Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Marcie

Marcie is a wonderful and generous person, the kind of committed volunteer who is essential for any charitable organization to be successful. 

This photo was taken at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford.  The church presents a large-scale and colorful costumed pageant in early January.  A decade ago, many of the costumes needed repair.  Marcie didn't know how to sew, so she taught herself so she could fix them.  From repair, she has gone on to designing and sewing many elaborate gowns, robes and other costumes as the pageant continues to grow.

15 comments:

Kate said...

A determined and talented woman. People like Marcie are the unsung heros of our culture, esp in our modern society. Kudos!!

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

I can see the energy and passion in her !

Lowell said...

A beautiful woman. Yup, these kinds of people we need more of.

Hope you didn't miss your phone call. Are you able to talk on the phone if you're sitting down?

brattcat said...

it's astonishing the opportunities that present themselves to those who get out and volunteer. bravo, marcie.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Some people are just special and I think Marcia may be one of them Jack, such a lovely portrait you've taken here.

Sharon said...

I tried to teach myself to sew many years ago and found it to be quite a challenge for me. I have great admiration for anyone who can do and to teach herself is even more impressive.

VP said...

You just reminded me that I can barely sew a button of a shirt, and only in case of need, using a huge amount of thread...

Sylvia K said...

What a lovely woman she is! And every organization/city could use more volunteers like her! Wonderful capture for the day, Jack!!

RedPat said...

Wonderful woman!
I am not UB5000. ;-))

cieldequimper said...

I have taken to sewing too but lack of time means I'm still a miserable seamstress! Well done Marcie!

Birdman said...

A true Volunteer with BIG V!

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

A selfless volunteer who in an effort to be helpful, was the recipient... A great talent and a generous, giving person.

Well shot and told!

Bises,
Genie

Randy said...

Volunteers are the best! Nice scarf.

Halcyon said...

She must be a talented lady.

EG CameraGirl said...

It's incredible that in only a decade she has gone from mending to designing!