Tag Archives: Olympics

The Animalympics (Animal Olympics)

Posted on August 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

The Summer Olympics are here! And what better time for a reminder that humans are not the only great athletes? In fact, most of the world record holders (sometimes intentional, sometimes accidental) are of the decidedly non-human persuasion. Enjoy! Click … Continue reading →

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Your Only Real Competitor is Yourself

Posted on August 9, 2021 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week And the country with the most Olympic medals per capita this year–and in fact ever — is…drumroll, please… San Marino! That’s right, with a population of just over 33,000 and three Olympic winners last week, one … Continue reading →

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Unity, Not Conformity

Posted on July 24, 2021 by mitchteemley

Unity is far superior to conformity. Conformity suppresses individual traits and strengths. Unity embraces them, and in so doing helps all of us to go higher, run faster, and be stronger — together. In the spirit of the Olympics… “Though … Continue reading →

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Animalympics!

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mitchteemley

The Olympics! COVID and controversies aside, my wife and I will be glued to our television screen for the Opening Ceremony tonight and for various events over the coming days. But humans aren’t the only great athletes. In fact, most … Continue reading →

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