She was beautiful inside and out. Esther, born a Jew, had been chosen to be Queen of Persia. This wasn’t a job any girl would rush to accept. After all, her predecessor, Queen Vashti, had been banished for being defiant of the King’s wishes. However, in searching for a new Queen, King Xerxes requested that… Read More
Women Who Dared
Katharine Hepburn Broke the Rules and Had a Blast!
The American Film Institute ranked her the top American screen legend of all time. With twelve nominations and four Oscars to her credit, who can blame them? Katharine Hepburn was a wild rose – beautiful, unconventional and yet forever in bloom. As an actress she commanded attention, but in her private life she shunned it.… 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
Where in the World is Nellie Bly?
Nellie Bly was a pioneer in the field of investigative journalism. She lived by the motto “Energy Rightly Applied Can Accomplish Anything.” Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran in 1864, her original plan was to become a teacher. However, after her father died unexpectedly, her family’s financial hardships forced her to drop out of school. While helping… 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
What Will Be Oprah’s Greatest Legacy?
“We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” With so many accomplishments to her credit, it’s hard to find any one word that embodies everything that is Ms. Oprah Winfrey. Entrepreneur, activist, media mogul, actress and philanthropist are all accurate, and yet they hardly scratch the surface in capturing the… Read More