Today is another “where were you when…?” day. While most “where were you when…?” days seem to be marked by tragedies (JFK’s assassination, the Challenger and Columbia disasters, 9/11/01), this day brings positive memories for many Americans. It is, of course, the 30th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the US Men’s Hockey Team [...]
Archive of entries posted on February 2010
Eleven Years Ago Today, I Adopted Tigger
Eleven years ago today, I adopted my cat, Tigger, who was then 3 years old. (Getting him was my Valentine’s present to myself, two years before I met my husband.) One month ago today, Tigger had a stroke; he died the next day. Although I am very grateful to spend Valentine’s Day with my husband [...]
I LOVE the Olympics!
For as long as I can remember, I have loved the Olympics (more the Summer than the Winter, but I watch both). Not only do I love watching them, but I also love its ideals, and the idea that winning isn’t the most important thing – participation is. The struggle is more important than the [...]
