Well-behaved women rarely make history. – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Laurel Thatcher Ulrich wrote those (or very similar) words in an article, Vertuous Women Found: New England Ministerial Literature, 1668-1735 . American Quarterly, Vol. 28, No. 1 (Spring, 1976), pp. 20-40 doi:10.2307/2712475 “Cotton Mather called them the “the hidden ones.” They never preached or sat in [...]
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What’s mine to do
Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas. – Henry Ford Have you ever found something you were really passionate about…a thought or [...]
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I found this blog with poetry about love, inner peace, broken hearts… The author's name wasn't apparent, unfortunately. Here's a snippet: Looking deep within to find that place of peace Opening up your heart to expose nothing but the truth Vulnerable feelings flow as you find out more and more Every day a challenge as [...]
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As a part of starting a new year, I am in the process of changing many things. Over the last year, I’ve recognized that my work has been changing, taking on a slightly different theme from the one I’d originally started with. I noticed I hadn’t been using my old cards for some time because [...]
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Not ready to go "gently in to that good night?" Me neither! We have too much to offer the world to go into hiding! And every day offers new opportunities to come out of hiding and shine our lights.
