Blog archive
May 2024
Freezing for a Good Cause – Credit, That Is
05/02/2024
No Discussion Meeting on May 3rd
05/02/2024
Welcoming Samantha Petersen Gallasch & the Role of Development at Pasadena Village
05/02/2024
An Apparently Normal Person Author Presentation and Book-signing
05/01/2024
Flintridge Center: Pasadena Village’s Neighbor That Changes Lives
05/01/2024
Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month 2024
05/01/2024
The 2024 Pasadena Village Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
05/01/2024
Woman of the Year: Katy Townsend
05/01/2024
April 2024
Rumor of Humor #2410
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2411
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2412
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2413
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2414
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2415
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2416
04/28/2024
Stimulated by "Caste"
04/22/2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
Connecting with the Creative Hannah Rough-Shock
By Karen BagnardPosted: 10/24/2023
You know that quiet young woman who expertly juggles many tasks on behalf of our wonderful Village? She’s louder than you might think!
Hannah has been an artist as far back as she can remember. While her parents were not artists, they had the wisdom to encourage the natural talents of their children. For Hannah, those childhood days of drawing and coloring have translated into more than a career as a freelance artist. She has a message and a calling in her work.
While experiencing the love and support and art materials from her parents, Hannah also experienced the anguish of bullying. In addition, she has struggled with mental illness most of her life.
This blending of love, support and adversity shaped a “calling” in Hannah’s art. Throughout her stories, her images create a statement of acceptance, respect and love of all beings that identify as “queer” (a term Hannah has taken back as a statement of power). Hannah’s stories arise from her own experiences. The underlying message in her story characters is her “act of peace” toward creating a better world for all of us.
In addition, she is giving voice to mental illness, a longtime taboo subject. By being open about this we give oxygen to healing. One might see her as a personification of the Japanese art form called “Kintsugi.”
Hannah finds inspiration in media, especially when she sees what she can relate to in a very personal way. At the same time, she finds some of the emerging corporate practices in technology quite disturbing and dismissive of the value of artists and their work.
As a result of this, she said, “I am learning to love art again,” and she is focusing on the constant love of the process of creating art. She feels a sense of freedom when immersed in her creative work.
Hannah disclaims the notion that she is “quiet!” She says she is actually a pretty loud and boisterous person, and her friends and family will attest to that. What all we Villagers can say about Hannah is that she is a hardworking staff member who brings her creative spirit to every task.
Take some time to view and enjoy Hannah’s amazing art on the walls of our conference room. This exhibit will last through the holidays. If you missed her presentation in October, I hope that viewing her work, as well as reading this article will clue you in who that “quiet” woman is in our front office. As you get involved in volunteering on committees and task forces at the Village you will have the pleasure of getting to know Hannah even better.