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Arranging a Dream: A Memoir by J.Q.Rose
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Happy First Day of Spring!
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The Beauty of the Earth--Rachel Carson Quote |
Today is the first day of spring in my part of the world! That does not necessarily mean spring weather will accompany the date. But, oh, the hope that spring brings for a fresh start, for new beginnings is something to celebrate!
Also worthy of celebrating is International Women's Day. The special day is every year on May 8. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day is also a call to action for accelerating women's equality."--National Women's History Project website
International Women's Day is an event through the National Women’s History Project (NWHP).
According to their website, this organization "was founded in 1980 in Santa Rosa,
California,to broadcast women’s historical achievements. We convinced Congress and the White House of the need for our nation to celebrate and recognize women’s role in history on an annual basis. As a result of our efforts, the week of March 8th (International Women’s Day) was officially designated as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, we led the successful campaign to have the entire month of March declared National Women’s History Month."
Now an international event, Women’s History Month is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with Persons Day on October 18.
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Women's History Month Theme
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The theme for 2022 is "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope" to honor caregivers, those on the front lines during the Covid pandemic, and recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history. |
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Thank you to the NWHP for keeping women's history alive for future generations to learn about the amazing lives of those who have gone before them. Truly inspirational stories for the girls and women of tomorrow.
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The stories from the past, your life story, is important too. Yes, it is. Your life experiences sharing hopes and dreams, success and failure, joy and sorrow serve as survival guides and inspire the women of today and tomorrow.
I am a life storytelling evangelist! I encourage everyone to record their stories. You haven't landed on the moon, discovered a cure for a disease, established a charity? No matter. Your ordinary stories are extraordinary and will resonate with readers who are going through some of the things you have already |
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experienced in your life.
I have presented workshops on writing life stories for nearly twenty years. I finally decided to combine my experience in penning non-fiction articles and my storytelling skills to create my life story. Not the entire story from birth to present, but just one theme that was the turning point in my life. I wrote about the first year my husband and I left our family, friends, and guaranteed two paychecks, and moved our one-year-old daughter and all our belongings from Central Illinois to West Michigan to purchase a flower shop and greenhouse business.
I began writing the story for our daughters. But, as I wrote it, I felt the messages of hope and the idea that dreams can come true would encourage others to pursue their dreams.
Your story has a message for someone. It's been written in your heart. Now let it be written for your family, friends, the world. You'll not only inspire someone else to cope, but your story, seen through the lens of time, will also bring understanding to you.
I wish you all the best in sharing your memories.
Janet
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Maybe apmw day women will have a year
ReplyDeleteYes,I like that idea!
DeleteSo many women contributed to the rise of civilization, hiding in the shadows. I hope one day we'll know everything about them and the world will recognize their part in history.
ReplyDeleteSo true.
DeleteWriting our memories is so important. One day the important ones in our lives will be gone, and their stories along with them. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI often wish I had my grandmother and parents around so I could ask them questions about their young lives, marriages, etc. But they are gone and I have none else of that era to ask.
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to this sentiment! And why didn't I pay more attention when they were telling me things?? (Kicking self.)
DeleteThanks Janet for the encouragement to write our own personal tale. We always seem to undervalue ourselves... but we are worthy!
ReplyDeleteLoved your post, especially your NWHP section. This moves me to quote the Indigenous People who say "Women Hold Up Half The World."
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