National Women's History Project Topic: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government

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If you celebrate Easter, I hope you had a great weekend!


March is nearly over, but it's not too late to discover all the information on the Women's History website the National Women's History Project during their celebration of Women's History this month. The theme for 2016 is "Honoring Women in Public Service and Government." One of the honorees is  

Ella Grasso

(1919-1981)
Governor of Connecticut, First Woman Governor
of any US State Elected in Her Own Right

Ella Grasso was the first woman elected governor of a U.S. state in her own right, serving as Governor of Connecticut from 1974 through 1980. Grasso’s political career spanned over 45 years and she won all ten elections she ever ran in. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Ella Tambussi gained a commitment to public service at her alma mater Mount Holyoke College.--Information from the National Women's History Project

Read more about the honorees here.

Women in government is a timely topic this year because we had two women positioning themselves to be candidates for the office of the President of the United States--Business woman Carly Fiorina and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Fiorina has dropped her bid for the presidency at this time, but Clinton is now getting close to becoming the Democratic candidate for President this fall. No woman has ever been elected as the leader of the USA. 

Flags of World Nations

Other countries have women in the top leadership position. If you would like to see the list of women who are world leaders, visit this website by J. J. McCullough here.

Would you like to be President of your country? Why? Or would you consider becoming an elected official in your local or regional area? Why?

Thanks for stopping by today! 

Have a Happy Easter! from J.Q. Rose

Wishing you a joyous blessed Easter!

Infinity Dreams Award

Infinity Dreams Award 

Thanks to Emaginette (Anna Simpson) for awarding the Infinity Dreams Award to her blog readers. I of course, glommed on to it because I ache to receive awards, attention, and applause whenever I can! 

Actually I think the award is a lot of fun and I certainly appreciate Emaginette's generosity for the award.

9 Facts About Myself

1. I like potato chips dipped in ketchup accompanied by a cold glass of chocolate milk.

Chocolate Milk
Photo courtesy of freedgitaldownloads.net by Stuart Miles

2. I kicked up my heels as a hobo from Hooverville in the chorus line of the community players production of Annie. So much fun and a dream fulfilled.

3. I helped to build the ark. No, not THAT ark, silly. The ark is the centerpiece of the Ark Park, a playground for the community.

4. In my bio photo, the red Mustang convertible was a surprise birthday gift from my hubby in 1995. Still drives like it’s new.

5. My older brothers and I all played cornet/trumpet in the school band. They made sure to stand out on the front porch when I practiced at home so the neighbors could see they were not the ones tooting out those sour notes.

6.  I am not a great cook, more of a mediocre cook.

7.  My husband and I were full-time RV'ers for eight years. We traveled and did mission work for our church, as well as pick up odd jobs along the way.

8. We are snowbirds, living up north in summer and in Florida in the winter. I prefer to be called a sunbird because I like the idea of flying toward the sun.

9. I love to play Corn Hole, Ladder Golf, and the board game Pegs and Jokers aka Social Security in Canada.

Here are 9 questions (and my answers) Emaginette asked:

1) What’s your favorite part of being a blogger? I love designing the page. Yeah, really. Finding the photos to go with the words, choosing fonts, what to bold, what to italicize. Then I step back and see what I've created with words and pictures. I love bringing life to a blank page!

2) How many books in a year do you normally read? Funny, but I have never kept track of that. At least 12 and probably up to 36 including fiction and non-fiction.

3) Hardcovers, Paperbacks, or eBooks? I prefer ebooks

4) What does your name mean? Don’t know, make it up. According to Google Janet means "God has been gracious. A feminine form of John." That kind of makes me blush. 

5) Have any of your dreams come true? Tell us. Yes, I imagine all writers dream of being published. I have a byline for freelance articles and an author name for published mystery and non-fiction books. I don't have a print book...yet.

6) What’s your favorite quote? 

Courtesy of Brainy Quote--I based my e-book for MG girls, Girls Succeed! Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women on this quote.

7) What are you looking forward to this year? A trip to the South West USA and family camping with kids and grandkids.

8) What’s the first thing you see in the morning? When the blinds aren't closed, I can see the sunrise breaking in the eastern sky. 

9) Guilty Pleasure? Chocolate Frosty (ice cream) from Wendy's

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Now you can play along and pick a question to answer. I wonder if it will be the same as mine. 

Thanks for visiting!

Trailblazer: Kathryn Smith Named NFL Football Coach

Celebrating with Kathryn Smith

Congratulations to Kathryn Smith! 

We're doin' a happy dance with Kathryn as we celebrate her appointment as the first female coach in the National Football League. The Buffalo Bills team just hired her as a full-time coach for quality control-special teams. Alright, I have to admit, I don't really know what special team that is. Do you? I like to watch football, but I don't know that much about it! .

I do know we are all very proud of this woman who has worked her way up. According to an NPR report, by Marie Andrusewics, "Smith spent last season as administrative assistant to the Bills' head coach, Rex Ryan, and prior to that spent 12 years working for the New York Jets, also with Ryan, who was that team's coach until 2015. Smith started as an intern with the Jets in 2003.

Dream Big!

Ryan said the decision to promote Smith was inspired in part by the San Antonio Spurs's move to appoint the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA. Becky Hammon, a former WNBA player, was hired by the Spurs in 2014."
Check out the J.Q. Rose blog article on Becky Hammon here.

Do you like football? Do you play the game or watch it? Would you like to coach a team? Leave a comment below and let us know. Thanks.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Civil Rights Leader Ruby Bridges

On this Martin Luther King Jr Day, let me introduce you to Ruby Bridges. She was the first African-American child to attend an all-white public school in the South in 1960. She opened doors to the schools, but also to a better future for all of us.

Take a peek at the short You Tube video to take you back to the day Ruby bravely entered the school house with protesters shouting outside the doors of the New Orleans elementary school. The people were trying to prevent change to the education system and their way-of-life.

VIDEO

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross | Ruby Bridges Interview, School Integration | PBS

Ruby Bridges Interview

Thank you to Dr.King and those brave people through our history for trailblazing a path to freedom, equality and justice for all. 

Celebrating Leah Still's Victory over Cancer, Books of the Year 2015

Hello and welcome to the Girls Succeed! blog.

I hope you're having a great start to the New Year 2016!!

Good News this morning about five-year-old Leah Still, daughter of professional football player, Devon Still. She has been battling cancer for eighteen months, but today she is cancer free!!! Time to celebrate this little girl's amazing victory over cancer. You go, GRRL. I think we should call her Leah Strong. What do you think?

Celebrating five-year-old Leah Still's winning her battle with cancer!

Books of the Year 2015

Do you like to read? If so, check out the American Library Associations Books of the Year including the 2015 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, Coretta Scott King  award winners. Check out the CNN article for more information about all these amazing books and videos for all ages.

Girl Reading

What is your favorite book for kids? Mine is Charlotte's Web. Leave a comment below, please. I know, I know. There are so many great books. It's difficult to choose just one!

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J.Q. Rose

Achieve your Goals in 2016!

Happy New Year 2016

Time to celebrate the end of 2015 

and to usher in new year 2016.

A New Year means new chances, 

new opportunities, new goals. 

What do you want to achieve this year? 

Achieving your goals.

Wishing you all the best in 2016!