Economizing

Dear Editor,

Thank you for publishing the Madeline Weiss piece about the economic squeeze being felt by our young adults.

To Madeline I want to say your piece was courageous, brave and gutsy. Good writing tells the truth even if it hurts and you told your truth.

Another article in the same Sun issue described the non-profit thrift shop Bridge Street bargains.

I am a volunteer worker in that shop and I want you to know, Madeline, we are here for you. We are not just about the mentioned two thousand dollar dress and one thousand dollar book. We have hundreds of items priced one to three or four dollars that will take care of your home needs, clothing needs, and–wait for it–your gift needs!

The only reason I and many other unpaid volunteers do this work is to provide a gift for you and others like you. I know the donors who provide all the store’s goods also do so because they want so much to help.

Come in and see if we can take the grumpy out of your Christmas!

Sincerely,

Patty Hastings,

Saratoga