Women & Girls: Maria Orosa

In this season of celebration, it’s time to give thanks to the women who nourish us. To the foods...

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Q: What is my favorite holiday read?

An Irish Country Christmas. Ah, who am I kidding…Anything by Patrick Taylor, the author of this gem. I have...

Women & Girls: Sarah Winnemucca

Known for penning the first English narrative by a Native American woman, SARAH WINNEMUCCA was a multi-lingual advocate for...

Q: What are you grateful for?

I am grateful—truly, I am. But I have to say this part first for the rest to make sense....

Women & Girls: Henrietta Duterte

1858. Imagine being a black woman suddenly widowed. Of the seven children you birthed, none survived. You are truly...

Q: What’s the most interesting grave you’ve found?

That’s a loaded question. I’m fascinated by the architecture of the stones, how symbols and art pass in and...

Q: Cemeteries?! Why??

In June 2022, I wrote about my love of cemeteries—that they’re one of the reasons I love to travel—to...

Women & Girls: Teachers

This month isn’t featuring one particular person, but ALL people in the field of education. While there are famous...

Q: What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about your writing process?

The most important thing I’ve learned about my writing process is that my process doesn’t have to look like...

Women & Girls: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a journalist and activist. She is most well-known for her crusade to end lynching. In...