by Gina Parris on March 26, 2012
Are you old enough to remember the opening footage to the Wide World of Sports on ABC? I don’t even remember what they showed as the announcer crooned “The thrill of victory…” But I sure do remember the snow skier’s wipeout to the words”…and the agony of defeat!” How about you? Do you have your [...]
by Gina Parris on January 9, 2012
I read on FoxNews recently that the divorce rate among military couples is up 43% since the beginning of the Iraq/Afghanistan war. I also happen to know that on some military installations, like Ft. Campbell, the divorce rate is now a staggering 90%. Really? We went to war and ended peace at home? Our military [...]
by Gina Parris on November 15, 2011
Recently week I read a book about a marvelous judge named Maxx Rosenn, of the US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. The tribute was written by one of his protégé’s, Dr. Mollie Marti, who is one of my mentors. The book was a masterful look at mentorship, excellence, and leaving a legacy. As I read, [...]
by Gina Parris on October 21, 2011
I stumbled upon this “love quote” from Lady Gaga recently: “Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” Aaaah words from a Rock Star, “…remember [...]
by Gina Parris on October 6, 2011
“Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” [...]