After all the sad and negative news from Colorado, it's such a relief to read about our own Missy Franklin, the 17 year old high school student from Colorado who won 2 gold and a bronze medal, so far. She is a great example for all girls and all of us. Missy is a tribute to her own hard work, her parents, and her coach. Her parents chose not to send her to an elite swimming school or to hire a famous coach, so she stayed in Colorado and honed her swimming skills. She and her team mates have a good relationship too, which helps. They have fun; they dance; they enjoy just being there, being part of an amazing time in their lives.
I would love to be in the UK now, I have to admit. Nothing would match being there in person.
Note: I received a "warning" about using intellectual property without permission, which means photos scanned from magazines and YouTube, I guess. So now I am bereft; I know how much illustrations add to posts, so I am thinking about how to add a little color to my posts, and unfortunately am not as creative as one of my favorite blogs, "Clay Baboons." I have a few ideas, though.
I think Mr. Hobbes is doing a brilliant job illustrating your post! I, too love watching the Olympics. I'm not athletic and just watching the accomplishments of our world's young athletes is such a joy! We certainly need these times after the sad news recently.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Lover of Words can use some of her own sketches in future blogs. I happen to know that she is a talented writer AND artist.
Always great to have comments from close friends, but I do appreciate yours, CQ.
Deletehmmm i didn't know i couldn't put videos or other things on my blog---i am glad you said something--i certainly don't want any trouble---glad you are enjoying the olympics:)
ReplyDeleteHope the links I sent you helped. I am still not sure of what I can or cannot do concerning photos, You Tube, etc.
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