TODD HEWITT: Mother’s Day

Mother's Day Today is just another day on a calendar made by man For all the days past and still yet to come Mourn not for me but rejoice for your day will also come It won't be marked on a calendar so plans need not be made You see God has a plan that has already been laid! Perhaps, by the moonlight on a bright starry night Perhaps on a bright sunny day Perhaps in the Spring during a soft gentle rain With death comes pain and most times grief … [Read more...]

GINGER Katz is Taking Action in MAY with The Courage Foundation!

The Courage to Speak® Foundation Newsletter May 2011 Welcome to our May Issue! Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Available in  Spanish In The News - Letter to the Editor, by Ginger Katz 7th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night on Neighborhood Journal as Shown on Cablevision of CT Save the Date - 13th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race & 5K Health Walk - August 6, 2011 @ 8 am Upcoming Presentations - May/June 2011 … [Read more...]

Sister Sibling Rivalry: What does a Mother do?

      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...]

Celebrating a Centennial Women's History Month!

    History of National Women's History Month By Molly Murphy MacGregor, Executive Director and Cofounder National Women's History Project 2011 Theme - Our History is Our Strength a Centennial Year (1911-2011) Celebrate!     Local Celebrations   As recently as the 1970's, women's history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women … [Read more...]

ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Elder Abuse

    ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit: Elder Abuse     Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (House Resolution 448)   “Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God.  I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:32, NI)   Last month we celebrated my mother’s 80th birthday. I was thrilled that my fiancé and her only grandchild were there for the momentous occasion. As I looked at her I couldn’t help but feel happy that she is still around. She and I used to live together until I … [Read more...]

Valentine for Mommy _Author Reginald Todd Hewitt

In memorial of... Courtney Leigh Hewitt      Valentine for Mommy   It's Valentines Day Dear Mommy so this is just for You The sky is oh so pretty with different shades of blue!    All our Love and Kisses we send to you today We feel you all around us, you're not that far away!   When Papi lights your candle as he does so everynight We all wrap our love around you and hold you oh so tight!   We whisper prayers from all of us, To you and God above knowing that you hear us, 'cause we all can feel … [Read more...]

ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Keep The Faith

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ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: 'Bullying is Not Cool'

  'Bullying is Not Cool'       Sometimes my toddler sings, “Don’t bother me” and every time he does I can’t help but smile. Once I teasingly asked him, “Who’s bothering you?” I found this amusing until this week. I got serious when I thought of Shane, a character on the soap opera, One Life to Live. I thought of what would happen if he said to the kid who was bullying him, “Don’t bother me.” It was discovered that Shane was receiving threatening messages on his laptop. This had been happening … [Read more...]

Adele Butler – Women of Spirit: Singled Out

    Singled Out   A few years ago a friend and I were talking about single mothers and how they are treated in their respective churches. Members avoid them like the plague. It appears as if they have committed the worst sin imaginable-they had children out of wedlock. When Mary, the mother of Jesus became pregnant before she got married, Joseph, her fiancé, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her publicly. Fortunately, the Lord sorted everything out … [Read more...]

Ginger Katz, Courage to Speak Foundation is Taking Action!

  A Celebration of Women  strongly suggests that every parent, teen and child read this Story,  as this little 'Anti-Drug Bible'  for Adolesence/Children/Parents, as we refer to this parable told through the eyes of the family pet beagle named Sunny, just may SAVE YOUR LIFE!       Ginger Katz - WOMAN of ACTION        Sunny’s Lasting Message…… I remember the day a beagle puppy named Sunny came into our lives. He quickly became my 7 year-old son Ian’s best friend. Sunny would follow Ian from … [Read more...]

First Lady Michelle Obama Taking Action!

    "Good afternoon, As a mother, I know that there is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our children. That's why I was so thrilled to join my husband Monday when he signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act into law. By helping provide healthier, more nutritious school meals to more children, this legislation is an important step toward ensuring that no child goes to school hungry and every child has the basic nutrition they need to learn, grow and pursue their … [Read more...]

Celebrating: Time to Talk – Transitions & Teens

    A Celebration of Women celebrates... Time to Talk       Starting the conversation with your kids and keeping communication open is never easy -- but it's also not as difficult as you may think. Whether you're having trouble finding the time or finding the right words, Time to Talk is here to provide the support and resources you need when it's time to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol. As a parent, the things you say and do have a tremendous influence on the decisions … [Read more...]

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