I do plan on watching some of the Olympics, but I'm not sure when and how yet. We're going to visit the kids in Maryland on the weekend, so I kind of expect we'll watch the Opening Ceremonies at the very least. I like gymnastics and diving and a few other events so we'll see what we can get given our choice of streaming services.
I have watched Olympic hockey games in person, and saw part of the Opening Ceremonies in person (I was in the choir at the Calgary games) but that was the Winter Games. If I could choose a Summer Games event, I think I'd most enjoy gymnastics.
I have been to Paris, Ontario, but not to Paris, France. It's not one of the first places I'd choose to visit, but I really would like to see it. Thinking of a favorite 'French thing' is hard. Maybe French music and art? Some composers and artists I especially like are French - Claude Debussy, Gabriel Faure, Maurice Ravel, Pierre-August Renoir, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse . . .
Oh I love them ALL!! If I had to pick just one, I would say mille feuille. It's been a long time since I've had one.
I have around sixty cousins. One on my mom's side of the family, and all the rest obviously on my dad's side of the family. I was a college student when the cousin on my mom's side was born, but since she's the only cousin, I guess you could say we had a somewhat close relationship even despite the age difference. There were two families of cousins around my age on my dad's side that we got together with a lot when we were kids and we were pretty close. Whenever we'd get together with cousins we all had a great time together, but it just didn't happen that often. Since I moved to the USA, I hardly ever see my cousins so I'm not close with any of them any more, and it's a safe bet I won't see any of them today!
The last time I remember attending something that was super crowded was when I helped out at the Race for the Cure in downtown Columbus a couple months ago.
I mentioned that we attended events and I was a small part of the Winter Games in Calgary in 1988. Ten years ago I wrote about My Favorite Winter Olympic Games for my homeschool blog, if you want to know details.
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Will you be watching the Olympics? What are your favorite events? Leave a comment and let me know!
My goodness 60 cousins! I think you win the gold medal for the most cousins on Hodgepodge. 🥇
ReplyDeleteMy dad has a lot of siblings, and most of them had big families! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteWow that is a lot of cousins! I have 4; 2 on my mom's side and 2 on my dad's but none of us are close. How fun to have gotten to attend part of the opening ceremonies! The closest I've ever come to the Olympics is watching the trials and the practices at Lake Placid over the summer the year they were hosting the Olympics. I like the synchronized swimming, gymnastics, and the diving.
ReplyDeleteVisiting Lake Placid during training would have been very interesting! I forgot about synchronized swimming - I find that interesting too, it's one of those sports that make me wonder how they ever thought of it. LOL Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteI never watch the Olympic games, sport just doesn't interest me.
ReplyDeleteYou won't loose anything if you go to Paris, it's a dirty, neglected town with a rusty Eiffel tower. It still has the reputation from the last centuries. I was there several times for exhibition and art, that is very interesting and worthwhile but the city .....
Well, I won't fret about not being able to visit Paris then! Although I suppose many big cities are like that - nice spots for tourists but dirty and neglected in other places. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteIt's so interesting how many places are named Paris...apparently there's one in Texas too..haha.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Paris, TX either. I'm pretty sure I've seen signs for Paris in other states too. LOL Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHow special for you to be a part of the winter games! I watch the Olympics and looking forward to seeing the opening ceremony. Yes, lots of artist from France. When I worked for the postal service, I was involved with several Race for the Cure events. I plan to watch gymnastics, swimming, volleyball and the finals of the team sports.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the Opening Ceremonies - the parade of nations is my favorite. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteI am not really into the Olympics though there are some sports I do like. I will probably watch some swimming (I understand that) and gymnastics. Other than that, I probably won't watch much more. I prefer the winter Olympics as I love figure skating of any kind! I so want to go to Paris. Once upon a time, I thought I would make it there, but my husband's health is not what it used to be so probably not. French pastries...oui, s'il vous plaît!
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Understanding a sport is helpful in order to enjoy it - and yes, I like that about watching swimming. Just be the fastest - easy to understand! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteI love Clair de Lune. I hope to at least see Simone Biles perform. How cool that you got to sing in the choir at the Olympics! Hope you have a great weekend with family
ReplyDeleteI won't be watching the olympics as I'm not into sports. I'm sure I'll be hearing about all the highlights though, I've already read all the controversy over the opening night ceremony.
ReplyDeleteI've heard all about the controversial act at the opening ceremony and I'm disgusted by it. How disappointing. We'll be watching highlights of the sporting events though. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteThat is so cool about the winter Olympics that you were a part of! I am appalled about what I have heard so far about the Paris Olympics. Not terribly shocking but disappointing, still. You have so many cousins- it´s a shame you don´t live near them but I think that is pretty common. I have never lived near mine. Hope your weekend is going well!
ReplyDeleteI do wish we lived closer to some of my cousins but yes, that's usually the way it works out. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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