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The last issue began with these words:
"I am mad. So very mad. No, that doesn't begin to describe it. I am pissed. I am angry. I am irate. I am incensed.I am outraged. I am enraged. I am livid. I am GODDESS DAMN FURIOUS."
And you better believe that the ongoing onslaught of disregard, disrespect, abuse, violence, terror, rape, and murder perpetrated against girls, women and Mother Earth, Herself, tempts me to stay in a pissed-off state. But this same anger also cripples me and would prevent me from pursuing proactive methods of protest.
So I prefer to think of my anger as righteous indignation and let it fuel my determination to work toward the empowerment of women and inspire my involvement in causes pushing for social and gender justice.
And to my delight, I have been discovering legions of women everywhere who take on the troubling and terrifying threats of a world gone mad and are actively engaged in extremely courageous and creative activities which provoke thought, challenge oppression and produce real solutions.
This issues highlights some of these sheroes and celebrates the wonderful work they do. This is a huge topic and the number of incredible, effective women change-makers grows daily. Stay tuned for lots more of their inspiring stories in issues to come.
All hail these magnificent Queens!
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Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females
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The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit is the first of its kind, being that the majority of the teams are women. Currently there are 26 Black Mambas and a further 23 armed guards that operate within Balule and along its boundaries. Anti-poaching is a major need in the area and they are constantly plagued by rhino and bush-meat poachers. Apart from antelopes, other endangered species such as wild dogs and cheetah are also sadly the victims of snaring.
The women cover more than 20 km a day on foot. They have discovered and removed more than 1000 snares and have effected a 76% reduction in poaching.
This year they received the highest United Nations Environmental Award for their extraordinary efforts to save endangered animals.
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A brilliant musical response to the recent upsurge in GOP misogyny - attacks on Planned Parenthood, denial of fair pay laws, and candidates trying to out-Trump each other
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The Queen's Court is a gathering of sovereign women of a certain age - our dear peers - who graciously offer information, guidance, inspiration and encouragement to each other.
We Queens know what we know. And we know a great deal. Our experience has made us wise. So, feel free to consult with our cyber council/counsel when you are need of sage advice or wish to explore a particular topic of interest.
Are you angry? How angry are you? What makes you angry? How do you handle it?
How do you express it? How does it make you feel?
Here are two letters from Queen readers that offer very different responses to the questions about anger.
Anger....The Lava of My Soul/Volcano of My Outer Vessel. I read how you feel with regards to your anger and what is going on in the world and feel the exact way you do even as painful and enraged I become when watching the news or reading..I know that I must because I have to be aware of what is happening even though it's upsetting and it does affect me in a very real, long and lasting way. I too have just had it with how our gender of women or being a female already puts a bulls eye target on your back. That we are trafficked, sexually assaulted, molested, used against our own will, beaten down physically and verbally by people, the media, magazines, our own government and sometimes I forget that I'm in a free country and feel more that I'm being held hostage because of how our rights as a woman are being hijacked and once again we are being discriminated or put down because we want to take control of our health, well being, sexual health....and that is wrong or not ladylike.
I am infuriated that I have to live by a neighbor who hates and abuses females and continues to target me and my family and has his family joining in with them although the cops have been called, multiple times he has gotten in trouble....he is free and rapes the American Flag as it waves in the front of the house they reside in and he made sure to put that up. He always tries to belittle or intimidate and doesn't like that the women of this household do not submit to him or give in to his fear or controlling ways. I have to often remind myself I'm in the USA but as we know freedom doesn't really mean freedom....it comes with it's own set of being in a state of imprisonment.
What else has me boiling...oh Isis. As they continue to behead the innocent, rape young girls repeatedly in celebration or sell them off, destroy history, ruin the homelands of the innocent as they have to live in fear and become a refugee. I feel like I have all this lava that wants to burst from me and I haven't been able to express it. I have before by boxing or punching something...screaming, sobbing....being angry at everyone including God, Goddess, angels...everything because I see injustice has taken up permanent residence in our lives but I also know that there is Yin/Yang to everything but even in knowing there are those fighting these battles and helping through means of prayer, advocacy, putting their own lives on the line....I have a right to be angry and that is what infuriates me...how women are somehow expected not to explode or we are a bitch or crazy...or the best one are you getting your period.....(as I've gotten plenty of times..)
Because I'm a woman and I get mad and speak up that makes me somehow belong locked away in a psych ward somewhere.....we still have these lies implanted into our brains that poison our souls and thinking on a mass level. I'm not sure as of why when I get angry...I really get riled up and scream because I feel I am every one of those women, or child, or the person who gets killed for being gay or transgendered. I feel these things...and no one gets why I have to be so hyper sensitive or care so much...and that pisses me off too. I'm not allowed to "care" about my fellow man, woman or child because that's their issue...sorry it's OUR issue.
It seems that certain people I know are so focused on such petty things (and yes, sure I'm being judge-mental here and I feel have to apologize but I'm not...) like, "What bar can we go to tonight...." or "I have to get my nails done or a waxing..." Hey, that's fine to enjoy and celebrate your life while investing in self-care but some seem so focused on their own world they forget there is another world. Does anyone like to see or read these horrifying accounts...NO! But for me I thirst for knowledge, I must know, I need to know what I feel is vital because I can't turn my back or remain quiet. I'd rather die for my beliefs or be tortured than not give a damn at all.
I'm not sure what I'm trying to get across but it seems we are expected to behave a certain way because of a specified gender and for us to keep our mouths sewn (gag, those crazy women...) look gorgeous, be submissive and take the blame for everything like when our husband or a lover cheats on us or perhaps lays a hand on us....Yep, it's all our fault....(I call this the False Eve Syndrome...) Let's take responsibility for everything and bear the weight of others yet be entitled to no rights...sounds about right, doesn't it? Keep women on chains because they know how powerful we are and that is what paralyzes so many with fear. Because when we get together or do something....things do get done even when subjected to forms of sexism, abuse, lies, etc.
I am woman....hear me roar!!! We are lioness of God...the strength Card in the Tarot gets that across as does the Archangel Ariel meaning Lioness of God who is often though of female...if we weren't expected to me strong or make a roar why are we referred to Mama Bear or when a person says, "Whoa, your Mama Bear side really came out..." Yes, because our strength is a force to be reckoned with. What can we do...what more can we do to help out our fellow sisters and brothers who know all too well the bondage of inequality?
- Nancy, ?
I hear you sister! I have a totally different approach though. My thoughts- if we truly create with our thoughts, I prefer to think about beauty, unconditional love, acceptance of each other, forgiveness. To find the spark within each person that is the purest essence of love. I don't watch the news as I would certainly fuel the hurt and anger in the world if I did. That doesn't mean I sit idly by while my rights are taken away. I don't know how I am so aware of things happening in the world- some of it is people telling me things- the rest is an inner knowing. I will peacefully do what my heart says is right and good in all situations. I visualize harmony, a healthy Mother Earth and people coming to their senses and beginning to live "right".
If I didn't live this way I think I would explode- maybe implode? It would definitely create a lot more stress in my life and we all know that stress leads to dis-ease.
- Nancy, NC
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Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to The Queen's Chronicles. It is a joy to connect with you and to share your comments with our sister Queens.
Letters in response to the JULY/AUGUST 2015 Issue:
Way to go, Donna! (I'm mad, too!) Thanks for lighting this candle of ire today. A lot of us share it. We need a bonfire.
- Jenny, NY
HOOOO RA.....SACRED ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Karen, CA
I'm so happy there's someone else out there who's "mad as hell" at what's happening in the world. I'm afraid the Republicans and the Religious Right are going to turn America into another 3rd World country. I'm hoping I don't live long enough to see it but I worry about the future for my son and his children. I've tried really hard to stay optimistic that things will surely turn around and logic will prevail but every time I pick up a newspaper or listen to the news on TV I'm reminded that for every step forward there seems to be another one backward. I've had to dump any thoughts I have about the world's problems for the sake of my own sanity and mental health. But I keep hoping.....
- Linda, FL
Whew!!! Great column!! You rock, Donna!!
- Sherli, CA
Donna, good for you! Brava! I have long thought righteous anger is powerful. Gloria is right. Give 'em hell!
- Barbara, CA
Thank you, dear Donna. This is eloquent, wonderful and perfectly timed.
- Amy, NY
Spot on!
- Mary, CO
Guess it is time to do something about this anger! Thanks for the inspiration.
- Darlene, SD
Your writing is so profound it is like going on a journey! I am grateful to you Mama Donna for who you are and the space you hold on our planet. Hugs,
- Gail, CT
Please keep your letters coming. And do feel free to make suggestions about content you would like to see. Or anything else, for that matter.
Your letters will be printed in the next Queen's Chronicles.
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We extend hearty congratulations to our multi-talented circle of Sister Queens for their impressive accomplishments and successes.
If only the sun-drenched celebrities are being noticed and worshiped, then our children are going to have a tough time seeing the value in the shadows, where the thinkers, probers and scientists are keeping society together.
- Rita Dove
Robin Bady, NY; Alessandra Belloni, NJ; Betsey Damon, NY; Marcy Gordon, NY; Karen Guancione, NJ; Barbara Hammer, NY; Daile Kaplan, NY; Linda Montano, NY; Peggy Shaw, NY; Elaine Silver, FL; Nina Sobell, NY; Linda Stein, NY; Lois Weaver, Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens,, CA; Carol Tanava, NY; and Lois Weaver, NY; on their performances and/or performances of their work.
Nancy Azara, NY; Suzanne Benton, CT; Darla Bjork, NY; Nancy Buchanan, CA; Marieken Cochias, NY; Lauren Curtis, NJ; Karen Finley, NY; Karen Fitzgerald, NY; Janet Goldner, NY; Susan Grabel, NY; Coco Hall, CA; Clarity Haynes, NY; Meryl Meisler, NY; Bonnie Ora, CA; Sheila Pepe, NY; Susan Plum, Mexico; Christy Rupp, NY; Miriam Shapiro (R.I.P.); Robin Tewes, NY; Linda Vallejo, CA; and Martha Wilson, NY; on the exhibitions of their artwork.
Danica Anderson, WA; Blood and Honey The Secret Herstory of Women: South Slavic Women's Experiences in a World of Modern-day Territorial Warfare (Book); C. Bangs and Greg Matloff, NY, Star Bright? (Book); Sharon Balkie, Ireland, If Women Rose Rooted (Book);Caterine Milinaire, RI, Cheap Chic (Book); Terese Svoboda, NY, When the Next Big War Blows Down the Valley (Book) and also Anything that Burns You: A portrait of Lola Ridge, Radical Poet(Book); on their new publications.
Xochitl Alvizo, CA on her Ph.D., cross-country move and new teaching position.
Reverend Judith Laxer, WA and Gaia's Temple on their 15th anniversary.
Cusie Pfeifer, NY, for being honored by the LGBTQ Community Center of Kingston.
Sheri Sandler, NY, honored by Broadway Housing Communities for her energetic support of the Harlem based non-profit serving thee homeless.
Please send your good news, achievements, accomplishments, successes and celebrations so that our international circle of sovereign sisters can send you blessings and accolades.
And we are glad to so. It is a joy and a privilege to share in the fortune of another woman. I recently heard Oprah say the saddest thing ever - "The hardest thing about being successful is having someone to be glad for you."
It takes a centered and confident Queen to break that pattern. There are 60 million thrones out there. One for each of us. There is plenty of purpose, passion and power for us all. May we use it well!
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Adrianne, NY; Alison, TN; Amy, NY; Babs, NY; Barbara, NJ; Bebee, DE; Berenice, NY; Bettye, NY Betty, AL; Chrissie, NY; Christine, NY; Dana, FL; Dawn, CA; Diane, NY; Dolly, NY; Dominique, NM; Dorothy, CA; Gail, WA; Jo, AZ; Gerry, VT; Joan, ME; Joan, NY; Judi, FL; Judith, NY; Karen, NJ; Kathleen, PA; Kaylin, MD; Kazuko, NY; Kim, NY; Kimi, NJ; Laura, NY; Laurie, OH; Linda, FL; Linda, SC; Lisa, NJ; Lorie, KY; Lydia, CO; Lisa, PA; Lucia, TX; Mari, VA; Margi, NY; Marna, NY; Marsha, NY; Mary, MD; Mary, NY; Mary, OH; Mary, CO; Nancy, NY; Nancy, NC; Nona, LA; Pat, MA; Patsy, NY; Paula, NT; Pearl, NY; Reynolds, NY; Roberta, NY; Sally, NY;Sandy, CA; Serpentessa, NY; Sharon, NY; Shelley, NY; Sheriden, MA; Shirley, IN; Sherli, CA; Sid, PA; Sue, CA; Susan, NC; Susan, NY; Terese, NY; Terri, FL; Urvashi, NY; Vicki, MN; Weslea, ME; and Yvette, NY; who are in the process of healing themselves from illness, accident, injury, or surgery.
Amy, NY; D. Barbara, NY; Beverly, NY; Carol, NY; Diana, FL; Eleni, NY; Gaetana, NY; Joanne, NY; Kimberly, NY; Kyia, MN; Linda, NY; Linda, NY; Maureen, NY; Meryl, NY; Beedee, NY; Patricia, Australia; Regi, CA;Sheryll, CA;Susan, NY; and Svetlana, NY; who would benefit greatly from some spiritual support.
Ali, VT; Annie, NY; Barbara, NY; Barbara, CA; Carol, NY; Chrys, NY; Deni, NY; Diane, NY; Erica, New Zealand; Erica, CT; Gaetana, NY; Gail, NY; Hemetra, PA; Janet, CT; Kat, NY; Kate, NY; Kathrine, Denmark; Laurie, OH; Lois, NY; Marla, NY; Mary, CO; Marya, NY; Meryl, NY; Nancy, NC; and Roslyn, NJ; the caregivers who are in weary need of care themselves.
May Their Spirits Rest in Peace
Ruth Sackner, FL
Heartfelt Condolences:
Kia Alibay, HI
Geri Baldwin, FL
Gloria Taylor Brown, CA
Helen Hye-Sook Hwang, CA
Deirdre Mullane, NY
Sheri Sandler, NY
Mary Saracino, CO
Diana Winer, FL
Prayer requests:
My mother had a big shock- her partner Herman Ober passed away last week and it has caused her to go into a state of disorientation- having a bad heart is adding to the challenge. please put her in your prayers -especially that she feel safe and supported- remember she is 97! And as her daughter, I have to say that it still is a challenge to remain calm watching your adult parent suffer- no matter how old she is. Thank you all,
Barbara, NY
Today I am Celebrating 6 Months since last breast cancer surgery! I am feeling great, I have never felt better. Thank you all for your love, prayers and healing energy.
- De Luna, NH
I just started 1st round of chemo - for a localized tumor. 5 more to go - speed out. I'm feeling ok - tired but in good sports. Natural nutrients, visualizations& friends are helping. For anyone so inclined, please pray the meds will do the full job.
- Donna, NY
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