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[Zig, a long-time Grif.Net subscriber, sent me some = encouragement on why she is thankful each day. Boy, I needed that = reminder.]   Look back and thank God Look forward and trust God Look around and serve God Look up and find God   Without God my week ahead…

Final Thoughts about the US & China in the Olympics (gathered from the Web): If the Olympics has taught me anything it’s that China may have a population of 1.2 billion, but they only have two hair styles. Of course China is dominating the Olympics. They probably made all of…

[Gleaned from late night TV, talk radio, newspapers, NBC and any place else I could find to “borrow” humor.] Saw that POLAND just won the country’s first gold medal. They were so happy, they had it bronzed. The FRENCH cycling team complained that their bicycles did not perform well at…

[Comments are not mine. Brought to you by “Rain”. Official weather supplier to the London 2012 Olympic Games.] Overheard at Gymnastic All-Around Finals: “I just KNEW that Gabby Douglas was a sure bet to win. Even her last name is an anagram for ‘USA Gold’.” Overheard at Wrestling Center: “Greek…

[I’d like to move on to some other humor, but the daily headlines are calling my name.] Overheard at the courts: “I want to play badminton at the Olympics so badly.” Overheard at 10 Downing Street: “Governor Romney should get a gold medal for backpedaling.” Overheard in Hollywood: “Burt Reynolds…

[While many believe my wordplays are just “some antics”, I really enjoy them. My last two reports from the Olympic Games has brought YOUR response. Besides groaning and moaning, here is a smattering.] The Olympic Committee has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Wal-Mart, alleging the company’s logo resembles Cheetos…

[43 years ago two human beings changed history by walking on the surface of the moon. But what happened before Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong exited the Lunar Module is perhaps even more amazing, if only because so few people know about it. I’m talking about the fact that Buzz…

[If you believed any of yesterday’s Grif.Net, then I’ve got some more interviews and scoops for you today. And a clock in London you can purchase cheaply . . ] From the track: “Winning the gold medal should make me a shoo-in for Nike advertising contracts.” Advice from mom to…

[Overheard as I chatted up some of the international athletes in London] From the track: “I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it.” From the coxswain of the 8’s: “She is so indecisive she couldn’t choose either oar.” From the weightlifting center: “I finally found…

[I stay awake = late every night to study my Bible. Obviously, I’m up to know = good.]   Biblical = scholars agree that the Manna the Hebrews ate was a starchy substance from which = they could make dough or pasta. That is where we get the saying, "Pennes…

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A young lady from Minnesota, who had just returned from a tour through Italy with her father, informed me that her Dad liked all the Italian cities. But most of all he loved Venice. “Ah, Venice, to be sure!” I replied. “I can readily understand that your father would like…

[Dr. Robyn Silverman wrote a wonderful way to use the Olympics as a conversation starter to talk with our children, teaching them about life and character. All credit to her for these important thoughts.] These Olympians aren’t just everyday role models; they show what character looks like when it’s put…