Famed Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer changed the way the nation viewed democracy. In her 1964 televised speech to a Committee of the Democratic National Convention, Fannie shined a spotlight on the miscarriages of justice that were common throughout the south as African-Americans tried to register to vote. Born Fannie Lou Townsend in Montgomery… Read More
Katrina McGhee
Life Lessons from the Other Side of 45
Just turned 46 and I’m feeling mighty fine! Truth is this might be one of the happiest seasons of my life. Not because everything is perfect, but rather because I’ve learned to live life on life’s terms. For me that means I no longer fight the current. Instead, I figure out how to harness the power… Read More
Sexually Speaking, Dr. Ruth Westheimer Says it All!
Known as a nationally recognized authority on sex, Dr. Ruth Westheimer speaks her mind – and for that matter tells the truth about what’s on many of our minds too. Born in Frankfurt in 1928, Ruth was the only child of a privileged Jewish family. A naturally inquisitive girl, she could often be found in… Read More
Mother Teresa’s Mission Was Love
More than anyone else in recent history, Mother Teresa was the embodiment of God’s love here on earth. Her passion for caring for the “least of these” – the poor, sick, ostracized, and disenfranchised – is why we’re proud to call her a Woman Who Dared. She was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, in 1910 in Albania.… Read More
Happy Spring! What’s Blooming in You?
May beautiful buds of love bloom bountifully, …sprouts of friendship shoot up everywhere, …and the gentle rays of the spring sun surround you with warm and comforting light, now and forever more. Hugs and Blessings ❤
Here’s How to Keep Your Happy Smile in Place!
A positive attitude can transform your world. It sounds too simple to be true, and yet it’s been proven over and over again. The secret to happiness lies within our own mind. Lately, people reading my morning Facebook posts have been asking am I always this happy. As much as I’d like to be the… Read More