Hope everyone has a fun & safe Halloween this year . . . especially those of you trading treats for tricks!
FYI:
Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of America, was born on October 31, 1860 in Savannah Georgia. "Daisy," as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was the second of six children.
She brought girls of all backgrounds into the out-of-doors, helping them develop self reliance and resourcefulness. She encouraged girls to prepare not only for homemaking, but also for roles in the arts, sciences, and business. Girl Scouts welcomed girls with disabilities at a time when they were excluded from other activities and organizations.
From the original 18 girls, Girl Scouts has grown to 3.7 million members. Although married, Juliette never bore any children. She died of breast cancer in 1927.
When I vacationed with my sister and friend in Savannah, we got to tour her lovely 1818 Italianate architecture home. The carriage house in back was the first headquarters of Girl Scouts.
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