I have said it before and I will say it again - I am a fan of Fierce Girls. As such I must take the time today to hold up Marta Ybarra as an example of endurance, determination and hope. Tammy Swift wrote a great piece on Marta for The Forum. Tammy's story details Marta's [...]
Tag: girl power
The womenfolk…
Today I was able to steal away with the womenfolk of Mike's family (his mother and his sister) for lunch. It was a lovely opportunity to learn more about Barbara and Michele individually and the family collectively. I wish we would have had more time. I would love to be able to have lunch with [...]
Can “sex” and “love making” be the same?
DISCLAIMER: I AM WEARING A BONNET AND THERE IS A BEE IN IT. Yesterday my blog addressed my concern that calling for abstinence in teens until marriage was not a realistic message. One of the comments to that blog which spoke to the value in abstinence until marriage used a term that I struggle with [...]
It became immediately clear that it was time for a revolution…
Facebook changed its profile format (again) recently. There was an option right after they unveiled the new format to switch over, but I was in no hurry to do so. After a few weeks of urging me to switch over like all my friends had the powers that be at Facebook just took it upon [...]
For the fierce girls…
This blog is for all the fierce girls in the world. All the girls who resist being compliant when faced with pressure from a male-dominated system. This blog is for the fierce girls who stand up for what they believe in and don't back down when threatened...those who when told they will do something that [...]
Phenomenal woman, that’s me.
Today I am reflective about the power that living fully within one's spirit feels like and I am reminded of Maya Angelou's poem, Phenomenal Woman. I love the confidence and the sense of self she portrays in that poem. Her power is unmistakable and unapologetic...her voice is steady, sure and knowing...she is phenomenal. I strive [...]
Don’t mess with Olga…
Okay...I am obsessed with my new heavy bag and boxing. I just love the power in it. And I must say, that even being the consummate pacifist I believe myself to be, I hit that bag really hard. I think I may have multiple personalities. My boxing personality feels like an Olga - a strong, [...]
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