Today at work we had a party with lots of purple and a fabulous cake. The organizers showed this video with the song "Bread & Roses", with a folk duo singing. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDXqoxljTI As a finale to the day, I am taking myself out to see "The Favourite" to enjoy the reportedly fine female performances. Happy … Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day
Musings on Being a Professional Woman
When I was a girl, my mother always told me, "You can do anything you set your mind to." Although that's not quite true -- I could never become a professional dancer, for example -- it certainly set me on a path to pursue my interests. Back in the '60's and '70's, when it maybe … Continue reading Musings on Being a Professional Woman
An Inspirational Song for International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day! In honour of the day, here is "Video", a song by India.Arie about loving yourself as you are, rather than trying to fit an image society has established for you. I'm not the average girl from your video And I ain't built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself … Continue reading An Inspirational Song for International Women’s Day