Monthly archives for July, 2009
Victory At What Price?
Victory At What Price?
A 1997 Sports Illustrated article* painted a scary picture of the motivations and standards behind a sampling of American athletes. They reported the results of a poll of 198 Olympians and aspiring Olympians. The athletes were queried based on two scenarios.
First, you are offered a banned performance-enhancing subst [...]
Got Milk?
Got Milk?
It’s been a popular ad campaign. “Have you had your milk today?” spoken in pictures of celebrities, sports figures, models. They wore the familiar milk mustache. Drink your milk because it builds strong bones and strong bodies, they tell us. I think to myself: I hope my kids are reading this and listening. I have pleaded with t [...]
Under Their Own Power
Under Their Own Power
While I was out for a walk I came upon a young father coming out of the driveway behind his toddler son who was on one of those big plastic tricycles that has the handle behind for pushing. The son signaled the direction he wanted to go with his right arm and pointer finger. Upon being pushed that way, he signaled his [...]
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