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“Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History”

Lois Alter Mark15 years ago5 years ago01 mins

We cheer every time we see these words on a t-shirt, so we were thrilled to learn the origin of the quote in a new book named after it.  Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich — author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Midwife’s Tale” — coined the expression in a scholarly article more than 30 years ago,…

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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