Tag Archives: Advocacy

International Women’s Day: A Photo Journey (#IWD2020, #EachforEqual)

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

As we commemorate International Women’s Day 2020, here is a post Virginia previously shared that is still relevant – especially for new readers of the blog! Today we celebrate women and women’s rights as International Women’s Day highlights our progress … Continue reading →

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Bill Warnock: Boss, Mentor & Friend

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

With all the negative harassment-in-the-workplace stories out there, I feel blessed to have worked with amazing male leaders who empowered me to be the best me I could be. Who became mentors and remained treasured friends long after our respective … Continue reading →

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World Water Day: Water! Water! Water!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

As we commemorate World Water Day 2018 there is certainly much to celebrate. Since this day began 25 years ago many more people (2 billion) have access to safe water globally. However, 11% of the world’s population still do not have … Continue reading →

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TIME…Time…TIME…Time…TIME

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

Today Virginia is out of time (LoL!) so here’s a previously shared (still relevant) post… Out with the old, in with the new.  Sure, we’re supposed to do that @ New Year’s, but Lent is a time to get rid … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

Social media feeds have been buzzing with the hashtag #MeToo, a movement started 10 years ago by activist Tarana Burke that catapulted into global attention this week with actress Alyssa Milano’s tweet to ‘give people a sense of the magnitude … Continue reading →

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Charlottesville: Standing Against Hatred

Posted on August 14, 2017 by

Here in Virginia our hearts are wobbling after senseless bigoted violence pounded the city of Charlottesville. Nestled in beautiful Shenandoah and Blue Ridge Appalachian mountains, this is where Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. I spent four years as … Continue reading →

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Life, Liberty & …Death to the Little Ones??

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Tomorrow many folks of many faiths will fill the streets of Washington, D.C. to raise awareness for unborn little ones in the 2017 March for Life. I realize the issue of abortion pushes emotional buttons, but here are my thoughts … Continue reading →

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life, liberty & … death to the little ones??

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Today many folks of many faiths are marching down the streets of Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of the issue of LIFE for unborn little ones.  i realize that the issue of abortion pushes people’s emotional buttons, but here are … Continue reading →

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Life, Liberty & … Death to the Little Ones??

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Imagine a world without Andrea Bocelli, Tim Tebow or…Beethoven – what a Dull Place (!) No beautiful tenor’s voice melting your heart or talented Football player raising his faith flag on & off the field, or Truly Great Music (Beethoven’s … Continue reading →

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