2024 Paris Olympics features key climate aims
It’s finally happened. Both my 4-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter swim better than I do. Thanks to swimming lessons this summer, now they are responsible […]
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Fake snow at Beijing Games signals serious climate crisis
Technically, the Beijing 2022 Olympics started already. Luge and curling, which is my favorite event, began competition on Wednesday, and alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, ice […]
Olympics create excitement for country, showcase true meaning of champions
I plug my nose before jumping into any pool. The same goes for lakes and other bodies of water. I can’t really swim. I probably […]
U.S. wins pancake race
The United States of America is doing more than performing well at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The country is also mastering flapjack flipping. Tuesday […]
Curling starts today
I am super pumped. Today the curling portion of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver begins. I love the Olympics. I generally prefer the Summer […]
Front Page Friday: The Province
It is that time of the week again. It is time to look at my favorite newspaper front page of the week. As always, I […]
Follow-up: Meaning behind ‘Blame Prez’ post
On Friday I posted a commentary about how Chicago lost its bid to become an Olympic host city. In this post I blamed President Barack […]
Chicago gets snubbed, Prez to blame
Today the International Olympic Committee voted to have the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. This is the first time a South American city […]
Country Burns With Phelps Fever
As I said, I love the Olympics, and this volleyball fan has also become quite enamored with the sport of swimming. I have watched breathlessly […]
Olympics Create Need For Larger Antenna
I love the Olympics. On the winter side, my favorite event is curling. On the summer side, I tune in for volleyball, both indoor and […]