by aliciayoung | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello! I’m overseas at the moment, with very patchy internet. Please forgive my not posting a photo, but I’d like to tell you about November’s nominee for the Savvy Girl Hall of Fame: Poet, Abigail Mott! http://abigailmott.tumblr.com/ I had the...
by aliciayoung | Oct 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Meet Madiá Gibson, a student at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania. She hails from Monrovia, Liberia and has lived in the US since the age of twelve. Madiá studies Humanities―and takes it to heart. Recently, this dynamic, compassionate woman organized a... by aliciayoung | Sep 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re excited to announce The Savvy Girl’s Hall of Fame! At least once each month, we’ll be highlighting a Savvy Girl (or in this case, Girls). She could be in the headlines, or an unsung hero in her community. She could be a healthcare worker, an... by aliciayoung | Sep 12, 2014 | Communication, Community, LIfe, Mind
[I usually lean toward more uplifting stories… but here goes!] Maybe you’ve seen today’s news story of a father who filmed his daughter’s birth—while driving to the hospital. Oddly, it was introduced as a “feel-good” piece which was “guaranteed... by aliciayoung | Aug 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
[Thank you for your patience. My (northern) summer break went a little longer than planned on the blogging front!] You might have noticed: we’re a culture of makeovers. From people to homes to lifestyles, some of our highest rating TV shows, links and sites involve... by aliciayoung | Jun 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello, and welcome to a blog hop – a post in which I answer a few Qs and then recommend other bloggers. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Why do I write what I do? I write about graceful living, civility, communication, and spirituality (while knowing it’s a work in... by aliciayoung | May 9, 2014 | Community, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Social Life, Spirit, Uncategorized
WINNERS! $5000 in Prizes! 2014 SAVVY LIFE AWARDS/SAVVY GIRL AWARDS The inaugural Savvy Life Awards/Savvy Girl Awards has now wrapped up, and our thanks to each person who entered. You came from all across the US! We took inspiration as you shared your thoughts... by aliciayoung | May 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Original Savvy Girl. Don’t you love her? La Hepburn was born May 4, 1929. And today, on the 85th anniversary of her birth, she continues to inspire a new generation, with her beautiful films, her genuinely timeless style and her generous heart. The graceful... by aliciayoung | May 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
“She never reached her potential …” How many times have you heard these words, overheard them, or uttered them yourself? It popped up on TV last night, delivered, seemingly as always, with a heavy dose of pity and maybe a dash of teaching-moment for good measure. And... by aliciayoung | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
A daughter dabs gently at her mother’s mouth, as she feeds the older woman and holds the thin, papery hand that once dried her tears over a broken toy or a broken heart. A professor challenges her class to pose a dynamic solution to the problem before them. A newlywed...
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