Jean was sitting out on a sidewalk on Pico with her German friend, Marlis, when I met her. I love supporting neighborhood stores so I agreed with her advice that "it's the little guys what [sic] need ya" - though as the landlord I wonder if Ralph's (a big grocery chain) made her a big enough offer if she'd still be singing that tune. Maybe I'm just giving her a hard time since she gave me one when I told her I was looking for advice. Seeing me outside in the middle of a day on a Thursday, she asked, "Why aren't you working?" A valid question. Why aren't I working? But in my defense, I was taking my "little brother" out to lunch. Volunteer work is still work, right?
Her husband, Harry died 11 years ago and the two of them probably owned that building for at least 30-40 years. I interviewed her friend, Marlis, as well but instead of offering advice she went on a slightly erratic, very difficult to follow, rant about sleazy landlords and the old generation. What I did gather from the interview is that Marlis is married to Morry, who now stays at home most days. Although not really advice it wouldn't be fair of me to withhold such gems as, "Morry shtupped every married broad in this area." So, enjoy the added bonus footage.
Since I'm editing with the really simple software that came with the Flip camera, it doesn't always cut together so well. The first line of Jean's gets cut out. She asks me, "What are you taking my picture for?" I tried to fix it but it's taking up way too much time. And, shouldn't you people be reading some of this, anyway?
Jean's Advice:
Marlis tells us about her husband, Morry:
Friday, August 21, 2009
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it is true that older the people grow, more they need the company of youngers. Especially the children, can give them better solace. it is better that young couple make it their life style to keep their parents with them and allow them to taske care of their little children. There is need to come oit of the trend of keeping old parents at 'old age homes' and visit them on their birthdays.
in india and neibhouring countries that habit is still followed to a large extent.We keepparents with us. That never concidered as an intergference in our freedom
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