Monthly Archives: August 2008
The Un-Retreat
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 … Continue reading
An event of Olympic proportions
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. … Continue reading
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Olympics are almost here
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 … Continue reading