We read about Super Heroes in comic books. You know, Incredible Hulk, Batman, Spiderman? In the theatres, Will Smith just did an amazing film based on a Super Hero, Hancock. While it'll likely not win any awards, its plot is certainly one that any literary fanatic could appreciate; I would love to use it in teaching a course.
This year's Olympics are in Beijing, and tonight Michael Phelps of Baltimore, Maryland, broke a huge record, winning EIGHT gold medals. Surely our athletes are as close to Super Hero stardom as it gets. Watching the competitions are amazing. Different ages, events, ethnicities, backgrounds...The theme of the Olympics being "One World One Dream." My hat goes off to athletes, watching their strength and talents.
I'm typically one to frown at the amount of money we're willing to put in going to NBA and NFL games and purchasing jerseys or shoes. It amazes me how we pay athletes more than we pay educators; however, in watching this week's showcase of events, I'm forced to pause and praise the good. These are people doing something powerful and for that I have to get excited and celebrate. Our youth need positive encounters with those tapping into their passions and purposes.
I'll end with a quote that came from Dara Torres, "Don't put an age limit on your dreams."
Meanwhile, a Jamaican sprinter has just broken times that are like video game fast. (sigh) Truly amazing...9.69 was the time...Usain Bolt, you go boy!!!
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