tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post616436153511736328..comments2023-10-02T08:42:20.907-04:00Comments on A Knitting Nurse: Does Hope Live Here?Rudeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-53451538932160121702010-02-28T14:59:26.508-05:002010-02-28T14:59:26.508-05:00JS--we don't often get referrals into SW Detro...JS--we don't often get referrals into SW Detroit. I'll count that as a blessing.Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-28171285250254724932010-02-27T21:23:10.027-05:002010-02-27T21:23:10.027-05:00I'll be honest, I think South West detroit has...I'll be honest, I think South West detroit has gotten just as bad as the east side.. and you are right about the one block rule... just look at grosse pointe.... JSJShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089932390819254505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-14728323675572796812010-02-27T10:45:59.310-05:002010-02-27T10:45:59.310-05:00Very sad. It's going to take quite a lot to f...Very sad. It's going to take quite a lot to fix Detroit.Miss Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726257680235907308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-8640078414884284272010-02-25T22:46:37.334-05:002010-02-25T22:46:37.334-05:00I was wowed by these photographs of abandoned home...I was wowed by these photographs of abandoned homes. Most of them were at one time gorgeous big homes. I always think of how loved they must have been when they were new and what scenes they must have seen. I wish they could all be rehabilitated for homeless people who would care for them. It is so sad to see them decaying like that. <br />Rudee thanks for sharing. I'm glad to see you are talking to someone about your feelings.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449827163911239893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-13748146337276032252010-02-25T20:15:03.933-05:002010-02-25T20:15:03.933-05:00So many of those old abandoned homes were so large...So many of those old abandoned homes were so large, that to see windows with boards it makes one wonder what may be in the backs of those old homes. I am so glad you had an escort. The suburbs will be giving up homes and moving into the city into cheaper dwellings and then we have abandoned suburbs. It can be a vicious cycle. Stay safe.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-91196369141708735702010-02-25T13:50:03.159-05:002010-02-25T13:50:03.159-05:00How sad this is. I have heard about the problems i...How sad this is. I have heard about the problems in Detroit. I didn't link it to the riots in 67.<br />I followed the link you had and those are beautiful homes. Reminding me of my "old dream homes" . Something Paul was never willing to do.. Old homes mean old plumbing.. Paul started out as a grumpy old man.. (I digress)<br />How sad these neighborhoods are so dangerous. Be careful! Glad you're making progressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-26290769794667846902010-02-25T11:08:44.245-05:002010-02-25T11:08:44.245-05:00It's so sad. I will check out that link. I l...It's so sad. I will check out that link. I love old houses and have taken so many photos lately on my days out.<br /><br />I have read reference many times to parts of Detroit and what has happened.<br /><br />Sounds like LA during the riots and aftermath.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-85008505896008999112010-02-25T10:59:31.513-05:002010-02-25T10:59:31.513-05:00It's true that all cities have areas which are...It's true that all cities have areas which are a shame and are difficult to change. Vancouver struggles with all these same issues.<br /><br /> Like humans who are depressed, cities need some professional - and creative - help to get these areas healthy again. I like Jeanette's story of Peducah. People make all the difference.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-61949147560912998222010-02-25T10:21:10.791-05:002010-02-25T10:21:10.791-05:00I am concerned first for your safety. I am thankfu...I am concerned first for your safety. I am thankful that you have an escort to these areas.<br /><br />I will keep you in my prayers for safe travel to and from your work. I am glad that you have a therapist to talk with about these issues.<br /><br />Urban plight is devasting to a town. In small towns you can be effective in running out the drugs and criminals, but I am not sure how you would do that is Detroit.<br /><br />I think it is time to take our streets, towns and government back.<br /><br />Rudee, you stay strong and don't let these evil doers win.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-91574933522013083362010-02-25T10:04:51.866-05:002010-02-25T10:04:51.866-05:00There was an area in Toronto in and around a neigh...There was an area in Toronto in and around a neighbourhood called Regent Park where there were also a lot of decaying houses, all Victorians, back in the early 80's. It was also very dodgy to go there after dark. I was selling real estate in those days and had a couple of scary moments. The neighbourhood has been totally turned around and most of those homes cost upwards of a million these days. Urban regenerations but the economy has to cooperate and jobs have to be there so people can afford to buy homes...ciaoRosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-84604600837023877372010-02-25T09:04:01.315-05:002010-02-25T09:04:01.315-05:00There actually is an artist enclave, somewhere nea...There actually is an artist enclave, somewhere near Hamtramck. I've heard them interviewed on Detroit public radio. There are whole areas that are abandoned. If they could be bulldozed and cultivated, it would be nice to have some green areas near the city. I have hope that the new administration will lead to better things.unmitigated mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901264130484454602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-56155010728855884662010-02-25T08:49:11.470-05:002010-02-25T08:49:11.470-05:00You and I live in the most dangerous cities in Ame...You and I live in the most dangerous cities in America. I don't which one of us came in 1st this year. Going with an escort has to be better than all the anxiety that would prevent you from doing it alone. Personally....I just wouldn't do it. My anxiety would be more than I could bear.<br />I have never gotten involved enough to know why these things happen. If we didn't mow our lawn for 3 weeks, the city would be out here and the neighbors would evict us. Abandoned buildings should be torn down, in my opnion.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-79049430225614015552010-02-25T04:32:28.158-05:002010-02-25T04:32:28.158-05:00It is sad that beautiful things are left to decay ...It is sad that beautiful things are left to decay - it does make you feel like no hope is around, but as SkippyMom said please don't dwell on it.Loved the idea of seeling houses to Artists.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556558968084362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-59224260832303381182010-02-25T04:19:29.282-05:002010-02-25T04:19:29.282-05:00I have lived in/around some sketchy neighborhoods ...I have lived in/around some sketchy neighborhoods before and my one solace be the decay of next door or 9 miles away is I could always return HOME to my sanctuary.<br /><br />Yes it is sad and things do need to be done - but it if has been left this long it will be a long time before it is cleaned up and revitalized. Try not to dwell on it too much Rudee. I can really feel it through your posts and I hate to see you so sad.<br /><br />Hugs.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-7747818829546210012010-02-25T02:57:02.958-05:002010-02-25T02:57:02.958-05:00thanks for the link, you're right - they are a...thanks for the link, you're right - they are amazing photos, very sad, but also very interesting.willowtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173637121496772685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-5589368999967102512010-02-25T02:44:07.639-05:002010-02-25T02:44:07.639-05:00it would be great if Detroit could do what Peducah...it would be great if Detroit could do what Peducah, Kentucky did -a whole neighborhood of abandoned drug houses they sold to artist for cheap and as artists moved in they renovated the houses (Patience-Please has told the story on her blog).<br />Don't feel bad about being sad, it's your city!Jeannette StGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951617490107614687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-83511157814689151262010-02-25T02:22:35.539-05:002010-02-25T02:22:35.539-05:00I would love to do these places up and bring them ...I would love to do these places up and bring them back to their original condition. It always amazes me how much difference a street either way makes to a communityJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.com