Velma studied him. "No need to look so uptight, Mr. Gray. I just wanted to let you know that Kiskadee Records was extremely impressed with your ad layout." "Oh." He was very relieved to hear that. "As I said on Friday, you did an outstanding job which is what I always expect from you." "Thank …
Working Late
It was Friday morning and Tadeas was in the kitchenette fixing himself a cup of hot chocolate when, Velma Moore, his supervisor walked in. "Mr. Gray, I need you to stay and finish working on the Ad layout for Kiskadee Records. The deadline has been moved up to Monday." "But, I have a date." "I'm …
A Great Project
Sally Henshaw and her grade 5 students decided to undertake a big project this year. They were going to create a large quilt for Women’s History Month. It would feature 30 influential women. Sally thought it best to use hexagons because they were strong, symmetrical and tessellate perfectly. The finished quilt was proudly displayed in …
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 …
Tae’s Problem
"I need to talk to you," Tae said, sitting down on the stool. Clare stopped typing and looked over at him. He looked very troubled. "What's wrong?" "I have a major problem and it concerns Wen." Wen was his fiancee. "Does it have to do with your parents not approving of her because she's Chinese?" …
Another Busy Day
PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields It was another very busy day at the shop. Tourists flocked in and out, buying almost everything in sight. They especially loved the hats. I stood there, beaming. The shop’s mine. I opened it last year after I participated in a UN Women’s Project. Naturally, I faced opposition …
Her Boss
It was her first day back to work after a month long vacation in Jamaica. Since she left there ten years ago, she hadn't visited until now and was happy that she did. She had forgotten the verdant mountainsides, crystalline rivers and white beaches surrounded by a turquoise sea. She stayed with her cousin, Winston …
Women’s Fellowship
Years ago, I was part of the Women's Ministry at my church and one of the things I really liked about it was the fellowship. We would hold programs like "Lunch and Learn" where women would come together at someone's home and a pastor or a speaker is invited to share a profound message with …
Clean Water: It Has So Many Benefits
Did you know that today 750 million people around the world have no access to clean water? Just last night I gave my six year old son water to drink. It was cold, clean water. What a blessing and privilege it is to be able to drink clean water. I cannot imagine what it would …
One Woman’s Dream
Di Barrong is the founder of Bags of Love, a charitable organization which provides bags to the various community agencies that serve the needs of children in those scary days between being taken from their own homes and being placed in more permanent foster care. In her own words, she shares how this organization came about. A number …
Notes to Women 