A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another amazing, awesome, authentic WOMAN of ACTION™. Turning the adversity in her life into the stepping stone for her to Take Action, switch to find her own Spirituality. This woman today, healed from severe illness, devotes her life to others through speaking, writing and holistic therapies. WOMAN of ACTION™ One Woman’s Quest for the Living Grail ~ Madeleine Marentette ~ This … [Read more...]
Dr. Sharifa Sharif Ph.D. – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 21, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this pioneer. Dr. Sharifa Sharif is the author of the memoir On the Edge of Being: An Afghan Woman’s Journey (Sumach Press 2011).Painful and shocking, but often hopeful, the stories in On the Edge of Being illustrate the devastating impact of the split between body and voice that Afghan women are forced to navigate. The daughter of a progressive Afghan governor, Dr. Sharifa Sharif observed from an early age that life for women - … [Read more...]
Catherine MacKinnon – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 19, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman, one that is devoting her life to ground-breaking solutions to one of our world's deepest subjects: Sexual Harassment and civil rights. Her life has contributed throughout the woman's movement in areas of prostitution and as global advisor on Gender Issues. WOMAN of ACTION™ Catherine MacKinnon Will the word “Woman,” like the word “Jew” finally come to stand for a reality of abuse that … [Read more...]
PamelaJo McQuade – WOMAN of ACTION
July 13, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is absolutely tickled to Celebrate the Life of this Courageous and Formidable WOMAN of ACTION. Her Calling in Life is one that could be the most important and one that all of us should Seek out and Follow....Spirituality. This Woman has taken this facet of Life's Grace and has managed to create a wonderful sense of playfulness and attractive intrigue through her seemingly outragious description.....SPIRITUALITY is … [Read more...]
Mother Teresa ~ WOMAN of ACTION™
July 12, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of an iconic heart of charity, on this her name day, a woman that followed the "calling inside a calling" and decided a life of charity living among the souls needing love was the only way. Celebrating October 19th, today, Mother Teresa’s homeland of Albania honors her with a national holiday. October 19 is the anniversary of the day in 2003 that she was beatified by the Vatican. “Christ will not ask how much … [Read more...]
Ginger Katz Taking Action at The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Summer 2012
July 11, 2012 by
The Courage to Speak® Foundation June 2012 Welcome to Our Summer 2012 Newsletter! BOOK A PRESENTATION FOR FALL OR WINTER TODAY! The 14th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, July 28, 2012 Tip of the Month Keep Your Kids Drug Free This Summer The Courage to Speak Foundation has a New Website & Blog! Sunny's Story: How to Save a Young Life From Drugs IN THE NEWS: Parent tells of son's struggle with drug … [Read more...]
National Lollipop Day – July 20th
July 11, 2012 by
National Lollipop Day is Celebrated July 20th every year... History of Lollipop Day: •There are many stories about the invention of lollipop. •George Smith declared to be the first to originate the modern lollipop in 1908. •George Smith thought of putting hard candies on a stick to make them easier to eat. George Smith named the discovered delight after his favorite racing horse, Lolly Pop. The name and later became the trademark. •Racine Confectioners Machinery Co. … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall – Now Is the Time
July 7, 2012 by
Now Is the Time Tired of struggling, waiting and watching? Tired of feeling alone in your efforts? Tired of not knowing the future and what it will bring? Stop and listen and listen well Stop and take a close look at what you are Stop and believe that all is in order. Begin to see clearly by stepping out of your way Begin to feel differently by changing the chatter Begin to listen to a New Song, a Song of Hope. Now is the time you must be in control Now is the time when … [Read more...]
Terri Karch – WOMAN of ACTION
July 7, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse of spirit, a woman that has recognized her own condition, risen above the challenge and Taken Action to live the life that she was destined to live. Upon the acceptance of her path, she moved forward and now devotes her life to helping others remove the stigma of mental illness, heal and thrive! "I agree that it is so important to highlight successful women (and men) who are making great strides within their … [Read more...]
