Video of Stuntwoman Carolyn Day

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

I ran across this video on YouTube recently. It's a series of clips showcasing the talents of professional stuntwoman Carolyn Day. I will post more about her soon, but for now, the video speaks for itself. There ... Read more

Women are born LEADERS

Posted by: gretchen on Friday, November 17th, 2006 in Inspiration | 1 Comment

Margaret Thatcher, the only woman to have served as Prime Minister in the UK during the early 20th century, said that, "if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman." Every woman can be ... Read more

Girls Can’t WHAT? on MySpace

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006 in News | Leave a Comment

For all you MySpace addicts out there, Girls Can't WHAT? now has a MySpace Profile. Visit Girls Can't WHAT on MySpace and make a friend request. This is a simple way to get bulletins about new ... Read more

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Pilot Gloria LaRoche

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006 in Inspiration, Popular Posts | 15 Comments

I was recently granted the privilege of interviewing Gloria LaRoche, the 4th female airline captain in the United States to fly large aircrafts. Gloria shares with us how she knew she wanted to be a pilot at a young ... Read more

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, November 13th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

Questions can be powerful. They speak volumes. What do you think of when you hear "Got Milk?" and "Where's the beef?" Some questions are annoying....like "Are we there yet?" or Why?" Questions are essential to learning. They give us ... Read more

Dreamer (Movie)

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, November 13th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

The title is a mouthful, but Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story hits the winner's circle as a warm and inspiring family film. Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) is a Kentucky horse trainer who watches in horror as a championship filly ... Read more

Finding Your North Star / Martha Beck (Book)

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, November 13th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

Author: Martha Beck Published: 2002 Put the telescope away; the North Star mentioned here is a human body, not a heavenly one. And like Polaris, which has guided sailors for centuries, the human body's gut feelings and emotions can help guide a ... Read more

Million Dollar Baby (Movie)

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, November 13th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

Clint Eastwood's 25th film as a director, Million Dollar Baby stands proudly with Unforgiven and Mystic River as the masterwork of a great American filmmaker. In an age of bloated spectacle and computer-generated effects extravaganzas, Eastwood turns an elegant screenplay ... Read more

Stick It (Movie)

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, November 13th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

Haley Graham is a former gymnast-turned-juvenile delinquent whom, after one too many run-ins with the law, is forced to enroll at an elite gymnastics academy, the VGA in Houston, Texas which is run by the legendary Olympic gymnast Burt Vickerman. ... Read more

Nancy Pelosi (Politician)

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, November 13th, 2006 in Inspiration | Leave a Comment

Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is the House Minority Leader of the 109th Congress of the United States. Since 1987, she has been the Democratic Representative from the 8th district of California, which falls entirely within and ... Read more

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