Unless you’ve been living in the woods for a week, you know the story of Ryan Lochte, 32, and his buds, Jimmy, 26, Jack, 21, and Gunner, 20. And if you are a parent getting ready to send your child off to school, from kindergarten to college, you need to write Ryan a letter of thanks. When is the last time we’ve seen a single situation provide so many defining lessons about decision making and consequences, doing the right thing, and qualities of a friend? He's made Parenting 101 so much easier Continue Reading
The Olympics of My Adulthood
The Summer Olympics has captured my attention this past week, and it was a nice trip down memory lane in my last post when I recalled the active days of my youth and adolescence. I felt the scar on my foot from a bike accident, and I remembered my own experience with cupping a few years ago that left dark circles on my shoulders just like swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnast Alexander Naddour. Except mine was for the treatment of age related bursitis, not an overuse due to hours swimming or in Continue Reading
The Summer Olympics of My Youth
“A lot of Olympians are overachievers.” Meredith Vieira, August 5, 2016 Perhaps this explains it. Perhaps, this is the single best reason I never made it to the Olympics. Well, along with personal drive, access to coaches, money to make it happen, practice facilities, and an addiction to Oreos. Oh wait – one more thing. Talent. But a girl can dream, can't she? Dreams fueled by memories, I've decided to reflect on the summer olympics of my youth. Swimming was my sport, and I remember Continue Reading
Infomercials, the Presidential Race and the Gospel
Note:I've promised you a blog that is politics and religion free. This blog slightly violates that promise... in the spirit of the post. Last night, I laughed so uncontrollably, I had to work to catch my breath. When is the last time that happened to you? Oh, it felt so good. What provoked it? I was watching a goofy late night TV show and there was an infomercial for a *flashlight. Oh no, this wasn’t any ordinary flashlight. This was a flashlight so powerful, it could still function even Continue Reading