Video of Stuntwoman Carolyn Day

Posted by: gretchen on November 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment |

Carolyn Day PhotoI 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 are several types of stunts shown in this video, but I think the backflips on the horse are absolutely amazing! Kudos to Carolyn - you rock!

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Women are born LEADERS

Posted by: gretchen on November 17, 2006 | Leave a 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 a leader. Yet results of surveys show that most women underestimate their influence. Whether you believe it or not, you’re a leader–an influencer. Your opinions are listened to and acted upon.
The following nine principles from Women Today Magazine will help you make the most of your influence:

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Girls Can’t WHAT? on MySpace

Posted by: gretchen on November 14, 2006 | 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 designs and other happenings at Girls Can’t WHAT? The November contest will be a random drawing from Girls Can’t WHAT? MySpace friends. The winner will receive a free T-shirt with her choice of style, color and design. Read more

Pilot Gloria LaRoche

Posted by: gretchen on November 14, 2006 | 9 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 age and the challenges she faced as a woman trying to do a “man’s job”. Her story is a rare gem and an inspiration to women everywhere to follow your dreams and never give up. A link to short video clip of Gloria is also included at the end of the interview.

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Don’t Be Afraid To Ask

Posted by: gretchen on November 13, 2006 | 1 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 answers, opinions and clarification. However, we’ve all asked questions at some point and been told that what we are asking is a “stupid question”. I think the only questions that are stupid are the ones we don’t ask. Getting answers to questions connects our thinking and enables us to solve problems. Remember the School House Rock theme song? “It’s great to learn cause knowledge is power!”

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Dreamer (Movie)

Posted by: gretchen on November 13, 2006 | 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 breaks its leg during a practice run. Ordinarily that means curtains, but today Ben’s daughter, Cale (Dakota Fanning), is at the track, and Ben impulsively buys the horse and loses his job in one fell swoop. The rehabilitation process is almost too much for a farm that’s already struggling to survive in a modern economy, but the horse turns out to be a much-needed salve to the nearly broken family, including Ben’s wife (Elisabeth Shue) and father (Kris Kristofferson).

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Finding Your North Star / Martha Beck (Book)

Posted by: gretchen on November 13, 2006 | 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 wayward soul back to his or her “essential self.” In this absorbing combination of detailed self-awareness exercises and true stories from her own counseling experience (equal parts sobering and hysterically entertaining), Harvard-trained sociologist Martha Beck invites readers to explore their heart’s desires and the vast social webs that keep such desires in check. The goal is not to forsake the “social self” and indulge every emotional impulse of the “essential self.” Rather, Beck gives readers the tools and the encouragement to achieve maximum happiness by harmonizing these typically divergent voices.

Million Dollar Baby (Movie)

Posted by: gretchen on November 13, 2006 | 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 by Paul Haggis (adapted from the book Rope Burns: Stories From the Corner by F.X. Toole, a pseudonym for veteran boxing manager Jerry Boyd) into a simple, humanitarian example of classical filmmaking, as deeply felt in its heart-wrenching emotions as it is streamlined in its character-driven storytelling.

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Stick It (Movie)

Posted by: gretchen on November 13, 2006 | 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. But the rebellious Haley is not welcomed into the academy by the other teenage gymnasts whom despise her for walking out on her Junior Olympic team years earlier during a competition which cost them the gold medal. But Haley is not a docile person either and makes every effort to provoke conflicts with the other girls. Vickerman takes it upon himself to coach Haley in his own way to make her regain her self respect for the VGA’s coming spot on the Gymnastic Nationals.

Nancy Pelosi (Politician)

Posted by: gretchen on November 13, 2006 | 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 includes most of the city and county of San Francisco.

As a result of the Democrats winning control of the House in the 2006 midterm elections, Pelosi is expected to become the next Speaker of the House when Congress reconvenes in January 2007 for the 110th Congress of the United States. Pelosi is the first woman to lead a major political party in either house of Congress, and would be the first woman to serve as Speaker.

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Crank The Bass

Posted by: gretchen on November 11, 2006 | 9 Comments |

Bass Guitar DesignThere is nothing better in rock music than having the bass cranked up so loud that you can feel it thumping in your chest. At least that’s the way I listen to music! Bass players rock! And as a drummer, I know that hearing a fat, solid groove from a player that is “in the pocket” is the ultimate playing experience. So here’s a peek at the bass player and a “behind the scenes” info about this new character.

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One Flaw In Women

Posted by: gretchen on November 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment |

Women have strengths that amaze men.

They bear hardships and they carry burdens,

But they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.

They sing when they want to cry.

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Thank You Veterans!

Posted by: gretchen on November 2, 2006 | 2 Comments |

Military DesignGirls Can’t WHAT? proudly supports veterans! To all the men and women who have courageously served our country, we send a huge “Thank you” for all that you do to ensure our safety and uphold our freedoms. May God bless you on this Veterans Day and every day of the year!

To show support for the women veterans, a new military design has been added to the Girls Can’t WHAT? Shop.

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