From Witches to Bitches

Throughout history, women that were free thinking or unconventional were labeled as Witches. They were often ostracized and in some eras, burned at the stake. The majority of these women had no formal ties to witchcraft. They were not typically performing satanic spells and sacrificing animals. They were unmarried women, midwives, healers, women with physical deformities...They were women who did not fit into the cultural norms.

Women are no longer burned at the stake as Witches - at least not in this Country!

Today Strong Willed women are labeled Bitches.

People are still threatened by a woman who does not follow conventional roles. Now rather than dragging them out of their homes and burning them at the stake; they are labeled a female dog. 

Don't label yourself or any woman in such a derogatory manner. 

 

First Blogged 2/28/12

Girl Scouts Forever

This year marks the 100 year Anniversary of Girls Scouts of America

In 1912, Juliette 'Daisy' Low got together a group of young girls for hiking and The Girl Scouts of America was born. An Organization who ~ builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.


The Girl Scouts are committed to honoring all paths for girls and empowering them into confident Women. 

Scout Song
"Girl scouts together onward we go. Joining as sisters stronger we grow
Mothers and lawyers, women in space
We know no boundaries, the future's our place." 

I was a girl scout from 1-8th grade. It was a great experience for me and definitely shaped my ideas of what women could do. It was alot of FUN as well!

If you have a daughter or other young female relative, I would encourage them to get involved in this organization. You will see a more confident, self sufficient young lady emerge from such a rich experience. 

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.   ~ Henry David Thoreau