Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | July 2026 Here’s this month’s ‘Off the Cuff’ motivational column by former WMX champion, Florida’s Jacqueline Ross, for July 2026 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, Lately, I’ve had a lot of time to think, ponder, wonder, dream and practice keeping my spirits lifted. As I recover from yet another knee surgery (my other knee), I’ve realized that healing isn’t just physical. In many
‘Off the Cuff’ with Jacqueline Ross | June 2026 It’s time for the June 2026 edition of the ‘Off the Cuff’ motivational column by former Canadian WMX champion, Jacqueline Ross. By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, What a time to be aligned! Outdoor motocross season is in full swing around the world, and I want to congratulate everyone who has thrown a leg over a bike and lined up behind a
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | May 2026 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, As I drove past an elementary school on my way to an assignment, a set of words flashed across the marquee—just enough to catch my attention…along with the squirrel that demanded a last second swerve. Back to the sign. Back to the words: ‘Attendance Matters.’ Hmm. I remember there used to be an award for that—perfect
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | April 2026 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, Lately, I’ve been spending more time in the present, stepping back from social media. Try it for a week if you can; it does wonders for one’s mental health. At least, it has for me. I’ve been pondering success. What is success, really? According to Webster, it’s a “favorable or desired outcome.” I thought about that.
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | January 2026 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans! Happy New Year, happy new day, happy new life! This month’s column is short and sweet; it won’t take up too much of your precious time, as we’ve all got a lot of living to do. I’m not sure if I will ever fully understand the hype and extravagance surrounding the New Year. When you strip
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | September 2025 By Jacqueline Ross It’s time for another ‘Off the Cuff‘ motivational column from former Canadian WMX Champion Jacqueline Ross down in Florida. Greetings, Humans! While researching Benjamin Disraeli — the U.K.’s two-time Prime Minister, I stumbled upon a quote that struck a deep chord within me. I immediately grabbed a pen and a sticky note: “Life is too short to be
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | August 2025 Greetings, Humans, You know what they say—“Time flies when you’re having fun!” And lately, this season of life has been exactly that: full of joy, miracles, and adventure. Speaking of joy… is your journey filled with it, or do you find it along the way? It’s kind of like happiness. Do we have a happy day and life, or do we
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | July 2025 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, According to Dr. Edward Teller, one of the nation’s leading physicists, “A child does not need a lightning-fast mind to be a scientist, nor does he need a miraculous memory, nor is it necessary that he get very high grades in school. The only point that counts is that the child have a high degree of
Off the Cuff with Jacquline Ross | June 2025 Here’s the former Canadian WMX champion Jacqueline Ross’ motivational ‘Off the Cuff’ column for June 2025. By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, Hope everyone’s summer is off to a great start! Speaking of starts, it looked like a bit of a mudder last weekend for the first East Coast round of the Nationals at Ste. Julie. I’m pretty sure Florida would gladly
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | April 2025 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, Happy Summer! If you live in Florida it is already 90 degrees or 32 Celcius. After my column last month, Billy dug into the Direct Motocross vault, gathered a few photos and sent them my way. Drum roll please, as they are from 10 years ago! The time when I made a return to Canada to