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Robert Downey Jr.’s Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Mother, His Inspiration

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Upon the recent passing of his inspiring mother, Robert Downey Jr. posted HERstory on Facebook – a story which is deserving of being shared. She actually passed away September 22nd, 2014 and I was very moved by this touching tribute. … Continue reading →

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Dear Mom, Can You Tell Me How You’ve Done It?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Dear Mom, I can imagine the feeling of sheer joy you felt the day he was born. I can imagine the peace that blanketed you while your arms blanketed him. I can imagine the look in your eyes as you … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Inspiration

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

One thing about my mom is that she was so much fun to be around and, when you were with her, she made it seem that you were the only one in the world.  It was always like that for … Continue reading →

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Why I created InspiredByMyMom.com

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Since I started this blog several months ago I have been asked the question “Why?” more times than I can remember so here goes. Over the years I have had the privilege of hearing many amazing accounts of women with … Continue reading →

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Giving Up Was Not An Option

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

She was born in Germany in 1922 before returning with her parents to her mother’s village in central Poland in 1926. Not quite 17 when the Second World War broke out and living under German occupation, she knew she would … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Millions – A Tribute to Maya Angelou

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson, in St Louis, Missouri, in 1928. Best known for her 1969 memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, she wrote seven autobiographies, and was a playwright, director, actor, singer, songwriter and novelist. … Continue reading →

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