One Billion Rising for Justice: Norman Mailer
Why is there so little concern over the entitlement spending which gives billionaire Paul Allen farm subsidies and cuts off food stamps for the working poor? Why should the taxpayers […]
Tag Archives: emPOWERment
Happy New Year!
Happy 2014! The new year starts with a super new moon on January 1. It is the year of the horse. I wish everyone an abundance of joy, love, laughter, peace, […]
Wisdom of Nelson Mandela
Music can ignite the political resolve of those who would otherwise be indifferent. – Nelson Mandela Very early this morning, I watched the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life on television. […]
Holy Crap! I’m Officially an Old Broad.
When did this happen? I’ve never admitted to middle-age. Now, I’m officially a crabby old goat, a cranky old broad, a cantankerous old bitch. The operative word is “old.” Solid-gold […]
Criminal “Justice” System: Justice or Criminal?
It’s not a system. It’s not about justice. It’s just criminal. – Unknown Julie Owens posted this quote on Facebook on Friday. Today seems an apt day to publish it. […]
Book Review: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
How do we beat the odds? Strategic brilliance. Accurate assessment of our opponent’s weakness and our own strengths. Move the game to a playing field where we can win. Surround […]
Elizabeth Gilbert at the YWCA’s Inspire Luncheon
You do not need to be wealthy to be a benefactor. – Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert was in Everett, WA for the YWCA’s Inspire luncheon on May 9, 2013. It was […]
Book Review: Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Signature of All Things
Buy this book. Not on Kindle. Hardcover. You will want to read it more than once. You won’t want to deny yourself the sensory pleasure and elegant design of Elizabeth Gilbert’s brilliantly […]
YWCA’s Week Without Violence™ Campaign: 10/14 – 10/20/13
Please join me in celebrating the YWCA’s Blog Carnival this week. If you don’t have a blog, please spread the word via social media. Let’s celebrate everyone ~ including us […]
Book Review: The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls
Don’t be someone else’s little cheerleader. Be the star of your own show. Even if there’s no audience. – Jeanette Walls, The Silver Star I’m writing this review only because […]
Anne Caroline Drake 