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South Africa WOMAN'S DAY - 9 August
Today is Woman's Day here in South Africa - a Public Holiday during which the contribution of Woman in the battle agaisnt all sorts of oppression are commemorated...
On 9 August 1956, a bunch of woman (about 50 000) bravely marched to the seat of Government, the Union Buildings, in Pretoria - to indicate their dismay at the apartheid system and at the men who had become too accustomed to it and who no longer wanted to oppose it...
Even before that, on 15 August 1915, another bunch of woman (about 15 000, survivors of the British concentration camps) marched to the Union Buildings to passively rebel against the colonial Imperialstic Government - woman from all accross the country, travelled to Pretiria by whatever means possible, and walked in deadly silence for 5 miles to the Union Buildins, all dressed in black...must have been an awesome sight! Their daughters repeated this march in the 1940's to protest against Wolrd War II...
It seems that the women of Africa have on more than one occasion stood up against a condition of dehumanisation which has dulled the sense of rage among the men of Africa, inhibiting their ability to take bold and courageous action to free themselves and their societies from conditions of life inimical to the very concept of human dignity.
I hereby lift my glass to all these woman, and to all of you, the Ladies of Mels, in the knowledge that we will take courage from our sisters that came before us and showed us that we indeed, can be free and true to ourselves and our innermost guiding spirits....
And as a continuation of this little private celebration, I thought you might enjoy these quotes by famous women:
"A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic who never owned a car." -Carrie Snow
"Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry with your girlfriends." -Laurie Kuslansky
"A man's got to do what a man's got to do. A woman must do what he can't." -Rhonda Handsome
"Every time I close the door on reality it comes in through the windows." -Jennifer Unlimited
"Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart." -Caryn Leschen
"I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once." -Jennifer Unlimited
"If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them." -Sue Grafton
"When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country." -Elayne Boosler
"Behind every successful man is a surprised woman." -Maryon Pearson
"In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man- if you want anything done, ask a woman." -Margaret Thatcher
"I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house." -Zsa Zsa Gabor
and my favourite:
"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission." -Eleanor Roosevelt
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Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:55 pm
ghost
Joined: 06 Nov 2005
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Location: MIA
Good one REal!!
raising my glass as well...
(((((((((((((((((women of the world))))))))))))))))))))))
Also want to post some thoughts for those women who still live in opression out there... may it still be in our lifetime when the whole world is an open and accepting place. _________________ ~ A woman should be an illusion. (Albert Einstein) ~
~ Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. (Mark Twain) ~
Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:05 pm
Tracey
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
Posts: 1489
Location: Ayr, Scotland
*raises a glass of water*
Great post Real _________________ I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here.
sometimes i wonder... ' why is that frisbee getting bigger'... and then it hits me
Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:37 pm
Mdm Prez
Joined: 19 May 2005
Posts: 1536
Location: U.S. of A.
Real
I enjoyed this post, the history lesson was illuminating. Thanks!
Also, like the witticisms at the bottom, makes you smile.
Well, here's to you real and your countrywomen!!!!
Cat _________________ If you're not getting the answers you want,
you're not asking the right questions.
Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:42 pm
Eilidh Moderators
Joined: 09 Apr 2005
Posts: 1880
Real,
Thank you for informing us of this holiday--a
public
holiday, celebrating women's accomplishments and potential--that's spectacular! Granted we have "Women's History Month" here in the States, but it's not as meaningful because it's not directly tied to a historic event.
The women of our world continue to amaze me on a daily basis.
I raise my glass to you, Real and all the women of South Africa, everyone here at Mels, and to our Sisters thoroughout the world.
Cheers,
Eilidh
Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:28 pm
Cavewoman
Joined: 06 Sep 2005
Posts: 2056
Location: nearby
Raising my glass to the ladies of South Africa and their moral fortitude, backed by conscious action......Enjoy the day ladies. _________________ " The sorcerers in life are created within each of us" --- Lynn V. Andrews
Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:28 pm
kaJo
Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 96
Location: I'm right over here!
*raises bowl of granola*
HOORAY to the women of South Africa! May we not only benefit from their courage and sacrifice but may women around the world see them as an example of how we can continue to improve the lives of other generations ahead.
Hooray to whomever established this day of celebration recognizing these heroic women.
kaJo _________________ We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box.
Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:32 pm
Landie
Joined: 12 May 2007
Posts: 43
Location: South Africa
Wmone's day 2007
Hey Real,
thanks for this post.
Reading it reminded me of what a great country we live in and how much better it would be if women took control and ruled.
I love the women of this country I wish them, and all the women of the world, a happy Women's day on the 9th of August. _________________ We lose ourselves in the love we give and find ourselves in the love we receive. -me
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