My Darling Soldier Girl
My Darling Soldier Girl Is a source of pride and joy She marches with the best of them Keeps up with the soldier boys My Darling Soldier Girl Loves country, friends, and family She’s capable and confident There’s nothing she can’t be My Darling Soldier Girl Reaches for the moon and sky She’s bright, brave, […]
Brotherhood, Sisterhood, and Solidarity
Brotherhood and Sisterhood signify an inseparable bond forged by mutual love, respect, and solidarity among genders that can often last a lifetime. Although both signify deep connection, they differ primarily in the focus of their prescribed relationships.These bonds can be found in friendly relationships, fraternities, and social and professional organizations aimed toward men. On the […]
The Forgotten History of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day began as a women’s movement to better the lives of all Americans. Its forgotten origin springs from two lifelong activists who championed efforts toward better health, welfare, and peace. The origin of a national Mother’s Day is primarily attributed to three women: Ann Reeves Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe, and Ann’s daughter, Anna M. […]
Fostered By A Stroke Of Luck
Young girls are braver than you believe, stronger than you think, wiser, and more beautiful in every way. Abraham Lincoln is lauded for his steadfast leadership in a time of tumult, but the 16th President also had an impressionable side: One of his defining physical traits, his iconic beard, was grown at the suggestion of an 11-year-old […]
