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
Tag: 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: 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: 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
Women’s History Month: Margaret Bourke White, photojournalist
Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971) was a documentary photographer. She is a well known photojournalist who was the first permitted to take pictures of Soviet industry under
Women’s History Month: Ada Lovelace, Computers
Painting of Ada by: Margaret Sarah Carpenter Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the (only legitimate) daughter of poet Lord Byron. Her official title was: Augusta Ada
Thoughts and Ponderances 