OHMYGOSH! Small world! Because of your family, I run to see any story about Tacoma on the local news. When I read your great new post, this morning, I laughed out loud. “It’s Bonnie!” I only remembered her mischievous eyes and her CAN DO attitude when she spoke with the news reporter. But when I returned to view the KING5 tape, I was struck by what she said about her group of vaccine organizers. “We’re not ‘techie, but we know how to play the game and we know the system!” Ruby, I love your approach to this project, the way you really listen to the people you interview the way you thank your readers at the close. You’re meeting such different kinds of problem solvers AND gaining great new skills through these interviews!
I know Bonnie and also follow her on FB, so knew her latest venture.... but you really did a great job writing about it!!! You are amazing and I love following your stories! Way to go!
Great story! A bonus to hear about my friend, Bonnie McGuire! It's always inspiring to see how a smallish effort can turn into something so much greater and have a wider effect than original plan.
Thanks for sharing Bonnies' story. The computer sign up programs can be very difficult for us old folks to navigate. Love reading your weekly stories - keep up the good work! :)
Once again Ruby. WOW and thank you! I still know many in this area that were in the original senior age cohort who have been unable to find a vaccine. I will make sure to provide the resource to them or help them reach out.
This story was particularly touching to me, as a healthcare provider. Thank you to Ms. McGuire and all of the volunteers working so hard to help vaccinate as many people as possible!
It’s a great story and inspiring, and you are a terrific writer. Do you have an editor? Or a teacher who helps? I think you may have found a vocation. Thank you for including me.
Good story Ruby and at our advanced age certainly makes a strong point in the power available by seniors in all societies! Well done in reinforcing the point not to write seniors off just because they are aging!
I have always loved working with and for people who are solution-focused. I was lucky to have worked for Mrs. McGuire at Foss high school for several years. She was always fair and always had a can-do attitude. I don't ever remember her complaining. Her response or action was always, "how can we fix this". Your story captures that essence in her. Tacoma is a lucky community to have such a wonderfully strong woman who uses her strength to make a change. Great story, Ruby. There are so many times in life where we can jump in and make a difference. Bonnie's story is a great example of this.
OHMYGOSH! Small world! Because of your family, I run to see any story about Tacoma on the local news. When I read your great new post, this morning, I laughed out loud. “It’s Bonnie!” I only remembered her mischievous eyes and her CAN DO attitude when she spoke with the news reporter. But when I returned to view the KING5 tape, I was struck by what she said about her group of vaccine organizers. “We’re not ‘techie, but we know how to play the game and we know the system!” Ruby, I love your approach to this project, the way you really listen to the people you interview the way you thank your readers at the close. You’re meeting such different kinds of problem solvers AND gaining great new skills through these interviews!
That is awesome you already knew about her. Thank you for always being so supportive! -Ruby
Hi Ruby
I know Bonnie and also follow her on FB, so knew her latest venture.... but you really did a great job writing about it!!! You are amazing and I love following your stories! Way to go!
Thank you so much. I am glad you know Mrs. McGuire. She is so incredible :)
Great story! A bonus to hear about my friend, Bonnie McGuire! It's always inspiring to see how a smallish effort can turn into something so much greater and have a wider effect than original plan.
I am glad that this resonated with you :) Mrs. McGuire is so inspiring.
Thanks for sharing Bonnies' story. The computer sign up programs can be very difficult for us old folks to navigate. Love reading your weekly stories - keep up the good work! :)
Yes, of course. Thank you so much for your commitment to my stories. It is appreciated :)
Once again Ruby. WOW and thank you! I still know many in this area that were in the original senior age cohort who have been unable to find a vaccine. I will make sure to provide the resource to them or help them reach out.
This story was particularly touching to me, as a healthcare provider. Thank you to Ms. McGuire and all of the volunteers working so hard to help vaccinate as many people as possible!
It’s a great story and inspiring, and you are a terrific writer. Do you have an editor? Or a teacher who helps? I think you may have found a vocation. Thank you for including me.
I am impressed with her tenacity and empathy!
Good story Ruby and at our advanced age certainly makes a strong point in the power available by seniors in all societies! Well done in reinforcing the point not to write seniors off just because they are aging!
Jb
I have always loved working with and for people who are solution-focused. I was lucky to have worked for Mrs. McGuire at Foss high school for several years. She was always fair and always had a can-do attitude. I don't ever remember her complaining. Her response or action was always, "how can we fix this". Your story captures that essence in her. Tacoma is a lucky community to have such a wonderfully strong woman who uses her strength to make a change. Great story, Ruby. There are so many times in life where we can jump in and make a difference. Bonnie's story is a great example of this.