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Re: Who in your life do you admire… and why?

Alison — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:07:15 -0000

My cousin. He draws, and draws, and draws. I'm not kidding. He'll pull out his sketchbook wherever he goes and just draw without hesitating, its invigorating.

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Linda Fitzgerald — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:58:56 -0000

I just had to correct the last quote, by MAYA Angelou and not MAYBE Angelou LOL.. Linda

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Linda Fitzgerald — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:56:56 -0000

My daughter... she and I are connected at the psychic level, so says my husband - she's Aquarius with Gemini rising and I'm the opposite. I 'knew' her the second our eyes locked in the delivery room, and her name, which I thought I made up, is Irish Gaelic meaning, "Little Old Wise One," which is an understatement. Her thirst and drive are belied by her wisdom and ability to manifest in this world. People just want to be in her presence. Her father and I let her go when she needed to go, and told her not to settle for less than what she wanted. My best piece of advice to her was when she decided to move to L.A. for her music career and I said, "Fine, but stay open to all possibilities and doors that open to you." She is now an up and coming exec. producer for t.v., and partnering with some of the 'A' list directors/producers. Who knew? I was much too young and wounded when I had her, but she's become someone I truly admire, in spite of all my mistakes. In the words of Maybe Angelou, "When I knew better, I did better." If you're reading this, I love you honey..xxx

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bene — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:04:47 -0000

I admire a swedish artist and comedian, Jonas Gardell, for being himself no matter what, for being courageous, for being honest and loving, for raising to his potential after a dark past and for giving hope, laughter, passion and awareness. I admire people with a passion and who are true to themselves. I loathe people who are negative and always complain. That will never move you forward, rather it makes you stuck. But foremost, I admire people with a zest for life. It is a hot day and I am on my way to get the biggest ice cream imaginable, maybe even two! Life is to short for regrets, ENJOY:)

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Vanessa Rae — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:13:30 -0000

I admire my husband Ben. He makes no apologies for who he is and yet he can admit when he's wrong and sincerely tries to do better. He wants the best in life: to provide for his family, to live surrounded by nature and those he loves, to be happy with the simple things. He fell in love with me: someone who dreams a lot, talks a lot about what is on her heart, asks lots of questions, searches for meaning in everyone and everything and who fell in love with the one guy who accepts her for all she is, was and will ever be. He does this gently, smiling and believing that she is pure magic is human form. Funny thing is... she looks at him and believes the same.

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Afi Scruggs — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:13:54 -0000

I admire my grandmother and her sisters. These women in 92, 88 and 86. They all graduated from college. In fact, my aunts - 88 and 86 - finished college in the 1940s! They were trailblazers and they are role models for me.

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Xai Vicente Charles — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:53:47 -0000

I admire my parents for teaching me about love, courage and patience. My mother was very young when she married my father. My father was 15 years her senior, a widower with two little boys. Together my parents created a wonderful family. I have never used the word "step" or "half" to describe my brothers. My father always called my mother "amada" (beloved) and my mother always held my father's pinky finger as they walked. They gave me a good foundation for my own marriage and yes, I too hold my husband's pinky.

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Krystl — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:36:55 -0000

My mother, the intrepid poet. My stepmother, for her outspoken strength. How lucky I am to have these two women in my life! How lucky is my father?! :)

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Debbie R — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:34:29 -0000

My grandmother. She always made each of her grandchildren feel as if they each were her very favourite. I want my grandchildren to feel that way too.

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Karel — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:45:52 -0000

I totally admire my daughter for having a dream and working hard to attain it. She has been my rock, my inspiration, & my soul mate. She has made very tough decisions and has worked to attain her heart's desures. She not only SHINES... she ROCKS!

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Mackenzie — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:22:45 -0000

As soon as I saw this question, the answer came to me without even thinking. My Dad. He is easily one of the most amazing people I know. He is also one of my 'if you could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be?". He is full of wisdom, has an inspiring sense of human and is just one of those people that everybody loves. It took me 28 years to tell him how proud I am of him and I'm glad I didn't waste another second before saying it.

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Tara — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:33:37 -0000

I admire my dad, everyone who meets him likes him, at 60 years old there aren't many people that he has a bad word for, and he's the most un-materialistic person I know. He's very laid back, and as a father, he navigated the family safely through life, calm seas the whole way! He was however a keen sportsman - and he always plays to win, none of this just go out and have fun. My sister and I both inherited a competitive streak from him!

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carla morales — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:41:03 -0000

this is easy - my father..he has lived his life, it seems, in a constant state of performing random acts of kindness...it's as if he has mastered the skill of kindness and has done so quietly, humbly...

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Scott — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:35:00 -0000

My son Harper is four and a half years old. I adore him. Since the day he was born, he views this world with pure wonder and awe. He inspires me to try to do the same, and takes me back to when I did myself. What a divine gift! He laughs from his belly and thinks up great adventure ideas... I'm constantly reminded of all of the beautiful miracles there are everywhere.

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Laura — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:59:25 -0000

My mother Erna, who turned 90 on July 20th, because:

-she raised three children who love and respect each other
-she taught five grandchildren about good sportsmanship by playing cards and games with them whenever they came to visit
-she had the courage and persistence to pursue a nursing diploma against many odds and loved her career as a public health nurse
-she has lived with grace, spirit and good humour since losing my father 18 years ago, but still misses her life with him
-she taught me what love, devotion and commitment mean in marriage during my father's five month illness
-she has lived with grace and few complaints despite some serious health and pain challenges
-she still argues with me about politics
-she just read A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, a sad, tough story about how hard Afghani women's lives have been over the last three decades and told me "I"m glad I'm reading it."
-she never expected to live this long but is making the most of each day as it comes
-she continues to be present and engaged with the world and the people in it, especially the people she loves
-she had the 90th birthday party she wanted with just her family - which now includes 3 month old great granddaughter Jade.

She's a marvel of a matriarch whose gentle strength has nutured and built a family with deep roots and stong connections.

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Tamara — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:37:40 -0000

I admire Afi, who has a PhD in Slavic languages, plays bluegrass music (banjo, hammer dulcimer, mandoline), does African dance and story telling, teaches journalism, freelance writes, and has set about to learn html and all kinds of tech stuff that I can't fathom. And she incorporates all of that into her being without the slightest thought to being confounded by the apparent paradoxes. "I am multitudes" indeed.

I admire my friend K, who was let go from her job and, instead of wallowing in pity and fear, set about to start her own business as a meeting and wedding planner. The speed and elegance with which she got this venture off the ground was mind-blowing. It looks like she just skipped right over the mom-and-pop part of launching a solo venture and went straight to pro. And she's managing to do it while playing Wii and going to ball games with her son.

I watched Valerie with awe feeding "two birds with one piece of bread" as she says. More than two birds. She got a major book deal. Then she got into grad school. The book manuscript became her thesis. The chapters were her course work. She sold some of the chapters to individual publications along the way. She had the school hire her a personal manuscript advisor that was an expert in her genre. In the end she had a book that had been thoroughly vetted and an MFA and pre-buzz for the book. She's a laser.

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Gwyneth — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:26:40 -0000

My mam, she has really been put through the wringer and manages to be the most soulful and loving person I know... The teacher and imparter of unconditional love.

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Carrie McCarthy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:47:01 -0000

Pixie cuts are so adorable and refreshing in the midst of long hair.
Let us know when you chop it all off, it is so liberating!!

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Lindsey — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:41:39 -0000

I admire my big sister, Leah. She really LIVES life. She works hard (lawyer), parties, too (wine and cheese), has jumped out of an airplane, scuba dived, plays the drums at jam session parties in the firm basement, launches herself down crazy steepness on her mountain bike, has organized yoga sessions at her office, stays in touch with family and friends, aaaand keeps her house tidy. I don't know how she does it.

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Rushmi — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:02:54 -0000

I admire and live in amazement of my daughter Natalie. Natalie knows exactly who she is and will not allow anyone to compromise her and her beliefs. Natalie stands tall when faced with adversity. She has no problems walking up to someone who has wronged her, and tell them that they have hurt her feelings. Natalie fills her heart with compassion and her mind with action when she sees people and animals in crisis. Her sense of humour is contagious, and her greatest gift to people is to make others laugh out loud. Her concern and action to take care of our planet is commendable. Natalie is an Old Soul, here to get her angel wings. Every night I watch her sleep, and in amazement I can not believe that I have been so lucky for her to have choosen me to be her mother. Did I mention that Natalie is 6 years old.

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Re: Who in your life do you admire… and why?

Karryn Ransom — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:54:34 -0000

Bruce Warner is my hero.

Not only is he the most positive person I've ever met, he is a true gentleman: immediate after his accident he remembers swearing viciously at the pain of his shattered femur, and instantly apologizing to those who were there with him!

It is worth mentioning his mother, Ruth Koller, who raised this incredible person. Not only did she produce four incredible sons, but did it all on her own after her husband was killed in a car accident. I bow to her.

He has inspired his family and all who are lucky enough to know him. His brother went on to become a surgeon because of his desire to help people who have accidents like that, and we have gone on to be better people for knowing him. Cheers to you, Bruce!

P.S. This man can even serve drinks while hopping, without spilling a drop!

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Audrey — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:30:07 -0000

I admire my mom. I truly do. She has taught me all the goodness of life, and spirituality. She is also hearing-impaired and has been all her life, she never let her deafness stop her from achieving her dreams. She is an inspiration to many, but I feel so blessed to have her in my life as my mom. She always put my sister and I first and allowed for us to have a wonderful childhood, and always allowed us to follow our own dreams and passions, it made us the women we are today... I love her more than words can express, I hope I can live by her example for the rest of my life.

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Andrew — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:02:24 -0000

In general, I admire people who are brilliant/successful/amazing but who don't take themselves too seriously. There's nothing like a massive ego to make the level of respect plummet.

In particular, I admire my cousin Bruce Warner. He is an amazing athelete who lost his whole leg in a car accident when he was 19(?), a potentially devastating event. But he has never failed to be open and postive about it, never complained, and he has never failed to let that stop him. Having never seen snow until he was an adult, he has competed in the last three Paralymic Games as a skier.

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Cecile — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:41:22 -0000

This is one beautiful reply and an even more beautiful lady! Lucky you to have sich a wonderful Memere!!!

Cécile