Anyone that knows of the Anne Frank story should read this.
Miep Gies held on to her humanity in a time and place in which humanity barely existed.
Here's the link:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34814027/ns/world_news-europe//
Miep Gies dies at age 100
Anyone that knows of the Anne Frank story should read this. Miep Gies held on to her humanity in a time and place in which humanity barely existed. Here's the link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34814027/ns/world_news-europe//
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Something about watching televised ice skating and gymnastics makes me nostalgic. I don't know what it is, but I do know that it ties in with some of the best times of my childhood and some wonderful memories, which aren't always easy to access. It brings back memories, even the skating of the non-competitive variety, which is what I'm currently watching.
It's been a while, though, and I don't know m any of the up-and-comers. My loyalties still mostly rest with the old timers, m any of whom are no longer in the sport. Those like Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, Brian Boitano, Michelle Kwan, Elvis Stoiko, Dorothy Hamill, the teams fo Tanith Belbin/Benjamin Agosto and Ekaterina Gordeeva/Sergei Grinkov, Sasha Kohen, Victor Petrenko. There are several more, but they escape my memory right now- and some I simply can't spell or pronounce correctly! Some o fthem are a bit more recent than others, of course. And of course, I've saved the very best for last- my very favorite skater, Scott Hamilton! I don't think anyone is as great as him, and I was devastated when I heard he was sick, and then later, retiring. Every dog has thier day, though, and all good things must come to an end. Some of my best memories are of watching Scott Hamilton do things on the ice that the other skaters- even the best- could only dream of doing. These days, I don't watch the skating- or gymnastics- as much as I used to, but when I do I am always taken back to those days of memory. I will always treasure what these unknown strangers have given to me. I don't think many of them realize or understand what part they play in the lives and memories of so many people, as opposed to the movies stars and starlets, tv actors and actresses, and the music stars. Happy New Year, Everyone!
Out with the old, in with the new! Not only are we beginning a new year, once again....... but we are beginning a new decad, as well. I hope the new year, and the new decade, is kind and full of blessings for each and every one of you! Welcome to my new nephew, Bryant Hunter Bradley! He entered the world safe and healthy on Dec. 20th, 2009. He weighed 6 lbs and 2 oz.
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