Margaret M. Kirk

HerStory
Marin Alsop

June 23, 2024

A Trailblazing Conductor

This week I have noted a few strong women who still walk among us. I have always admired this one in particular, watching her verve and passion when conducting. Her perseverance, humility and talent are inspiring. I hope you enjoy her story.

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Illustration of crone

June 16, 2024

Becoming a Crone

I have been thinking a lot about aging, because I am aging! My mind may occasionally lead me to believe that I am thirty…but I am not! However, regardless of your “age”, you are too!

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Illustration of woman with bird and cat

June 9, 2024

Seize the Moments

My thoughts have been pretty focused on love this past week. The many ways we love and how we express it. It is so varied! The particular focus was the love of a grown son and his wife.

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bee on a pink daisy

May 26, 2024

JOY! Find it, Live it.

One of the great loves of my heart was Desmond Tutu. He lived joy and always lifts me up. His book, The Book of Joy, co-written with the Dhalai Lama is one of my all time favorites. I highly recommend it!

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Fran Pearlmutter

May 12, 2024

Remembering Fran

Remembering a heroine of our times. Fran passed away last evening at home on the ranch, surrounded by loving friends, family, and music. You will be remembered Fran. Thank you for all you did.

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Old house in the high desert

May 12, 2024

Celebrating – Phenomenally!

I think every once in a while we need to take a complete break from the usual, to unplug, take stock, and have fun. That is exactly what has been happening here.

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American Flag next to "Freedom to Choose" sign

April 30, 2024

What Women Want

I have been contemplating the great strength, resilience and power of women lately. Think about this: every single soul that is brought into this world comes through the portal of a woman, from her flesh, her blood, and her struggle.

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Nancy Corrigan

April 21, 2024

She Aimed for the Sky…and got what she wanted.

Nancy Corrigan was born in Owenduff in Achill, in the west of Ireland, on June 21st, 1912. She was the youngest of four daughters.

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Rose Wilder Lane

April 14, 2024

“A Woman’s Point of View”

Women who are trailblazers and speak the truth to power always fascinate me. Rose Wilder Lane is one of those women.

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Native American Prayer

March 31, 2024

The Gift of Another Day

I was talking with a friend this morning as our dogs were reveling in the new snow. We commented on how they know how to find joy in life every day and in the smallest things, and that we need to take a lesson from them.

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