August 11, 2024
A Pioneer in Flight
Strong women have been popping up everywhere. I think it may be true, the more you immerse yourself in something, the more that something finds you!
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August 4, 2024
Vision and Action
As promised, continuing to highlight the brave women who went to France at the end of WWI, and appeared in the book Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade, I offer Jessie “Kit” Carson and Anne Dike.
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July 28, 2024
Angels on Horseback
This is another character that really inspired me. I learned of her through the writing of Janet Skeslien Charles in her book, “Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade.” I wrote about Anne Morgan, the lead character of the book, two weeks ago. There were other really notable, yet unknown, women in that work of historical fiction. Today let me introduce you to Mary Carson Breckinridge.
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July 14, 2024
Guts and Determination…a woman in charge
Women have been involved in politics forever. One that comes to mind today, especially, is Alice Paul. You probably know her name, but what do you really know about her?
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July 7, 2024
A Philanthropist to Remember
Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles (who also penned The Paris Library), is a brilliant piece of historical fiction. It offers excellent writing, meticulous research, and a captivating story. Two individuals caught my attention, Anne Morgan and Mary Breckinridge.
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July 1, 2024
Paving the Way
“Flying is easy; all you have to do is get the hang of it. I can’t think of anything better than taking the controls and soaring into the sky like a bird with the earth down below."
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June 30, 2024
Celebrating the Important Things in Life
In a world filled with chaos, I seek calm. I want to dwell on what is important and gracefully filter out the rest. Asking myself what is important feels like a simple and yet complex question. The immediate answers are peace, love, kindness, and balance.
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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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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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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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