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Good Morning Peeps and enjoy this Friday in our wonderful community. 😎🎈

March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day! Melted chocolate mixed with peanuts makes a perfect combination for sweet and salty deliciousness!

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

International Women’s Day on March 8th each year celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. The day also brings international awareness to gender parity. According to the World Economic Forum, global gender equality is estimated to be achieved by 2133.

Gender equality is equal access to the same rights and opportunities regardless of gender. These rights and opportunities include:

healthcare
education
employment / economic gain
pay
protection under the law
right to vote
free from violence
Striving for Change
Holding Political Office
Just over 100 years ago, only .2 % of the United States Congress consisted of women. Actually, the 65th Congress was comprised of a single woman. In 1916, Montana elected Republican Jeannette Rankin as the first Congresswoman to hold a federal office. Fast forward to the year 2020 and women hold 23.7% of the U.S. Congressional seats. While that might seem like progress, according to United Nations statistics, the U.S. percentage matches exactly the worldwide average for women in political office.

Education

In many parts of the world, women are less likely to own land, a business, or attend school. Education alone is a powerful tool leading to financial independence for women. Their children reap the rewards, often for generations to come. Additionally, when the women of a community prosper, so does the community. Educated women and girls are more likely to educate their offspring. They also have a better understanding of healthcare and understand their rights.

Equal Pay

According to theUnited Nations, more than half of the world’s poorest people are women. International Women’s Day strives to bring economic power to women who are not allowed to work for pay or work for low wages. And despite strides in industrialized countries, there is still work to dothere, too.

HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Around the world, organizations, communities, and individuals organize events focused on the mission of gender parity, celebrating the achievements of women worldwide and education.

Sheba, our rain was overnight. Hopefully you have lots of fun things to do inside your home.
When I can’t go out, I am known to clean and organize.
I know you miss your kids.
Today I cleaned the Amber necklace and the back of the earrings. While I am happy with the pieces, they always need to be cleaned. Plus the Necklace was put in a large gray bag and thrown in a 8×9 box without any foam or cushioning. It bounced around in the box from East Coast to the West Coast. I have to make sure it’s all ok without breakage or scratches. Since I don’t typically buy Amber, I am not sure if scratches are on it or if it’s the process of pressing it and normal.
Heidi at the end of the Month will be great. And her packaging is perfect.

Oodie, belated well wishes for you and Mr. Oodie’s 53 Anniversary!🍾

We had our 25th a few months ago. Time sure goes fast.