Category Archives: olympics

Let’s Celebrate Their Success

Posted on August 15, 2016 by

We spend too much time focusing on the wrong things in our Society and this week more than anything, the Olympics has shown us that sometimes our focus is all wonky.  Therefore, when i saw this meme, i couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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When You’re Just Talented & The Magic of the Olympics

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

One of the things that is making me appreciate the Olympics more this time around is the fact that my son is so into it!  We allow him to stay up waaaaaaaaaaaay past his bedtime just so he can watch … Continue reading →

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The Magic of the Olympics

Posted on August 2, 2016 by

There truly is something magical about the Olympics…every four years we come together as family and friends to watch amazing athletes perform at the highest level of their sport.  Rio 2016 should be a good time for all of us, … Continue reading →

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Black History is Everyday: Winter Olympians

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

Happy Friday Friends!!! Yesterday i previewed the winter games and today for Black History Friday, i wanted to showcase some of the athletes in the games that are representing black cultural from around the world.  It’s exciting to see people … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Watch the Winter Olympics!!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by
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There is something magical about the Olympics.  The fact that many of these athletes practice their whole lives just for a twenty second chance to win a medal and be forever known as an Olympian is a unique experience.  And … Continue reading →

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Olympic Moments..

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Good Morning Friends…Mr. Pancakes saw how sad i was not being able to watch the Olympics…so he went and got me this contraption that allows us to have regular channel without dealing with the dreaded cheating and conniving Cable companies.I TRULY love … Continue reading →

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If I Could…be an Olympian!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Happy Tuesday!!!Can’t wait until Saturday…i need to sleep in just a little.I am getting black eyes from lack of sleep…Not the new mother glow i have been going for…Anyway, am i the only one excited about the Olympics?!There is something … Continue reading →

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