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China Connections
On a recent trip to China, I was prepared to be overwhelmed by the dramatic grand sights – the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Three Gorges – but what surprised me were the small exchanges I had with some of the Chinese people. Many of them were willing, even eager, to relate with Westerner visitors. Their openness made for lasting memories of a rich culture and remarkable individuals. China seems to do everything fast, from building bridges and skyscrapers to making changes in social policy. In the late 1970’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Beijing, children, China, communications, connections, family, grandsons, home, hutong, parents, relationship, Three Gorges, tourist, visit
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Over 200 countries have participated in the Summer Olympic Games this year, most of them never expecting to win any medals. What draws them to this event? A sense of community, an appreciation of teamwork, an enthusiasm for excellence and a love of athletic competition. As the 2008 Games draw to a close in China, athletes from around the world have pursued their personal goals within these universal values. The American Men’s Basketball Team in Beijing personifies all of these Olympic ideals. Labeled the “Redeem Team,” it is comprised of … Continue reading
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Tagged athlete, basketball, Beijing, coach K, Duke, Dwyane Wade, games, gold medal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Olympics, summer
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Earlier in the week, we highlighted the 20 U.S. Olympiads in Beijing who are balancing their role as mother with that of athlete. Today we learn there are two new Olympic gold medal winners who want to join the ranks of motherhood. Well, not really “new” gold medalists – Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh also won the Olympic gold medal for beach volleyball in 2004 in Athens. Now that they have accomplished their goal of back-to-back Olympic gold, they both have said that they would like to focus on their … Continue reading
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Tagged beach volleyball, Beijing, China, family, gold medal, Kerri Walsh, marriage, Misty May-Treanor, Olympics
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The stories of two young female Olympic athletes, with very different backgrounds, can serve as role models for all of us women pursuing dreams of our own. Natalie du Toit, a 24-year-old South African swimmer, is in China to participate in the marathon open swim race – the first time that event is a part of the Olympics. What is unusual about her? Seven years ago she had a terrible motorcycle accident and lost one leg. She had been a competitive swimmer before the accident, so returning to the water … Continue reading
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Tagged Beijing, China, determination, effort, gold medal, gymnastics, Natalie du Toit, Olympics, Shawn Johnson, swimming
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