THANKSGIVING AT THE RANCH

Nov 30.09

AT&T were a no-show for the five days around the holiday in spite of our continuous cries for help and as a result I have had no internet access.… Click for more

THE NY FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE WOMEN’S MEDIA CENTER

Nov 30.09
Nancy Zehner, Ann Kaplan and Gloria Steinem

Nancy Zehner, Ann Kaplan and Gloria Steinem

Annette Allen, JamesBenedict and Lori Ordover

Annette Allen, James Benedict and Lori Ordover

This took place while I was recently in NY but because of the internet isses I haven’t posted this before.… Click for more

A GALA FOR SING FOR HOPE

Nov 23.09


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Don’t know who everyone shown here is but Dr Muhammad Yunus is the founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh whose work is lifting women out of poverty.… Click for more

NEW FRIENDS, NEW FILM

Nov 16.09

I flew to Paris from Dusseldorf the morning after the UNESCO event first to have an interview with Annabelle, the Swiss magazine that is similar to our Marie Claire.… Click for more

BACK IN DUSSELDORF…WHERE ELSE?

Nov 14.09

This time it’s for UNESCO. I received the “Patroness of Education” award at a huge gala tonight. I spoke, again, about the critical importance of educating girls.… Click for more

BASEBALL

Nov 12.09

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My friend, journalist Roger Friedman, is pictured here with his Brother Mark in the Yankee jersey and his Father Arthur.… Click for more

SHAMELESS FAMILY PROMOTION

Nov 11.09

My son, Troy Garity, plays a disturbed porn star on Monday’s episode of “House”. Check it out.

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Tweets on 2009-11-11

Nov 11.09

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Georgia’s 2009 Annual Event

Nov 10.09
On my way to a Planned Parenthood of Georgia Action Fund event, wearing my black bracelet in support of Saudi women who are protesting for their human rights

On my way to a Planned Parenthood of Georgia Action Fund event, wearing my black bracelet in support of Saudi women who are protesting for their human rights

With the indominable Kay Scott, President of Planned Parenthood GA and director of the entire South East region--GA, Alabama and Miss.

With the indominable Kay Scott, President of Planned Parenthood GA and director of the entire South East region–GA, Alabama and Miss.

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HEALTH CARE REFORM AND THE STUPAK/PITTS AMENDMENT

Nov 10.09

Women’s health means rightwing stealth. At the last minute, the Stupak/Pitts Amendment was attached to the Health Care Reform Bill. This amendment violates the underlying principle of health care reform, as articulated by President Obama, that “no one will lose the benefits they currently have.” Truth is that under the Stupak/Pitts Amendment, millions of women would lose benefits they already have and millions more would be prohibited from getting the kind of private sector health care coverage that most women have today.… Click for more

SAUDI WOMEN LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST GUARDIANSHIP

Nov 08.09

A group of Saudi women have launched an international campaign against the kingdom’s male guardianship law, on the anniversary of a prominent protest, in which dozens of Saudi women publicly drove their cars through the country’s capital.… Click for more

HOME…. ALMOST ALONE

Nov 08.09

Woke up with a cold. All those people coughing on the plane. Slept with the grandkids. Hope I didn’t give it to them.… Click for more

Tweets on 2009-11-07

Nov 07.09
  • About to meet Yusuf Islam who you may know as Cat Stevens. I have so many questions to ask. I admire him and all he does.
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THE GERMAN SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS CEREMONY

Nov 06.09

Clearly, Germany has taken the lead in the realm of sustainability. Many corporations and other institutions and individuals from around the world compete for the German Sustainability Award and the attention it brings with.… Click for more

DUSSELDORF AND BONN

Nov 05.09
The cobblestone street where the Museum is located

The cobblestone street where the Museum is located

I arrived in Dusseldorf early this morning. This city is the capital of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.… Click for more

FRIENDS, FAMILY and BEETHOVEN

Nov 03.09

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Here’s a photo of a white truffle, in case you’ve never seen one.  Not that money always equates with quality but this truffle costs $400 but a friend gave it to Paula.… Click for more

DINNER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Nov 02.09
Kathryn, Carolyn, Richard, me and Roger

Kathryn, Carolyn, Richard, me and Roger

Carolyn, Richard, me and Roger

Carolyn, Richard, me and Roger

MET RICHARD’S BROTHER, ROGER. SO NOW I’VE MET THREE OUT OF FOUR OF THE PERRY BROS.… Click for more

“THIS IS IT” THE MICHAEL JACKSON MOVIE

Nov 01.09

Last night Richard and I went to see “This Is It” at Rod Stewart’s home. It is an absolutely wonderful documentary all about the final show Michael had been rehearsing before he died.… Click for more