Unbowed, A Memoir, by Wangari Maathai is an account of an amazing life. Maathai, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, is recognized for the Green Belt Movement, champion of human rights, and peace. As always, it is interesting to read about a life that starts very humbly and continues humbly even though she is now part of the Kenyan Parliament. Maathai has been harassed, jailed, put on assassination lists, been demoted, and censored by men and women alike in her country. Despite opposition, she continues her work helping women throughout Africa and the world by planting trees to create a more healthy environment for themselves and the future. I was fascinated in reading how she keep up her spirits and her bravery. She is an inspiration. Wow, what a powerful story! http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/

Happy Birfday to my amazing son, NB. For two weeks before you were born, it rained and rained. The day after you were born, the sun came out, it was in the 70's, and the leaves were a beautiful fall arrangement outside the hospital window. So, that's what it has been doing for the last few weeks-raining. Then today we had a gorgeous fall day. What a nice birthday present. Lots of love from your mum and pup. Can't wait till you can get your present. It's really neat!