I spent part of tonight watching some Olympic diving. I love the diving but I seriously have to wonder who comes up with this stuff. Did someone just say one day, “why don’t we put a platform 10 meters above the pool, tell some unknowing fool to do a handstand, then push himself out, twist…
Alum or Paprika?
Though I had some plans for this afternoon, they ended up being cancelled. That left me with the dilemma of what to do with all my free time. I decided there are a few things in my house that need some organization. O.K., that is a humongous understatement. There are great quantities of organizational projects…
The Olympics are Killing Me
I’m having some issues with the Olympics. I’ve mentioned in my previous blogs that I’m a fan of the games and I hate to miss my favorite sports – Swimming, Gymnastics, and Diving. My issue, however, is that I haven’t been to bed much before 1:00 a.m. for the last week! I’m too old for…
Super Suits
Tonight, the United States swimming team won the gold medal in the Olympic 400-meter medley relay, making it the 8th gold medal for swimming superstar, Michael Phelps. I have to admit, I was pretty stressed just watching the race from home. I can’t imagine being his mother in the stands. I’m excited for Michael. They…
Living your Strengths
Warning – potentially long book review ahead. Actually, it’s a review of two books, maybe that’s why it’s so wordy. I bought the books Strengths Finder 2.0 and Living Your Strengths for the purpose of figuring out what I’m going to be when I grow up. I think it’s time. I first bought Strengths Finder…