Celebrate Science Today!
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Each year on February 11, we honor the accomplishments of intrepid female minds in S.T.E.M. In 1903 Marie Curie punched a hole in the glass ceiling by winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in Physics. Her work would inspire and open […]
With Love, “Lawnchair Larry”
Larry Walters, known as “Lawnchair Larry”(Photo Source: Medium.com) “Lawnchair Larry” 1949 – 1993 “So many people have dreams and they never follow through on them.” – “Lawn Chair Larry” Walters Tweet Valentines Set 1 Larry Walters always wanted to be a pilot. Being diagnosed with an astigmatism nearly stole his dream. That was further confirmed […]
The time is always right to do what is right. – Rev. Dr. MLK Jr.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Right Leader and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize delivered what is known as his “I have a Dream” speech to a public mass gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial at the Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963 at the March on Washington for […]
Leading Ladies in The Space Age
Challenge yourselves to learn the names of the women who showed the world that the sky is no longer the limit! Women like Cosmonaut Dr. Valentina Tereshkova, The First Woman in Space! NASA Astronaut Dr. Anna Lee Fisher, The First Mother in Space! Nasa Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, The First American Female Astronaut in Space, […]
Combating Covid-19 in Navajo Nation
If you’ve done your research, then you know that several of the women I chose for Leading Ladies are Indigenous, Native American women of honor. Leading Ladies are chosen for their moxie, stamina, courage, dedication to justice, spirit, desire for equality for all, and qualities I feel should define a true Leader. Leading Ladies like: […]
Taking the steps…
Sometimes taking the first steps can be the hardest, requires the bravest among us. Breaking away from the comfort of the pack, and standing alone seems daunting. The unbeaten path may not seem clear, but for some the instinct to follow their gut will drive them further than fear for the idea of not pursuing […]
Minty, Harriet, Moses…
One of my favorite ways to interact and teach my kids about historical information is to provide context they’ll engage with. I created this series to expand on a set of paper dolls I made with my youngest daughter. We found a set that she liked making. However, that set didn’t include historical figures she […]
It’s time to VOTE!
My latest project is in commemoration of the Leading Ladies who marched, paraded, stumped, protested, and fought for our freedoms to and secured the right to VOTE for all. August 18th, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the Constitution of the United States, but it does not celebrate the freedom to […]
Leading Ladies, Come one! Come all!
History is often white-washed. It’s time to illuminate and celebrate the women who fought alongside those who have been glorified for the fight. Leading Ladies is dedicated to the many women who courageously studied, and used their voices and time to stand up for their morals. They fought for freedoms for all, demanded their […]