Posted in society, sports, tagged Eight Belles, Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The legendary Kentucky Derby was run today. And as I do almost every year — indeed, almost every time a horse race is televised — I watched it. And once again I’m wondering why I did.
You see, I was one of those stereotypical horse-crazy little girls … almost half a dozen decades ago. And I [...]
Posted in society, sports, tagged Garage Boys Fight Crew on March 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Ranking #1 on today’s “You’ve got to be kidding!” list is the Garage Boys Fight Crew in Carthage, Missouri. Make that the OMG!! list.
This is not a fight club like those in the movies, where groups of grown men decide testosterone, fists, and blood equal a fun “guy thing.” Nope. The members of this fight club are kids ranging in age [...]
Posted in design, sports, tagged Avalanche, graphics, hockey, logo, Rapids, soccer, sports on October 12, 2006 | No Comments »
I’ve been chatting online today with my favorite Colorado Rapids soccer fan (my son), and he tells me that a new team logo is in the works.
The unofficial official new look is basically maroon. I was reminded immediately of the Colorado Avalanche hockey team colors, and apparently that’s the intent. Same owner, or something like [...]
Posted in International, Politics, sports, tagged EU, France, Indy 500, Patrick on May 30, 2005 | No Comments »
Danica Patrick finished fourth (I think) in the Indy 500 yesterday. She ran many laps in the lead, the first woman ever to do so. You go, girl! I thoroughly enjoyed her success, and I’m not even a race fan.
Shifting gears, so to speak: I learned yesterday that the new EU constitution drew just one [...]
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