Mother Cabrini (1850-1917) was an Italian-American religious sister who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that was a major support to
Category: Women’s History Month – 2019
Women’s History Month: Carol Burnett, comedian and TV icon
Carol Creighton Burnett (born: April 26, 1933) is an actress, comedian, singer, writer and television icon. She lived with her Grandmother in Hollywood, attended Hollywood
Women’s History Month: JK Rowling, author
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
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
Thoughts and Ponderances 