In western countries, most girls and young women can’t imagine having to miss school or even dropping out because of their periods. However, as many as half the girls in rural parts of Ethiopia are absent from school for reasons related to their periods. And missing that much school can have a devastating effect on …
Freweini Mebrahtu; helping Ethiopian girls overcome stigmas and get an educationRead More
In the group that I co-facilitate, the topic of being different or more accurately being considered different and our definition of different came up for discussion. The conversation that resulted was intense, insightful, and troubling all at the same time. I was left with a lot to consider but, most of all, a strong realization …
It’s become impossible to avoid outrage on the internet, or more specifically, what’s called The Cancel Culture. For the uninitiated, here’s a quick primer on the phenomenon: An individual or an organization says, supports or promotes something that other people find offensive. They swarm, piling on the criticism via social media channels. Then that person …
A fascinating profile of Leela Hazzah and her Organization “Lion Guardians.” This organization mentors the Maasai of Africa to become guardians of Lions instead of hunting them in order to protect the lion population. The overall lion population is growing due to their efforts. Hazzah has won an award from CNN. By Amanda Ricks
At some point in life, we all get to the point of consequence. This point in life is where you realize that your decisions and choices about life have become permanent. They can’t be changed, fixed, done-over, or taken back. What’s done is done. Your choices of career, life partner, health, and lifestyle are fixed, …
I came upon a Facebook thread awhile ago in which all of the participants adamantly claimed that there was no such thing as climate change. That it was a hoax! I was dismayed, to say the least. So, when I read this thorough, and perhaps provocative article, about the corruption of climate change by …
Dan Pallotta is a well-known speaker, author, and charity fundraiser. Deepak Chopra says the following about Dan; “DAN PALLOTTA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND HIGHER CALLING. HE IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ANYONE WHO WHO WANTS TO EMBARK ON THE ADVENTURE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION.” In tune with the above endorsement, …
It’s Thanksgiving time again, a time to give thanks in whatever way you can, wherever you are. A day to let go of your stresses, frustrations, problems, and whatever is tiring you. It’s time to join with whoever you’re with and give thanks for the harvests of your life. And if you’re alone you …
For You; (Canadians Too) The Thanksgiving Reader, From Seth GodinRead More
Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t show your thighs. Don’t show your breasts. Don’t show your midriff. Don’t show your cleavage. Don’t show your underwear. Don’t show your shoulders. Cover up. Leave something to the …
I became friends with Winslow Eliot about five years ago on Facebook. At the time, I had no idea who she was, just that she was an award-winning author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books. Currently, I’m reading and loving Sati And The Rider (A Satyana Mystery Book). But as if that wasn’t …
It’s Monday evening, and the TV is on while I putter around doing miscellaneous things. Admittedly I like having the background sound on more than I appreciate what’s showing. But, as I sat down for a minute, by luck (not), a dating site commercial came on. Slick, beautiful faces fill the TV screen happily chirping …
Who We End Up Loving, (And Why Dating Sites Are BS).Read More
Happy Christmas Eve from Surprising Lives featuring Christmas Eve by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
