Tuesdays with Muerte

My interest in this question first spawned from blogging about a tennis match I lost . Even after I was decisively beaten, I still felt like a champion. How weird , I thought, that 'champion' was the word that best described my emotion, despite having lost to my friend. I didn't feel like a "winner", nor someone with "high stamina", nor a "competitor" nor a "fighter" . . . I had to do more research on the real meaning behind the word, Champion . Popular Definition : The first three definitions made me think that I had a false understanding of the meaning of the word, Champion. But then I came to the fourth definition. cham·pi·on (chmp-n) n. 1. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition. 2. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner: a champion at teaching. 3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person: a champion of the homeless. 4. One who fights; a warrior. ...

The following is an abridgment of a talked given by Robert L. Backman,  “Swifter, Higher, Stronger,”  Tambuli, Jul 1982, 24. Few scenes inspire more awe than the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. In a gigantic stadium, thousands of fans cheer as a parade of athletes circles the track. Flags of more than a hundred nations wave. Color and spectacle bedazzle everyone’s eyes. Hundreds of pigeons are released symbolizing peace. Cannons roar. Then a runner, bearing a torch initially ignited by the sun’s rays in Olympia, Greece, trots into the stadium and sets the Olympic flame ablaze. Every competitor hopes to win a gold medal. Those who do attain that high honor may notice three Latin words that are inscribed on every Olympic award:  “Citius, Altius, Fortius,”  That means, “Swifter, Higher, Stronger.” Since the Olympics began, that has been their story. The records broken and the gains in human achievement accomplished can be summarized by those three words. ...

The Battle of David and Goliath : The most epic battle to have ever been fought in the land of Judah was set in the Valley of Elah during the year 1063 b.c between David of Israel and Goliath of Gath. In this well-known story, David discards the armor of King Saul and instead prepares for battle by gathering his shepherd's staff and 5 stones from a nearby river which he put in his shepherd's bag next to his sling. And with those simple materials, David was able to slay the Philistine champion when Saul's faithless troops were too frightened to accept the challenge. Prepared with those 5 stones, David became one of the greatest champions this earth has ever known. The Analogy : The battle for our souls is no less important that the battle fought by David. The enemy is no less formidable. The help of Almighty God no farther away. What will our action be? Like David of old, “our cause is just.” We have been placed upon earth not to fail or fall victim to temptation’s snare...

Only the truly skilled Photo Terrorist can pull off the "Sneaky Bomb" style photobomb. In most of these situations, it requires some serious spy-work to make your way into the photo. "I am the Batman" Bomb The "Night Ninja" Bomb The "Lil' Sister" Bomb The "Peep Hole" Bomb The "Soon" Bomb The "Snake" Bomb The "Cubical" Bomb "When there is no peril in the fight, there is no glory in the triumph." A. Alvarez

Yanni - Creeping people out for more than 20 years Yanni Bio:   Yani left his homeland of Greece at the age of 18 to attend the University Of Minnesota. After receiving a BA in Psychology, he decided he would instead seek a life in music though he had no formal training and could not read a note. Yanni has since performed live in concert before in excess of two million people in more than 20 countries around the world. "We have to understand that our thoughts are our most precious resource, everything begins there. At some point a thought turns into a dream and that's when the magic begins. A man's dream or a woman's dream is so powerful it could change the world. We have seen it in history time and again, where the impossible, imagined, became reality." To listen to this quote directly search " Yanni Nostalgia London " on YouTube. The Metamorphosis I'm totally stoked about Yanni's newest CD, " Voices ". My impression...

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Where was This Photo Taken? If my sleuthing skills serve me correctly, I'd say. . . This photo was taken in a Transit Station in British Columbia [Canadian West Coast]. Notice the train outside. You will also observe a Canadian flag on the stand-alone sign. And finally, you will notice that all the final destinations are on the US west coast, from North to South. Thus, we must assume they are in Canada as it would be illogical to post a sign for travelers going North if the train were headed South. It is safe to deduce, since there are no major stops in Canada scheduled along the way, that they are currently located in the coastal city furthest south in the District of British Columbia: Vancouver. The real question is where is she heading? The options are posted on the wall: a. Portland b. San Fransisco c. Los Angeles ---------------- Listening to: Depeche Mode - Miles Away/the Truth Is