Wordless Wednesday - Women's History Month - Comedy with Leanne Morgan

Celebrate Women's History Month with me. Each week this month I'll feature a female comedian. Do you have a favorite? Stop by each week, perhaps you'll discover a new favorite. Since I'm starting this feature at the end of the month, I'll extend the support of female comedians into mid-April

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Fun Friday – Women’s History Month – 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate

 

It’s Women’s History Month!  During the month of March make time to celebrate the women in your life.

Think about someone in your life who has impacted you in a positive way, call them up and tell them. Better yet, invite them and a few friends to celebrate together.

Below is a list of 10 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month.

1.      Visit a Museum or Exhibit – explore women’s history through art and cultural exhibitions.

2.      Create a Themed Movie Night – watch movies directed by or about influential women.

3.      Play a Women’s History Trivia Game

4.      Listen to Female-Led Podcasts.

5.      Read Books by Women Authors.

6.      Cook a Meal Inspired by a Woman Chef.

7.      Support Women Owned Business.

8.      Volunteer for Women’s Causes – help organizations focused on women’s empowerment, health or education.

9.      Highlight Women in Your Community.

10  Host a Women’s History Comedy Night – attend a stand-up comedy show, featuring female comedians.

My motto is, “A laugh a day keeps stress at bay.”  With this motto in mind, I encourage you to take a break from your everyday routine and drop in at a comedy show.

Wordless Wednesday - Women's History Month - More Than The Eyes Can See - Crystal P.

 More Than The Eyes Can See 2024 - Crystal P.

Comedienne Crystal P. displays more than her comedy talents. During this epic event she played the flute, the piano, and the saxaphone. She also sang, and did a little disc jockeying.

Celebrate a woman you know this month. Celebrate you too.

Fun Friday - Women's History Month - Women in comedy

The month of March is celebrated as Women's History Month. Have fun and laugh out loud with women in comedy. Below are a couple of shows to check out.

YouTube Video Credit: 7 Kids Is a Nightmare - Chelle T - DryBar Comedy

YouTube Video Credit - Clean Eating Doesn't Mean What You Think It means - Lisa Mills

Dry Bar Comedy

Wordless Wednesday - Women's History Month - How did it Begin?

 

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https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/GMA3/video/history-womens-history-month-76184507

Wordless Wednesday - Women's History Month - A Look at Women Violinists

YouTube Video Credit: Lindsey Sterling

I don't own the rights to this music

Have you heard of violinist Ginger Smock? She was a critical figure in the development of the Los Angeles jazz scene in the 1940's and 1950's. During this time the industry was male-dominated. Check out her story here.

Motivational Monday – Women’s History Month – Mahalia Jackson

Do you remember the movie Imitation of Life? It was a tear-jerker movie. Near the end, Mahalia Jackson belts out the song Trouble of the World, as the camera pans the crowded room of solemn faces. As we near the end of Women’s History Month, I want to share a snippet of history on Mahalia Jackson.

YouTube Video Credit: Everybody Deserves Music

Before we dive into Ms. Jackson’s history, here are a couple of facts about Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month began as Women’s History Week on March 7, 1982. In 1987 Congress passed a public law designating the month of March as Women’s History Month.

As I was listening to the radio Sunday morning a song came on with Mahalia Jackson singing and an upbeat rhythm in the background. The host gave a peek into Mahalia background, this struck a spark and led me to seek more information.

Born in New Orleans, Mahalia Jackson began singing at the age of four years. She moved to Chicago when she was 16 years old. While there, she began touring with the Johnson Brothers, Chicago’s first professional gospel group. Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel, was the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall.

In addition to singing, Mahalia Jackson was a Civil Right Activist. She sang at the March on Washington at the request of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Read more of Mahalia Jackson’s story by clicking here.

Mahalia Jackson’s story lets us know that dreams do come true. Women make a difference, whether it’s in your family, your church or your community, you have a voice. What legacy will you create? 

Feel Good Friday – Women’s History Month – Who’s your Shero?

Coach Adrienne (center)

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Brawny (paper towel), teamed up with girls inc. They developed a platform to encourage us to recognize strong, courageous women this month. You can share the story of your shero at Brawny’s website.

You can also share your story today at my blog. Leave a comment and tell us a little about your shero. Here’s my story for today.

It’s 5:30am, cars into pull into the parking in front of A-Train’s SuperFit (women's gym). The lights come on and a group of dedicated women stroll through the door with exercise mats. The owner, Coach Adrienne, has her hair pulled back and gym shoes laced, ready shape and sculpt our bodies.

Nuzzled in jackets and hoodies, we struggle with letting go of the warmth of our outerwear. Adrienne lovingly guides us, “Let’s get started ladies, you’ll warm up quickly.” She delivers on her promise. Planks, Mountain Climbers, Burpees, in no time at all, we’re pulling off as many clothes as we can in a public setting.

From one end of the studio I hear a friend shout, “We got this ladies. Summer bodies are made in the winter.” The ladies keep going, one kettle bell swing, plank jack, or jackknife sit-up at a time. Everyone is at different levels in their fitness journey. Adrienne tells us, “Don’t worry about what your neighbor is doing, do what you can do, but challenge yourself.”

Every day at A-Train SuperFit is a different workout. There are challenges introduced periodically so that one is not bored with routine; Build your strength and core muscles with Burpee and Plank challenges. And on your birthday…the workout is tailored around your favorite exercises.

We end our workout session chanting, “Fat, fat, go away, don’t come back another day!” As we prepare to leave and start our work day, ladies can be heard saying, “She killed us today.” Then they say, “You’ll be here tomorrow, right?” “Yep.” We walk out the door as another group of ladies enter.

Coach Adrienne teaches a second class, goes to work full-time and returns in the evening. She adds variety to our workouts, offers nutrition coaching, AND she has a family who needs her attention. Coach A-Train finds balance. I believe she fits this quote…

“You can get anything you want if you help enough other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar

Coach Adrienne, you are my Shero for Women’s History Month. Keep doing "you", and everything else will fall into place.

Feel Good Friday – Women’s History Month, 4 ways to celebrate

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Did you know that March is celebrated as Women’s History Month? This is a great time to explore your family’s history. What are some of the stories you have heard about the women in your family? Include your children as you celebrate Women’s History Month.

Below are four ways your child can celebrate:

1.      Have your child interview a woman in their life.

2.      Your child can write a letter to a woman they admire.

3.      Your child can a read a book about a woman who made contribution to our world   or perhaps who was  a local hero (shero).

4.      If you have young children, read books to them about women who made contributions to our society.

How about a round of Women’s History trivia? See if you can identify what the following notable women were/are famous for.

1.      Ella Fitzgerald

2.      Jackie Joyner-Keree

3.      Rosa Parks

4.      Mae C. Jemison

5.      Mya Angelo

6.      Emily Dickenson

7.      Oprah Winfrey

Before you peak at the answers below, here’s one more way you can celebrate Women’s History Month…read books by local authors. I have been fortunate to meet many great children’s book authors and participated in workshops, conferences and other gatherings with them.

It was recently announced that our very own Michigan author, Lisa Wheeler, has received the Golden Kite Award. Pick up a stack of her books at your local library or book store. Read to your child or enjoy them yourself. Have you met any local authors in your area?

Now for the answers to the Trivia questions. Check below to you did.

Answers

1.      One of the greatest jazz singers, lived 1918-1996

2.      First American woman to win Olympic Gold in the long jump (won in 1988 & 1992)

3.      Refused to give up her seat to a white person on a crowded bus during bus segregation time

4.      First African American woman to travel in space

5.      Poet

6.      Poet who wrote close 2000 poems

How will you celebrate Women’s History Month?