Wisdom of the Generations
Archetypically and mythologically, women have had a role largely contained within the private sphere. As women have moved into new domains, particularly in the last one hundred years, one of…
Elisabeth Weagel Johnson is a desert flower who recently transplanted herself from New Mexico to Minnesota to be closer to her now-husband, Andrew. Andrew and Elisabeth were married in January of 2019 beneath the Albuquerque sun surrounded by people they love. Elisabeth describes herself as being overly passionate about too many things. She studied film at King’s College London and is now an independent scholar who is immersed in projects related to media literacy and religion/folklore and film. She also loves food and after working as a chef and baker she recently opened a small bakery of her own called Rosemary and Lavender. She and Andrew love music and sing with the Rochester Symphony Chorale. Elisabeth feels privileged to be part of Big Ocean Women. She is inspired by the model of powerful impact and fostering a culture of abundance. They remind her that however small we may feel, each of us can have an impact on this world that no one else can.
Maternal Feminism Builds Society by Building the Family
At the U.N., the health of the economy is often used as an indicator of the effectiveness of programs and social patterns. With money flying as the devious banner of…
Religious Pluralism as a Patchwork Quilt
A quilter carefully chooses fabrics of different colors and patterns to piece together in a variety of shapes in order to create something whole and cohesive. Historically quilts have been…
Where do Fathers fit in Maternal Feminism?
Last year at CSW an Indian woman, Ms. Sai, from an organization called Swayam Shikshan Prayog reported on a project in which rural women were making and selling solar-powered lamps.…
A Mother’s Dream for the Rising Generation
As Big Ocean Women we define a mother as any woman who has the best interest of the rising generation at heart. Our friend, Karyn Denny, is a mother both…
Creating a Life Culture in Your Community
The womb is the first environment every human experiences. When we were carried by our mothers, their bodies were our shelter. And when they breathed, they imparted to us the…
Big Ocean Women at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 2019
Big Ocean returned to New York this year to participate in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). We had 21 delegates including Big Ocean Leadership, women who are…
Save the World: Help Your Neighbor
Last night I finished reading a memoir that left me reeling. I lay in bed for several hours afterward pondering my place in the world. I evaluated the way I…
An Attitude of Abundance
A substantial part of my workday is spent standing at a large wood-topped table kneading and shaping bread with one or two co-workers. Though I love to bake, work often…