“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!”― Julia Child If you’re a chef or simply a lover of fine cuisine, then you are a fan of master chef Julia Child. Known for her fun, cheerful disposition and… Read More
Cherie S. White
Mary Wollstonecraft: A Pioneer in the Feminist Movement
“Taught from their infancy that beauty is woman’s scepter, the mind shapes itself to the body, and, roaming round its gilt cage, only seeks to adorn its prison.”- Mary Wollstonecraft Armed with the belief that women can achieve far beyond society’s expectations, author Mary Wollstonecraft was a pioneer in the feminist movement. Considered one of… Read More
How One Book Changed a Nation: The Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe
“I did not write it. God wrote it. I merely did his dictation.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe It is rare that a book can ruffle the feathers of an entire nation, but author and campaigner for justice, Harriet Beecher Stowe, achieved just that. Her famous novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, which showed the evils of slavery… Read More
Why Every Woman Should Thank Gloria Steinem
Women are always saying, “We can do anything that men can do.” But men should be saying, “We can do anything that women can do.” – Gloria Steinem What hasn’t Gloria Steinem done in the name of feminism? She is the face of American feminism, championing the efforts of women’s social reform for decades and… Read More
Florence Nightingale: A Healing Light in the World
If you or a loved one have ever received care from a nurse, thank Florence Nightingale, pioneer in nursing and healthcare. Although her service to the world is over, the work and efforts of Nightingale are still felt today. Named the founder of modern nursing, Nightingale laid the foundation of professional nursing with the opening of her nursing… Read More
Billie Holiday: The Rose That Grew From Concrete
“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” – Billie Holiday That quote says it all! Her voice was unique and undeniable. Her soulful delivery conveyed a beauty and emotion like no other, making her one of the greatest jazz artists of all time. This was the… Read More