Category Archives: Football and Life
New Season: ALL is Possible!
Yesterday was the First Football Sunday of the 93rd season of the NFL. I must admit, the thumping fanfare on CBS did bring tears to my eyes. This sport does not only move ME—it moves Americans as no sport ever … Continue reading
Enjoy The Day!
MimiSpeaks is on vacation this week, enjoying the three day weekend and gearing up for some great football this week! I wonder what lessons we will learn in Week 1? Have a great day and a terrific rest of your … Continue reading
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Tagged football, Holiday, Labor Day, mimi donaldson, mimispeaks
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NFL Hall of Fame: Attitude of Gratitude
Another NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony did not disappoint. Huge, strong, accomplished football men baring their souls, sharing their hearts, choked up with love and gratitude for their mothers, grandmothers, coaches, teammates, and more! Everything a football girl could … Continue reading
Inspired by Irvin at NFL Rookie Symposium
The NFL Hall of Fame Ceremony and Game are less than 30 days away. These events signal the beginning of the NFL season for me—HOOZAH! Meanwhile, we have the Rookie Symposium. The … Continue reading
Gridiron Greats: A Great Charity
Retired NFL players have been in the news lately. The fact that Junior Seau chose to aim the gun at his chest speaks volumes. He, like other players, reportedly wanted his brain to be intact for study after his death. … Continue reading
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Tagged GGAF, Gridiron Greats, Junior Seau, Mike Ditka, nfl, NFL lawsuit, NFL Retired Players
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Did You Find Inspiration?
Your Monthly Moments from Mimi are coming early, since I can’t think of any impending football moments this month. The NFL Draft delivered bigtime Thursday night. Radio City Music Hall was packed. Last time I was there was the Tony … Continue reading
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Tagged Baylor University, Chicago Bears, Clippers, Detroit Lions, NBA, nfl, NFL Draft, RG3, Roger Goodell, Washington Redskins
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Luck and Griffin: the New Breed
Transformation to Sports Nut complete. In the absence of any competitive sports I love this weekend, I found myself watching the ISU World Figure Skating Championships—2012—that I dvr’d last weekend, while I was watching the Masters. . .oy vay. Skating … Continue reading
Ray-Ray’s Inspiration After the Loss
I am fascinated by Ray Lewis, the 36-year old, 15-year veteran linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He holds many records for achievement on the Defense. … Continue reading
This is for Mama Myra
So the NFL Playoff games last Sunday were not my favorite. Both teams I was rooting for lost, and the losses were due to mistakes, glaring examples of players not doing their jobs as well as they usually do. Was … Continue reading
Action Steps From NFL Playoffs
Ahhhh, the NFL Playoffs last weekend delivered as usual: thrills and chills, dramatic plays, even touching moments. Three lessons for US in the real work world stand out to me: 1. Turnovers … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, discipline, football, football inspiration, leadership lessons, nfl, nfl passion, NFL Playoffs
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