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It’s Only the 4th Quarter: Never Give Up!

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This column could be a tribute to the Manning brother quarterbacks, Peyton and Eli.  After all, I did dedicate my book to Peyton, and Eli keeps astounding people with his cool performances under pressure.  But it’s more than that for … Continue reading

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New Season: ALL is Possible!

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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

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Preseason 2012: What We Can Learn

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Last year at this time, I wrote a blog called “My Love/Hate Relationship with NFL Preseason Football.”  And it’s that happy time of year again and I still feel pretty much the same way.  Yesterday, I watched my Chicago Bears … Continue reading

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First Female NFL Referee Takes the Field!

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NFL Preseason AND the Olympics on my TV last week . . .ahhhh . . .music to my eyes and ears.  The coolest thing about the NFL Preseason (maybe the ONLY cool thing) was the first female NFL referee on … Continue reading

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NFL Hall of Fame: Attitude of Gratitude

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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

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Inspired by Irvin at NFL Rookie Symposium

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                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

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Gridiron Greats: A Great Charity

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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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Did You Find Inspiration?

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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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NFL and Us: Free Agency for All!

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Peyton Manning, my beloved CEO of the National Football League, is no longer an Indianapolis Colt.  The deal became final – he is now a Denver Bronco.  Talk about change. Peyton put Indianapolis on the map! They owe the new … Continue reading

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It’s All About Momentum

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So, we enjoyed my Super Bowl/birthday party at my sister’s house this past Sunday, as usual in my family.  I took notes during the game for this blog post.  My brother kept saying it’s about momentum.  I was thinking during … Continue reading

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