LOL I so could go way south with that last post but Doc John would have to punish me LOL

this is what we all should watchout for...

I don't watch the Olympics so that isn't an issue for me. However, I am appalled that they are throwing their own out on the streets to clean it up for the Olympics. Some houses had large families and now they are gone. I even saw where they are building large structures to hide the "poor" side of town.

I don't know, seems they could done this a long time ago when it would have meant more to their residents. It all seems so money driven now. No amount of paint can cover up the truth. jmo

Just curious and OT, does anyone here watch the Special Olympics? I never see them on TV and was curious if maybe I am missing it or something. Now, I would watch that because it is close to home.

jayne is very involved with Special Olympics - she coaches a swim team here!

That's very cool! Do you know if they are on TV too?

I would certainly watch the Special Olympics. The regular Olympics are beginning to look like the horse racing industry -i.e., doing whatever it takes to win, even if it's harmful. People are even breeding "winners" - forcing children to sacrifice themselves and go way beyond their limits.

It ticks me off in the horse racing industry because horses naturally love to run, and some are naturally determined to win. I know, I used to be a trail guide - some of those old clunky livery horses impressed the heck out of me.

Watching the Special Olympics is like watching watching wild horses compete with each other. It's not only exciting, it's pure heart. It's a fight to the finish, but no one is out to "destroy the opponent." It's about going home content with your place in this world, regardless of the outcome. For the "losers," it just gives them a little more determination to try harder next time - without having to sacrifice their lives or feel bad about themselves.

I googled. Special Olympics last took place in October 2007 in China, and was aired on ABC Family, and on ESPN.

~ Faith

http://www.2009worldgames.org/

Special Olympic 2009 World Winter Games. Idaho. February 7-13, 2009.

someones got to remember this date, that way instead of complaining about the lousy winter weather, we all can watch it, of course anne will be complaining of it being too hot. Debbies youngest took championship in Arkansa Special Olympics back in 1999, right b4 they moved up here, pretty sure it was bowling, my one cousin always tries to compete, severe Downs and his folks were told he would never make it past 8 yrs he is 47, and lives in a group home has a girlfriend and many friends and a job in an assembly line through the group home

those kids and young adults smile as if they won the gold medal regardless of if they won or came in last, those kids make me so proud, for trying for competing and for as far as i am concern they all winners, I usually watch it every year but lately my memory really bites ..... i missed most of last yrs





nae nae pardon the derailment here, Moi, i am not sure if i am more scared you knew this anime existed or if the fact you spent all day looking for the right one lol

We could all learn a lesson from these kids.....especially the politicians and the Olympic athletes themselves.

I have to wonder who's the most intelligent....