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How ‘Bout That Opening Ceremony?!

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 26: A view of the Olympic Cauldron in the sky after being lit by Torch bearers French Athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Judoka Teddy Riner (not pictured) as the Eiffel Tower is seen lit in the background during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Well, we will suffice it to say that we imagine that most of you have been watching the Olympics, starting with the amazing Opening!

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Well Done, Gabrielle Rose!

For those of you who have not heard, this is a great story!

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Answers From A Skater

Mirai Nagasu, the famed figure skater, kindly answered some questions to fill us all in during the Olympics.

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Olympics 2021

A big announcement by the Olympic Committee!

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A Belated Happy Birthday, Princess Anne

ca. November 1973, UK --- Her Royal Highness Princess Royal Anne wears a white fur coat and crown for a Vogue photo shoot. --- Image by © Norman Parkinson/Sygma/Corbis

ca. November 1973, UK — Her Royal Highness Princess Royal Anne wears a white fur coat and crown for a Vogue photo shoot. — Image by © Norman Parkinson/Sygma/Corbis

We cannot believe that we missed it but Monday was Princess Anne’s birthday.  Princess Anne is Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter and although we do not hear much about her on this side of the ocean, she is very well known in England and Europe.  She does a lot for the Royal Family and one of her passions is horses.  The last place she was seen publicly was at the Olympics cheering on the British team.  Here are some fun facts about her. Read more

Going For The Gold – Overcoming Handicaps

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The Olympics is always a time of joy!   Seeing the best of the best, putting forth their best, to be recognized as the best, is always heartwarming. Read more

What Are They Made Of?

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Are the Olympic gold medals really made of gold? Read more

To Russia With Love!

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We learned that there is more than just the Olympic games bringing people together in Russia! Read more

They Kept Calm And Carried On

For two weeks the world has been watching as young men and women have put it all on the line to try to prove that they are the best at what they have been trained to do.  We have had a front row seat to the “thrill of victory” and the “agony of defeat”.

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Jolly Good Show! London Is Ready!


1908, 1948 and now 2012!  These are the years that London has played genteel host to the Olympics and yes, by Jove, London is ready!  There has been much question about whether she would be ready but, of course, in total British fashion, she IS ready to greet her guests and we have no doubt that it will be a wonderful few weeks.

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