Marilyn Monroe struts into the room, her classic white dress swaying in the breeze, her fill-the-room grin brightens the scene and you think to yourself, “gee, I wish I could be as famous as her.” Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Abigail Adams, Marilyn Monroe, Rosa Parks, Beyonce are a few names that come to mind when we think of “famous women in history.” In a high school assembly I learned that there are a few kinds of people in the world: those who make the news, those who report the news, and those who watch the news. The news is like watching history in the making, and so many people strive to be the center of the spotlight. Everyone yearns to make a mark on this world, to leave a legacy, something by which to be remembered. Making a difference
