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Women Crush Wednesday “Nanny Stella”
Welcome to another Women Crush Wednesday! Today is a very personal blog post for me. It’s a day I choose to celebrate and honor a woman very close to my heart. She’s someone many of you have inadvertently come to know over time. Her name is Stella. Known as Nanny Stella to me and to all that knew her. She was everyone’s, Nanny Stella.
Women Crush Wednesday “Bunny Burkett”
Allow me to introduce you to my NEW project! Welcome to Women Crush Wednesday! Periodically on Wednesdays, I will feature a woman (or women) who have inspired me. Since March is Women’s History Month, this is a great time to begin!
Choosing Politics Over Promotion, Makes Racing A Drag
You cannot escape it. Talk of politics is all around us at what seems to be every moment of the day. I personally am not a fan of talking politics, but in this instance, I will make an exception.
Passion Vs Conscience A Delicate Balance
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. ~Marcus AureliusThere are many outside (and even inside) the tight knit circle of Drag Racing that do not understand how we persist..
Veterans Day - Salute The Sacrifice Not The Sales Tactics
We have become a nation where pop-culture rules the airwaves. It seems that a movie or ‘reality’ star having a stint in rehab or dying of a drug overdose puts the nation into a state of mourning. Where are the stories about actual ‘reality’? About the men and women.
In Drag Racing Diversity Is The Norm
If you ‘cruise’ the pits at a drag race the sights and sounds can be mind-numbing. There is the distinct smell of alcohol in the air. Exhaust becomes a cheap cologne that is essentially a ‘gift with ticket purchase’. The constant hum of motors revving has an…
Keyboard Crew Chiefs… no Wrench Necessary
It has been said that opinions are like butt holes. Everyone has one but you may not necessarily want to see (or hear) them. Again, I find myself expressing my love/hate relationship with social media, especially the ‘anonymity’ and ‘beer muscle’ mentality of it.RIGHT..
Dina Parise; Float Like A Cadillac, Sting Like A ‘V’!
Depending on your taste…. You may choose a luxury vehicle or maybe something sporty right? What if you could have both ? Sort of….High Performance Luxury: High performance luxury can be defined as space, comfort and presence but yet, is ultimately defined by the…
Dina Parise; Putting The Human Back In The Being
In light of recent ‘events’ I have decided to pen what I am about to…. But, of course I will not react the way you may think. If you have been following me, you know I think out of the box and I don’t hold back. So put your DJ Safety Belts on tight and your Bell…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise Episode 11, You’ve Come A Long Way Ladies!
Athlete’s Voices is posted monthly on Double G Sports! Check them all here!http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/If you have been paying attention to earlier blogs, you have been reading the term ‘Door Slammer’. A Pro Mod is..
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise Episode 10, You Gotta Have Faith!
Athlete’s Voices is posted monthly on Double G Sports! Check them all here!http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/I am no stranger to the travel game. As you may remember, I traveled for many years a former skater for the Ice…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise Episode 8. The Thrill Of Competition, The Agony Of Defeat…
I have been involved in competitive sports since the age of seven. I began as a competitive gymnast (through High School) as well as being a competitive Figure Skater. I skated competitively until my early twenties and then I skated professionally for the Ice…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 4. Give Them What They Want...
Let the Blogging fun continue….. Here you go! My Athlete’s Voices Archive: http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/ Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 4. Give Them What They Want.. (September,2013) Being a ‘sports’…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 5. From The General Lee To Monday Morning Quarterbacks!
This DPR team is not just about racing. We can be found in many places…and always having fun! My Athlete’s Voices Archive: http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/ Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 5. From the General Lee…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 6. Can You CTS-V Me Now?
Keeping things moving….. My Athlete’s Voices Archive: http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/ Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 6. Can you CTS-V Me Now? Growing up on Long Island, New York in an Italian family always had…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 7. Being Social: The Good The Bad, The Obnoxious?
This one is a doozy! Have you guessed that I do not hold back? Read on!Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise Being Social: The good the bad, the obnoxious? (January,2014)Social : likely to seek or enjoy the company of others . Sounds easy enough, right? Well, now add…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise Episode 3: Personality Vs. Performance The Bottom Line
Here is! Episode 3 of my Athlete’s Voices Column on Double G Sports If you have not read 1 and 2, please do. My Athlete’s Voices Archive: http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/ My column appears on the 20th of each month on…
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise-episode 1; it’s About Mental Preparation, but Don’t Forget The Stilettos!
I have been asked to write for the Athletes Voices Column on Double G Sports! I love that more peeps want to know about this amazing sport of Drag Racing and this DPR team! I hope they are ready! A bit about me joining Double G Sports.com:
Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise Episode 2 ‘It’s All About The Journey!’
Here it is! Episode 2 of my Double G Sports Athlete’s Voices column! My Athlete’s Voices Archive: http://doublegsports.com/category/other/athletes-voices/dina-parise/ Learn what makes me and this DPR team tick! Athlete’s Voices: Dina Parise, Episode 2:…
Welcome To My 1st DPR Blog!
Welcome to my first Blog for Dina Parise Racing-DPR ! I have so much to say ( if you know me, you know that’s normal!). Usually, my Blogs have a specific subject… but today, not so much! So, here goes! Between taking the 2012 season off, Super Storm Sandy and whatever…