Category SPORTS BITS

THE “WE” IN “TEAM” BIT

I just love what you learn from traveling! Like I had a fantastic time in Boston last October doing all kinds of terrific touristy things.  But the big surprise?  Despite all my U.S. history knowledge, it took going to this storied city to learn that George Washington – the father of our country – was a serious Red Sox […]

THE “CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS” BIT

I love the Olympics!  Always have. And when my travels take me to a city that’s played host, I can’t help stopping to breathe the same air and snap a picture where the sporting youth of the world once assembled! I’m thrilled we’re on the eve of the Olympic fortnight – but as the torch has been making its […]

THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET BIT

Well, I think it shows amazing restraint that I waited until my fourth post to address my passion for ice hockey.  After my L.A. Kings gave a great account of themselves in their post Stanley Cup Champion year, and my second favorite team, the Chicago Blackhawks, just engineered an amazingly quick change of fortune to take the Cup […]