About Fina Bella
Fina Bella was created by an enlighten Canadian male with the assistance of some very
creative, talented and supportive women. The motivation behind Fina Bella is to provide
unique and positive opportunities for women to excel in life and help make their dreams
become a reality.
We will do our very best, with your help, to meet this Challenge. Because Fina Bella
belongs to you, we encourage you to share, interact and become involved with us by
submitting comments, suggestions, feed back and hopefully you will feel comfortable to
become a member. As much as we would like Fina Bella to be everything to everyone, we
know that is impossible. So we have a links page to other web sites (Please see Resources
Page).
Fina Bella encourages giving to charities (please see Charities and Membership pages).
Because this is a women's website, we will focus on charities that relate to women's
concerns. These area's are:
- Women's related issues.
- Children's related issues.
Our goal at Fina Bella is to make your life better. Our door is always open, and we
welcome your visit. So, kick off your shoes and take a few minutes to curl up in one of our
cozy chairs and enjoy Fina Bella.
Fina Bella was created by an enlighten Canadian male with the assistance of some very
creative, talented and supportive women. The motivation behind Fina Bella is to provide
unique and positive opportunities for women to excel in life and help make their dreams
become a reality.
We will do our very best, with your help, to meet this Challenge. Because Fina Bella
belongs to you, we encourage you to share, interact and become involved with us by
submitting comments, suggestions, feed back and hopefully you will feel comfortable to
become a member. As much as we would like Fina Bella to be everything to everyone, we
know that is impossible. So we have a links page to other web sites (Please see Resources
Page).
Fina Bella encourages giving to charities (please see Charities and Membership pages).
Because this is a women's website, we will focus on charities that relate to women's
concerns. These area's are:
- Women's related issues.
- Children's related issues.
Our goal at Fina Bella is to make your life better. Our door is always open, and we
welcome your visit. So, kick off your shoes and take a few minutes to curl up in one of our
cozy chairs and enjoy Fina Bella.
Fina Bella
Woman's Community Site for Sharing
Woman's Community Site for Sharing
Fina Bella
Home Page
Home Page
Do you have general questions about Fina Bella?
Please contact:
inquiries@finabella.net
Please contact:
inquiries@finabella.net
Do you want to contact the founder of Fina Bella?
Please feel free to at:
richard@finabella.net
Please feel free to at:
richard@finabella.net
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”.
- Helen Keller -
“Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination”
- Helen Keller -
“Life Is A Journey, Not A Destination”
Fina Bella Mission Statement
“Fina Bella is a safe non judgmental community that benefits women of all ages,
cultures, creed, race and sexual orientation, by sharing idea's, issues, resources &
information in a balanced. democratic, honest format that's straight to the point."
www.finabella.org www.finabella.ca
www.finabella.org (Lobby/Issues)
www.finabella.ca (The Fina Bella Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
The Fina Bella Group
www.finabella.ca (The Fina Bella Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
The Fina Bella Group
About the Founder of Fina Bella
Welcome to Fina Bella. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Richard. Yes, I'm an educated straight male who felt
a need to create a women's website. Why? Read through this section and find out. Can I take all the credit for
involving myself in this venture? Absolutely not. Throughout my life I have had the pleasure to have some very
interesting conversations on many different topics with women. Some of these women have been
employees/co-workers, some have been neighbors, some have been family members/friends/lovers/girlfriends (one
was a wife) and some have been in social situations. The idea to build a website for women did not come to me as a
flash of genius. I know it was a long time in the making. But I do believe it was a combination of events that finally
took me in this direction.
I have always liked, cared and enjoyed being around women. Now I want to explain that statement. A lot of men say
"they like women", when in reality they feel uncomfortable with women. Or (as some women have told me, men,
“they just don't get us”) perhaps in some instances are afraid of you because you sometimes have a different
approach on a subject and that is foreign & threating to them, or they just don't understand women. The unknown is
always scary. What these men are missing, is attempting to listen and trying to appreciate the female perspective.
A little less testosterone and being “macho” and a little more audio & oral (meaning the ability to hear & ask
intelligent questions) skills would do them in good stead. Women have given me a wealth of knowledge and different
views on many subjects. Does that mean that I am “P***y Wiped” as my male counter parts might say. No it doesn't.
I'm a man and very male. But I regard women as people and respect them as equals.
As you are aware, women have come a long way over the last 100 years. Mainly because some women have taken
stands on various subjects to make change happen. I have not heard of many men standing beside you to help in
your cause. Because of that, there are still many troubling issues that remain unresolved and that should have
been decades ago. With your help, I want to try to undo some of the wrongs that exist today. The list is long (and
must be approached with small victories to start with) and steeped in male ignorance, culture, sometimes hate and
stupidity. While I don't always agree with my male counter part's view of women, in the case of this website, it is a
plus that I am a man. I can impart the male view on various subjects and what can be done to bring about change.
Don't expect miracles from me. I can only do my best and it has to be a team effort. So I need your help!
I am aware that on the list of women's requirements to feel comfortable, the two near the top are trust and honesty.
I know that I will have to earn that from you. I'd like to think like Carolyn Leigh (who composed lyrics for Frank
Sinatra), that “The Best Is Yet To Come”.
To me, any woman who will take a few moments out of her busy day to help me help you is a Fina Bella.
Best Regards,
Richard
PS You might ask, why the name Fina Bella? Fina means in the Hebrew form "The Lord judges" and is short for
Seraphim, meaning fiery ones in Latin. Bella means in Hebrew "My God is a vow" and is short for Isabella or
Annabella. It is also the Italian and Spanish feminine adjective for 'beautiful'. I chose it because I believe a woman
does not have to lose her femininity in her quest to be taken seriously, achieve what she wants to achieve, show she
is strong in her convictions and that she is intelligent. Many women believe, that to succeed in a "man's world", you
have to think like a man. I ask the question, in all the centuries that men have held power, have men been
successful in eradicating Wars, Famine, Violence and Injustice? They certainly have the power to. Maybe the time
has come for another perspective on how the world should be. A women's prospective! I'll tell you a secret. Men know
that if women joined together, you would be a major voice on the world stage. They also know that for various
reasons that won't happen! Are you ready to challenge that?
Stats from the past:
"Less than 10 years ago, only 62% of U.S. women (in Canada 70%) agreed that women should have equal rights. It
begs the question, then, that if the poll were conducted today, would the response rate improve, remain the same, or
skew lower"?
Should Women Have Equal Rights? All Rights Reserved 2008
The Fina Bella Group
June 27, 2008, by christyjones
blog-aauw.org/2008/06/27/should-women-have-equal-rights/
Welcome to Fina Bella. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Richard. Yes, I'm an educated straight male who felt
a need to create a women's website. Why? Read through this section and find out. Can I take all the credit for
involving myself in this venture? Absolutely not. Throughout my life I have had the pleasure to have some very
interesting conversations on many different topics with women. Some of these women have been
employees/co-workers, some have been neighbors, some have been family members/friends/lovers/girlfriends (one
was a wife) and some have been in social situations. The idea to build a website for women did not come to me as a
flash of genius. I know it was a long time in the making. But I do believe it was a combination of events that finally
took me in this direction.
I have always liked, cared and enjoyed being around women. Now I want to explain that statement. A lot of men say
"they like women", when in reality they feel uncomfortable with women. Or (as some women have told me, men,
“they just don't get us”) perhaps in some instances are afraid of you because you sometimes have a different
approach on a subject and that is foreign & threating to them, or they just don't understand women. The unknown is
always scary. What these men are missing, is attempting to listen and trying to appreciate the female perspective.
A little less testosterone and being “macho” and a little more audio & oral (meaning the ability to hear & ask
intelligent questions) skills would do them in good stead. Women have given me a wealth of knowledge and different
views on many subjects. Does that mean that I am “P***y Wiped” as my male counter parts might say. No it doesn't.
I'm a man and very male. But I regard women as people and respect them as equals.
As you are aware, women have come a long way over the last 100 years. Mainly because some women have taken
stands on various subjects to make change happen. I have not heard of many men standing beside you to help in
your cause. Because of that, there are still many troubling issues that remain unresolved and that should have
been decades ago. With your help, I want to try to undo some of the wrongs that exist today. The list is long (and
must be approached with small victories to start with) and steeped in male ignorance, culture, sometimes hate and
stupidity. While I don't always agree with my male counter part's view of women, in the case of this website, it is a
plus that I am a man. I can impart the male view on various subjects and what can be done to bring about change.
Don't expect miracles from me. I can only do my best and it has to be a team effort. So I need your help!
I am aware that on the list of women's requirements to feel comfortable, the two near the top are trust and honesty.
I know that I will have to earn that from you. I'd like to think like Carolyn Leigh (who composed lyrics for Frank
Sinatra), that “The Best Is Yet To Come”.
To me, any woman who will take a few moments out of her busy day to help me help you is a Fina Bella.
Best Regards,
Richard
PS You might ask, why the name Fina Bella? Fina means in the Hebrew form "The Lord judges" and is short for
Seraphim, meaning fiery ones in Latin. Bella means in Hebrew "My God is a vow" and is short for Isabella or
Annabella. It is also the Italian and Spanish feminine adjective for 'beautiful'. I chose it because I believe a woman
does not have to lose her femininity in her quest to be taken seriously, achieve what she wants to achieve, show she
is strong in her convictions and that she is intelligent. Many women believe, that to succeed in a "man's world", you
have to think like a man. I ask the question, in all the centuries that men have held power, have men been
successful in eradicating Wars, Famine, Violence and Injustice? They certainly have the power to. Maybe the time
has come for another perspective on how the world should be. A women's prospective! I'll tell you a secret. Men know
that if women joined together, you would be a major voice on the world stage. They also know that for various
reasons that won't happen! Are you ready to challenge that?
Stats from the past:
"Less than 10 years ago, only 62% of U.S. women (in Canada 70%) agreed that women should have equal rights. It
begs the question, then, that if the poll were conducted today, would the response rate improve, remain the same, or
skew lower"?
Should Women Have Equal Rights? All Rights Reserved 2008
The Fina Bella Group
June 27, 2008, by christyjones
blog-aauw.org/2008/06/27/should-women-have-equal-rights/
"Empower women and you will see a decrease
in poverty, illiteracy, disease and violence".
Michaelle Jean (1957- ) Governor General of Canada 2006-
Source: Speech on the occasion of International Women’s Day Kabul Afghanistan, Thursday March 8, 2007
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaëlle_Jean
Important Links to View
The following links are graciously provided by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D Partners in Prevention
1 out of every 3 women will encounter domestic abuse
If you think you are in an Intimate Partner Abuse relationship, or know someone that is, then
please click on the following links:
www.enddomesticabuse.org
http://www.enddomesticabuse.org/eda_links.php
"Dr. Jeanne King helps people stop domestic violence before it spirals out of control. She shows
individuals and professionals in health-care how to break the cycle of abuse and heal the wounds of
interpersonal violation. She is a 25-year seasoned psychologist, published author and leading expert
in identifying the subtle communication patterns of battering relationships".
"Dr. King received the Heart of Gold Award 2006".
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Desiderata - by Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and
clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to
what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all
aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength
of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears
are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than
the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the
universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and
aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann c.1920
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and
clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater
and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to
what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all
aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength
of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears
are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than
the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the
universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and
aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann c.1920
