tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post3853554888358133825..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Celebrating Great Women Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-33904254892993513222015-03-18T05:00:17.645+11:002015-03-18T05:00:17.645+11:00Wow, she sounds like a very hard-working, tough wo...Wow, she sounds like a very hard-working, tough woman!! What an inspiration :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-84936164105571834622015-03-18T04:59:44.939+11:002015-03-18T04:59:44.939+11:00That's wonderful you've had positive femal...That's wonderful you've had positive female role models in your career, there's nothing better than finding a boss who's genuinely in your corner :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-49288557218593474432015-03-18T04:55:55.241+11:002015-03-18T04:55:55.241+11:00I think it's beautiful you take inspiration fr...I think it's beautiful you take inspiration from your daughter as well as your mother! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-2747057161130722252015-03-17T19:42:52.490+11:002015-03-17T19:42:52.490+11:00Love this post, Jennifer. My grandmother was my in...Love this post, Jennifer. My grandmother was my inspiration. She was widowed in her early thirties with four children under seven and a dairy farm to run which women hardly ever did back then. She was one tough lady and yet very soft and loving.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-47346585748245507132015-03-17T08:25:23.470+11:002015-03-17T08:25:23.470+11:00What a gorgeous post, Stefanie. It's so wonder...What a gorgeous post, Stefanie. It's so wonderful you had your wonderful Nan in your life.<br /><br />My Mum has always been a wonderful positive influence in my life, even though you couldn't meet two such different people. <br /><br />I've also been lucky enough to have some amazing female bosses during my career. For them and their wisdom and mentorship I am eternally grateful!Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-39642967588620554852015-03-17T07:46:09.626+11:002015-03-17T07:46:09.626+11:00Hi Stefanie. What a lovely post!
You made me thin...Hi Stefanie. What a lovely post!<br /><br />You made me think of my mother who's been an enormous influence for lots of good reasons. Always there, always supportive, always a great role model. And would you believe, my daughter too - her grit and determination (and her lateral-thinking way of approaching things) are an inspiration too. Then of course, there are the many women I've read about through the years who've inspired me to try harder or step out of my comfort zone. So much great inspiration!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-11142586874103156412015-03-17T02:38:07.678+11:002015-03-17T02:38:07.678+11:00It's true, that really is a gift. Material pos...It's true, that really is a gift. Material possessions don't cut it in the long run!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-51243598589829237112015-03-17T02:37:10.884+11:002015-03-17T02:37:10.884+11:00Thanks Helen :) I don't know how woman did it ...Thanks Helen :) I don't know how woman did it back then, they had to fight for everything. Sounds like you grew up in a wonderful, supportive household.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-71275447815621385502015-03-17T02:36:24.485+11:002015-03-17T02:36:24.485+11:00I love that saying! No wonder you and your sister ...I love that saying! No wonder you and your sister went on to become writers :) She sounds like she was a great woman.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-86474251442990764922015-03-17T02:35:36.309+11:002015-03-17T02:35:36.309+11:00Thanks Michelle, I get a bit emotional when I writ...Thanks Michelle, I get a bit emotional when I write about my Nan. I'm glad you enjoyed the post :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30986474490958279332015-03-17T02:35:06.975+11:002015-03-17T02:35:06.975+11:00Thanks for sharing, Lauren - your mum and aunt sou...Thanks for sharing, Lauren - your mum and aunt sound like good souls! I'm glad you've got the support for your writing at home, it's so important x Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12116872396618290542015-03-16T16:38:51.754+11:002015-03-16T16:38:51.754+11:00What a beautiful post, Stefanie! Your nan reminds ...What a beautiful post, Stefanie! Your nan reminds me of my great grandmother -- she didn't have much in terms of material possessions, but she did everything she could to make sure we all felt loved...and that to her we were all special and unique. It's such a gift. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82026491655774873382015-03-16T15:28:46.186+11:002015-03-16T15:28:46.186+11:00Stefanie
What a lovely post :) My Mum and my Nan ...Stefanie<br /><br />What a lovely post :) My Mum and my Nan where both huge influences in my life both strong woman who worked through hard times but always found the time to enjoy the roses so to speak and always had time for their children and grand children they encouraged me to go for what I wanted in life and never give up and my Mum instilled in me the love of reading especially romance <br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-40974653639442452452015-03-16T11:56:57.061+11:002015-03-16T11:56:57.061+11:00I had tears too.
My Mum was a huge influence. She...I had tears too.<br /><br />My Mum was a huge influence. She told both my sister and I that we were smart and beautiful and if we got a good education we could be whatever we wanted to be. She was passionate and political and believed that a society is judged on how it treats its less fortunate. One of her fav sayings when we were kids if we dared admit to being bored was "only unintelligent people get bored, read a book".<br /><br />It's coming up to 4 years since she died and I miss her every day.Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-65363059181467565942015-03-16T10:24:27.628+11:002015-03-16T10:24:27.628+11:00Hi Stefanie
I have tears in my eyes reading this ...Hi Stefanie<br /><br />I have tears in my eyes reading this post.<br />What a wonderful woman your grandmother was. And you have such beautiful memories to cherish.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story. <br /><br />MichelleMichelle Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456587199949658362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-18394897304639644482015-03-16T10:21:45.825+11:002015-03-16T10:21:45.825+11:00Your Nan sounds like an amazing woman, Stef. I'...Your Nan sounds like an amazing woman, Stef. I'm glad you had such a positive influence in your life.<br /><br />I have two women in my life who I feel have influenced me. My aunt is one of those people who makes time for everyone in her life and has endless compassion for others. I feel like I got my passion for human rights and interest in volunteering from her. <br /><br />My Mum grew up as one of seven children in a poor household and she (along with my Dad) worked her butt off to provide a better life for my brother and I. She's also the person who encouraged me to take my writing seriously. When I thought it could only ever be a hobby, she was telling me I could get published. I'd probably never have considered it without her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480931675869564927noreply@blogger.com