Help Me Use My Super Power

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 in Challenges, Random Musings | 2 Comments

Ever since I wrote about Finding Your Super Power, I've been itching to use mine in a larger capacity.  As a refresher, my super power is... Challenging women to break stereotypes and achieve their dreams. So what can I do to help ... Read more

Bonnie Richardson Wins Track Team Championship By Herself

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, June 29th, 2009 in Inspiration | 4 Comments

Recently, I posted about how sometimes you can't rely on the "team" to get to your goals, but I also know that my band wouldn't be where we are today if we didn't act as a team.  Now here is ... Read more

Becca Wants to be an Auto Mechanic

Posted by: gretchen on Monday, June 29th, 2009 in Share Your Story | 3 Comments

I am 17 years old and i've been in school all my life... I finally realized the classroom was not the place for me so I'm not in the process of getting my GED. I am very interested in auto ... Read more

Find Out How David Beats Goliath

Posted by: gretchen on Friday, June 26th, 2009 in Challenges | Leave a Comment

While on vacation last month, I read a fascinating article in The New Yorker about a coach who took a team of young girls with no basketball skills all the way to a championship. And nearly won. In ... Read more

A Moment of Silence for Neda and All Revolutionaries

Posted by: gretchen on Thursday, June 25th, 2009 in News | 2 Comments

Today I want us all to take a moment to stop and think about those whose lives are tragically lost in the name of freedom.  The woman in the photo is Neda.  She was an Iranian woman hoping to have ... Read more

Are You Waiting for The Right Play?

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 in Challenges | 1 Comment

My youngest daughter started softball last year. One evening on our way to the game she asked "Mom, if I hit a homerun, will you buy me a Nintendo DS?"  Hmm.  That was a tough one.  My wallet didn't want ... Read more

Girls Can't WHAT? Violinist

Girls Can’t Play Violin

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 in New Designs | 3 Comments

The violinist design has been on my radar for quite some time as I've had multiple requests for it.  I love string instruments but the best I can do on a violin is to play a very scratchy D major ... Read more

She Earned That Title So Please Call Her Senator Boxer

Posted by: gretchen on Friday, June 19th, 2009 in News | 7 Comments

I have to agree with Senator Boxer on this one.  She did work hard to earn that title and she deserves to be called "Senator Boxer".  If she were a medical doctor, I think she should be called "Doctor Boxer".  ... Read more

What does society say you can’t do?

Posted by: gretchen on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 in Challenges | 3 Comments

OK - so I usually steer clear of political and religious topics on here to avoid igniting flame wars, but this speech by Sarah Palin is extroardinary.  Not because it's pro-life, not because she's Sarah Palin, but because of what ... Read more

More Beautiful You by Johnny Diaz

Posted by: gretchen on Friday, June 12th, 2009 in Inspiration | 1 Comment

Wow - awesome, awesome video!

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