Piece of Mind: Holiday shopping, with guns
Books: JCC Book Fair: Leifer, Silverstone appearances canceled
Calendar: Growing volunteer service in challenging times
NEW 11/07
The White House Project Project On making mistakes, and getting up again (Revised 11/09)
NEW 11/05
Be Heard: Rally for school funding Nov. 10; K-12 cuts may shut down arts, sports
Calendar: Women Officials Network breakfast with Shannon Garrett
In this month of being grateful, let me first say thanks, for your continued support of Michigan Women's Forum. Because of you, more readers than ever are enjoying stories by, for and about Michigan women! As I write this, the polls have closed in Michigan and another Election Day has passed. In this "off year," voters are deciding mostly local elections. In my own community, incumbent city council members ran unopposed, as did two of the four school board members on the ballot.
Here's something not everyone knows about me: I ran for city council in 2005. And I lost, by a significant margin. And I learned a very valuable lesson: Running for office requires dedication, passion, a strong sense of self-worth, good pair of walking shoes and skills I did not possess at the time.
Women candidates in Michigan now have a strong ally as they face the challenge of campaigning, in The White House Project. This month, TWHP founder Marie Wilson and actress Geena Davis will be in Detroit for "Add Women, Change Michigan." You'll find details in News. And if you haven't yet, please take a moment to learn about and support my efforts to raise funds for The White House Project in Michigan, $10 at a time, in The White House Project Project.
In this issue, Jan Lundy brings us another Pocket of Peace designed to make you think about how technology affects our lives and inner selves. Please take a moment to think about how unplugging might actually help you "recharge." You don't have to move to cabin in the woods - Jan suggests some very easy ways to take a step back, and regain some balance.
You'll also find news about local non-profits in Sharing, a review of You're a Genius and I Can Prove It! by Michigan author Kimberly Kassner in Books, and new Calendar events as well. Remember - we'll be posting updates here throughout the month - so come back often. Feel free to share our link with anyone who might enjoy our content, and thanks again, for your continued support!
Joni Hubred-Golden
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