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Lisa Laskin's avatar

Such an interesting story, thank you for sharing!

Melissa Ludtke's avatar

Thanks, Lisa. Next effort-getting her inducted in that Hall Of Fame. Should be an easy slam dunk but when it comes to women and male institutions, it never is! On we go!

Christine Brestrup's avatar

Loved reading about Margery Miller and her accomplishments! Thanks, Melissa!

Melissa Ludtke's avatar

Thanks, Chris. So glad we're in touch in all these different ways! Again, Happy Anniversary to you and Frank.

Kalpana Jain's avatar

Melissa, such a beautiful, poignant essay and so well told!

Michele Himmelberg's avatar

Thrilled to read about Margery Miller's feats, and to know that a woman was writing about boxing all those years ago. The parallels in her life and yours, Melissa, are remarkable! Thanks for this story.

Michele Himmelberg's avatar

Indeed, she should be in Boxing Hall of Fame.

Melissa Ludtke's avatar

Michele: I'm going to call you or email you or both to see if AWSM might be able to write a letter of nomination for Margery Miller Welles to bolster her chances of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Talk soon, and thanks for sharing your kind feedback on my essay. Fun one to write!

Bill Hayden's avatar

M, thanks for sharing about this incredible writer & person!

Enjoy your weekend!

Melissa Ludtke's avatar

Thanks, Bill. I'm soooo grateful to Arlene for pushing this effort ahead and giving me reason to tag along. And I am happy to be able to write about my mom, again. All best, M

Bill Hayden's avatar

They both sound like dynamic people that fortunately appear in our lives and ensure by example we reach our full potentials!!