Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Dream Lives On

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I first met Teddy Kennedy in 1976 wile a student at Georgetown University. I was classmates and friends with Maria Shriver. She invited me and some friends to her home and the Senator was there visiting the family. He was very nice to me then and he honestly remembered me and that first meeting every time I see him.

From time to time since then, I have seen him at political or charitable events; in social settings; on the shuttle; or at Caps games. How he acts privately is how he acts in the public’s eye. He is truly an amazing American in that he is totally devoted to the belief that government is here to serve the people in need. Every time I have seen him his warmth, charm and commitment to American ideals shines though in his conversation.

I have to admit that he is one heck of an inspirational speaker and last night I thought he was the highlight of the convention. Seeing my friends Maria, Bobby and Timmy Shriver in the stands rooting Uncle Teddy along was very moving and brought me back to a much better time.

I thought the tribute film by Ken Burns was great but I thought Ted Kennedy’s speech was one that will be remembered for generations.

Whole Lotta Love

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I will miss the Olympics. As a family, we loved watching the events in primetime.

I wish the basketball games had been shown in prime time. I only got to watch a bit of a few games from the office but from what I saw, the U.S. team was very committed and focused on bringing back home a gold medal. Congratulations to the team and we appreciate all of their hard work and commitment to play for our country and the NBA.

The closing ceremonies were very nice too. Although I thought the Games and NBC’s coverage had an EPCOT kind of feel to it. Everything was shiny and new but it seemed like a movie set. Lots of empty calories and lots of edited or tape delayed broadcasts. The overall production values were excellent but everyone watching just knew that beneath the surface lay a country with a deep dark secret.

I also thought China accomplished what it wanted. It was the dominant team power in regards to gold medals. It created a 17 day infomercial for China and its people but most Americans saw through a lot of the production and hype and are so glad we live in a more gritty and Democratic society. My bet is that now that the journalists that covered the games return back to U.S. soil, we will see a bunch of retrospectives and read about what they really think of China and the Games.

Hockey Mom is Rocking

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Hockey Mom is really starting to get traction. The community is getting a really diverse set of opinions and viewpoints. We embrace everyone. The blogosphere is a big tent and I am in love with this latest set of blogs. Also check out “Love the game, Don’t Like Puck Bunnies.” I think the more voices and more bloggers the merrier. Looking forward to seeing all of the bloggers soon at Kettler and then at Verizon. Go Caps! 

I Should Show Japers’

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I am tempted to out a few message board posters who sent me email after email ranting, cursing and telling me how tough and talented Vishnevski is and how much we needed him on our team; how smart NJ was to get him; and how badly we needed him in our lineup. I have two emails that suggested we trade Mike Green for him straight up. My favorite quote, “Mike Green is soft. He is pretty. He will never make a big impact in the NHL while Vishnevski is tough; plays with snarl in his game; and is a stand-up, bone-jarring D man the likes we haven’t seen in DC since Scott.”

Whoops. Check out these clips. Check out the news that he is on waivers now from the Devils. I only mention this fact because I would just appreciate a bit of tempering in the passion of some of the emails I get regarding team personnel. Some of your emails sting and on rare occasion, we might actually be right. :-)