Little more than 150 years ago, women could not own property and had no parental rights. 30 years later most women still had no right to earn wages or own property.The presidential election of 1920,...
Bringing new life into this world is a miracle - a miracle which bears repeating (no pun intended).In all seriousness though, the Christmas Season revolves around the miracle of new life and the...
First off, I would love if every woman had access to a Baby Friendly Hospital, The concept of Baby Friendly Hospitals was started by the WHO, World Health Organization and UNICEF. Their vision is...
I hope your Thanksgiving was full of gratitude, no matter how it was spent.Ours began like any other. My husband and I were in the kitchen, cooking up something great. This year's sweet goody -...
Below is a poem, newly penned by a young Afghan woman* and dear friend of mine. Her life and the life of her family is in constant danger because of her gender, nationality, and her family's support...
Last week I was able to go and speak with The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women (IEAW) 2009-10 class of incoming freshmen. If you have not been reading my blog, or have not heard of IEAW, then you...
The day that I took the boys to the beach, about two weeks ago, was a day I will never forget.A typical hot, humid, perfect beach day on the island, I managed to get the boys and myself down to the...
*photograph & identity of the young woman has been removed from site for her safetyEveryone, please meet a dear friend and courageous young woman from Afghanistan. I am proudly publishing a poem...