America

  • The Olympic bug

    Growing up, I loved watching the Olympics (hell, I still do). I remember watching the track and field events from the ’92 games in Barcelona. But every two years, the Olympics provided me with inspiration to try new sports. I’m sure my parents were thrilled. First, it was ice skating. I had a huge poster…

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  • 9/11/01

    Today marks a sad anniversary in the United States. Twelve years ago, the greatest terrorist attack stunned our nation in to grief and unity. During the morning and afternoon back in 8th grade, fellow classmates were constantly called to the office and taken home. I remember sitting in my cultures class, daydreaming about my upcoming…

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  • We remember 9/11

    Today marks a sad anniversary in the United States. Eleven years ago, the greatest terrorist attack stunned our nation in to grief and unity. During the morning and afternoon back in 8th grade, fellow classmates were constantly called to the office and taken home. I remember sitting in my cultures class, daydreaming about my upcoming…

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