I was talking with a friend the other day, whose daughter Nancy is pregnant with her second child. Nancy had gotten into the habit of calling her mom in tears just about every time she felt stressed out—and with the expectation that her mom would "fix it." My friend was laughing as she said, "I told her in a light-hearted way that she has to step up and be an adult now. I explained that it’s not OK anymore for her to call me every time she loses it, like she has her whole life. That’s been … [Read more...]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is His Celebrated Legacy
December 5, 2013 by
Message from The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the passing of our founder, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Madiba. The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa will shortly make further official announcements. 'We want to express our sadness at this time. No words can adequately describe this enormous loss to our nation and to the world'. We give thanks for his … [Read more...]
“Famous Women Inventors in History”, Amanda Carlson
February 9, 2013 by
Famous Women Inventors in History For the most part, people think of the men who have created devices when the subject of inventions is brought up. Few people will ever bring up the contributions women have made throughout history. Many of these inventions have laid the ground work for adaptations and advancements that we utilize today. Without these women, many things we take for granted daily may not exist or could be greatly altered beyond our own comprehension. 1. Miriam Benjamin … [Read more...]
ECO-FRIENDLY CRAFTS, 10 THINGS TO RECYCLE
February 1, 2013 by
Doing your part to help the environment and keep discarded items out of landfills doesn’t have to be simply your civic duty; it can also be a fun and creative way to add interesting decorative touches to your home. If you find yourself in need of some funky, unique picture frames and have the following items lying around the house, don’t throw them away! Instead, create some brand new frames to showcase your favorite snapshots. Reclaimed Barn Wood – If you live in a rural area, … [Read more...]
Egyptian women cast votes and rally for their country’s future
May 26, 2012 by
“Even if I am not going to live for very much longer, I am voting for the future of my grandchildren.” So states one elderly lady as she waits in front of a polling station in Cairo, voicing the hope and resolve of a nation going to the polls. Over 50 million voters are eligible for Egypt’s 2012 presidential elections, the first since the country’s inspiring revolution, and of them, 23 million are women. Recent UN Women’s analysis has shown that 90.3 per cent of women surveyed are willing … [Read more...]
