The amazing Georgia O'Keeffe ...

“My world is beautiful and impossible.” 

Georgia O’Keeffe

Here are some photos of Georgia O'Keeffe's stunning work from the exhibit at the MFA Boston - 

Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore

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Hear the call of courage …

“Courage calls to courage everywhere, 

and its voice cannot be denied.”

Millicent Fawcett

a little history about Millicent thanks to wikipedia:

Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett GBE (née Garrett; 11 June 1847 – 5 August 1929) was an English political activist and writer. She campaigned for women's suffrage by legal change and in 1897–1919 led Britain's largest women's rights association, the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS),^[1] explaining, "I cannot say I became a suffragist. I always was one, from the time I was old enough to think at all about the principles of Representative Government."^[2] She tried to broaden women's chances of higher education, as a governor of Bedford College, London (now Royal Holloway) and co-founding Newnham College, Cambridge in 1875.^[3] In 2018, a century after the Representation of the People Act, she was the first woman honoured by a statue in Parliament Square.^[4][5][6]

Let's start being courageous!!!

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.

Anais Nin

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Be extraordinarily and help your neighbor…

Day after day, ordinary people become heroes through extraordinary and selfless actions to help their neighbors.

Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Sylvia Mary Burwell is an American government and non-profit executive who has been the 15th president of American University since June 1, 2017. Burwell is the first woman to serve as the university's president. Burwell earlier served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. Wikipedia

Do what you can do to make our world a better place ...

“Do what you can to show you care about others, 

and you will make our world a better place.”

— Rosalynn Carter,  American writer, activist, and humanitarian who served as the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981

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Say yes!!

“Somebody gives you an opportunity, say yes to it. 

So what if you fail? you won't know if you fail or succeed unless you try.” 

Ann Meyers - American basketball player and sports commentator

from wikipedia:
Ann Meyers Drysdale (born Ann Elizabeth Meyers; March 26, 1955) is an American retired pro basketball player and a sportscaster. She was a standout player in high school, college, the Olympic Games, international tournaments, and at professional levels.

Meyers was the first player to be part of the U.S. national team while still in high school. She was the first woman signed to a four-year college athletic scholarship, at UCLA.[1] She was also the first woman to sign a contract with a National Basketball Association team, the 1979 Indiana Pacers, for $50,000.

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Let's be daring ...

“I believe that the most important single thing, 

beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare.”

 Maya Angelou

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Words are a form of action ...

“For me, words are a form of action, capable of influencing change.”

 Ingrid Bengis

Some information about Ingrid Bengis thanks to Wikipedia

Ingrid Bengis was born in 1944 in New York City and died of cancer in 2017 in Stonington, Maine.^[1] She was a writer and a business woman who received her undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1970. 

She is best known for her pioneering collection of essays on love, hate and sexuality, Combat in the Erogenous Zone, (Knopf 1972). 

Ingrid Bengis founded Ingrid Bengis Seafood in 1985 and owned and managed the establishment for 30 years. She developed a special connection between the fishermen of Maine and the elite chefs of the United States.^[3] Chefs with whom she worked included Thomas Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and Dan Barber.

Books: 

Combat in the Erogenous Zone: Writings on Love, Hate, and Sex. 

I Have Come Here to Be Alone, a novel

Metro Stop Dostoevsky: Travels in Russian Time

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Spreading the magic of women ...

Where there is a woman there is magic 

Ntozake Shange

Let there be magic!!!

In 2019 I started #100daysofwomenwonders where I posted quotes by women with an illustration, an origami dress or other graphic. I have decided to revisit this project now, 2025, as one way to deal with the insanity that this year will bring!  I am terrified about the havoc the new administration will wreak on humanity and the world. 

I am a firm believer in the power and energy of words so my plan is to flood the internet, ether and universe with feminine energy, be it quotes by women, accomplishments by women or maybe just information about women wonders. 

I am not exactly sure of how this project will unfold but I believe passionately that it is very important at this moment in history.  I believe where there are women, there is magic and I plan to celebrate and spread that magic!!! 

peace!

November is upon us ...

Sorry that I haven't been posting here lately ~ I have been overwhelmed by everything social media and have retreated from many platforms, though not all?!? Or all least not all as of yet!

I am now posting my #virginiacreates monthly calendars on my instagram account: 

https://www.instagram.com/virginiacreates

and you can find it on my website blog, the ponderings of virginiacreates 

https://www.virginiafitzgerald.com/ponderings-of-virginiacreates 

so please look for my postings on those two locations.

I have wondering about starting up posting inspirational art and quotes as everyday reality is getting more and more challenging, however I also don't want to add even more stuff into the already loud and crazy environment that surrounds us.  For now I am still doing my monthly calendars with inspiring quotes, usually by women.  Thank you for your interest. and now here is November 2023's #virginiacreates calendar.

feel free to print and use for your personal enjoyment ~ peace

During these challenging times ~ 

it is important to remember to choose LOVE!

We’re all in this together. Choose love.” Jo Dee Messina

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