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International Women’s Day

Sunday is International Women’s Day and one of the ‘day’s I like to remember.  I first encountered International Women’s Day while I was in Italy for a while,  and all of the women were given a sprig of Mimosa flowers (as opposed to a swig of Mimosa cocktail) in celebration and to honor the ladies. I couldn’t find Mimosa flowers in Trader Joes today, so I bought some yellow Forsythia and a couple of bunches of daffs. I read a lovely post by City Hippy Farm Girl about International Women’s Day and giving lavender to celebrate the ladies who have inspired her.  I thought I would have a quick run down of the women I know who are fab. Ms C was one of the first people I met when we moved here, she called to us as we passed her house and our boys played cars and we chatted and drank coffee. Mrs K is my mum and amazing.  That’s all. Ms L  inspired me on an almost daily basis to make jewelry, mix …