You know," Marion said, "I met a woman once when I was a teenager. I knew she had gone through a lot but she was so strong, so compassionate. I asked her how she could be the way she was, and you know what she told me?" Hadley shook her head. "She said, 'You can be broken, or broken open. That choice is yours.
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ERICA WHITE They weren't guarding me to begin with and when I cut they really lost me. I made it a point to get ... ERICA WHITE As good as this feels, we're not done yet. ERICA WHITE Coach didn't want us to let up. She wanted us to get that killer instinct and put them away. ERICA WHITE It was a little bit different since I had to get things started. Usually I have to maintain things w... ERICA WHITE One of the things we always wrestle with is trying to get parents to read to them at home. Time is a... ERICA WHITE Consumption of risky foods declined significantly in 2002 compared to 1998. However, in the future t... ERICA WEIS Overall, we are seeing a decline in risky food consumption, and that may be attributable to publishe... ERICA WEIS I don?t ever think about that, because I?m the shortest post all the time. I just know what I have t... ERICA WEHNER We have a lot of heart. We never think about losing. We figure if it?s a close game, we?re going to ... ERICA WEHNER The effects of climate change are well-documented and clearly visible in Glacier National Park and y... ERICA THORSON Some are coming to the show specifically because of the subject matter. They're interested in issues... ERICA TERMAN There's a danger of exploitation when you get the galleries and museums involved and it's being sens... ERICA TERMAN These people are not able to work, and it's validating to have someone buy your work. A couple of th... ERICA TERMAN A lot of people just stumble in and they're not aware of what they're looking at. When they find out... ERICA TERMAN The size and mass of this structure is not appropriate for the block. ERICA TAYLOR I still drive by the accident site. There's still flowers and balloons. People still stop by and say... ERICA TAYLOR It's not any easier today than it was last year. It's been very hard, especially at work, not hearin... ERICA TAYLOR We're currently investigating, trying to determine the cause. ERICA TAYLOR Once she begins to grunt, it's time to get up. He's pretty good. ERICA TAYLOR [6:00-10:00 (game nights): Nia's in the stands with her nanny (or Jermain if he's in town).] I like ... ERICA TAYLOR [7:00 Nia takes a catnap; Erica gets dressed.] I hop in the shower, put on a baseball cap and some [... ERICA TAYLOR We haven't talked about it. We can't overlook anybody, but we're looking forward to a long stretch. ERICA SWANGER I can't wipe the smile off my face. I'm at a loss for words. These girls are my best friends and to ... ERICA SWANGER Coach has been stressing all week that the mental game is half the battle. I just wanted to let her ... ERICA SWANGER A lot of us have been playing together for a long time and we all know how we play. ERICA SWANGER Not just because I had lots of blue and orange, but I do have a lot of the colors. ERICA SOLITO