Category Archives: Inspiring people

Jeannine Parvati Baker June 1, 1949 – December 1, 2005

Posted on June 1, 2010 by gloria

Today would have been Jeannine’s 61st Birthday but the Breath Giver had other ideas. Janet Fraser of the Australian birth site http://www.joyousbirth.info thought we should share memories of Jeannine today and I agree. Here are some of the lovely thoughts … Continue reading →

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Poetic words of courage

Posted on December 17, 2009 by gloria

Some people have a gift for putting words together in amazing ways–they are called Poets, of course.  I’m going to see the new film about South Africa and was curious to find the title poem for the film.  Upon reading … Continue reading →

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Remembering Jeannine Parvati Baker

Posted on November 30, 2009 by gloria

BirthKeeper Jeannine Parvati Baker June 1, 1949-December 1, 2005 I posted this last year on the anniversary of Jeannine Parvati Baker’s death but I’d like to share my memories of her again. It’s 4 years since she died on December … Continue reading →

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Gay marriage

Posted on October 22, 2009 by gloria

This is a 3 minute video of an 85 year old man who is a veteran of World War II speaking up for the right of gays and lesbians to be married in the state of Maine. He is a … Continue reading →

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Remembering Catherine Young, 21 July 1952 – 11 September 2001

Posted on September 11, 2009 by gloria

Today is a day to remember those who died on September 11, 2001.  I began to get the bulletins on my computer about the World Trade Towers in New York and ran to the T. V. to see what was … Continue reading →

Posted in Breastfeeding, Inspiring people | 7 Comments

Were you born in the ’70s?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by gloria

  I received this list some years ago and I don’t know who wrote it.  Every young woman born in the ’70s will relate:   YOU KNOW YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL OF THE 70′S IF: 1. You wore that … Continue reading →

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Geradine Simkins, CNM says “not in my name”

Posted on July 18, 2009 by gloria

TO: Open Letter to the ACNM Board of Directors and Executive Director    FROM: Geradine Simkins, CNM, MSN, MANA Board President    RE: ACNM Opposition to Federal Recognition for the CPM    DATE: July 17, 2009    I am a … Continue reading →

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Teresa’s VBA3C after 10 days of SROM

Posted on July 17, 2009 by gloria

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“Keepsake” ultrasounds banned by Gov. of Connecticut

Posted on July 16, 2009 by gloria

Just when I’ve completely despaired of the human race, a little ray of hope shines through.  This morning I received this news post.  I would like to fly to Connecticut right now and hug Gov. M. Jodi Rell for throwing … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic midwifery & doula education, Inspiring people | 4 Comments

My people at the Chicago Pride Parade 2009

Posted on June 29, 2009 by gloria
Posted in Inspiring people, Intactivism | 3 Comments