I've met thousands of strong and inspirational women and read many biographies. Who is your greatest female influence?

Maj Kim Patterson — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:45:46 -0500

http://johnpavlovitz.com/2017/02/10/to-she-who-persists/

I can't help but notice many women making news are being criticized. What do you want for your daughters, wives, sisters, friends? Who do you hope is their role model?

Please no bashing Trump, women or each other. Let's keep this a positive post. Tag 2 others that are not always mentioned.

To She Who Persists

She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. – A small, scaredman named Mitch Senator Elizabeth Warren wasnot the first like her to stand where she stood this …

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 11 at 2017 4:27 AM

SFC George Smith — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:27:52 -0500

Golda Meir...

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Feb 11 at 2017 5:57 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:57:13 -0500

I would like to see them emulate their mothers who are shining role models of every positive trait in a woman that I can imagine.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 11 at 2017 6:27 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:27:25 -0500

I'm not a lady, but influence to treating people with more respect was my aunt, she always had a kind word for people, no matter their status in life, and she was a great helpmate till her death, helping my uncle in his machineshop.

Response by LTC Tom Jones made Feb 11 at 2017 9:21 AM

LTC Tom Jones — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:21:57 -0500

Personally, that would be my Mother--very bright, uncompromising proponent of tough love but with a giving heart. More recognizably, Eleanor Roosevelt for her expanding and redefining the role of First Lady, for championing human rights and tirelessly supporting the war effort.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Feb 11 at 2017 9:51 AM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:51:27 -0500

Margaret "the Iron Lady" Thacher

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Feb 11 at 2017 11:16 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 11:16:37 -0500

I tagged you on a few already in another thread, Maj Kim Patterson. However, l would have to agree with LTC Tom Jones, in that my mother was the greatest single female influence in my life, with my wife pulling in a close second. My mother was there during my formative years, and my wife of 37 years has provided wise and much needed counsel throughout our marriage.
My mother, although in very poor health, is 91 years of age and still with us.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Feb 11 at 2017 12:55 PM

Cpl Jeff N. — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:55:58 -0500

In my lifetime, set aside family, there would be no doubt it was Margaret Thatcher. She had power and grace, she was decisive, loved freedom and saw the best in western civilization. She was the Iron Lady. Great example for anyone.