En Francais, S'il Vous Plait

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Just cute.

Happy Friday, all.

Day 4 Week of Women: Who Has Stronger Necks?

Nicholas Kristof, the NYTimes columnist, frequents the DRC as both a journalist, philanthropist and human rights activist. A video in today's NYTimes online shows Kristof documenting the strength and grace of Congolese women who must carry otherwise unbearable loads of materials (wood, cement, water) in order to earn a living and take care of their families.

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So, the answer to this question??? WOMEN of course!

Back on the Bike

Does this picture look at all familiar to some of you?

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I got back on the bike this past weekend...it felt wonderful.

For the Rough Days

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“There is an inner strength and an inner peace within us all, which the world cannot penetrate and the hypocrisy and ignorance of the human mind cannot poison.” -Naresh Jhali

Day 3 Week of Women: NieNie Dialogues

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I cannot remember how I first came upon Stephanie Nielson's blog. All I know is that it kept popping up in various other blogs' "most visited" lists. I was intrigued and inspired by her story and her heroism as a woman, mother and wife, even following a fatal plane crash where her and her husband survived.

Check out her blog HERE and get carried away reading about her love for family, cooking, and generally living life to the fullest.

Day 2 Week of Women: Frequent Flyers

I'm dedicating this week's posts to WOMEN...particularly those who have gone off and done the extraordinary, despite the odds.

This photo makes me think of an old-school Charlie's Angels episode...but these women are the real deal. Check out the inspiring article on NPR.

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International Women's Day!

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Wow, so as soon as I finished the previous post, I came upon Nicholas Kristof's blog post, exclaiming that it's International Women's Day!

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Be sure to spread the word!