The Olympics are over but I just have to comment on the unity and camaraderie that I witnessed across geographical boundaries. By bringing together athletes from every corner of the globe, the games foster a spirit of collective celebration and mutual respect. It was so evident in many of the sports, from swimming to gymnastics to track and field. I especially took note of how the gymnasts supported and celebrated each other no matter what country they came from. Given the state of friction globally and in our own country, it was so refreshing to see human connectivity at the Olympics. And I have to say, I think France did an excellent job with all aspects of the Olympics.
I think I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that we recognize Sept. 11, 2001, as the day of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, and the attacks resulted in almost 3,000 fatalities and caused immediate destruction and chaos in the U.S. and the world. Not only did the day reshape global security policies, it also led to worldwide unification in the face of tragedy. I think we need to remember how it affected all of us and how we can apply the resilience of the people and nations as we face numerous conflicts in the world today.
On a lighter note, September is also National Breakfast Month. Possibly because school kicks in, September was designated with that honor. National Breakfast Month
highlights the importance of starting the day with a nutritious meal. The month-long observance encourages people to think of breakfast as a vital part of their daily routine and providing a boost of energy to kick-start the day. So, besides the cheerios, classic eggs and toast and smoothies, try having a salad for breakfast (a friend of mine has a salad almost every morning). I might add that another friend enjoys a piece of healthy pizza for breakfast. And you have all day to stave off those calories.
Speaking of nutrition and good food choices, Jon Huang took a day out of his schedule to spend time on Adam Smith’s farm in the small town of Rocky Ford, home of the famous melons. Jon provides a first-hand account of his experiences on the farm, including driving a tractor (which was a first). It’s a great read on Pg.
Also, Jon attended the Friends of Falcon meeting at JAKs Brewery in August. He wrote about the meeting and Kevin Curry, chairman of Friends of Falcon, also talked about the meeting in his regular monthly column. Please think about attending the next meeting or getting involved with FoF. Besides development, infrastructure and other growth issues, the group would really like to create a sense of community in Falcon and Peyton. It’s not easy when we’re often referred to as a bedroom community but we want to be more than that, and that takes people.
The Exchange Club, too, is all about community, with plentiful fun activities scheduled for this fall and winter. See the article on Pg.
Finally, it’s September and that means quivering Aspens and lots of gold in the hills. Enjoy the season.
See you in October.
Michelle
