Published in History of Women·PinnedMember-onlyThe Deadliest Cocaine Trafficker Ever Was A WomanThe Godmother of Cocaine — The neighborhood was rough. She didn’t like going home. Her mother was usually drunk and the beatings were getting worse. Her mother’s boyfriends were just as bad. She spent as much time as possible playing in the neighborhood, but she got hungry and had no money to buy food. That’s…Women4 min read
Published in History of Women·PinnedMember-onlyJustice In Her Blood. The One Woman Who Solves Crimes That Baffle PoliceWho is Angela Gallop and why haven’t most people heard of her? — It was a bitterly cold night. Trekking through the mud in oversized gear and heavy rain boots, Angela Gallop was going to her first murder scene. She was so afraid she would pass out or throw up, but she knew she had to project a professional image. …History Of Women4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·PinnedMember-onlyHumanitarian Aid To UkraineThese Bordering Nations Are Organizing Aid — During this crisis, most people would like to help but have no idea how. Here is a story of how some are offering aid. Karsten, a German man, and his daughter saw the images that have saddened us all, images of bombings in Ukraine and people fleeing the horror of…Ukraine2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·PinnedMember-onlyWho Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?How Did He Come To Lead Ukraine In This Tumultuous Time? — Recently we have heard a lot about Volodymyr Zelenskyy. So, who is this man and where did he come from? Childhood There is not much information about Zelenskyy’s childhood. He was born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, which was the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic at that time. His…Ukraine3 min read
Published in Reciprocal·PinnedMember-onlyEvery Time I Read A Story, I Learn SomethingIf Only About Myself — I opened Medium and checked the notifications. One led me to read the new highlighted stories in Coffee Times. As usual, one read led to another. So, I have some stories from other authors to share with you today. The first is from @K. Barrett Everything Fun. It was pertinent…Reciprocal2 min read
Published in Evolve·PinnedEverything or Anything?You have to choose — Aren’t we all guilty of running here and there, trying to do everything we feel we should? This quote has helped me keep a tentative grasp on my sanity when I can’t do it all — “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything”. David Allen. David Allen, a…Writehere2 min read
Published in Alternative Perspectives·Jun 24Member-onlyCould It Be That Some People Never Grew Up?A Small Insight Into Why The World Has Gone Crazy — It occurred to me recently there is a correlation between how kids act and the violence we see too much of now. I hear my grandchildren complain about being bored. I tell them it’s a part of life and they should learn to deal with it. …Alternative Perspective2 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jun 17Member-onlyThe Man Who Interviewed Ted Bundy, Wayne Gacy, And 34 Other Most Brutal Serial Killers Of All TimeAnd Inspired The TV Series “Mind Hunters” — Robert Ressler was always enthralled by killers. When he was nine, “the Lipstick Killer” was on the loose. The killer had murdered two women and a six-year-old girl whose dismembered parts were found in a sewer. One of the crime scenes revealed a message scrawled in lipstick, “For heavens sake…Lessons From History5 min read
Jun 17Member-onlyLiving Life On Her Terms Gave Katharine Hepburn Fame And HappinessThe Story of a Legend — With her thick red hair, high cheekbones, and confident comportment, Katharine Hepburn commanded respect wherever she went. Anybody over 40 immediately recognizes that throaty voice. She is one of my favorites because of her undefeatable spirit. Childhood Her parents were progressive for their time. Her mother took her to “Votes for…Cinema6 min read
Published in Promptly Written·Jun 11Member-onlyThe Music That Brings Back Innocent, Carefree DaysBeach Music — Thanks, Ravyne. This is a prompt I can definitely relate to. You see, I live in North Carolina. My home is less than a two-hour drive from the beach. And I grew up with something called “beach music”. Until I was 20, I thought everyone in America knew what that…Monthly Theme2 min read
