You know what they say. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” That’s synergy. Synergy: a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (such as resources or efforts) Merriam Webster Now let’s throw in: Juxtaposition: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect Also Merriam Webster Now you have: Yes, of course. You have Wine & Baby Goats. An absolutely perfect example of synergy and juxtaposition. The Iron Bridge Wine Company Clark's Elioak Farm is hosting a few amazing, relaxing and enjoyable evenings with adorable baby goats and delicious food and wine in an Enchanted farm setting!! Catering by us (their neighbor), the Iron Bridge Wine Company. Upcoming Dates (6PM - 8PM) Tuesday, April 21 Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, April 23 Tuesday, April 28 Wednesday, April 29 Visit Clark's Elioak Farm website to buy your t...
We girls hold up this world with a strength that's all our own. - - Jada Pinkett Smith This lovely photographic picture book is a gentle and insightful treatise on the value of women and girls around the world. It was published in 2004 and I bought it for my youngest - - as an antidote to my own childhood indoctrination, I think. The other day I saw a post from the Columbia Association which began: Women lift us all. Screenshot of video post by the Columbia Association I offer my sincere apologies to Columbia Gym Front Desk Supervisor Casey Lee. I didn’t click on the video. I couldn’t. I saw those words and they hit me in an entirely unexpected way. Women lift us all. Yes. And we are so, so tired of lifting. Lifting without help, without appreciation, without appropriate compensation. Lifting while mocked and disrespected. While our value and freedoms are under attack. Lift your own damn world. I worked the whole time my kids were growing up. There were definite...