Image Source: Los Angeles Times “One day, a woman will make the National Hockey League, if no one prevents her.” This may seem a preposterous statement, but Quebecer Manon Rhéaume proved it in her own life. She was the first female goaltender to play for a boys' team. In 1992, she was the first and …
Her Godfather
It was early Monday morning and she was on her way to Reuel’s place. She had a letter to deliver to him and she promised her boss, Mr. Fitzpatrick that she would drop it off before going into the office. Her heartbeat accelerated at the thought of seeing Reuel. It had been ages since they …
Binta’s Story
When I was 12 years old, my mother handed me over to an agent. I was crammed into a truck and taken from my home in Benin and across the border into Nigeria. I was crying and scared. I didn't know where they were taking me or why my mother just gave me away to …
Teona’s Story
I’m a young, married Christian woman living with a secret. My husband spanks me. He says that it’s in line with what the Bible says which is that a wife should submit to her husband. I never understood how submission meant getting spanked like I was a child. While the Bible does mention disciplining a …
Dame Angela Lansbury
I still watch Murder, She Wrote because I like the show and the character Jessica Fletcher played by the great Angela Lansbury. My 7 year old son is also a fan of Jessica Fletcher's. Before taking on the role of a mystery writer in one of the longest running detective drama series in television history, …
Maureen O’ Hara
Every star has that certain something that stands out and compels us to notice them. -As for me I have always believed my most compelling quality to be my inner strength, something I am easily able to share with an audience. I'm very comfortable in my own skin. I never thought my looks would have …
Notes to Women 