Currents May 2023
All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. Abraham Lincoln This quote has long been a favorite of mine. I appreciate the sacrifices that…
October 2022 Cottage Reports
Jos, Nigeria, Uganda, and Big Ocean Ukrainian Efforts Here are moving updates about efforts of Big Ocean Women cottages and members: With our phenomenal leader Fatima at the helm, Big…
Cottage Industry: St. George Signature – Service With a Smile
Like nearly everything related to Big Ocean Women, the newly formed St. George, Utah cottage began with one person inviting friends to attend a Big Ocean meeting or activity. Cathy…
On Being a Boy Mom
Some years ago, (more than I like to admit) when I was a fairly new mom of four tiny humans coming in rapid succession, two little girls, and then two…
Life Culture in My Life
The three environments outlined in this month’s tenet, “We live and promote a life culture within the womb, the home, and our ecological environment,” remind me of three personal experiences,…
Meet Big Ocean: Michelle Meline
With a smile that lights up a room, and a positive attitude that helps everyone around her, Michelle Meline is one of the newest Big Ocean Women board members. Michelle…
Utah Big Ocean Women Rally Against the Equal Rights Amendment
Some Utah cottage members of Big Ocean Women rallied against the Equal Rights Amendment at the Utah State Capitol on December 4th of last year. There was a big push…
Dayo’s Dose of Wisdom: We are Each Unique and Worthy of Respect
I am basically what you see in my eyes; can you see that? If you can, then what you see in there tells you a whole lot more stories about…
Some insights from the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Summit
Recently we got to talk to Melyssa Webb and Dana Robb, two Big Ocean members who attended the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Summit held in Washington, D.C. in June. …
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…