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Saturday, August 21, 2004

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 8

As I review Day 8 in Athens, curious readers may wonder about the absence of racing moments captured here. The reason is simple. I don’t like track, don’t find it inspiring, and very seldom watch it. But I did see: Eighteen-year-old swimmer Larsen Jensen smash his own American record by more than 11... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 20, 2004

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 7

I didn't watch nearly as many hours of Athens coverage today as I have been. There was a Monk marathon and my body demanded a five nap. Despite those things, I still managed to catch instances of great triumph, joy, and sportsmanship. After several shocking defeats in the past few days, relative... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 19, 2004

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 6

Today was the stuff of legend. Another American tennis great, 41-year-old Martina Navratilova, saw her Olympic dream slip away. The upstart US men’s fencing team, which featured a pair of African-American New Yorkers, lost two heartbreaking matches in a row to finish forth. But I choose to remember... Sign in to see full entry.

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The ABC's of Me

Columnist's Note: I wrote this response to a challenge Homegirl posted. You can check it out here. A spiring professional choreographer B roke ( less so this month and hoping it’s a trend ) C ommunity based personal care assistance user D amn good in bed ( or so I’ve been told ) E x-Pennsylvanian F... Sign in to see full entry.

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10 Things I’m Grateful For

The internet Chocolate I will probably get more assistance hours since I’m sick The sun is shinning, despite predictions of thunderstorms I’ve had the Olympics to inspire me on the days when I’ve felt so badly My wheelchair is fixed I have good friends (virtually, locally, and elsewhere) I’ve spent... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Defing the Olympic Spirit- Day 5

Day 5 in Athens was, for me, a day of big moments and small details. I spied a wheelchair user in the background of a televised shot put update from the ruins of Olympia. I laughed at Olympic-themed commercials for everything from fast food to shipping services. I watched the Iraqis lose their first... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 4

I didn’t get to watch as much of the Games as I would’ve liked today. My viewing attempts were felled by assistance-related emergencies, frequent trips to the bathroom, and nap necessitating illness. However, what I did see compels me to call Day 4 in Athens The Triumph of Unexpected American Hero.... Sign in to see full entry.

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This Future Mom's Checklist

Columnist's Note: Since turning 28, my biological clock has kicked in and I spend a lot of time observing (and silently critiquing) the parenting strategies of family members, friends, and even strangers, particularly if kids with disabilities are involved. As a disability rights activist, a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 16, 2004

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 3

Today I saw my first ever badminton game and watched my first Olympic tennis match. I was saddened by the near misses of American swimming greats Lenny Krayzelburg and Amanda Beard. I have new respect for table tennis and am becoming fascinated by judo. For all I witnessed and learned, however,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 15, 2004

Defining the Olympic Spirit- Day 2

Despite the fact that I cheered the 2-0 Iraqi men’s soccer victory and applauded my countrymen as they accepted the bronze metal in the 4x100m meter freestyle swimming relay, it was women who captured my attention on Day 2 of the Athens Olympics. I’ve highlighted three exceptional athletes who share... Sign in to see full entry.

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