In June 2022, Katya Echazarreta became the first Mexican-born woman to go to space. Visiting space has been a lifelong dream of hers and she's humbled to be representing "all of the little girls and women out there who are dreaming of achieving something bigger." https://youtu.be/KGXJ_prJv5U Mike Owen/Getty Images With six miles to go, the …
An Ultimatum
I was in my office when Cordelia walked in. I stared at her in surprise. I wasn't expecting her. She hadn't called to let me know that she was stopping by. Before I could say anything, she said, "I want you to end your relationship with that girl." Startled, I asked her, "What girl?" "That …
In Washington
They were in Washington. They arrived Friday night and Shandra was relieved that she had her own room. After dumping her stuff off, she went to check out his suite which was massive. She had been worried that they would end up sharing it but there was a last minute cancellation and his agent, Mia …
It’s No Secret
"Bev, I've been meaning to ask you a Bible question." "What's the question?" "Isn't Jesus coming secretly? Doesn't it say in the Bible that there will be two people in a field and one will be taken and the other one left behind?" "Yes. It does but this is talking about two sets of people. …
The Birth of Jesus Christ
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” - Luke 2:14 The most wonderful event in history occurred one night in the city of David. Mary gave birth to her first Child, a Son. She wrapped Him snugly in strips of cloth and laid Him in the manger because there …
Resistance is Futile
After a few moments into the movie, she switched off the television. No use in wasting time watching a film that didn't synchronize with the sound. Besides, she was distracted. She couldn't stop thinking about Jude Beresford. When they first met, she couldn't stand him. He oozed a sensuality that was palpable. While it got …
Depression
Depression: Let's talk This month, WHO launched a one-year campaign Depression: let’s talk. The goal of the campaign is that more people with depression, in all countries, seek and get help. Depression is an illness that can happen to anybody. It causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships …
Broken Heart Syndrome
You can die of a broken heart -- it's scientific fact -- and my heart has been breaking since that very first day we met. I can feel it now, aching deep behind my rib cage the way it does every time we're together, beating a desperate rhythm: Love me. Love me. Love me. ― …
Keep the Spark Alive
Remember those times when you and he were dating how you used to be on the phone for hours? You never seemed to run out of conversation. There were no awkward moments. The conversation just flowed. And when you were together, the time just seemed to fly because you were having so much fun? …
Love Your Heart
February is heart disease awareness month. I was surprised to learn that heart disease is the number one killer in women. Once when I went to the doctor, he told me that I had an irregular heartbeat. He prescribed regular aspirin. I never worried about my heart. And I read that women are mostly concerned …
Notes to Women 