Tag Archives: competition

An Unfair Advantage?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Laura

Do you guys all remember Michael Johnson? The runner from the 1996 and 2000 Olympics with the “golden shoes” who won a bunch of races? Yeah, him. Well, he’s still competing, is planning to compete in the 2012 Olympics in … Continue reading →

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Playing or strategizing

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Joy

I’m not sure how many of you watched this television program but Paul and I really liked it. It was Superstars and it had an athlete and a “celebrity” teamed up to do some pretty athletic things. They did things like Kayaking and bowling, archery, … Continue reading →

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Who gets the vote?? Ballot recount.

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Joy

We all know what a dirty election this past one was.  Well, here in Minnesota, it’s still not over.  We still don’t know who our next Senator will be.  I think we’ve pretty much heard it all.  Everyday it’s up and … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, America, behavior, beliefs, character, choices, competition, differences, election, fairness, feelings, minnesota, people, politics, problems, responsibility, rules, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Workplace Enemies

Posted on November 27, 2008 by lisamike

I work at a place where there are 3 separate offices on the same land.  All walking distance accessible.   In my office we have about 20 employee’s. Since I have worked here, there have been these two ladies who do … Continue reading →

Posted in bad habits, behavior, choices, competition, competitive, differences, feelings, fighting, getting along, hurt feelings, jobs, life, people, relationships, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Vision and hearing tests at school

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Joy

For those of you who don’t know me or are new to read here, I worked in a public school system for almost 15 years. We moved and I had to give up my job.  I loved it though and … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, childhood, children, communicating, competition, deafness, differences, fears, feelings, growing up, guilt, hearing, kids, parent's, past, people, school, screenings, Uncategorized, vision | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Is there a perfect slacker? By Jen Henry

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Joy

I’ve been re-reading Confessions of a Slacker Mom. This is a short little light narrative read that my mother in law gave me shortly after Catherine’s birth. I think her reasoning was to point out to me that parenting could … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, adults, age, behavior, characteristics, childhood, children, choices, competition, control, dancing, differences, family, feelings, growing up, kids, life lessons, parent's, parenting, people, relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Question of the day

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Joy

If there was a hard but exciting project to do, would you rather do it by yourself and get all the credit or work with your friends knowing that everyone would share the credit?

Posted in childhood, children, choices, competition, control, differences, friends, kids, memories, people, Question of the day, questions, simple questions, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Kids Korner

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Joy

Would you cheat to win?

Posted in behavior, cheat, cheating, children, choices, competition, competitive, differences, games, kids, Kids Korner, losing, people, questions, simple questions, winning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

My New Obsession

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Nikki

This post is partly due to the fact I have some major writers block and due to the fact that I have unleashed my competitive side. I have never really been competitive about anything. Winning was never important to me. … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, adults, behavior, competition, competitive, differences, emotions, fears, feelings, fun, gambling, games, impulses, losing, obsessive, people, poker, problems, things, Uncategorized, winning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Perfect Bowling Score on the Wii

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Joy

My brother got a perfect score bowling last night on the Wii.  I have to give him credit EVEN THOUGH I’M CHOKING ON IT !!!!  Way to go Darryl.

Posted in brother, competition, family, fun, happiness, laughter, people, Uncategorized, Wii | Tagged , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

The Winning side…finally!

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Nikki

This weekend was a great weekend! The boys had their Modified Softball tournament. This is Jason’s 3rd year playing with most of these guys, but they have been officially the Merchants for 2 years. They have NEVER won a tournament … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, baseball, competition, fun, life, men, people, softball, tournaments, Uncategorized, winning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

9 year old banned from playing baseball

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Joy

Here is 9 year old Jericho Scott.  He used to play baseball in New Haven, Conn.  He has been banned from playing.  He was told he’s to good to play and he should play somewhere else because he scares the other … Continue reading →

Posted in afraid, age, America, anger, baseball, behavior, childhood, children, choices, competition, control, disappointment, emotions, fears, feelings, fun, games, hurt feelings, Kids Korner, laws, life lessons, peers, people, rules, sad, saftey, scared, things, thoughts, tournaments | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Kids Korner (SKL)

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Joy

Would you rather be in a national chess tournament, spelling bee, science fair, art contest, or foot race?

Posted in activities, childhood, children, choices, competition, differences, favorite, fun, games, kids, Kids Korner, memories, opportunities, people, simple questions, things, thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

The Olympics

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Sue

I love the Olympics!  I don’t really know why, but I’ve been fascinated with them since I can remember watching them as a kid.  I think it’s because they are so good at what they do and what they have … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, America, choices, competition, emotions, favorites, feelings, friendships, fun, games, getting along, happiness, memories, opportunities, people, things, thinking, thoughts, traditions, Uncategorized, winning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

That time of year

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Money

Here it is. The fourth of July tournament. The time of the year when softball gets stepped up notch. Another tournament we should win hands down, but will we? I got my brand new cleats from mom (awesome) and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, competition, games, guys, losing, people, playing, softball, thoughts, tournaments, Uncategorized, winning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Friends competing over life

Posted on June 18, 2008 by lisamike

This is happening close to my husband and I.  We have a close group of friends and it seems like they compete for everything.  First it started out who was getting married first.  So, now they are all married.  Well … Continue reading →

Posted in bad habits, children, choices, competition, control, emotions, family, feelings, friends, games, husbands, kids, marriage, peer pressure, people, pregnancy, pregnant, relationships, thoughts, Uncategorized, wives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments