tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post7117418136301649430..comments2023-08-08T05:00:54.255-07:00Comments on Words and Words and Whatnot . . . : International Women’s Day – Make it HappenWendy Bourkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-25142216232129761982015-03-10T18:35:30.155-07:002015-03-10T18:35:30.155-07:00Amen! Amen! Audrey Howitt aka Divaloungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854425983822589062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-69776224704282862182015-03-05T08:09:25.259-08:002015-03-05T08:09:25.259-08:00As a male, I love this post as well because I cons...As a male, I love this post as well because I consider myself a feminist. I truly believe women are ten times stronger than men and they don't get their due for that...Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-62987841570499127802015-03-04T16:13:37.207-08:002015-03-04T16:13:37.207-08:00This made me feel empowered as I read it! I don&#...This made me feel empowered as I read it! I don't have daughters, but when granddaughters come (if so, ha) I will be at the ready to empower them! We definitely need the voice of women in the world. Love this share, Wendy. Jennifer Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344877737695801883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-73825126963575250822015-03-04T13:40:27.080-08:002015-03-04T13:40:27.080-08:00Thank you, Brynn. It was my joy to be there for y...Thank you, Brynn. It was my joy to be there for you. Over the years, many times you have had my back, also. And I think that is how it should be between Mothers and Daughters. Happy International Women's Day to you!Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-45348311763682098032015-03-04T11:58:42.855-08:002015-03-04T11:58:42.855-08:00What a beautiful and powerful poem. I am so very l...What a beautiful and powerful poem. I am so very lucky to have such a talented mom. You did indeed empower me. You gave me all the tools I needed to hold my head up and make my way and you were always there to provide a soft landing if ever I fell. Happy International Women's Day mom!Brynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-73163516456977293492015-03-03T00:41:42.807-08:002015-03-03T00:41:42.807-08:00As a reminder of course.. we need to repeat it all...As a reminder of course.. we need to repeat it all days of the year. I had just pressed post when I realized how it came out...*smile*. My wife is very much empowered and that actually empower me as well.. brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-49384335155780790782015-03-03T00:40:17.391-08:002015-03-03T00:40:17.391-08:00Oh yes.. I love this.. so much better if we could ...Oh yes.. I love this.. so much better if we could have the same possibilities.. and empowerment, to find your own strength is the way to do it.. and we have this one day per year so it makes total sense to me.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-31236731617351669902015-03-02T15:35:06.179-08:002015-03-02T15:35:06.179-08:00Thanks Janet. Yes, please feel free to share this...Thanks Janet. Yes, please feel free to share this on Facebook. That would be wonderful! Can you believe it - I still do not have a Facebook account. Most days, I can barely find the time to keep my blog going. Ha!Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-64996023060733370202015-03-02T14:52:55.290-08:002015-03-02T14:52:55.290-08:00Thank you for writing and posting this - and for s...Thank you for writing and posting this - and for sharing your picture and story. Definitely a cause I believe in, and I like how you've laid out your thoughts. Would it be okay to share this one on Facebook on March 8 (with your name and a link to your blog)?janetldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17815491049216208161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-88495121739505623762015-03-02T05:46:51.631-08:002015-03-02T05:46:51.631-08:00some strong thoughts on how to care for and enable...some strong thoughts on how to care for and enable/empower young ladies...they need strong role models...ha, its a cool pic as well...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-75426027648842099202015-03-02T04:24:16.049-08:002015-03-02T04:24:16.049-08:00Such beautiful thoughts and may all of us followw ...Such beautiful thoughts and may all of us followw these:)Vandana Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270400982093787158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-77473229145215903662015-03-01T23:12:19.552-08:002015-03-01T23:12:19.552-08:00Thank you, Mary and Sumana. The photo is one my h...Thank you, Mary and Sumana. The photo is one my husband's favorite pictures. (His wife and daughter love it, too.) Smiles Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-65748986349581503592015-03-01T22:33:05.310-08:002015-03-01T22:33:05.310-08:00you've laid the path for the young girls to be...you've laid the path for the young girls to become empowered women with these amazing words Wendy...and wow really enjoyed the mother-daughter photo...beautiful... Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-78241293686149937842015-03-01T18:48:10.263-08:002015-03-01T18:48:10.263-08:00Wendy, what a wonderful poem this is; and I really...Wendy, what a wonderful poem this is; and I really enjoyed seeing the photo of you and your daughter. Perhaps it is true...like mother, like daughter. Smiles. I think women have become more and more empowered, but there is still room for improvement. We still need to keep empowering girls in school to become the woman they can become! Your words are empowering...thank you.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-50544670477006535772015-03-01T18:29:34.166-08:002015-03-01T18:29:34.166-08:00Very proud! It took a while to edit down my note ...Very proud! It took a while to edit down my note about her accomplishments. She is such a lovely person, I have to restrain myself from shouting it from the rooftops. Though, I'm sure many Moms feel the same way about their daughter(s). Smiles. Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-70375278581022425552015-03-01T18:25:13.295-08:002015-03-01T18:25:13.295-08:00Yes, by all means, please do share, Susan. And I ...Yes, by all means, please do share, Susan. And I would love to see others address this issue on their blogs. I, too, agree with the adage: "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." That includes the Dads, too, of course.<br /><br />Personally, I find the message that mainstream media is putting out to the current youth generation, as well as the willingness of our society, as a whole, to tolerate and allow our children to be inundated with demeaning, superficial, shallow, self-absorbed stereotypes, a sad disgrace. Our girls deserve better. Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-41465112897034227372015-03-01T18:22:36.890-08:002015-03-01T18:22:36.890-08:00An excellent post Wendy ~ I believe in empowermen...An excellent post Wendy ~ I believe in empowerment of girls and I hope my daughter is blessed with the same gift ~ Beautiful picture of you and your daughter ~ You must be very proud, smiles ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4765280894632380090.post-55015891497121377052015-03-01T17:58:52.593-08:002015-03-01T17:58:52.593-08:00May I share this post, Wendy? I find it a powerful...May I share this post, Wendy? I find it a powerful message that needs passing around ... you've done a good job of putting to words my feelings on the challenge for women and girls, world-wide. I know it's a cliche, but I live by the the adage - " The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." The sooner women embrace that adage and stand up to defend the premise, the sooner the world will approach peace and true equality. Just sayin'Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.com