My Top 5 Influential Ladies


 

Its Women’s History Month.   It's about empowerment and honoring women of greatness.   When you see it on social media it's all about people like Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Joan of Arc and Anne Frank.  Famous for what they achieved and survived.   However, there are women influences that make up history, actually, they make up my history. 

Ann Hector – my 5th and 6th grade teacher at Georgetown Elementary.   She recognized my love and talent for writing and encouraged me to follow my passion.  This woman was amazing and will always hold a special place in my heart, sadly, she passed away several years ago. 

Polly Chandler – the wonderful bookstore owner.  Every kid in town knew who Polly Chandler was and she treated all of us as if we were her very own special guest.  Another special lady who encouraged my passion for writing as well as my love of reading.

Wonder Woman - yes she’s fictional, but to a GENX-70 she was amazing.  Diana Prince, Amazon Princess who was an idol for us to look up too and know that we too can fight for justice.  I’m still a huge fan as anyone who is acquainted with me can tell you.

Lucia St. Clair Robson – the woman who wrote my favorite book “Ride the Wind”.   I still hope to become the writer she is. (guess I have to actually write a book for that to happen)

Sacajawea – a mom carrying her kid on her back, leading men through the wilderness.   She was outstanding!   Read the book about her by Anna Lee Waldo, it's truly an awesome read.  Very thick and long but a true reader won’t care about that.

There are always other women to add, however these have been in my top five category for decades.  Women don’t have to be historically famous to be influential.  Take a hard look at your world, what women have had an influence on you (besides your family members!)

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