A column for the ages (“powerful women”?)

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)  “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.” – unknown I KNEW THE VIRGIN MARY. The virgin Mary was a friend of mine. You’re no virgin Mary.” I knew William and Mary. William and Mary were friends of mine. You’re no Queen Mary. I knew Queen Elizabeth. She was a friend of mine. You’re no Queen Elizabeth.” I knew Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross was a friend of mine. You’re no Betsy Ross. I knew Dolly Madison. Dolly Madison was a friend of mine. You’re no Dolly Madison. I knew Mary Todd Lincoln. She was a friend of mine. […]