I try to walk my dog daily. As I huff and puff, I let my mind wander and was thinking about politics and business and I thought what a shame that women are still ridiculed and scorned for being strong and capable. I remember how difficult it was 45 years ago when I wanted to be a Xerox technician and a pilot, and the only occupations readily available to women were a secretary, teacher, or nurse. That's when I had an idea for a t-shirt about strong, talented, and capable women. Now, what to do? Why, start a business, of course! So, here I am learning about, and sometimes overwhelmed by, websites, e-commerce stores, creating designs, and marketing a business.

My hope is that my designs will help others to contemplate the following: that we are comprised of many characteristics and should not define ourselves by only one or two; that we can quit labeling and judging ourselves and others; that we can stop focusing on our differences and instead see all that we share and have in common; and that we can accept and love ourselves, and others, for who we are.