by Michele Genthon | Dec 20, 2015 | Aviation and Space, FIRST WOMEN
Last night I saw the musical “Come from Away” about the people of Gander and the passengers (7,000 people in all) whose 38 planes were grounded in Newfoundland on 9/11. The musical, written by husband and wife team Irene Sankoff and David Hein, was a joint production...
by Michele Genthon | Dec 8, 2015 | MUSINGS, Reflecting
Most of November was graced by time with family. It made me think about how those connections bind us together and enrich our lives. The month of November began with a special time, a trip I made with my brother to San Juan Island. We visited the sites prominent...
by Michele Genthon | Dec 8, 2015 | FIRST WOMEN, Military and Crusaders
Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has announced that all combat roles in our military will be open to women. This is a critical move for women as the progression up the line of command to the higher ranks often goes through the assignments that are currently denied...