Joanne “J.K.” Rowling (born: July 31, 1965) author best known for the Harry Potter series. I was living in Long Island, NY when I read
Category: Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month: Blanche “Betty” Scott, aviator
Blanche “Betty” Stuart Scott (1889-1970) was “possibly” the first American woman aviator. In 1910 she drove an automobile across the United States, only the second
Women’s History Month: Sylvia Earle, marine biologist and explorer
Sylvia Alice Earle (born: Aug 30, 1935) is a marine biologist, aquanaut, author and speaker. She has been a Nat Geo explorer-in-residence since 1998. She
Women’s History Month: Clara Barton, humanitarian
Clara Barton (1821–1912) was an American nurse, suffragist and humanitarian who is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross. I covered her last year
Women’s History Month: Marian Wright Edelman, civil rights activist
Marian Wright Edelman (born: June 6, 1939) is an American activist who, in 1973, founded the Children’s Defense Fund. She was the first African American
Women’s History Month: Christa McAuliffe, educator and astronaut
Christa McAuliffe ((1948-1986) was an educator and an astronaut. On January 28, 1986 I was standing at the bar in the kitchen making myself something
Thoughts and Ponderances 