Currents March 2021
I have to admit, this month’s tenet, “We work in partnership with our global sisters to create generative solutions,” was pretty overwhelming to me and seemed completely beyond my skillset.…
The Penny Plan
Join with us to send a Nigerian child to school for one penny a day. Over 10.5 million children, girls constituting the majority, are not currently attending school due to…
Generative Solutions: One Year Later
Shukria Mahmsoria came from Afghanistan about a year ago with her husband and children – Kabir, 13; Ramziea, 9; and Reza, 7. They are expecting another child in April. They…
Spreading Light
March for many of us has become synonymous with the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Last year, we sadly accepted that the events were cancelled and started settling…
A Noble Partnership
Global sisterhood! What a powerful influential opportunity we have to join hearts and hands to lift each other up and to inspire the world around us. What a grand chance to…
On Memories, Stories, and Ghosts
It has been years since the old stereo console in my grandmother’s front room worked. Years since anyone even looked at it as anything other than a convenient place to…
Currents July 2020
This month’s tenet focuses on choices and their consequences, so I’ve paid close attention to this subject all month. Conditions in the world, our community, and my heart provided ample…
Currents June 2020
Over the years, I have gained a better appreciation for Father’s Day. I believe that it’s a reminder that good men and fathers are important, and that fatherhood deserves to…
Grand-Fathering
As we move into June and Big Ocean Women take time to recognize and appreciate the roles played by men in our lives, I want to share a quote with…
Aunt Sands’ Preschool – An Essential Piece of Many Lives
In February, Sandra Ahlquist planned a May 1 celebration marking her retirement after 40 years as the owner, teacher, and driving force of Aunt Sands’ Preschool. Instead, like nearly everything…
On Being a Boy Mom
Some years ago, (more than I like to admit) when I was a fairly new mom of four tiny humans coming in rapid succession, two little girls, and then two…