Written by Jennifer Chandler (  Profile )
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A reoccurring theme in my writings whether career or personal is my hatred for labels, especially those that are damaging. Whether on my blog or in my essays I have long since made it clear that when you label me, you are limiting me and creating a barrier of understanding. Sure, I can have opinions that can be easily tagged but that says more about the needs of the reader or listener than my own experience.
Why am I exploring this issue? Well, there are days when I have felt exposed to criticism that is unfounded and pigeon holed for convenience. Simply put, I feel a need to wipe clean any labels attached to me that are serving the agenda of someone else who wishes to define who I am or why I think the way I do.
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Written by Jennifer Chandler ( Profile )
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 The German soldiers knew that when night fell they better look to the sky, as the night witches would return. Who were the night witches? They were World War II Soviet Air Forces 46th Taman Guard Night Bomber Aviation Regiment. Women, who had signed up, trained and served in combat to strengthen the war effort and defend their country. Marina Raskova, a famous pilot in her own right, helped form the elite teams of pilots and the support crews.
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Written by Jennifer Chandler ( Profile )
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I managed to read an entire book in two months. Yes, I know some of you out there may be questioning why it would take so long... "What's up with her, I can get through a book a week." I have trouble balancing my time well enough to accommodate good book reading, I am imbalanced.
Some women I know like to read before they go to sleep, not this girl, no way. That would be the recipe for eyes wide open or a whole bunch of weird dreams. Stopping in the middle of the day is also out of the question, I forget to eat some days let alone take time out for a page turning session. Maybe I could get books on tape for when I'm driving because currently that pesky law referring to care and attention on the road is getting in the way of me holding a book. Cell phone, texting, eating and applying makeup from what I have observed is exempt.
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