Life is all about your perspective, and my friend Mindy Henderson can put it all into place with three simple words: “Adversity defines goodness.” I have rarely seen Mindy without a sunny smile on her face, although I am sure as I watch her make her way through life in a motorized wheelchair, raising a […]
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13 YEARS IN AUSTIN | News Anchor Leslie Rhode, Via Austin Monthly
“After 12 years with KXAN, she signed off as the station’s evening news anchor to spend more time with her family. But the Arkansas native, who turned to journalism after a brief stint as a school teacher, says she’ll never give up wanting to tell a good story.” By Ramona Flume Read More
The Flexibility Factor
In my years of dance lessons and gym classes I have dreamed of being able to stand tall, reach down and touch my toes with my nose against my knees. My hamstrings have never allowed for that reality despite my stretching attempts. Researchers say if you practice anything for 10,000 hours you can become an […]
Brene Brown’s storytelling in Rising Strong
If you have never read Brene Brown’s books, you must. Better yet, if you have never seen the Texan speak about her years of research, find a way to listen. (Her TEDx talks are wonderful!) Brown recently released her latest book Rising Strong. I love the words on the front cover flap – “When we deny […]