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In Honor of International Women's Day - Maya Angelou

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(I had the pleasure of meeting Maya Angelou in the fall of 1987, when I was a freshman in college. I was at Castleton State College and she was a guest speaker. I will never forget the honor or meeting her and shaking her hand.)

“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” - Maya Angelou The infamous feminist and activist Maya Angelou She was a powerful force to recon with and to know Her feminist and civil right beliefs were strongly expressed As she bravely spoke her mind to try put injustices to rest

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/15/2025 7:07:00 PM

Tania, thank-you for highlighting and praising this heroine in verse. Great that you had a chance to meet her. I see Castleton is famous for liberal arts and being a friendly environment...hope you enjoyed school...sounds like it was nice!! Smiles!!

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/15/2025 7:30:00 PM

Duke, thank you. I was only there for one semester but it was a nice college. I finished my college education closer to home.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/12/2025 3:49:00 PM

oh wow Tania, what a wonderful experience to meet this inspirational lady! hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/12/2025 4:11:00 PM

Jan, thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/11/2025 4:46:00 PM

Dear Tania, I stood so proud for my wife, sisters, my 3 daughters, and 3 granddaughters, which is soon to be four granddaughters. Thank you for bringing and shining your wonderful life and I think Angela is an amazing poet!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/12/2025 4:11:00 PM

Daniel, thank you.

Deb M

Date: 3/11/2025 12:26:00 PM

Hi Tania…..A wonderful tribute for a wonderful woman! Debx

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/11/2025 4:17:00 PM

Deb. thank you.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/11/2025 3:20:00 AM

I a man but I have always respected women. Great write.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/11/2025 3:24:00 AM

Victor, thank you.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/9/2025 11:25:00 PM

What a lovely tribute to a great woman Tania, shaking hands was the icing on the cake. A happy memory that will stay with you forever. Tom

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/10/2025 3:34:00 AM

Tom, thank you.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/9/2025 7:21:00 PM

We need her spirit these days more than ever. xomo

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/10/2025 3:34:00 AM

Mo, thank you.

Lin Lane

Date: 3/9/2025 2:46:00 PM

Respected as all women should be. She spoke her mind as an activist and a poet, just as we all deserve to do without being belittled or demeaned. Thanks for your well-chosen words, Tania.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/9/2025 2:59:00 PM

Lin, thank you.