A politician looks forward only to the next election. A statesman looks forward to the next generation. Thomas Jefferson

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we had when we created them. Albert Einstein



My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought. Margaret Chase Smith

Suffragist's Conference, 1888



If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation Abigail Adams



Recently a young mother asked for advice. What, she wanted to know, was she to do with a 7-year-old who was obstreperous, outspoken, and inconveniently willful? "Keep her," I replied.... The suffragettes refused to be polite in demanding what they wanted or grateful for getting what they deserved. Works for me. Anna Quindlen


30 October, 2008

All We are Saying-Celebrating the Peace Symbol



You know that everybody has a voice
And how they use it is their own free choice
But in your glory I will not rejoice
If you choose the ways of war...While the winds of war rage on
Let mine (oh let my small voice) be a voice
for peace...Let it start here with me...Dan Fogelberg, A Voice for Peace


OK, so I am a "little" late with these Birthday wishes, but Happy 50th Birthday Peace Symbol!! You still look good!! The actual event was February 21st but I think as we hyperventillate our way toward this Tuesday its a good time to Give Peace a Chance!

The Peace Sign first appeared amidst the British Anti-Nuclear Protests 50 years ago. Designer and conscientious objector Gerald Holtom fashioned the symbol from the flag signal alphabet using the N for Nuclear and D for disarmemement and placed them within a circle to symbolize earth.






Mr Holtom explained that the symbol also demonstrated a person in despair with their arms stretched downward but later regretted that analogy as he wished that the sign be inverted so that the "arms" would be upward in celebration of Peace. The Peace sign would be carried across the Atlantic and grew in popularity and use throughout the civil rights movement,into the 70s anti-war movement and the anti-nuclear protests of the 80s. Today it is considered nostalgic and retro but remains the dominate symbol and internationally recognized sign for PEACE.
Barney's Hippy Holiday

Please Visit Political Woman and Pearls of Grace

The Peace symblol may conjure up images of John Lennon, Arlo Guthrie , VW Beetles, Haight Ashbury, Woodstock, Joan Baez, The Summer of Love... but the symbol doesn't look a bit aged to me... It remains stylish as it holds its place as not only a universal plea and sign of hope for a better world but also a fashion statement that will never age.
Tiffany's Paltinum and Doamond version



The Peace symbol has been interpreted by countless artists and designers.
One Million Peace Signs .com




Amber Hagen Barneys NY


To Celebrate Peace Sign Style Bendel's Fifth Avenue Store from Nov 4-10 Peace is the New Black-Peace inspired styles from top designers.





Henry Road Peace Pillow Henri Bendel


It may be trendy now but the sign that is recognized around the world as unilateral disarmement and non violent resolution will remain a way to share the hope for a better world...Vote in Peace!





Heroes Square Budapest




Visit Happybirthdaypeace.com learn about Peace efforts around the globe and upload your own Peace Symbol













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