Our 2010
Rosie the Riveter Calendar
Life Lines
Only $20 each
This is our second Rosie the Riveter calendar and
it was every bit a pleasure to create as the first one.
These amazing ladies are our life lines to the past.
Generations later, their stories move us, their wisdom is
invaluable to us and their beautiful faces, lined with the
stories of their lives, are a joy to photograph.
They were the pioneers of women working in
non-traditional trades. They did it out of necessity
for the war effort, as do women in trades work
today--perhaps the necessity of raising a family on their
own, or the necessity of a living-wage job.
These spunky women continue to live their lives to
the fullest, most still live on their own and all keep extremely
busy with activities and family; perhaps it’s the secret to
their longevity! We are constantly inspired by the
many lessons learned from these riveting Rosie Life Lines.
Thank-you Rosies!
And thank YOU for supporting
this ever-inspiring project!
Calendars are also available at
Not a Number Cards & Gifts
1905 N 45th ST in Wallingford
206.784.0965
Not a Number Website
An old whittling knife, a piece
of wood held in worn hands
shaped toys for little children.
A treadle sewing machine ---
baked bread in a makeshift
oven that smelled of smoke and cinders
A woman stitched the family together
and mixed home remedies for
broken bones, cracked calluses
or jagged cuts. Doctors came
by buggy -- sometimes
they did not arrive.
There was a time for being alone
time for walking together
many simple routines became
the foundation for American life
in the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
Lost homesteads, no jobs, middle aged
men and young boys rode the rails
throughout the country. Other
wives and mothers clothed and fed them
knowing other women did the same.
Courageous women and men became life lines
of fortitude who stood and survived.
Their memories recall an old black,
cast iron stove no longer
in use--but very useful.
It sits against a wall in my room
no brand name, just old stove like
‘Old Shep’ and ‘old willow tree’.
Years ago it shared love emotions,
warmed cold feet,
dried winter clothes.
Children mended small birds and animals
and felt safe
old friends came to call.
Some old things are always
useful --
they add value to the heart.
Washington Women in Trades
has connected the life
lines of pioneer women to the Rosies,
and through apprenticeship programs
to women who choose
to become proficient in
their chosen trade.
The Rosies encourage those
who come after us to create
their own, distinct life lines.
Life Lines
by Peggy Cook
As always...
Trust wisely -- Love deeply -- Forgive freely
Peggy A. Cook
is the Washington State Director of the American Rosie the Riveter Association.
She constructed subnmarine nets during WWII, writes poetry & prose,
was a house painter for over 30 years
and walks Greenlake several times a week.
Thanks to our
2010 "Calendar Girls"
Wavel Halford
Marie White
Eva Vassar
Florence Ringstad
Violet Nelson
Anita Lusk
Elaine Young
Elaine Russell
Rowena Tobias
Clarissa Holm
Lou Annie Charles
Gwen Schwenzer
and Peggy Cook
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