Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I have an enchantment with strong women. I’m not sure why exactly, but maybe my background and the fact that I used to outwardly acquiesce so easily is part of the reason why I am fiercely supportive of women who follow their passions no matter the obstacles in their way. Add that […]

“AnneFrankstatue” by en:User:Rossrs – first uploaded on the English-speaking Wikipedia as en:Image:AnneFrankstatue.jpg. Licensed under Public domain via Wikimedia Commons. When I was a preteen, I first heard of Anne Frank. Yes, I watched the old movie (that I still say is very well done), and I read her diary. I will never forget the preparation our school did as we […]

Today’s feature was rather an interesting fact for me.  On this date in 1922, Rebecca L. Felton became the first female senator.  Georgia Senator Thomas E. Watson suddenly passed away, and Georgia’s governor appointed her as senator.  She was 87 at the time.  The following day, a special election was held, and she was replaced.  Thus, she served for about […]

I absolutely had no idea about this particular sports feature (big shock since I don’t follow sports!).  Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play in the NHL.  Here’s what happened.  She is a Canadian goalie that had a dream.  She played in the minor leagues in various places, but Tampa Bay Lightning signed her as a free agent.  She […]

Indeed she was one of the most noted women in Western entertainment history–at least in my opinion.  On this date in 1860, Phoebe Anne (Annie) Moses (known professionally as Annie Oakley) was born in Ohio.  Her parents were Quakers, and Annie was the sixth of seven children.  Due to her mom being widowed twice, Annie and her older sister were […]