I do admit - every 4 years I become a TV / Olympic-Viewing Junkie. Yes, there are more important and urgent things I need, and should do. But the Olympics happen only every 4 years! I plan to live to be a hundred years old, so with simple math I will only be able to see te Olympics 25 times. Of course the actual number is much lower, since I can't watch and appreciate the Olympics at age 4 nor at age 96.
I admire the athletes. I was a somewhat competitive athlete myself so I do appreciate the dedication and determination these athletes have experienced. They are going for the Gold. They provide the Inspiration for future generations. Let the games begin! Let us all learn that the world would be a better place if we compete on the playing field, instead of the bombing field.
Every Olympian is a winner in my opinion. It hsd taken tremendous time, effort and sacrifices to get them to where they are NOW...participating in the Olympics! Let's support them ALL!
In the meantime I will relax and watch the games unfold, not feeling guilty for being lazy, but enjoying the time viewing the games. I love the Olympics!
I love the Olympics, too, but am peeved at NBC's coverage. From the myth of "on demand" which is really "pay us more money now" to the endless commercials - it makes my brain hurt to go from the glory of sport to the crass commercialism in one leap. Argh!
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