Women's Wednesday Weblink

Samatha Garvey

2012-02-08T01:19:00.000-08:00

"I was homeless…and because of the kindness of all these strangers…I have a house! I couldn't have gotten here without education--you make the best of it because it's the end to so many things.”

Samantha Garvey

Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist

Joan Rivers

2012-02-01T00:51:00.000-08:00

”I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes
— and six months later you have to start all over again.”

Joan Rivers comedian, TV personality

Sylvia Porter

2012-01-25T01:58:00.000-08:00

“I've always been independent, and I don't see how it conflicts with femininity.”

S ylvia Porter economist and journalist

Naomi Tutu

2012-01-18T02:03:00.000-08:00

"In all my years in pursuing gender and racial justice issues,

what has really been highlighted for me is how important it is to be doing the work of peace wherever you are.”

Nontombi Naomi Tutu

human rights activist

Diana Nyad

2012-01-11T01:41:00.000-08:00

“When I lie down at night, I say how much more could I have put into this day?
Nothing. That's how I want to live my life.”

Diana Nyad endurance swimmer

Eliza Doolittle

2012-01-04T01:20:00.000-08:00

“The difference between a lady and a flower girl
is not how she behaves, but how she is treated.”

Eliza Doolittle “My Fair Lady”

Alicia Keys

2011-12-28T01:16:00.000-08:00

“…I am a Superwoman

Yes, I am, Yes, she is
Even when I’m a mess,
I still put on a vest,
With an S on my chest

Oh, yes, I'm a Superwoman"

Alicia Keys “Superwoman”

award –winning songwriter, musician

May Sarton

2011-12-21T02:32:00.000-08:00

“There is only one real deprivation, I decided this morning, and that is not to be able to give one's gifts to those one loves most.”
May Sarton poet, novelist, memoirist

Debra Condren

2011-12-14T01:36:00.000-08:00

“The successful woman has a secret. She's learned that she owes it to herself, her children, and the world to make the contribution she was born to make. She's learned to ask for advice and help, to insist on getting paid what she's worth, and to set boundaries at work and at home so that her needs get met, not trampled. She puts her dreams at the top of her priorities list, not at the bottom. She feels great about being recognized for her accomplishments, and she's totally OK with the fact that not everyone is going to like her when she stands up to those who would discount her or put her down.”

Debra Condren Ph.D., business psychologist, motivational speaker, executive coach and career adviser

Helen Hayes

2011-12-07T02:17:00.000-08:00

“The hardest years in life are
those between ten and seventy.”

Helen Hayes First Lady of American Theatre