Time is ticking away. Your hunger pains are at the verge of making nasty noises. I say you try something new. Eat a Rolex. Now, it’s not what you are thinking. This masterpiece comes from the streets of Uganda, not the world headquarters of Geneva. Street corners in Kampala are filled with Rolex stands. You … Read more

Ah, summer has melded into fall, and the kids all made it back to school. I took a short break from blogging to savor the last moments of summer. Spend time with my kids. Regroup with inspiration. Welcome the fall with open arms. There’s lots of news. Some I can part with right now, other … Read more

Meet Josephine She’s independent. By this I mean she’s got her own sense of style, and let it shine during picture day. Looking through the handful of student pictures I receive each year, the photos contained white socks or no socks. But not Josephine, our little Josephine rocked the red socks. She did not care … Read more

An appropriate topic for today, as America celebrates Independence Day. Let’s break down the dictionary definition of Independence.   in·de·pen·dence noun ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s   : freedom from outside control or support: the state of being independent   : the time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control   Related to INDEPENDENCE   … Read more

Meet Maria. She loves to play outside. She dreams of college, a career, and a family of her own one-day. She wants to learn…devour all the knowledge she can. When it comes time to hit the playground Maria laughs and giggles with her best buddies. She longs for adventure and freedom. So do my three … Read more

Education changes lives and opens doors. “If you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” Education is transformational in the lives of our girls, and statistics don’t lie. When 10% more girls go to school a country’s GDP increases on average by 3%. Educate a girl and she will reinvest 90% of her income into … Read more

I read about this incredible opportunity for teen girls who are passionate, determined and looking for their next leadership platform. This one is internationally focused from the organization Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation for American girls to provide them the opportunity to become global leaders. Girl Up is looking for 20 … Read more

Meet 8 year-old Martha. She does not have a mother, the woman who loves Martha unconditionally and places the needs of Martha above her own. Or does she? There are many meanings to “mother.” A person who gives birth is a mother. A person who raises a child is mother. A person who loves and … Read more

Oh my gosh! Where has this year gone? Today is the last day of April. Do you know what this day is listed as on the calendar? It’s National Honesty Day. Fun Fact: M. Hirsh Goldberg created National Honesty Day in the early 1990sbecause he felt that the month of April, which begins with a big day … Read more

Meet 8 year-old Geraldine. Ask her what she wants to do when she grows up? She’ll point and say fly in space. Gloria is 9 years old and helps the nuns in class. Teaching is in her blood.  What 10 year old does not dream of saving the animals? Gorreth DOES! There is a big … Read more