Robin Givens: Grace Will Lead me Home (Book Review + More)
Use your smile to change the world, don’t let the world change your smile! – Robin Simone Givens “Amazing Grace” is the theme of Robin Given’s compelling memoir, Grace Will […]
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Erin Gray: “I’m Worth It” and “We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby”
When L’Oreal wanted to tell women “I’m worth it,” they selected Erin Gray to deliver the message. She was also the face of Virginia Slim’s “we’ve come a long way, […]
Katherine Graham: Personal History (Book Review + More)
The late Katharine Meyer Graham was one of the most powerful women in America. She ran the Washington Post media empire. After it exposed Watergate, President Richard Nixon resigned, and […]
Joe Torre: A St. Louis Cardinal in My Heart
Joe Torre is famous for his baseball career ~ especially his years as the coach of the New York Yankees. In my heart, I think of him as a St. […]
Shout Out: Anderson Cooper Is Shining a Spotlight on Abuse and the Power of Love
The brain scan on the left is of a child nurtured in a healthy environment. The brain scan on the right is of a severely neglected child who had a variation of total global neglect (similar […]
Jeannette Walls: The Glass Castle (Book Review + More)
It will work out in the end if you believe in yourself. . . education is a great equalizer ~ but also, hope and belief in yourself. And then you […]
Walter Anderson: A Semper Fi Life
The Marine Corps convinced me that I could do anything. – Walter Anderson Semper Fidelis is Latin for “always faithful.” It is the Marine Corps motto. Walter Anderson is […]
Huskies’ Coach Lorenzo Romar: A Champion Who Wears Purple On and Off the Court
Lorenzo Romar, PAC 10 Championship (2011) Lorenzo Romar is Seattle’s greatest champion for domestic violence prevention. He is a favorite speaker at fund-raising events. He explained his commitment to […]
Christina Aguilera’s Kaleidoscopic Life
My voice was my escape. – Christina Aguilera How do you describe someone like Christina Aguilera? Her life is an evolving kaleidoscope. She is very much a work in […]
Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA): Bipartisan Champion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Issues
Save lives. . .save families. . .save our country. – Dave Reichert Abuse survivors learn early to watch what people do rather than what they say. Integrity and strength […]
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