The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece, April 6–15, 1896. Women athletes could not participate for ninety-four years. Hélène de Pourtalès of Switzerland became the first female athlete to compete at the Olympic Games and the first female Olympic Champion to strike gold. About Hélène Hélène de Pourtalès (pronounced El-én day Por-tá-lay)… Continue reading The First Female Olympic Champion to Strike Gold
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Build Your Motivation Toolbox
It’s Monday. You drag yourself out of bed and wish you didn’t have to go anywhere or do anything. And you beat yourself up for it You say, it’s only this part of my work that I hate. If I could afford to hire someone to do this part, I’d be golden. If it weren’t Monday,… Continue reading Build Your Motivation Toolbox
Story Time Reviews “Valedictorian” by N. K. Jemisin
Story Time Reviews remembers the joy of listening to bedtime stories. Today. Today Story Time Reviews “Valedictorian” by N. K. Jemisin read by LeVar Burton.
Are You an Anti-Strong Female Protagonist Protester?
Have you read the protests? Did you nod your head and agree? Are you Anti-Strong Female Protagonist? You say you’re not against strong female characters, you’re against the label, the marketing term. Perhaps you’ve overlooked the reasons we need book and movie categories for strong female characters. Consider rethinking and rephrasing your argument. Yes, there… Continue reading Are You an Anti-Strong Female Protagonist Protester?
How Do You Recognize a Strong Woman?
For the past four years, this blog has featured brief biographies of women. Each woman featured shows strength, but it’s not necessarily physical strength. If it’s not physical strength, how do you recognize a strong woman? Daring greatly is being brave and afraid every minute of the day at the exact same time. Brene Brown… Continue reading How Do You Recognize a Strong Woman?