Jan 17, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
By Deana Mack This was an entry in the 2012 ‘Who Inspires You’ contest The year was 1973 and I was a shy, seven years old. I had just received my first and only Barbie doll. She had one outfit. I went outside to play with some of the neighborhood girls, toting along...
Jan 17, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
By Michelle Mielke This was an entry in the 2012 ‘Who Inspires You’ contest One of the inspirations in my life is my grandma, whom we affectionately call “Granny Jane.” She lived through the Depression and personal heartache and pain. But for as long as I can...
Jan 7, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
by Shelly Preszler “Slow and steady wins the race.” This mantra may have worked for the Tortoise, but in a triathlon it will just help you finish, perhaps close to last. I have wanted to “compete,” a term I use loosely, in a triathlon for the past 15 years. I still...
Jan 2, 2013 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
By Kylie Blanchard The gym’s atmosphere is electric, energetic and in a state of constant movement as participants race from exercise to exercise against the clock. This is CrossFit and it has people moving, motivating and pushing the limits of their physical...
Dec 28, 2012 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
by Jeff Eslinger, man of a certain age For those who may have any doubts about the saying, “it’s the thought that counts,” I invite you to attend church the Sunday after Christmas. You will see men wearing ties that were clearly picked out by a loving child or...
Dec 19, 2012 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, January 2013/December 2012
Mobile pet services are becoming mainstream in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Inspired Woman talked with two entrepreneurial women who have recently started businesses that are literally ‘going to the dogs’. Claudia – Dakota Canine Massage and Treats Claudia Jahraus...
