Jurado's other murals are more esoteric and whimsical. Here a nude female takes a break from strumming her guitar while she listens to an angel playing a horn and a devil the flute. To me, these two little figures represent the dualism that threads through Mexican philosophy and art going back thousands of years back deep into pre-hispanic times. In this view, everything has its opposite: day and night, light and dark, good and bad, etc. One cannot exist without the other and they define … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Cooking the Turkey
December 23, 2021 by
FOOD SAFETY is Key December is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the Butterball Hotline. During the week of Christmas, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t overcook your turkey, and you can ensure it has been … [Read more...]
How to Customize Your Own Leather Jacket
December 21, 2021 by
Leather, much like denim, never goes out of style, which is great for those who love jackets. However, there are different inspirations every year, and with fast fashion still making a prominent dent in our wardrobes, it is not uncommon to find several of the same pieces of clothing in our possession. But do we really need this many items of the same clothing? Maybe. But for those who have a leather jacket sitting in the closet untouched and a dream of a new style for the season, then … [Read more...]
Empowering Women in Agriculture is Critical
December 8, 2021 by
Why Should Women be Empowered in Agriculture? Supporting women farmers would help hundreds of millions fight hunger, poverty and climate change. Growth in small-scale agriculture is two to four times more effective at reducing hunger and poverty than any other sector, and women farmers are playing a central role. Oxfam states: "About 80 percent of the world’s food is produced by small-scale farming. Women make up on average 43 percent of this agricultural labor in developing countries. … [Read more...]
The Critical Role of Women Leaders
December 6, 2021 by
Why is Women's Leadership Important? Having female leaders in positions of influence to serve as role models is not only critical to the career advancement of women, but stands to generate broader societal impacts on pay equity, changing workplace policies in ways that benefit both men and women, and attracting a more diverse workforce. Women are able to make bold and wise decisions as leaders; this helps make the team environment less authoritative and more cooperative, bringing a … [Read more...]
Catharine MacKinnon – WOMAN of ACTION™
December 1, 2021 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™ Catharine MacKinnon 'Will the word “Woman,” like the word “Jew” finally come to stand for a reality of abuse that … [Read more...]
Giselle Rufer Delance – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 29, 2021 by
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of this entrepreneur that 'followed her heart' and 'created her dream', allowing herself to rise above all obstacles to follow her own destiny. She devotes her life today, as an activist and a watchmaker in designs of time pieces dedicated to WOMEN. WOMAN of ACTION™ Giselle Rufer Delance 'From my childhood I had the dream to create something very beautiful for women, something … [Read more...]
Sayydah Garrett – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 16, 2021 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader. Through her journey to successful leadership with The Pastoralist Child Foundation, she stands as a bright beacon for all youth to achieve an education, with a focus on making sure each and every girl has a chance at life without female mutilation. WOMAN of ACTION™ … [Read more...]
Liane Legey Buck – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 10, 2021 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this visionary, one that has devoted her energies to helping others on this planet. Born in Brazil, this powerhouse of spirit has lived an eclectic life, all in areas of service to others. We are excited that through this nomination, she is now here to help the Women of our World. WOMAN of ACTION™ Liane Legey Buck Liane Legey Buck is the cofounder of the Humanity … [Read more...]
Dr. Kiran Bedi – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 9, 2021 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this pioneer, a woman living ahead of the times trailing new paths for all women. Being one of the first female police officers inside her nation, she has been a woman leader since she first started her adult life. Through her foundation work, this powerhouse also devotes a large amount of her energy and time to the betterment of the lives of others, with a focus presently on the organization works in Resettlement … [Read more...]
November celebrates National Gratitude Month
November 6, 2021 by
National Gratitude Month was an initiative started by Stacey Grewal, who believes gratitude to be an essential ingredient of a happy and fulfilling life. When one embraces gratitude, they immediately shift their focus from the negative to the positive things in their lives. Gratitude is the simplest way to change one’s perspective of the world. It allows us to appreciate the positive, rather than focus on the negative aspects of our lives. Learning to be grateful helps us appreciate the … [Read more...]
Finding Fashion for all Seasons and Occasion
October 29, 2021 by
Knowing what to wear all throughout the year can be difficult. You want to look your best and feel your best as much as possible. However, quite often, you find that you don't have time to shop and buy what you want. When you are busy with life, family, work or business commitments, you don't have the time to go visiting lots of stores and trying on clothes to find out what suits you, and what fits you. However, having the right clothes for you is important, as clothes can affect your confidence … [Read more...]
