One of the instigators of Mother's Day was radical Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910), who intended it as a day when Mothers would agitate for World Peace. But of course it got perverted until it's become just a shill for the commercial interests.
Montag | 05.08.08 - 4:55 pm | #

I think I remember reading about her. Was she the one who went around to each senator asking "do you love your mother?"
Mark Elf (aka Levi9909) | Homepage | 05.14.08 - 12:20 am | #