As Brian mentioned yesterday, the Olympics are in full swing and since we only get to see this glorious event every two years, we might as well watch it, talk about it, and enjoy it! Where else do you get to see(most of) the world cooperate with each other?


As you know, the Pens have so many players participating in the Olympics, but sadly only Brooks Orpik is representing the USA. This brings me to another point – Why in the world did my boyfriend not make the team? I mean seriously - Everyone loves Billy G!

Anyways, the Pens also have Gonchar and Geno representing Russia and Flower and Sid representing Canada. Clearly we want to see the USA win the gold (not likely) but as Pens supports we also need to support the other Pens players. (When they are not playing the US).

Another local Pittsburghian(?) is Matt Antoine – a skeleton competitor who is enrolled at CalU. There are other Olympians from the state of Pennsylvania, but who cares about anyone who isn’t from Pittsburgh? (But if you do care, here is the list http://www.nbcolympics.com/wpxi/photos/galleryid=389956.html)

In other news, today is Fat Tuesday. Most people think New Orleans when Mardi Gras is mentioned, and yes, New Orleans does have the largest Mardi Gras celebration, but this is not where Mardi Gras began in the US. Being an Alabamian, I know the true start of Mardi Gras – Mobile, Alabama. (Side note – Mobile is not pronounced like Mobile Home, more like Mo-Beel) Anywho, The idea of Mardi Gras started in Europe way back during the time of the ancient Rome, but the first US celebration was in 1703 in Mobile. This smaller city still celebrates Mardi Gras each year, but it is much more "family friendly" (i.e. my parents took me there when I was in grade school).

So I hope yinz have a great Fat Tuesday and really over induldge yourselves. and make sure you tune into mens hockey and curling tonight! Oh and if you have any down time this week, go watch Miracle.

Till next Tuesday,
Truck