Kate’s Blog Posts

  • Who was Will Shakespeare?

    Who was Will Shakespeare?

    This “Speak like Shakespeare Day”, I thought I would share some facts about the man himself and talk about the impact he had on me as a young literary mind. He was quite enigmatic and charming from all accounts, and there are literally millions of “Facts” but it’s hard to tell what’s truth and what… Read more

  • Women’s History Month – Ada Lovelace

    Women’s History Month – Ada Lovelace

    For the month of March, the world celebrates Women’s History Month. I am devoting a week each in March to one woman I am inspired by.  For this week, I am devoting the week to Ada Lovelace. Augusta Ada Byron was born on 10 December 1815 to Lord Byron and Lady Byron, the only legitimate child… Read more

  • Women’s History Month – Marilyn Monroe

    Women’s History Month – Marilyn Monroe

    For the month of March, the world celebrates Women’s History Month. I am devoting a week each in March to one woman I am inspired by.  For this week, I am devoting the week to Marilyn Monroe. Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on 1 June 1926 to Gladys Pearl Baker at Los Angeles General Hospital.… Read more

  • Women’s History Month – Hedy Lamarr

    Women’s History Month – Hedy Lamarr

    For the month of March, the world celebrates Women’s History Month. I am devoting a week each in March to one woman I am inspired by.  For this week, I am devoting the week to Hedy Lamarr. Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler was born 9 November 1914 to Gertrud “Trude” Kiesler (nee Lichtwitz) and Emil Kiesler in… Read more

  • Women’s History Month – Amelia Earhart

    Women’s History Month – Amelia Earhart

    For the month of March, the world celebrates Women’s History Month. I am devoting a week each in March to one woman I am inspired by.  For this week, I am devoting the week to Amelia Earhart. Amelia Mary Earhart was born on 24th July 1897 to Samuel “Edwin” Stanton Earhart and Amelia “Amy” Earhart… Read more

  • Women’s History Month – Queen Elizabeth II

    Women’s History Month – Queen Elizabeth II

    For the month of March, the world celebrates Women’s History Month. I am devoting a week each in March to one woman I am inspired by. For this week, I am devoting the week to Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born 21st April 1926 to the Duke and Duchess of York (later… Read more