Kimberly Dalferes | Author

Crazy, Southern, Irish Gal, Author

A Quotable Woman

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September is a magical month. As the transition from summer to fall begins, I find myself appreciating any lingering warm days, knowing that cooler temps are on their way. September brings festivals that celebrate pumpkins and mums, apples and wine (for a few tips regarding those wine festivals you can check out Don’t Be the Drunk Girl). What’s not to love?!

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I recently discovered another reason why we should all love this month: September is International Women’s Friendship Month. An entire month dedicated to all of my gal pals – what a terrific idea!! Back in 1999 Delta Kappa Sorority started it all with establishing a National Women’s Friendship Day, which blossomed in 2009 to dedicating the entire month to women’s friendships.   

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To get this party started, provided below are a few quotes from women with whom I would love to be friends – they have all inspired me.

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To all my wonderful gal pals out there – Happy International Women’s Friendship Month and thank you for putting up with all my foolishness. So, where’s the party?

Is there a woman who inspires you? Do you have a favorite quote to share?

Cheers,

Kimba

Comments

  1. What fabulous quotes! Just think of a dinner party with all the women mentioned in the comments and your post!! I love anything Eleanor Roosevelt said. Some favs – “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” and “It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.” And Maya Angelou had wonderful quotes on compassion especially to yourself.

  2. I didn’t realize that September was International Women’s Friendship Month. That’s quite appropos since I am an international woman living in Switzerland. Glad to meet you on the Midlife Boulevard.

  3. Love the quotes and so happy to know that not only is September a month of changes with weather and seasons it is also a month to celebrate friendship! Thanks for the inspiring post and for all of the wisdom that is offered here!

  4. I love this post! The quotes are fabulous! I didn’t know about September was International Women’s Friendship Month! Still 8 days to do something special! Great share thank you Kimba 😉

  5. How wonderful Kimba and you’ve included some of my favorite women – especial Kate Hepburn! And I know I speak for everyone you follows your writing when I saw how MUCH we all appreciate you!

  6. Here are a couple:

    “There are no good girls gone wrong – just bad girls found out.”
    ― Mae West

    “Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”
    ― Nora Ephron

    “In politics, If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”
    ― Margaret Thatcher

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    xoxox
    Sue

  7. Thanks Kim! Another reason to love September 🙂
    “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
    — Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple”

  8. Love, love Eleanor Roosevelt quotes. Here’s a few of my favorites: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” “Do one thing every day that scares you.”

    • Have you been watching the PBS special – The Roosevelts ? It’s very good, discovered so much detail about Eleanor Roosevelt and her amazing dedication to women, children and the poor.

  11. Love this. It took me a long time to learn to be a friend and to have good women friends. I thought they were all competition before that. I love the Janet Reno quote.

  12. So many amazing quotes to choose from, but here’s one of my favourite that I use as a guide for whether I’m on my own right path:

    “…I want first of all – in fact, as an end to these other desires – to be at peace with myself.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh

  14. Thank you for sharing what a great month September is!
    “We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already; we have the power to imagine better.” J.K. Rowling

    • I couldn’t agree more Elaine – my online gal pal tribe is such a source of energy and humor for me. So glad you’re part of this tribe!

  17. “You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” Tina Fey

    “I show up. I listen. I try to laugh.” Anna Quindlen

    “Where the fuck are you?” Kim Dalferes, EBWW 2014

  18. Sometimes you can’t see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.

    Ellen DeGeneres

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