everyday ...It's strange how we can see the news everyday and not know what's really happening at all in the countries around us, even in USA...<br /><br />I live in Spain and here we have problems with foreclosures, too. But I've never heard about "entire blocks being razed". <br /><br />That's stunning and sad, but a good inspiration for your work...Montse Llamashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870328257747437111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-14318420166993431202011-05-05T19:33:20.146-07:002011-05-05T19:33:20.146-07:00Victoria, so sorry to hear what you had to endure....Victoria, so sorry to hear what you had to endure. It's shocking to me how people can be so heartless and selfish.<br />Kitty, oh my, yes, the US has so many abandoned city centers. And now everyone is leaving the 'burbs too. It's just an all around mess and I don't see an end in sight. Working as an urban planner, we fought tooth and nail to change the way our cities have become ... there are some success stories but oh, so few.kathrynclarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992452364929768013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-3699432809541114922011-05-05T16:53:59.235-07:002011-05-05T16:53:59.235-07:00Very sad indeed. My soon to be college graduate da...Very sad indeed. My soon to be college graduate daughter, who has landed a great job at a law firm, with a very good starting salary is looking for her first apartment. Today we had our first showing. Unfortunately it turned out to be in despicable condition, owned by an obvious slum lord asking an exorbitant amount of money for it. He was telling us this was the best we would ever find for the money, and she was foolish to think she could get better. I know it was pure BS, (and I wanted to punch him for trying to scare her into renting that hell hole) but truthfully, I am shocked at what apartments are going for and how someone with no dependents, making good money is still going to be on a very tight budget just to make ends meet. I am afraid that the American Dream is becoming just that... a dream.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-56678211776025748332011-05-04T11:00:34.409-07:002011-05-04T11:00:34.409-07:00Sigh... And add that to a lot of still abandoned c...Sigh... And add that to a lot of still abandoned city centers anyway... What a waste!Kitty Kilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064522970749701948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-42698264711833309032011-05-04T10:06:27.065-07:002011-05-04T10:06:27.065-07:00Thank you all for your supportive comments. It rea...Thank you all for your supportive comments. It really means a lot to me. Yes, it is a sad moment we're in these days, I think too few of us are aware of the seriousness and I hope to call it to attention.<br />Sophie, a wonderful addition to a similar outcome! Thank you for the link!kathrynclarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992452364929768013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-17098083440277368352011-05-04T06:03:13.606-07:002011-05-04T06:03:13.606-07:00I was on holidays for a week so a late thank you f...I was on holidays for a week so a late thank you for your comment on my "corners of my home".<br /><br />I'm catching up a bit slow :)<br /><br />Yes indeed i agree it's a great project but very sad daily life.**EYE-SNACKS**https://www.blogger.com/profile/11773405634293857481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-35736615659833918852011-05-03T23:32:50.264-07:002011-05-03T23:32:50.264-07:00oh check this out: http://www.book-by-its-cover.co...oh check this out: http://www.book-by-its-cover.com/handmade/levels-and-degrees-of-lightSophie Truonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287593618658018836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-43898145643790852042011-05-03T23:13:07.508-07:002011-05-03T23:13:07.508-07:00very sad but what a great project you're workn...very sad but what a great project you're workng on. looking forward to seeing it finished.Sophie Truonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287593618658018836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956388656277663657.post-37477412217326375472011-05-03T19:02:21.624-07:002011-05-03T19:02:21.624-07:00You really make me think Kathryn. I do wonder what...You really make me think Kathryn. I do wonder what is happening in this country. The other day I paid $70. for the most measly bag of groceries you've ever seen, and I've got to wonder where it's all heading.Lari Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416016712524138018noreply@blogger.com