It's hard to imagine today what it was like for a woman to live in a time when she had never heard the word lesbian\, when there were no lesbian organizations\, and when she had to be careful what she wore to the bar because a woman could be arrested simply for wearing pants or the wrong shoes. These are just some of the experiences shared in Without Apology\: Old Lesbian Life Stories.
Arden Eversmeyer is an 80 year old lesbian\, Houston resident\, and is the founder &\; director of the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project\, which collects &\; preserves the life stories of lesbians 70 and older.
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Without Apology shares the stories of 24 ordinary\, yet remarkable\, women.
Among them are\:
• Saundra\, who volunteered in rural Mississippi during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.
• Ellie\, who at age 92\, continues to work part-time as a substance abuse counselor.
• Joann\, who raised 17 children\, five her own\, five adopted\, and seven fostered\, many of whom were mentally and physically disabled\, and now\, with her partner\, runs a group home.
• Gloria\, whose entertainment career began when she was seven and earned $5 a night dancing at clubs\, went on to spend years as a “nightclub girl\,” singing\, dancing and doing comedy.
• Bessie\, who was an incredible left-handed pitcher in the women’s fastpitch softball leagues in Texas.
• Edie\, who traveled on the Peace Train from Finland to Beijing\, China\, to attend the Fourth International Conference on Women.
• Shaba\, who journeyed through Judaism\, Islam\, and Kabbalah as a black-skinned woman raised in the midst of racial segregation and Jim Crow laws.
• Arden\, who lived a closeted life for almost 40 years before the death of her long-term partner motivated her to begin a life of activism.
• Helen\, who entered the convent when she finished high school in hopes of sublimating her love for women.
• Kittu\, who was born in India and raised high in the Himalayas\, became fascinated by the concept of nourishment and later went on to be an integral part of developing the Recommended Daily Allowance rating system as well as WIC\, a nutrition program for women\, infants and children.
• Louise and Ruth\, who after falling in love in college\, were forcibly separated by school authorities. They found each other again after more than 30 years\, and remain together decades later.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T010243Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T023000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/tarot-palm-readings-patricia-austin-9 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/tarot-palm-readings-patricia-austin-9 SUMMARY:Tarot & Palm Readings with Patricia Austin DESCRIPTION:Patricia Austin\, professional psychic\, will be reading Tarot Cards\, Palms and sharing other divination tools for BookWoman's clientele as a benefit for BookWoman. Recommended donation is $25 for a 15 minute reading and $1 a minute over. Cash and checks are the preferred methods of payment. Pat gives positive and constructive information.
Call (472- 2785) to get on the list\, or take your chances and just drop by\, although reserving a spot is recommended!
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"\;Every so often something shatters like ice and we are in the river of our existence. We are aware.” Those are the moments Erdrich captures in this mesmerizing novel telling the quintessentially American story of a senseless\, horirffic and unsolved murder of a farm family in 1911\, which forever haunts several families living in and around the small\, white town of Pluto\, North Dakota\, located on the far edge of an Ojibwe reservation.
A multigenerational tour-de-force of sin\, redemption\, murder\, and vengeance ("\;Publishers Weekly"\;)
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T010243Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120529T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120529T020000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/mini-seminar-patty-jo-sawvel-author-under-influence-town-listened-its-kids URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/mini-seminar-patty-jo-sawvel-author-under-influence-town-listened-its-kids SUMMARY:Mini Seminar with Patty Jo Sawvel author of Under the Influence\: The Town That Listened to its Kids DESCRIPTION:
Patty Jo Sawvel—an award-winning investigative
reporter—brings you 10 researched-based tips that anyone can use to help
young people steer clear of drug use and underage drinking. The fact
is\, young people have changed and so have the tools to help them.
Drawing on 15 years of hands-on experience working youth\, Sawvel also
outlines the three Cs for accessing and then minimizing any child’s risk
for substance abuse\, explains what young people really want from
adults\, and demonstrates the power of positive peer influence. This is
more than a "\;parenting seminar"\;—it is program packed with practical tips
for any adult who cares about kids\, including teachers\, youth leaders\,
coaches\, parents of children of any age\, mentors\, and town officials.
Sawvel’s research was recently bound in a 394-page book titled\, Under the Influence\: The Town That Listened to its Kids. Take-home hand-outs will also be provided at the program.
To view a 5-minute Fox 8 video based on this book (seminar price is $20) visit
http\://myfox8.com/2012/02/23/buckley-report-its-my-call/ For more information on Sawvel or the book visit www.ClassicWritingPR.com
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T010243Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T004500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T013000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/poetry-reading-julie-enszer URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/poetry-reading-julie-enszer SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Julie Enszer DESCRIPTION:A Reading by Julie Enszer
Author\, Handmade Love\, Editor\, Milk &\; Honey\: A Celebration of Jewish Lesbian Poetry\, Co-Editor\, Sinister Wisdom
Julie R. Enszer is the author of Handmade Love (A Midsummer Night’s Press\, 2010) and Sisterhood\, a chapbook (Seven Kitchens Press\, 2010).
She is the editor of Milk and Honey\: A Celebration of Jewish Lesbian Poetry (A Midsummer Night’s Press\, 2011)\, which is a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Poetry.
She has her MFA from the University of Maryland and is enrolled currently in the PhD program in Women’s Studies at the University of Maryland. She is a regular book reviewer for the Lambda Book Report and Calyx. You can read more of her work atwww.JulieREnszer.com.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T010243Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T033000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/evening-concert-color-sound URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/evening-concert-color-sound SUMMARY:An Evening Concert with Color of Sound DESCRIPTION:Color of Sound is a concept as much as it is an ensemble in the traditional sense. The ensemble practices a set of shared intentions for the co-creation of spontaneous music and embraces a diversity of styles\, instruments\, traditions\, and players. While the ensemble members may change with each performance\, the goal of creating coherent music through listening and honoring each others creativity is paramount. Color of Sound concerts push the boundaries of artistic disciplines and have included musicians\, poets\, electronics\, laptops\, and contact improvisation dancers.
Performers for this concert will include\:
Jennifer Bernard\, oboe
Seetha Shivaswamy\, flute
Stephanie Phillips\, viola
Tonya Lyles\, percussion
Jessica Valls\, bass
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T010243Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T024500Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/omg-thats-allergy-free URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/omg-thats-allergy-free SUMMARY:Dr. Peggy Parker author of OMG! That's Allergy free? DESCRIPTION:June 6th at 7pm
Dr. Peggy Parker speaking about and sharing samples from her book\:
OMG! That's Allergy Free? The Ultimate Gourmet Guide to Delicious Wheat-Fee\, Dairy-Free\, Sugar-Free\, Gluten Free food
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As a traditionally trained Naturopathic and Biological Medicine
Physician and internationally renowned teacher and lecturer\, Dr. Peggy
Parker has earned a well-deserved reputation for progressive thinking
and innovative therapies in the field of natural medicine. Her
colleagues regard her as the foremost expert in world on the subjects of
pH\, cellular hydration\, cellular oxidation and transport of minerals
across cell membranes. However\, her family\, friends and blog followers
also recognize her as an accomplished chef\, cookbook author and expert
in the field of healthy and allergy free cooking and eating!
After years of clinical practice Dr. Parker discovered that the vast
majority of her patients' health complaints had food allergies as a
major component. She discovered that her patients rarely had only 1
food allergy or sensitivity\, but most cookbooks only address single
allergies. So OMG! That's Allergy Free? was written to help both her
patients and others who suffer from multiple food allergies enjoy
healthy\, nutritious and delicious gourmet-style food at home. This
cookbook is considered by many to be the resource for anyone who suffers
from food sensitivities or allergies!
Presented by Deuce Artemis
Many of us were taught about mythologies where the Sun was a god but many cultures around the world celebrated the Sun as a Goddess! What are these Sun Goddesses like? As we head into the broiling heat of summer\, how does Sun - as female - affect us?
Deuce Artemis is an active member of Austin RCG and a student at the Women's Theological Institute. Oh! And she has a lot of cats!
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Stajza McFadyen is the author of six chapbooks and one full length collection\, Garland (PoetWorks Press\, 2002). Her solo spoken word cd Business as Usual was an Audio World "\;Golden Headsets"\; award winner in 2002. She has been a board member and venue coordinator for AIPF\, and spearheaded the Clearwater\, Florida Poetry Festival for several years. She co-founded Poets for Human Rights and Artists in Action International\, has served as an editor\; as a member of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center\, and a variety of prestigious venues.
Cindy Huyser is co-editor of the Texas
Poetry Calendar. Her poetry can be found in The Comstock Review\,
Borderlands\, and Wild Plum\, as well as numerous anthologies.
Every second Thursday. Bring some poems to share or just come and enjoy!
Are you ready to imagine a new point of departure for your life? To begin resonating with joy and fulfillment? To experience a passionate life empowered by Grace?
Reverend Rebecka Eggers\, an Omnifaith Minister\, Co-Active Coach\, &\; Reiki Master is the midwife who partners with you to bring your dreams to life. She releases healing by drawing you into a deep relationship with Spirit and with yourself so that Grace can begin to operate in your life.
During the event\, she will accompany you on a unique journey that will offer you the opportunity to embody more joy &\; fulfillment\, encounter your passion\, and unleash your creativity RIGHT NOW.
Reverend Rebecka Eggers is the owner of Abundance Full of Grace\: The Center for the Manifestation of Dreams located in San Cristobal\, Chilapas\, Mexico. Before opening Abundance Full of Grace\, she worked as a tax lawyer in serveral major international law firms. With Rebecka's business experience along with the skills she has developed as an Omnifaith Minister\, Co-Active Life Coach\, and Reiki Master\, you get integration of two worlds that rarely interact.
Women and girls ages 13 and up are welcome. Any girl under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a female guardian.
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