Image by craigCloutier via Flickr Friendship has been everywhere for me recently — in the magazines I read, in my mailbox (the real one) and even, over lunch. So, I started thinking about what really makes a good friend. I began by searching for the perfect song about friendship. I listened to several tracks on… [Read more…]
March 11, 2010
The hands of government are opening and welcoming women into power within India's legislation.
December 3, 2009
Am I old fashioned, or is Facebook getting way too personal? Now, I totally get the Newsfeed and the accessibility of friends who live great distances or schedules apart from each other, but when I get an invitation for a Facebook application called, “When Will You Get Pregnant?” that’s when I draw the line and… [Read more…]
October 25, 2009
Speaking of new website designs, Women’s eNews has also received a recent makeover — including a better designed e-newsletter and website branding. And, in case I forgot to post this before, here’s a link to my article on Bollywood-style weddings from February: Bollywood-Style Weddings Face First Recession Test
September 23, 2008
Fanning the Flames Eight kings gather around a fire conjuring sacred hymns in hopes of bringing forth a divine child. Complex beats thump in tune with their sharp steps. Their faces focus on the flames as they squat down towards the fire with elegance, strength and poise praying to be blessed with an heir. The… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
After being sick for 11 weeks and visiting six different doctors, Daniel and I have decided that I should come home. I spent my last week and half in India resting, doing some last minute shopping and spending time with Daniel. On my last day in India, Daniel took the day off to hang out with… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
The next morning we drove to Pushkar. Half way to our destination we stopped at a Jain Temple. In India there are a few types of religions: Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Jains. All I know about Jains is that they do not eat anything that grows underneath the soil (no garlic, potatoes, etc.) and the… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
During Daniel’s parents’ last week in India we saw the Rajasthani Festival Parade in Jaipur and traveled to Udaipur and Pushkar. Thousands of people traveled from their villages to Jaipur for the annual parade. Decorated floats were made by hand to represent different parts of Rajasthan like Samode (remember the “Samode Abode” email). Before the parade began,… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
After our tiger sighting we decided to leave Ranthambore a day earlier than planned. Since we saw a tiger on our first try we left for Agra early Thursday morning and drove for seven hours. We found Agra to be very different from the other two cities that make up the Golden Triangle. Both Delhi… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
Next we visited a mock Rajasthani village called Chokhi Dani. Reminiscent of the Renaissance Fair or Medieval Times, the village is a combination of a place to eat and receive entertainment. From booths with traditional snacks, games and palm reading – to camel rides and dancing – this village has it all. When we arrived,… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
On the Tuesday following the Fletchers’ arrival to India we were supposed to go to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, but unfortunately Chase became very sick so we stayed in the hotel longer and went straight to Jaipur that afternoon. Luckily Chase had good medical care from the hotel doctor and was given medication that… [Read more…]
March 18, 2008
Day 5 – The Global Peace Initiative of WomenMaking Way for the Feminine On the final day of the conference speakers and guests were split into groups of five to discuss how they can help change the world. Each group had to create two different sentences to describe their ideas. “Let us make way for the feminine… [Read more…]
March 14, 2008
Day 4 — The Global Peace Initiative of WomenMaking Way for the Feminine On the fourth day of the conference, after hearing so many anecdotes from women in areas of conflict and post-conflict, lectures and circle discussions focused on developing strategies to help these communities. During the first circle discussion I attended, several women discussed… [Read more…]
March 9, 2008
Day 3 — The Global Peace InitiativeMaking Way for the Feminine Each person has a story. A story is told to a listener. A listener is affected with emotions. Emotions create more sharing. Sharing the story educates people. People take action. On the third day of the conference, four panels of women spoke about their experiences… [Read more…]
April 19, 2010
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