Changes Over The Years
By Fran Belden
I came to Wichita in 1968 with my husband and two very small children. A “typical” 50’s housewife who was a good mother, but wanted more. My third child was born in 1970 and I tried to immense myself in my children because I didn’t do a very good job of being a proper wife. In 78’ I enrolled at WSU Graduate School—AH, it was wonderful!
Following my MEd I began working at the Women’s Crisis Center and learned much. Soon after my husband and I divorced. I went on to work as a Counselor/Educator at Planned Parenthood of Kansas, and after several years there went to Dr. Tiller’s clinic as a counselor. Over these years I changed a lot from the young woman who arrived in Wichita in 68’.
Far more aware, liberal, unwilling to point fingers except at people who tried to run other folk’s lives. Today, exactly two months since the murder of Dr. Tiller, my last boss (I retired in 2001), I know deep in my bones my jobs were RIGHT. I don’t know much more except that I hurt.
Local News:
A contentious debate continues about whether the cuts will usher in economic prosperity or create massive budget problems.
The museum announced Tuesday that Patricia McDonnell will replace Charles Steiner, who stepped down as executive director of the Wichita Art Museum at the end of last year.
In a statement released Tuesday Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said he will not intervene in the lawsuit over Legislature’s failure to approve any redistricting plans.
View All Local News
NPR Headlines:
When Katy McCaffrey's stolen iPhone began beaming her photos from a cruise ship, she posted a batch of photos from the purloined iPhone on her Facebook page, in an album called "Stolen iPhone Adventures."
While many black pastors condemn homosexuality from the pulpit, the choir lofts behind them are often filled with gay singers and musicians. The fact that gays and lesbians often hold leadership position in the church is the worst kept secret in black America.
Joe Arpaio sent his deputy on a quest to investigate the citizenship of President Obama. Arpaio had previously said his investigation was funded using donations.
View All NPR Headlines
