She Sat in Front of a Bulldozer and Wouldn't Budge. Look What Happened!
Published: Fri, 05/10/24
May 10, 2024Hello, The people of Appalachia get kicked around in the national consciousness with words and images like hillbilly, poverty, coal…
Author Mary Cronk Farrell
Author Mary Cronk Farrell I write about women whose courage has shaped our history. My work shines a light in shadowy forgotten corners, amplifies marginalized voices and empowers us all to work constructively for what we believe in.
⚛️ Did She? Or Didn't She? Einstein's Wife and E=mc2 ⚛️
Published: Fri, 05/03/24
Updated: Fri, 05/03/24
May 3, 2024Hello, Albert Einstein might never have discovered E=mc2 if not for the proverbial woman behind him. His first wife Mileva Einstein-Maric…
Malice Domestic. What is that???😀
Published: Fri, 04/26/24
2024Hello, No feature story today. I'm taking the week off to attend Malice Domestic, a mystery writers' conference, my first ever! Malice Domestic is…
🎨🖌️ Rosa Bonheur: An Icon of Female Emancipation, Incredible Artist, too!
Published: Fri, 04/19/24
April 19, 2024Hello, In 1830s France, art school barred women from classes, though they could learn from private tutors or academies that door opened…
All's Fair in Love & War for WWII Black Ops Psych Agent
Published: Fri, 04/12/24
April 12, 2024Hello, The American psychological warfare team based in Italy during WWII included only one woman. Barbara Lauwers developed and…
😀 Here's what I've been doing! 😀
Published: Fri, 04/05/24
April 5, 2024Hello, Spring has finally arrived here in Eastern Washington! Here are a few of my favorite things.Crocus. Asparagus. Spray on my cheeks…
A Girl Identified Nazi Criminal Adolf Eichmann on the Lam
Published: Fri, 03/29/24
2024Hello, This week, I just discovered the movie Operation Fanale released last year tells the story of the young girl who helped catch Nazi War…
👶 Remember When the US Gov. Subsidized Nationwide Childcare? 👶
Published: Fri, 03/22/24
2024Hello, A 98-year-old Pennsylvania woman will stand before congress ne t month to receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of all the women…
☘️ A Pakistani Queen from the Emerald Isle? ☘️
Published: Fri, 03/15/24
March 15, 2024Hello, Wishing you the luck of the Irish for St. Patrick's Day! Don't have a single drop of Irish blood? Go ahead and celebrate. The…
🐍🤕 Girl Survived Plane Crash Alone 11 days in the Amazon
Published: Fri, 03/08/24
March 8, 2024Hello, I'm doubling down on the revision of my young adult mystery novel, so this week's feature story is from the archives.I love…