Be My Valentine… forever?

still huggin' after all these years!

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a couple in an embrace between 5,000 – 6,000 years ago. The reactions were surprising:

“I must say that when we discovered it, we all became very excited. I’ve been doing this job for 25 years. I’ve done digs at Pompeii, all the famous sites,” she told Reuters.

“But I’ve never been so moved because this is the discovery of something special.”

Reuters reported the discovery: “A pair of human skeletons lie in an eternal embrace at an Neolithic archaeological dig site near Mantova, Italy, in this photo released February 6, 2007. (Enrico Pajello/Handout/Reuters)”

Then was then and today is today…. what have you bought the Valentine’s in your life? Well, with three daughters and a wife… I have had to find something unique… and fun… and hopefully… it would be something that they would actually enjoy having. Fortunately, my girls all seem to like the same sorts of things… nice, expensive things. However, if you work quick… you can find some things that can fit your budget. Here’s a few sites that will give you some ideas…. and a few hints.

Bergdorf Goodman (check out the Parfume)
Ethel M Chocolate (the best)
Estee Lauder ( always something special)

Need more ideas?

Good Luck, boys!

Roger Freberg

 

Life after Athletics…. thanks Jenny Craig!

Thanks Jenny CraigParticipation in athletics is like a drug. It is a ‘good feeling’ but an addiction none the less. I get a little preachy with athletes when I remind them that they must plan for a life after they ‘retire’ from athletics… be it at 22 or 40.

Part of retiring successfully is having options. Some of those options can be best addressed by asking questions like:

 

1) What will I do to earn a living after my athletic life is over?

2) Will I need to lose weight for health or cosmetic reasons?

3) What will I do to fill me time without the hours of training?

As a recently officially ‘retired’ former Southern California Trojan All-American Athlete, my daughter Karen has blogged on this topic extensively… with some great advice:

Out with the Old and In with the NEW Karen!
Excelling in Athletics and Academics
Why there is life after being an athlete!
Jenny Craig and me!
New Year’s Resolutions
Getting Started

As for Karen. she — as we say — ‘has gone where no Karen has gone before’. I can’t remember when Karen was this light… maybe 8th grade? She still has some distance before she gets to her ‘goal’ weight… but with ‘Jenny Craig’ helping… no one will recognize her when she helps out at the track meets. She’s gettin’ thin.

Congratulations, Karen…. and Kristie Alley.
Jenny Craig spokeswoman Kristie Alley muching on Karla's favorite popcycles!

Roger Freberg