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My Sergei – Ekaterina Gordeeva

Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov were the pair skaters to beat in the late 1980’s and the 1990’s. They came from Russia and had been skating together for years, placed together by chance in the beginning but falling in love the more they came to know each other. Theirs was a love story unequaled in the world of sports. Watching them skate together was like watching two people realizing they’re in love for the first time – every look, every touch as gentle and sweet as could be. Their technique was flawless, their execution perfect, their love pure and beautiful. … Continue reading →

Air Guitar Championships: Rock On!

I will admit that at times, I play the air guitar. Okay, actually, whenever I get a MySpace bulletin that asks if I have played air guitar in the last week, my response is usually “Yeah.” But, I only play air guitar alone or in front of my three year old. But apparently, playing air guitar in public is very popular. And the guys that do this take it very, very seriously. Every year since 1996, there has been a world air guitar championship to crown the king of air guitars. Each year, the world championship is held in Oulu … Continue reading →

The Widow’s Might – Ann Bennion Brown

“The Widow’s Might” by Ann Bennion Brown is a compilation book for women who have lost their spouses. The title comes from the parable of the widow’s mite, reminding us of the poor woman who came in to pay her tithing and only donated two of the smallest pieces of money in existence at that time. She was ridiculed by the rich, who had donated quite a bit, but Christ said that her donation was worth more, because she had given all she possessed for the building up of the kingdom. With spelling the title “might” rather than “mite,” this … Continue reading →

Avalon (1990)

“Avalon” stars a nine-year-old Elijah Wood as Michael Kay, the grandson of Russian Jews who immigrated early in the 1900’s. The movie tells the story of the Krichinski family, how they all came to America one at a time, earned money to bring the next one over, and how much they relish and enjoy being Americans. As the recipient of this wonderful heritage, Michael hears them tell their stories time and time again, coming to appreciate the tales even though they are repetitive. This movie is set up differently than any I’ve seen. Told in snatches that ultimately tie together, … Continue reading →

The Cutting Edge (1992)

I love figure skating, I love comedy, and I love romantic movies. This release starring Moira Kelly and D.B. Sweeney had all of this for me. Doug (Sweeney) is an Olympic hockey player. He’s also a ladies’ man and a loose cannon. While playing for his team during the Olympics, he takes a hit right to the eye and loses his peripheral vision, a career-ending injury for a hockey player. Kate (Kelly) is an Olympic figure skater. While performing at the same Olympics where Doug received his injury, she had a downfall of her own – she and her partner … Continue reading →