Daily Archives: May 24, 2010

No Pain No Gain

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Alex Ovechkin. Alex Semin. Semyon Varlamov.

They all played a lot of hockey this year.

A lot of hockey for their country Russia, as well.

There were great disappointments this season. They didn’t medal in the Olympics. We lost as a team in the first round of the NHL playoffs after winning the President’s Trophy during the regular season. And Russia just lost in the finals at the World Championships.

These pictures tell the story.

But if it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger.

I hope our players will now take some quality time off away from the rink to rest up, heal up, and then come back next season refreshed and clear of mind and spirit, and only dedicated to our team’s success. There is no shame in effort. There is no shame in working hard for your country and its hockey program.

Here’s to hoping that next year is all about the Washington Capitals and our long playoff success.

A Test of Time

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AOL has had many lives and many reincarnations. It has longevity. Today it celebrates its 25th birthday.

It will be great to see so many old friends at campus and it will be an honor to have a dedication in Steve Case and Jim Kimsey’s name. I am also honored to be recognized. See this Washington Post article within.

I retired from AOL in 2006. I guess I was right in my assumption that AOL would become a media company based on content and programming, and not an access based firm. I am thrilled the company is getting a major make over by new CEO Tim Armstrong. We all wish the employees and share holders of the new AOL the best and good fortune. AOL is like a family member to many of us.

In terms of coming home I shall always remember a philosopher’s great words…

“Be the way
Show the way
Go away
Stay away.”

Thank you AOL. Happy Birthday.