Tag Archives: sports

High-Flying Courage : )

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Virginia

The past week my brother & I have been getting lots of virtual exercise as armchair kibitzers cheering on athletes from all over the globe competing at the Winter Olympics in South Korea. (How ’bout those dashingly domineering Norwegians!?!) After … Continue reading →

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WORLD CUP LIFE GROOVES…

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Virginia

“The Rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it.  If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”  (Phillip Abraham Woosnam (1932-2013) National teams are kicking their way into the World Cup Quarter & Semi-Finals.  For my … Continue reading →

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Talent & Character…(& more SOCCER : )

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Virginia

“Talent is a Gift, but character is a Choice.”  (Anthony Grant, Head Basketball coach for Alabama.) It’s the Big Day:  EURO 2012 Championship Game starts in a few short minutes. Italy takes on Spain… There’s been so much talent & … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: SOCCER!?… FOOTBALL!!…

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Virginia

The UEFA EURO 2012  tournament is coming down the final stretch with Semi-Finals today (Spain vs. Portugal) & tomorrow (Germany vs. Italy) & on Sunday (the Championship!!) We have so enjoyed watching the matches (not just because of the Very … Continue reading →

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Movies! Basketball Cinderellas (vs. The Big Teams!)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Virginia

Another rainy day, perfect to curl up with a good book (you should see my stack -why do all these authors put out new books at the same time? so much to Read, so Little Time!) or take in a … Continue reading →

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