women in leadership
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“An inspiring example of female leadership is Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand.” – Oxford Review
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woman ~ forbidden word
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“Chemist and physicist Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.[180]” – wikipedia
Read MoreText 29 – it’s only nature – time travel
In 2022, a good friend and I sent three-lined stories back and forth to one another. We called them “Texts”. They are resurfacing for me now. Here is Text 29.
Read MoreHow to be a (Conscious) Mountain Biker (Human Being) – time travel
wind power
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Wind power is one of the lowest-cost electricity sources per unit of energy produced. In many locations, new onshore wind farms are cheaper than new coal or gas plants.[10]” – wikipedia
Text 26 – infusion – time travel
In 2022, a good friend and I sent three-lined stories back and forth to one another. We called them “Texts”. They are resurfacing for me now. Here is Text 26.
Read Morewhite privilege
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“When I was trying to book a children’s venue to visit with Rahaf (with no press, pictures… just to play) we were turned down by two venues. People didn’t want Palestinians from Gaza at their venues. This is actually illegal but it didn’t stop people from saying no. I was going to book the whole venue, which is totally normal for these places for a kids party or event. I cried after these calls and emails, and I’m just the privileged white lady who was trying to book the venue. I can’t imagine how racism feels and I know I will never fully understand. But I will always stand with you.” — Ms Rachel
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