Archive for August, 2008

The Un-Retreat

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

I find it interesting that we call them retreats because, to many of us, they are anything but. We are not retreating, but going full force towards the event. To be fair, the retreat is not for me, so I shouldn't expect to be the recipient of its advertized benefits. ...

An event of Olympic proportions

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Friday was a momentus occation for China. For the first time, this country hosts the Olympics. Friday night showed the streets empty around Shanghai as millions gathered around television sets to watch the opening ceremonies. I was one of them. I must say I was impressed. Don't get me wrong, ...

Olympics are almost here

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

This really isn't a post about the olympics, but that does seem to be the big news around town these days. I know several people who are making the trek to Beijing to see some of the events, but I won't be one of them. There will be a few ...