Ciao, Torino...how's it going, eh, Vancouver?

Well, the 20th Winter Olympics have come and gone. There were definitely some high points (the "Flying Tomato" among them), and some lower-than-low points! With that said, I would like to award my own set of Olympic medals:

The Two-Man Petty Spat event: Shani Davis and Chad "The Exception" Hedrick share this gold medal. Guys, there may not be an "i" in "team", but there are two "i"s in "idiot". Both of you should grow up and stop acting like idiots.

The Over-Promise, Under-Deliver Relay: In a runaway, this event is captured by Bode "0-for-Torino" Miller. Don't let your mouth write checks your skills can't cash in 2010, Bode.

The If Looks Could Kill Medley: Is it me, or would you hate to be married to that ice dancer from Italy who bored holes into her partner's skull with her laser vision of hate after she fell/was dropped in the short program? Imagine if her husband left the toilet seat up...

The Pompous Windbag Slalom: Bob Costas continues his domination of this event, becoming the first and only medal-winner in this event in both the Winter and Summer Games. Come on, Bob, do you really think Joey Cheek wants or needs your help to get into Harvard? For maximum effect, Costas should receive this medal while standing between Brian Williams and David Gregory of NBC, both of whom tower nearly a foot over Costas the Almighty.

That's it for now..I may add more later :)

Thanks for listening!

Go Team USA!

Hi all,

Now that the NHL has finally started its Olympic break (not in time for the NHL players to participate in the opening ceremonies in Torino...but I digress), it's time for me to put on my Roots beret and American flag sweater and root for the home team as they go for the gold. Despite the glaring omission of Brian Leetch from the defensive squad, it looks like Coach Laviolette has put together a good group for the '06 Games...and considering how well Laviolette's Carolina Hurricanes are doing, I am sure he'll lead the team in the right direction.

On a side note, I'd like to give a shout-out to my favorite member of Team USA...#47, goalie John Grahame (whom I first met back in 2004, right after the Lightning won the Stanley Cup)! On the whole, it's been a great season so far for #47 with 5 shutouts so far between the pipes for Tampa Bay, and it is nice to see that Coach Laviolette brought his Calder Cup-winning goalie from the Providence Bruins along for the Olympic ride. Good luck, John - show the world what a great goalie you are!














Here I am with #47, down at Alex's Little League field. Thanks to Steve Barbato for taking this great picture (and for getting John to autograph a larger one for me!)

Thanks for listening!

- Laurie :)