Monthly Archives: November 2013

Following Bobbie – On What Our “General” Taught Us


“God loves with great love the man (the woman) whose heart is bursting with a passion for the impossible.”  William Booth In an era where even today 35% prefer male bosses over 23% who prefer women, I found the best … Continue reading

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Following Miss Hassett – On What Older Women Teach Us


“Just as young people absorb all kinds of messages from the media, young girls learn what it means to be a woman by watching the older women in their lives.” Carre Otis “In the long run, we shape ourselves, and … Continue reading

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True Grit – On Being Successful


“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence.” Colin Powell “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will … Continue reading

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