by Michele Genthon | Jan 17, 2018 | FIRST WOMEN, Military and Crusaders
When Anna Mae Hays was born, it would be another six months before a woman’s right to vote was enshrined in the Constitution. Her lifespan, over the next 98 years, is a parable of the roads women traveled during the century following the Nineteenth Amendment. Hays was...
by Michele Genthon | Dec 27, 2017 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media, FIRST WOMEN
The week before Christmas, a unique magic filled the concert scene in Seattle—not with Santa and holiday carols, but with women musicians and Vivaldi’s music. Thanks to Early Music Seattle, two performances of Vivaldi’s Magnificat, Laetatus Sum, and Gloria, along with...
by Michele Genthon | Dec 5, 2017 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Business and Economics, FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Religion, Sports and Adventure
Searching the airport magazine rack, on my way to Dallas, I spied a magazine with an intriguing promo on the first page. “Incredible Women” it shouted in letters only slightly smaller than the name of the magazine, Porter. I didn’t know the magazine (turns out it’s...
by Michele Genthon | Nov 10, 2017 | FIRST WOMEN, Politics and Government
Is a new day dawning? At least on the Left Coast? Women in Western Washington have reached another rung on the ladder that leads to full parity in our legislative bodies. They are running in greater numbers for local offices and, in some cases in this past election,...
by Michele Genthon | Oct 13, 2017 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
The justice system in Dallas, Texas is now headed by three women of color. All three have walked into messes but, being women, they can probably handle it. Renee Hall is the First Woman chief of the Dallas Police Department, beginning her position in September, 2017....
by Michele Genthon | Sep 29, 2017 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media, FIRST WOMEN, Politics and Government
The writers of Outlander know the power of First Women. In the second episode this season Claire is examining her lot in life. She has tried to fulfill her housewifely duties (with the notable exception of the bedroom). She keeps house, raises her child, entertains...
