I am informed that there is an international skating competition being staged in Boston this weekend. It is officially titled the 2016 ISU World Figure Skating Championships and Americans are looking forward to it because it just may be that an American woman will win a medal at this competition ... these days, a rare feat indeed.
However, not so long ago an American dominated such competitions. Her name is Michelle Kwan and, for many, myself included, she is the most stylish skater of all-time. Michelle won the World Figure Skating Championships a remarkable five times and won two Olympic medals but neither one of them was gold. There was great disappointment associated with not winning an Olympic Gold Medal, but in a strange way it made for one of the most poignant and beautiful moments in Olympic history. Please see
and enjoy.
Peace,
Everett "Skip" Jenkins
P.S. Those of you pay attention just might recognize the music. And those of you who are in Rhode Island just may see Michelle Kwan on another stage someday.
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