This blog began as a way to record my musings about preparations and travels to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada February 16-27, 2010. From that amazing experience came this ongoing story of becoming a sports fan. You can follow my tales of awe, agony, and all the emotions in between as well as view pics from seasons of Phillies baseball. Along the way is a little Eagles football thrown in for fun, and even some astronomy and weather related tales. I feel lucky to have witnessed some historic games, some heartbreaking losses, but all wonderful when told from this new fan's point of view.

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Olympics
March 2010-Dec 2011
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2011 The Phillies do again, winning the Eastern Championship for the 5th straight year.
April 2012-Sept 27 2012 Not the best season for the Phillies
2013-We wait and see!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Another side of the Olympics Fun video),

Some people are thrilled that the Olympics have come to their city. Others are downright outraged. Its good that the outraged folks also have a sense of humor. Thanks to my friend, Karen, I've been getting some announcements about alternative events that make fun of the corporate underbelly of the Olympics.
I am well aware that the image projected to me and the world of the Olympic venture may mask some of the serious problems facing people in Vancouver and British Columbia. Here is an announcement about a very creative alternative Olympics to spotlight poverty. (and read about the group Home for the Games in the Jan 24 postings )
I particularly like the mascots that make fun of the 'official' Olympic mascots.