Today I had the honor to escort my 91 year old mother to the Seattle Museum of History and Industry to hear a panel of 12 women who during WWII stepped up to the call of service. There were 12 "Rosie's" on the panel and each was asked to briefly tell their story.

What wonderful stories they had to share. Stories about a black lady from Oklahoma that came to Seatle to help build airplanes for Boeing. Stories about a small town gal from Idaho that came from working in the logging camps to help the war effort. Women with little or no training stepping in to do what had been considered a mans job and doing it well.

Many refer to this as being a "revolution" in the work place although when you talk to these ladies and the many "Rosie's" in the audience they just thought of it as something that had to be done. That it was nothing special. Well, special or not, these women were not only brave for stepping out on their own, leaving their homes throughout the U.S. and going to places like Seattle and many other industrial cities in the country - to work. They were a good example for all of us. They were also making way for todays women in the work place. Yes, the women (and men) in this country can do anything they set their mind to doing.

We should all help preserve our history by being involved in groups such as this. This discussion was put on by "Women of Trades" who help the young women of today realize they "Can do anything they want." 

It is not about what sex or what color someone is that is important but how well they do the job that they are called to do. it could be driving a truck, building an airplane, building a house, or selling real estate, be it a man or a woman, it is how you do your job with knowledge, integrity, skill, and caring for others that really matter.

As a real estate agent these things are very important. We are working with "people" and it is about how we treat the people we come in contact with that really matters. It could be our sales staff, it could be the first time home buyer, it could be the elderly couple down the street that must move into a retirement home, it may just someone you meet on the street, they all deserve your best. Let us all learn from the Rosie's of our past and do our best to help those we come in contact with.  

A special thanks to all the "Rosie's" of this country for the part you have played in this country's history. May there always be new Rosie's that follow your example.