International Women’s Day
On March 8th the world celebrated women, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. The United Nations celebrates women with a theme. This year the UN theme is “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030.” A message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that women’s rights today are being “reduced, restricted and reversed.” As […]
Women and Black History Month
I watched last night as Viola Davis accepted her best supporting actress Oscar for her performance in Fences. She is the first black star to win an Oscar, Emmy and Tony for acting. Bravo! Oscar nominated film Hidden Figures star, Taraji Henson, who plays the role of Katherine Johnson, brought the real NASA physicist Katherine Johnson out on […]
There is Something About Vermont
I have lived in a number of states and climates throughout my lifetime. I have been fortunate to have visited all but two states in the U.S. and several different countries. That said, I feel justified from an experience standpoint to say “there is something about Vermont.” Those of you who know me have often heard me say […]
Light and Happy or Doom and Gloom
I flipped a coin today as I was torn between the above titles naming my blog topic choice. Light and Happy, or closer to light and happy won. I am thankful for the win as I could not bear another hour at the keyboard discussing the latest in the race for the Presidency or other trending topics about women […]
A Day Filled With Love, Connections and New Traditions
I started my day on Saturday, October 1st in my favorite Chester County barn, Life’s Patina at Willowbrook Farm. It was here that my friend had decided to have her eldest daughter’s wedding shower brunch. What a perfect setting to celebrate Meghan who loves horses and all things rustic. I first met Meghan in 1998 when […]
Collections and Reflections
Collection: the action or process of collecting someone or something Reflection: serious thought or consideration On Friday night I attended Celeste Walker’s one-woman show at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Celeste is an actor, college educator and a subject of one of my interviews in the Beyond Sixty Project. Of course, she is much more than my […]
Labor Day 2016
It’s that time of year again. The unofficial end of summer. Yellow school bus sightings, a nip in the air at night and that one leaf you find in your tree with a hint of color. Oh, and the official kick-off of football season. At our house it is also a time of celebration to toast […]
International Women’s Day 2016
Every year on March 8th women are celebrated throughout the world for their economic, political and social achievements. If you see a woman wearing a purple ribbon today you will know why. The theme for 2016 is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for Gender Equality” In the early celebrations of International Women’s Day, […]