Wonder Women
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Wonder Women: Meet Andi
Have you ever met someone who can fly. I have. Her name is Andi. As a young girl, Andi loved the movie Peter Pan. In many ways, Andi grew up to be like several of the characters in that movie. Andi is like Wendy Darling. She is kind. She looks after children and teens who… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Doeshann
Have you ever met a cheerleader? I have. Her name is Doeshann. Doeshann loves life. She likes making people laugh. Doeshann finds and creates opportunities to have fun. She recently completed a 5K mud zombie race with her friends. For the last 14 years, Doeshann has enthusiastically volunteered one week each summer as an adult… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Theda
Have you ever met a trailblazer? I have. Her name is Theda, but I call her Grandma. Theda Plumb was born in southern Arizona. At sixteen, she left her small town and moved to Tucson to study civil engineering. Grandma was often the only women in her classes. Back then, University of Arizona had a… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Laura
Have you ever met Martha Stewart? I don’t need to because I have met Laura. Laura is a talented cook and party planner. She can take old clothes from a thrift store, add her own design to it and transform the old into a trendy new outfit. Her crafting abilities have blessed many people. Laura’s… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Alie
Have you ever met a magician? I have. Her name is Alie. Today’s Wonder Women took difficult life circumstances and with the magic of grit, faith and hope turned those challenges into an opportunity for growth. Alie’s child Chris was born with several rare cognitive and physical disorders. She wished she could talk to other… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Beth
Have you ever met a writer? I have. Her name is Beth. Today’s Wonder Women is an intelligent, creative soul with the ability to capture humaneness in all of its confusion and glory on the written page. Beth is a writer. She has been published in many magazines. Her stories often revolve around underdogs who… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Kim
Have you ever met someone who is brave? I have. Her name is Kim. I met Kim when she started dating my brother Stephen. I was rooting for her the moment we met. I’m glad Stephen saw Kim’s goodness as well so she can be my sister-in-law. Kim is brave. She will send back food… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Sophea
Have you ever met someone who has a heart of gold? I have. Her name is Sophea. Sophea and I met at work. She loves bowling, teaching students and taking care of her dogs. When she isn’t working, Sophea enjoys spoiling her nieces and building new inventions for her amazing urban garden. Sophea’s garden could… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Jenny
Today’s Wonder Women is my funny, talented sister. Meet Jenny. Jenny loves sports, helping others, planning parties, finding homes for stray cats and spending time with the love of her life Jesse. When she isn’t saving the world as a social worker, Jenny enjoys dance and aerobic classes. Jenny is a Wonder Women. Despite the… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Alice
Quilt Blocks like years in my life Are stitched together by loving friends Whose tender hands help make the leap From block to block and year to year A little easier. Today’s Wonder Women is an intelligent, kind soul who has done countless acts of service for others. Meet Alice. She leaves sunshine bags on… Continue reading