My New Friends

I just spent the weekend hanging out with Carol, Louise, Doris, and Geraldine-all Minnesota Press Women from the 1940's.  They published The Gopher Tidings, a monthly newsletter providing support to the members of the Press Women, and all their articles brought the people of the organization to life for me. They were smart, driven, funny women who made life better for their communities.  Their words have the power to bring back the dramatic events of World War II and the everyday lives of people as they pursue their ambitions, enjoy family and friends, and confront the challenges of career and home.   I love this phase of my project-getting to know people from the past and seeing the world through their eyes.