This Saturday was thoroughly wonderful in Austin Texas.  Not only was the weather beautiful (sunny and in the low seventies) but the Sixth Annual ACT Women & Girls Conference took place at St. Edward’s University with entertainers such as the incomparable Sara Hickman and the make-you-dance-in-the-aisles Djembabes.  The Keynote Speakers were environmentalist Robin Rather (looks just like her dad) and poet Jan Epton Seale along with her son editor, author and film maker Avrel Seale.  A good time was had by all.  The reason for the Conference is for the spiritual transformation of Women & Girls.  Another reason that I want to bring to light is one of the important service projects that ACT Women supports.  The following may be disturbing for some, so please be prepared. (more…)