Let Hockeytown Rejoice!

I love hockey. I grew up in Detroit. The two go hand in hand. Tonight my team won their 11th Stanley Cup... and it was their 4th Stanley win in the last 11 seasons. It was a totally sweet evening. Especially since game 5 slipped away from them in triple overtime. To see them come back and dominate the ice was awesome. Above you see Nick Lidstrom, team captain, skating the Cup around the ice. Each player gets to do this as part of the Stanley tradition. Let the party in the Motor City begin!!!!

I'm an Olympic Junkie

It's time to confess, I am an Olympic Junkie. Tonight, even as I knew I should be catching some much needed z's, I sat in the family room riveted to my big screen. Why? Because ICE DANCING was on, of course! One by one, I watched the competitor couples crash and fall, then the Americans came on the ice last and skated a perfect program. I positively whooped out loud for them, scaring Chas to pieces as he snoozed next to me on the sofa. That's when I knew... it's hopeless - I am hooked. I expect to get very little accomplished in the coming 4-5 evenings when the women's singles start. Skating is my sport of choice... followed by Hockey! Talk about a contrast!!! Ah well, once it's over there are 2 long years to wait till the next time. So, Vive la Torino!!!