Couple of videos

Watching the Olympics today, I'm still electric about the men's 4x100m freestyle relay from last night, which is the single most electric finish I have ever witnessed in sport. I cannot get enough of it! Truly amazing, remarkably inspiring. I want to hop in a pool and make a few laps just to experience what that must have felt like. I particularly enjoy watching Phelps achieve his dream, having overcome the highest hurdles that stand in his way. The Americans were not SUPPOSED to win this event. It may have been a miracle, but the effort was just as magical. Watch Phelps nearly jump out of his pants cheering his teammates on...
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I am also a professed, proud tree-hugger, ready to convert the world. One of the commercials I saw really captured my attention, as the topic hits close to home with the state of our country at the present.


As with most things environmental, Gore has some involvement. Here's a recent speech from him that introduces this new 10 year initiative.