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I had to do
some major research on Women’s History Month (March) to write a blog about
it. So here is a quick timeline:
- 1911—International Women’s Day established on March 8th
- 1978—School district of Sonoma, California began to celebrate Women’s History Week starting March 8th
- 1982—The week of March 8th was declared by President Carter as “National Women’s History Week”
- 1986—14 states declared March as Women’s History Month
- 1987—Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which declared March as “Women’s History Month”
I see the
timeline, and I realize that it has only been 32 years since Women’s History
Month has been declared. This month is a
very special month for Jen and I. Not
only because we are working women, but we are mothers. We have this joke of “how many plates are up
in the air today?” In addition to our
personal and work life, we are collaborating on a book. In this book, we have come across many strong
ladies! From all walks of life. Just to name a few:
- Ruza Wenclawska
- Ana Mendieta
- Alicia Partnoy
- Shoshana Johnson
- Pailadzo Captanian
This list
can go on, and on, and on! Trust
me. Each of the women represented in our
book are heroes in our eyes. They all
have some traits in common;
determination, dedication, devotion, ambition, and no fear. The poem I have written is celebrating all
the women that have sacrificed or set aside their dreams and goals for their
partner and family to succeed. This
poem is dedicated to the ladies that are the backbone and spine of the family, without
fear or any hesitation, they do!
i will manage
the rails
as you sail
the sea.
i will be
the leader,
placing anchors
on the rock
as you follow
me up
to the
mountain top.
i would be
your shield,
protecting
and covering
you from
the pain.
I will lift
you up
with a song,
with a soft
melody.
bring you
down, to stay calm
when you are
angry.
wake you in
the morning
with a tea,
as we close
the night
with a sweet
kiss from me.
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