Comments on: Grey Gardens http://themarblefaun.com The Marble Faun Of Grey Gardens Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:03:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Amalia http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1904 Amalia Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:57 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1904 Only recently have I seen the documentary on Grey Gardens, and am hooked. How I wish I could have known these ladies and spent time with them as you did, Jerry. Mrs. Beale seemed very intelligent, as well as talented. It must have been great fun to hear her reminisces (sp?). Sweet Edie appeared to be innocent, almost childlike. How could you not adore her? Are you aware of any book/books about these two extraordinary women? My best to you. Amalia Only recently have I seen the documentary on Grey Gardens, and am hooked. How I wish I could have known these ladies and spent time with them as you did, Jerry. Mrs. Beale seemed very intelligent, as well as talented. It must have been great fun to hear her reminisces (sp?). Sweet Edie appeared to be innocent, almost childlike. How could you not adore her? Are you aware of any book/books about these two extraordinary women?
My best to you.
Amalia

]]> By: Jerry http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1855 Jerry Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:27:57 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1855 Dear S, Greetings this first week of our new year Heidi, You see these staements concerning the mental state of my dear friends, was a topic, we three at the mansion discussed. It was not offensive, to Mrs.Beale nor Edie , of course I still to this day read of this thought. Mrs.Beale was a true Bouvier,ait was a state of mind,a choice to endure , to live her life based on her own personal convictions. Life was tough at Grey Gardens. The money to keep such an estste simple was not there. My heart feel hopelessly in love with Mrs.Beale & Edie for they were so very gentle. We would laugh about the comments made, because we three were actually very happy within the mansion. It was so magical , oh yes untidy, and one of a kind. I never questioned Mrs.Beale about the conditions within the mansion, you see Mrs.Beale was guite comfortable,it was my duty to protect them from everything thaat was unsafe within the mansion. I miss Mrs.Beale a great deal, I miss Edie so much. My only dream is now at 57 years of age,considering what I know now, how much more help I could have given. God Bless there lives , and the gift of frienship shown to me. Jerry There Marble Faun Dear S, Greetings this first week of our new year Heidi,
You see these staements concerning the mental state of my dear friends, was a topic, we three at the mansion discussed. It was not offensive, to Mrs.Beale nor Edie , of course I still to this day read of this thought.
Mrs.Beale was a true Bouvier,ait was a state of mind,a choice to endure , to live her life based on her own personal convictions.
Life was tough at Grey Gardens. The money to keep such an estste simple was not there.
My heart feel hopelessly in love with Mrs.Beale & Edie for they were
so very gentle. We would laugh about the comments made, because we three were actually very happy within the mansion.
It was so magical , oh yes untidy, and one of a kind. I never questioned Mrs.Beale about the conditions within the mansion, you see Mrs.Beale was guite comfortable,it was my duty to protect them from everything thaat was unsafe within the mansion.
I miss Mrs.Beale a great deal, I miss Edie so much. My only dream is now at 57 years of age,considering what I know now, how much more help I could have given.
God Bless there lives , and the gift of frienship shown to me.
Jerry There Marble Faun

]]> By: S http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1824 S Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:26:57 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1824 I'll never understand peoples need to steadfastly classify these women as schitzoprenic and mentally ill. What's the point? Don't they think someone's feelings may be hurt in making statements like that? Everyone is welcome to their own opinions and that's fine. Jerry loved these women like mother and sister and it's simply not appropriate or respectful to come out with statements like that. I hope future commenters will take this into consideration. I’ll never understand peoples need to steadfastly classify these women as schitzoprenic and mentally ill. What’s the point? Don’t they think someone’s feelings may be hurt in making statements like that? Everyone is welcome to their own opinions and that’s fine. Jerry loved these women like mother and sister and it’s simply not appropriate or respectful to come out with statements like that. I hope future commenters will take this into consideration.

]]> By: Heidi Barclay http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1812 Heidi Barclay Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:34:12 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1812 Hi Jerry, I just found the documentary about big Edie and little Edie. Before this, I had never heard of them. First, they did (BOTH) have schitzophrenia, mother and daughter ...absolutely. I know a person who reminds me of them in town. They were most definately mentally ill. However, they were the most fascinating personalities. Their world of madness draws you in...how could it not? Makes you want to know more and more. I feel so much sympathy for them and feel especially sad for Little Edie. Why were they not rewarded by the Maysles?? ...this is very upsetting and wrong. Thank you. Heidi Barclay Manchester by the sea, MA Hi Jerry, I just found the documentary about big Edie and little Edie. Before this, I had never heard of them. First, they did (BOTH) have schitzophrenia, mother and daughter …absolutely. I know a person who reminds me of them in town. They were most definately mentally ill. However, they were the most fascinating personalities. Their world of madness draws you in…how could it not? Makes you want to know more and more. I feel so much sympathy for them and feel especially sad for Little Edie. Why were they not rewarded by the Maysles?? …this is very upsetting and wrong. Thank you.
Heidi Barclay
Manchester by the sea, MA

]]> By: Anna http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1735 Anna Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:26:37 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1735 hello jerry! greetings from the sultanate of oman! i am deeply fascinated with grey gardens! the lives of the beales moved me, every moment, every scene of the documentary is just utterly beautiful. the hbo film was shown only this year here in oman and upon seeing it for the first time, i immediately did my research and watched the maysles film, which truly mesmerized me. you, i believe, an angel in disguise, who deeply cared for the beales... may god bless you more jerry.... hello jerry!
greetings from the sultanate of oman!
i am deeply fascinated with grey gardens!
the lives of the beales moved me, every moment, every scene of the documentary is just utterly beautiful.
the hbo film was shown only this year here in oman and upon seeing it for the first time, i immediately did my research and watched the maysles film, which truly mesmerized me.
you, i believe, an angel in disguise, who deeply cared for the beales…
may god bless you more jerry….

]]> By: Julie in Atlanta http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1512 Julie in Atlanta Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:11:03 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1512 I'm in love with these two ladies. They are more alive and free than their society neighbors and that is the whole thing. They know how to have fun. I've watched it now over and over, can't get enough. It was just on some movie channel one morning as I drank my coffee, and I couldn't stop watching it. Taped it, then went out and got the 2nd one, The Beales of GG from a local library. I must say that I am mesmorized by the whole thing. I can relate to Edie and Edith, maybe all us non-conformist can. I don't think they were crazy at all, just human and very interesting personalities. Authentic people, full of life! Now I have to read the book, The Marble Faun, because Edie is so well read and she's like a mentor to me. Did Edie have a crush on you during the filming? Or the Maysles? Or was her charm just spread out to anyone within her space? I’m in love with these two ladies. They are more alive and free than their society neighbors and that is the whole thing. They know how to have fun. I’ve watched it now over and over, can’t get enough. It was just on some movie channel one morning as I drank my coffee, and I couldn’t stop watching it. Taped it, then went out and got the 2nd one, The Beales of GG from a local library. I must say that I am mesmorized by the whole thing. I can relate to Edie and Edith, maybe all us non-conformist can. I don’t think they were crazy at all, just human and very interesting personalities. Authentic people, full of life! Now I have to read the book, The Marble Faun, because Edie is so well read and she’s like a mentor to me. Did Edie have a crush on you during the filming? Or the Maysles? Or was her charm just spread out to anyone within her space?

]]> By: Angie http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1357 Angie Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:29:12 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1357 Hello Jerry, I just watched Grey Gardens again today. I watched it several times years ago when it first came out. I think at this age I appreciated it so much more and of course I want to know more. Somehow the movie with Drew and Jessica slipped by me but I will be finding it this weekend. I too will be looking forward to your book. Somehow, I didn't catch or didn't remember thart they were related to Jackie Onassis. You are a lucky guy indeed to have known these wonderfully eccentric ladies. Hello Jerry, I just watched Grey Gardens again today. I watched it several times years ago when it first came out. I think at this age I appreciated it so much more and of course I want to know more. Somehow the movie with Drew and Jessica slipped by me but I will be finding it this weekend. I too will be looking forward to your book. Somehow, I didn’t catch or didn’t remember thart they were related to Jackie Onassis. You are a lucky guy indeed to have known these wonderfully eccentric ladies.

]]> By: Kimberly http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1286 Kimberly Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:19:58 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1286 It is your prerogative to be yourself, however you can't possibly say that their situation was simply the result of disappointment or self expression. I'm sure you've had disappointment in your life as have I, and there aren't mountains of garbage, cat feces, and raccoons roaming freely in your living room. Mrs. Beale was a socialite, and from the looks of older photos of her home she had an affinity for the nicer things in life. The later years and drastic transformation of the home was not an expression of herself, but complete disregard of self. It is clear by her repetitive recount of the events of the past, extreme fear of lonliness, that something other than a simple misunderstand is evident. With no disrespect intended, I won't even go there with Edie. It is your prerogative to be yourself, however you can’t possibly say that their situation was simply the result of disappointment or self expression. I’m sure you’ve had disappointment in your life as have I, and there aren’t mountains of garbage, cat feces, and raccoons roaming freely in your living room. Mrs. Beale was a socialite, and from the looks of older photos of her home she had an affinity for the nicer things in life. The later years and drastic transformation of the home was not an expression of herself, but complete disregard of self. It is clear by her repetitive recount of the events of the past, extreme fear of lonliness, that something other than a simple misunderstand is evident. With no disrespect intended, I won’t even go there with Edie.

]]> By: Kimberly http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1285 Kimberly Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:07:36 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1285 Jerry I just watched the HBO movie as well as the original documentary. I must say I am intrigued by these two women. I watched fascinated because I too wondered if they was mental illness. There were times when I questioned how, or why no sane person would endure that? Then, I'd see traces of "normalcy" and familiar characteristics in any healthy mother daughter relationship. I know you've already addressed the mental health issue. So we can forego that. My question is how did you spend time there with all the animals, disorder, and filthy conditions? Didn't the home smell? Did you ever make mention to them directly the condition of their home. Did you ever offer help or talk to the other children/and or relatives of the Beales about what you saw/experienced? Even their clothing was disheveled and incorrectly worn for goodness sake. I know you cared for them both. However, it would be very difficult to watch someone I cared about deteriorate in such a way without an intervention. Jerry

I just watched the HBO movie as well as the original documentary. I must say I am intrigued by these two women. I watched fascinated because I too wondered if they was mental illness. There were times when I questioned how, or why no sane person would endure that? Then, I’d see traces of “normalcy” and familiar characteristics in any healthy mother daughter relationship. I know you’ve already addressed the mental health issue. So we can forego that. My question is how did you spend time there with all the animals, disorder, and filthy conditions? Didn’t the home smell? Did you ever make mention to them directly the condition of their home. Did you ever offer help or talk to the other children/and or relatives of the Beales about what you saw/experienced? Even their clothing was disheveled and incorrectly worn for goodness sake. I know you cared for them both. However, it would be very difficult to watch someone I cared about deteriorate in such a way without an intervention.

]]> By: Lorraine http://themarblefaun.com/grey-gardens/comment-page-2/#comment-1283 Lorraine Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +0000 http://themarblefaun.com/?page_id=38#comment-1283 Hi Jerry, and what a handsome fellow you are. How can one not absolutely fall in love with Edith Bouvier Beale? My sense, and it breaks my heart to read that she was considered mentally ill,is that she was only disappointed in her own life and severely misunderstood. What I took away from "Grey Gardens" is that it is perfectly ok to be yourself. Hi Jerry, and what a handsome fellow you are. How can one not absolutely fall in love with Edith Bouvier Beale? My sense, and it breaks my heart to read that she was considered mentally ill,is that she was only disappointed in her own life and severely misunderstood. What I took away from “Grey Gardens” is that it is perfectly ok to be yourself.

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