It has been a long time since I updated this blog. I have been studying and taking the Mississippi Bar Exam. It ended a couple of weeks ago. Since then I have been either on the road or taking some R&R.
With introductions aside, it is time to get to the entry proper.
First of all, I hope all of you have been watching the Olympics. The United States men have been dominating in the pool, led by the now eight gold medals of Michael Phelps. It is truly and extraordinary feat. He says he will return to the London Olympics in 2012, but he will not participate in so many races. He is obviously the biggest name in Olympics. The women's swimming team however are a national disappointment.
The United States also dominates in beach volleyball. The May/Walsh women's team looks to be fairly unstoppable. I watched a game the other day where the team from Belgium had them down and the U.S. rallied against 5 Belgium set points to win the set. Then May/Walsh completely dismantled them in the second set. On another note, the women's match between Brazil and Germany has got to be the hottest sporting event ever.
I find myself strangely addicted to watching water polo. The game is essentially hockey in the water. It came on late night in the 2000 Olympics I think and I began to watch it there. Now it comes on during the day and I still find myself watching it.
My favorite new sport is handball. I cannot believe this is actually a sport. I don't mean to take away from it as far as the athletic training or skill needed. The reason I say this is because you can literally run, not walk right up to someone and throw the ball as hard as you want right at their face. Ouch.
In non-Olympic news, it seems like we are again on the verge of a world war. This one probably makes the Vegas odds makers scratch their heads. I mean come on! I think we were all prepared for Iran or North Korea to start World War III. Then out of the blue Russia invades Georgia? Those crazy Russians, they have come out of no where to lead the pack. Although, there has been a cease fire, Russia continues to advance in Georgia. This brings up two points:
The first point is that we need to realize that this is perhaps history repeating itself. The world must take a stand unlike it did when the Germans annexed Austria and invaded Czechoslovakia. I am not advocating direct military confrontation, but Russia cannot be allowed to get away with this nor should it be allowed to retain possession of the Georgian areas
seized. There is obviously a problem with the United Nations. To the best of my knowledge all the UN has said is please stop. There should be consequences lest we end up back in a world war.
The second point is only brought up by the coincidental name of the country being invaded to the home state of one of our most
worthless and loudmouthed Presidents, Jimmy Carter. I find it interesting that
every time President Bush farts, Carter calls him a war criminal, but he seems to say nothing about Russia invading Georgia. I must stop there. I feel my ire towards Jimmy Carter reaching a boiling point.
I promise to give posts more frequently in the future.
-J
*I am not writing this as you read it
**not actually from
Beijing
Lucy is a two year old mutt. She is part terrier and part crazy. Someone left her in her infancy at a dumpster in Meridian, MS. She was taken to the pound and adopted my my Aunt and Uncle. When she was a small puppy, her first summer, I played a major role in raising her as my Aunt and Uncle were out of town and I was in town to work for the MS AG's office. 