Last April, just after dinner, Brian sat me down on the couch and said something that was the equivalent of the heart-stopping phrase, “We have to talk.” I remember this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, followed by the thought, “Oh no, what have I done?” With the passing of my sister, Debbie, in February, we had both been through several brutal months, trying our best to survive as she slipped away from us. Neither one of us were getting much sleep, both of us deep in our … [Read more...]
Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi, Lincoln Center – MAY 17
May 12, 2014 by
Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Renowned pianist for her free concert at Lincoln Center’s intimate Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse in the Samuel B. & David Rose Building at 70 Lincoln Center Plaza (165 W. 65th St.), New York, NY 10023 on Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 PM Email David Minshall Associates, dminshall@nyc.rr.com, (212) 666-9429 or they can contact me at 212-759-4568 email: vinanti.v@gmail.com • Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Renowned pianist Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi, celebrated for her … [Read more...]
Motherhood and Spirituality
May 11, 2014 by
Motherhood and Spirituality "amen! ah, the spirituality of sweeping. what encounters of the everyday connect you to the presence of God, the Holy, or the Creative Spirit?" life in motherhood Motherhood is a complex responsibility, with huge emotional shifts and challenges all along the way. Even the most empowered women must face gender inequality as well as myriad other complexities within the covers of every perfect life. Joy, unconditional love, and immersion into the positive must … [Read more...]
Rachel Beck – WOMAN of ACTION™
May 9, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader, an artist/photographer, a philanthropist that uses her talents to better the lives of children and women, with a special focus on her home - India. WOMAN of ACTION™ Rachel Beck I was born in 1976 in a rural village of southern India, located near Katpadi, India. I was taken in by a wonderful woman named Pauline King. She was … [Read more...]
‘Say Something ….’
May 8, 2014 by
As a relationship coach I often have clients who are having what most people consider the number one problem in relationships: Communication Issues. Or maybe I should say, poor communication skills. "Communication troubles can stem from childhood experiences, in which we may learn to “stuff” our feelings, blame others, blow-up in anger, “beat around the bush” instead of saying what we need, want, or feel, or otherwise experience--and imitate - counterproductive communication habits. Sometimes, … [Read more...]
WEWednesdays! Women Empowering Women – MAY 14
May 7, 2014 by
WEWednesdays! Women Empowering Women | NETWORKING at its Best!!! WOMEN to NETWORK, share, mingle, meet & greet other great women in business, women building a dream, women starting new projects, women writing great books, women meeting women, women supporting women … and will run every second WEDNESDAY. Each week will have a Surprise Guest, and always great Draws & Raffles! YOU are going to LOVE our Surprise Guest Speaker >>> Mother, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, a Real Woman … [Read more...]
Parents Fight for 200 Daughters, Nigeria
May 7, 2014 by
Girls in CARE program, Guzha Primary School, Zimbabwe. © Josh Estey/CARE Parents Fight For Missing Daughters It's been three weeks since more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted from their dorm rooms at night – and have yet to be rescued. Hundreds of mothers and fathers are taking to the streets, demanding the return of their missing girls. It's heart-breaking to imagine how they must feel, not knowing if they will ever see their daughters again. It's even more … [Read more...]
