To All Women

Today is International Women's Day. This is to all the women that I know and those I have yet to meet.

I was sent this by a wonderful woman that I know, so let me share it with you on this special day. This is an extract from an interview with Maya Angelou on her 70th birthday on the Oprah Winfrey show. She said this:


"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow." 

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights." 



"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life." 


"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life." 
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance." 




"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back." 



"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision." 



"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one." 



"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back." 



"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn." 
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." 




She is so full of wisdom and so very sincere. 


















4 things I know about Oprah Winfrey

I am not sure that I have clear or sound views on Opray Winfrey; after all I don't know her. My views can only be based on what the media has said about her and my gut instincts. But, I am clear about 4 things and that is - she has done a lot of good for others, she is very rich, she is an influential woman and she promotes African art.

Opray is now planning to open a new store in Chicago, near to her Harpo Studios, to sell her own merchandise as well as African baskets and art.

I am sure this will be a major tourist attraction but for me it provides another outlet to promote the beauty of African art, give a much needed boost to the African art trade and give recognition and praise to the very talented and skilled artisans who create them.

It also links in with The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, located in the town of Henley-on-Klip just south of Johannesburg, which has been lavishly decorated with African art. She also plans to open a second African school, this one will cater for both boys and girls, in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal. Lets hope the decor includes African art.