Category Archives: Talent

Talent

Leaving a Legacy: Tina

Posted on October 30, 2014 by

“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” — Helen Keller Every fall, I go to Northern Illinois University’s Homecoming football game. From this, you might guess I … Continue reading →

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Do We Make the Most of Our Freedom?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by

“To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.” – Virginia Woolf I recently had the opportunity to travel to Spain and France for a vacation. In Normandy, France, we visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Thousands of our U.S. … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Inertia

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

“All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is to act as if it were impossible to fail.” – Dorothea Brande I’ve been struggling with inertia lately in the areas of fitness, blogging, and writing in … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, faith, God, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, self-care, Talent, Weight | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Using Our Talents

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

“As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given.” – Mary Lou Retton I think of a talented … Continue reading →

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Women Making Strides

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

“Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.” – Mary Manin Morrissey Several years ago, I ran with a group of women divided into … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Encouragement, Inspiration, Leading Ourselves, Running, Support, Talent, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments