Lise Funderburg

“I no longer look at every reflection of myself and see a map of disappointments. I see vigor, curves and force, an organic tumble of sensual, sexual energy. I stand straighter. I breathe deeper. My heart opens.”

Lise Funderburg

"George Sand"

"Happiness lies in the consciousness we have of it."


Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin

“George Sand”

French Writer

Week 43: Ayn Rand

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me?” The Fountainhead

—Ayn Rand

Russian-American novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter

Week 33: Christine Verstraete

"Butter cookies," Lita said. "Any cookies really. They always work on me."

—Christine Verstraete

Author and journalist

Quote from her book:
Searching for a
Starry Night:
A Miniature Art Mystery










"When one woman helps another woman, the world wins." db

Week Eight: Maya Angelou

“Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told ‘I’m with you, kid. Let’s go.’”

Maya Angelou
in Daily News
Award-winning
Writer, Actor,
Director, Poet,
& Teacher