Earth Mother Crying When I did this painting, I coated the masonite with gesso. Where ever I poured the gesso, it raised the masonite to make this wild configuration under the painting. It wasn't suppose to do that. I debated as to get a new piece of masonite and try again. I thought this strange. But since this was the piece designated for the painting, I thought I should continue with it. I thought surely it has some significant meaning and I would eventually become … [Read more...]
Vicky Lynn Darden – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of a woman. A survivor in many areas of life, here is a perfect example of one that makes a decision to Take Action and use the experiences that life can toss to us, at us and through us; using these events collectively as the molding kiln to grow into the Woman we were destined to BE. WOMAN of ACTION™ Vicky Lynn Darden Hello everyone, my name is Vicky, I am a cancer survivor on a … [Read more...]
‘EveTeasing’ [euphemism-sexual harassment] lead Women to Commit Suicide
June 6, 2012 by
Sexual harassment in Bangladesh ... that led the government to declare June 13th "Eve Teasing Protection Day." Sexual harassment in Bangladesh is driving women to commit suicide as a means of escape. According to local human rights groups 28 women committed suicide this year to escape frequent sexual harassment. Before killing themselves most of them wrote a note demanding an end to the sexual harassment known locally as ‘eve teasing’ where boys intercept girls on … [Read more...]
Joanna Mosca – WOMAN of ACTION
May 18, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to Celebrate the Life of this inspiring artist that shelved her dreams and goals to care for others; and yet, destiny captured her Spirit and today she vocalizes the Love she carries and is reaching for the stars....let's celebrate her dreams coming true. ...perseverence is this Gal's lesson to all the Women of our World: Never Give up on Your Dreams... WOMAN of ACTION Joanna Mosca Joanna Mosca’s exciting emergence onto … [Read more...]
V-Day Mother’s Day Challenge: Get 15 Women RISING!
May 11, 2012 by
V-Day Mother's Day Challenge: Get 15 Women RISING! This weekend, in celebration of Mother's Day V-Day is calling on you to gather 15 women including your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends and sign them up to STRIKE, DANCE and RISE with you on 2.14.13 for ONE BILLION RISING! The path to ONE BILLION RISING starts with you, and what better day than Mother's Day to birth the ONE BILLION RISING movement in your community. SEND a message to up to 15 people inviting them to join the … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Tia Starr
November 28, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another WOMAN of ACTION. This Gal will educate you, inspired you and share with the Women of our World the techniques she has learned through her Journey; always keeping in her mind that "humility becoming our best keeper of balance", as she says in her own words. Please join us in this Life Celebration of an amazing Woman, inspired heart and Powerhouse of an Action Taker! WOMAN of ACTION Tia … [Read more...]
Celebrating GRANDPARENT’S DAY! – September 11, 2011
September 10, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to ... Celebrate the Lives of our Grandparents! September 11, 2011 Purpose This day has a threefold purpose: To honor grandparents To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children. To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer. Grandparents Day, always the First Sunday After Labor Day In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian … [Read more...]
PMO:Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Mother’s Day
May 8, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Mother’s Day May 8, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark Mother’s Day: “Laureen and I would like to wish mothers across Canada a happy Mother’s Day – a day when we honour and celebrate their strength, guidance and compassion. “Mothers are the anchors of our families, dedicating themselves to being our most important role models, nurturers and teachers. Motherhood involves passing on the … [Read more...]
'EveTeasing' [euphemism-sexual harassment] lead Women to Commit Suicide
April 4, 2011 by
Sexual harassment in Bangladesh ... that led the government to declare June 13th "Eve Teasing Protection Day." Sexual harassment in Bangladesh is driving women to commit suicide as a means of escape. According to local human rights groups 28 women committed suicide this year to escape frequent sexual harassment. Before killing themselves most of them wrote a note demanding an end to the sexual harassment known locally as ‘eve teasing’ where boys intercept girls on the street, … [Read more...]
Sister Sibling Rivalry: What does a Mother do?
March 30, 2011 by
Sister Rivalry "What does a Mother do? " This morning, my work is disturbed by three almost grown women, aged 16, 18 and 20. These quasi 'Women' had exploded into an all out brawl over 'bras and panties'. At the top of their lungs, these three gals are waking the neighbourhood, taking each other's inventory for the last ten years, and all the while I sit, hiding in the shadows, dodging the bullets that so easily could be instantly redirected at guess who? Yes, you got it! … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Child Brides
February 22, 2011 by
Child Brides ... When I heard the news report about 12 year old girls from B.C. were being given as brides to polygamists, I was shocked and disgusted. "They are still children!" They aren't even developed fully yet. and what disturbed me the most was that their parents sanctioned this. Marriage, according to documents filed in B.C. Supreme Court Friday. The girls were “sealed for time and eternity” in religious ceremonies to Warren Jeffs, the prophet of the Fundamentalist Church … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Lens of Hope
February 13, 2011 by
Lens of Hope I watched Miss Landmine Pageant, a documentary on the Documentary Channel. It was about women maimed by landmines being photographed for a pageant. One woman had her accident when she was five. She had one leg. She said that sometimes she dreams that she has two legs. She is an activist and was at the United Nations in 1995 campaigning to ban landmines. There was another woman who had no legs. The woman are in Cambodia a country known for its many landmines. Morton … [Read more...]
