Despite the Odds…
Man… I’m sitting here thinking how to even begin this story. Just when you think you’ve seen or heard an amazing story, another one just crashes through. And, no matter what your stance is on this...
View ArticleWouldn’t Trade a Moment
Surprisingly enough (or maybe not that surprising), there are a lot of families participating in (or extensive family support throughout) these 2008 Olympics in Beijing. I believe (especially if it’s...
View ArticleOlympic Faves
Hubby and I were discussing our favorite Olympics’ events. He said his fave was swimming, which was actually a surprise to me. Hubby admitted his fascination with how fast these people could swim-often...
View ArticleYou’re Gold!
Today is the opening ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. So,… If your were competing in the Olympics, in which event would you win gold? What! (Who me? You’re asking me?)… I would...
View ArticlePhelps Looks for “That” Face
Isn’t Michael Phelps, a forerunner in Men’s Swimming, showing such skill and passion in Beijing as he competes at the 2008 Summer Olympics? It is so exciting to watch how committed he is to his sport...
View ArticleSelfless Mike…
While watching Michael Phelps continue to make Olympic history, I heard a story about him that made me say ‘hmmm’… In the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Phelps beat out his, then, rival Ian Crocker in the...
View ArticleWhat Cha Watching?
Now that we’re in Week 2 of the 2008 Summer Olympics, I’m looking forward to the Track & Field games… which are you tuning in to see?
View ArticleWilled to Swim
The 2008 Summer Olympics have come to an end, but moving stories of life, achievement, and persevering just keep rolling in… Natalie du Toit is a 24-year-old South African amputee, who fell victim to a...
View ArticleI’ve Heard It All…
Uh, injections? Yes. Creams? Yes. Pills? Yes. Higher levels of testosterone? Yes. I thought I’d heard it all… Apparently, I hadn’t. You’ve gotta sit down (maybe lie down) for this one… The World...
View ArticleA Sling-Shot Mentality
Okay, so Hubby and I were watching the NCAA Finals tonight, Duke versus Butler, and I’m telling you… I’m drained. Now, I won’t assume that everyone knows the biggest differences between the two, but in...
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