From her official website: Debbie Evans, veteran of hundreds of motion-picture, television, and commercial stunts has been featured in numerous publications such as the LA Times, Reader's Digest, Glamour Magazine, Cycle World, Dirtbike, and on television shows like Montel, ESPN, Winning Women, and Entertainment Tonight. Debbie was inducted October 2003 into the AMA Motorcycle Hall …
International Women’s Day 2017 – #RESISTTOEXIST ♀
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HAIKU CHALLENGE
HAIKU CHALLENGE HAIKU ON GEN-X VISION FEBRUARY 15, 2017 LEAVE A COMMENT EDIT Nina Mariah By: E. R. Smith Haiku on Gen-X Vision Gained Gen-X vision eye strain on optic axon mutant lens fade hue
Shades of LOVE from Women’s March in Jakarta
This is an immensely powerful post celebrating determined women of determined personal and collective courage.
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#womenshistorymonth
Our friends in Jakarta, Indonesia organized a women’s march this Saturday (4 March 2017) morning in front of the Presidential Palace. One of clubPAW authors participated in the march to witness LOVE in what was really the start of something historic in Jakarta. Not just that, now clubPAW has stories from some people we got the chance to talk to.
We at clubPAW believe that the women’s march movement that has shined like sunlight to many major and small cities globally signifies something larger; a hope. A hope that there many who are still persevering in the fight for equality and love. Nay-sayers will always be there and the only way to turn them to our side is by engaging in healthy dialogues and exchanging ideas. There will always be people who look down on our efforts but remember that good will does not expect anything in return. At least…
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Meet the First Woman Sculptor of African-American and Native American Heritage to Achieve International Fame
Also known as, Wildfire FROM THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM: Edmonia Lewis, the first professional African-American sculptor, was born in Ohio or New York in 1843 or 1845. Her father was a free African-American and her mother a Chippewa Indian. Orphaned before she was five, Lewis lived with her mother's nomadic tribe until she was …
#WOMENSHISTORYMONTH
WOMENSHISTORYMONTH.GOV National Women’s History Month 2017 Theme: “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business” NWHP.ORG ★ ★ ★ Japan’s Business Federation Sent This All-Female Delegation to the Trump White House via Fortune
Speaking of Awards Season…
I nominate so-called, our so-called president's go-to word-choice* for put-downs, for this year's "Best Word" award. Did you catch his last usage of it? The so-called angry crowds... This guy, I tell ya... If he weren't already the president he should really consider being a cheesy reality TV star. Anyway, speaking of put-downs... Merriam-Webster deserves …
Meet Our Fourteenth Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on September 14, 2016. Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library, was nominated to the position by President Barack Obama on February 24, 2016, and her nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 13... [MORE] …
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Poetry is for Girls
I may occasionally write the junk, but rarely do I read it. And it is not because I don’t like it that I rarely read it... It’s because it, the really good stuff anyway, is so durn hard to read. I'm talking Poetry here... Poetry with a big, bold capital P. And it is so …
My April Fools’ Day Joke
I would like to thank Author Vivian Biro for donating to help me make my movie. It really means so much to me that others are willing to support a dream of mine in such tangible ways. Please help me thank Vivian by visiting with her at her website, by purchasing her debut novel, and, …
Guiding Principles of a Daughter’s Dad
I'm not the smartest or greatest dad there is. Not even close. I have many faults and made many mistakes over the years that I regret. However, I do think I'm pretty good at understanding my faults and I work hard to minimize their impact to myself and others, especially to my family, as much …
YOUR DREAMS ARE DEAD | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
YOUR DREAMS ARE DEAD by perfect_mayhem These four words flew into the forefront of my brain along with what felt like gallons of blood as I was bent over the floor around my son’s desk retrieving his crumpled up artistic attempts. He is nearly 7 years old and a truly gifted artist. I do not …
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Two Marines walked into a bar…
...and the Sailor ducked. Ba dum bump! #militaryhumor Okay, just a couple of quick announcements while I've got your attention. I am overwhelmed with happiness and joy now that it is Spring, and because of all the wonderful submissions we've received to the Relating to Humans Women's Issues feature in celebration of Women's History Month. …
HEROES FOR A MODERN GIRL | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
HEROES FOR A MODERN GIRL by Pamela Schloesser Canepa The poet Maya Angelou shared wise words that moved me so. Songbird Nina Simone Did not fear walking alone. Nikki Giovanni Laid the truth on me. Mom bravely raised me alone, in the warmest, loving home. Simone deBouvaire taught me women are not property. Toni Morrison's …
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DESPITE IT ALL, BECAUSE OF IT ALL | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
DESPITE IT ALL, BECAUSE OF IT ALL by lorieb I grew up in a large family, the youngest girl and second youngest of six children, with two sisters and three brothers. Despite that, or perhaps because of that, I have always wanted to have a large family myself. My husband on the other hand, grew …
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THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES by Manivillie Kanagasabapathy ** TRIGGER WARNING: Abuse ** Deep Brown eyes stare back at me, Fleeting whispers floating between us, Shadows creep silently, Across broad brown shoulders, The darkness melding within the chocolate hues, Lengthening to point accusingly, At the faded bruise That still held faint …
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I CAN’T PICTURE YOU WITH A KID | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
I CAN'T PICTURE YOU WITH A KID by asyarhein FROM THE WOMEN'S ISSUES ARCHIVE “I can’t picture you with a kid.” “Neither can I.” I’m too spontaneous. My passion for writing and journalism was constantly competing with my passion for buffalo wings, rum and Steve Madden; there is no room for a kid in …
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From Pioneers To Propaganda
This is a propaganda video direct from the US Navy's official website. More specifically, it is a two-minute or so inspiring profile piece of a female Hull Technician, a rating traditionally reserved for and assigned to male sailors, found on a page from the Navy's official website dedicated solely to the recruitment of women. …
ADMIRAL GRACE HOPPER – A Genius, A Hero, A Shipmate
It's Easier To Ask Forgiveness Than It Is To Get Permission and other interesting wit and wisdom attributed to the Admiral
WOMEN ISSUES…OR ISSUES THAT SURROUNDS A WOMAN | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
WOMEN ISSUES…OR ISSUES THAT SURROUNDS A WOMAN by kalabalu FROM THE WOMEN'S ISSUES ARCHIVE Every morning , almost all dailies have a report on women abuse. Mostly domestic violence , dowry issues and early marriage. Each day , I read the story remains same but victims change. The culprit is seldom caught and rarely punished. …
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Celebrating the Success Worldwide
I don't normally do this kind of thing but, because this is a day to celebrate the grand achievements women all around the world are making, and because this is such phenomenal information (albeit excessively long and highly wonky), I am sharing this cut and paste from the National Business Women's Council, a US Government …
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HEY WHAT ABOUT ME?! | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issue
HEY WHAT ABOUT ME?! Exploring the Mind of a Man Who Didn't Give Me His Card by pixie FROM THE WOMEN'S ISSUES ARCHIVE I recently went to a conference with my fiancé – one of those social affairs where everyone is given a name tag and you’re expected to mix and mingle with the …
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THE AMERICAN FAMILY IS BROKEN | A Relating to Humans Woman’s Issues Feature
THE AMERICAN FAMILY IS BROKEN by Erin Byerly It was your choice to have a baby, so why should my tax dollars pay for them? Americans pride themselves on rugged individuality and a tireless work ethic. After spending such long hours in the office with so little vacation time, why should we be expected …
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MARY OF THE SUN | A Relating to Humans Women’s Issues Feature
MARY OF THE SUN by jonna ellis holston From Lowell , Massachusetts My Aunt Mary wrote for The Lowell Sun for seventy-six years. She started while still a high school girl… under pen names… looong before women commonly reported for newspapers. She and my Uncle Charles G Sampas, a mild mannered executive news editor …
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Seeking Submissions Discussing Women’s Issues throughout Women’s History Month
March brings with it Women's History Month, as well as the launching of our Indigogo campaign to raise the funds that will allow us to produce our short film LEAVE. And, not coincidentally, both Women's History Month and our film LEAVE share the goal of highlighting and raising awareness of the many valuable contributions women …
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Did you ever think it would really happen?
You know, I did. I really did. I had always believed that eventually the US Congress would open up all combat-related assignments to females. But I didn't really think it would happen this soon... And it was never within the realm of my imagination that it and the end of Don't Ask Don't Tell could …
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THE WOMAN IN ME | A Relating to Humans Woman’s Issues Feature
THE WOMAN IN ME by Debolina Coomar When I was a daughter, I had dreams, I learnt that life is not easy, and nothing is what it seems. When I became a student, I had aspirations, I learnt that achievements are important, and learnings are an inspiration. When I became a professional, I had goals, …
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#OscarsSoWha??
What a night at the Oscars, eh? Big night for diversity and sexual assault awareness. While it's no longer cool for us to say "boys will be boys"... I believe it's still within the legal PC bounds of good taste to say "Chris will be Chris." He did a pretty good job of calling out …
Write What You Know, You Know…
They say, Write what you know... And in response I say, Okay... So when I began in earnest to write stuff for people to read way back in the early Nineties - what a great decade that was - about all I knew about life outside of my personal life which I didn't and still …
Like it or not, President Obama will be remembered as one of America’s greatest presidents ever…
This speech should be mandatory viewing by all Americans.
As It Relates Thus Far To Our Relating to Humans Feature
The Relating to Humans feature is seeing steady growth so I just wanted to thank all who have contributed thus far. As I've pleaded expressed in the past, this feature is near and dear to my happy heart so it would mean so much to me if you were to contribute some of your original …
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Can you please help me please?
As I Ideate Full On Re: Features & Guest Authors (Okay, the following intro paragraph is going to hurt a bit. Just look at that thing...one big blob of a block of text. You may want to grab yourself a cuppa of whatever it will take for you to keep the eyelids propped up for …
MY VIEW – A Women’s Issues Feature
When DotedOn submitted her essay My View to the Relating to Humans Women's Issues feature, I could immediately feel its power and its truth, and the life lived as written, raw and exposed. When submitted, DotedOn initially addressed it to me. I wrote to her soon after and asked if I could take out the …
Me
I like bubble gum. I like bats. I like baseballs And cowboy hats. I like mudcakes. I like moles. I like mountain bikes And deep, dark holes. I like tinker toys. I like tag. I like tadpoles And greasy, dirty rags. I like football. I like fightin'. I like fishin', Especially when they're bitin'. I …
WHO I AM – A Women’s Issues Feature
I am very honored and excited to share our very first submission to the new Relating to Humans feature. Before we get to the submission, however, I would like to say a few words by way of introduction. You know, I am a writer, which means...I'm insecure. I am. Every time I hit the "Publish" …
