Come Together

Despite all of the "#SochiProblems" that perplex and pester, I am really enjoying the Winter Olympics. While I am not constantly fixated to the television, I have enjoyed watching several of the competitions, namely the downhill skiing and figure skating. For me, the Winter Olympics are a bit reminiscent of the fun had during the America's Cup. It is a time to come together with friends new and old, while marveling over the beauty, grace and grit of these accomplished (and often very young!) athletes. Cozy up in your best sweats with a hot toddy or two, and remind yourself of all the possibilities we have in the world. Applaud those that go after their dreams and ponder your own. Life is beautiful.

What do you enjoy most about the Winter Olympics?

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At Play

The above is a photograph taken in 1959 by Slim Aarons (known for his photographs of the who's who of the jet-set era), in Lake Tahoe, California. I've spent the last few days enjoying some snowy R&R in Lake Tahoe with my sister which has been heavenly. I hear summer in Lake Tahoe is wonderful - some will argue even more enjoyable than winter! As my friend Heather Clawson says, Bon Weekend!

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One&Only

Supermodel (and San Francisco native), Christy Turlington is the new face for advertisements from the luxury resort company One&Only Resorts. The shoot was done in black in white, in addition to a series of short films. ('Serenity' is my favorite - hot damn is she perfection). I've only had the pleasure of experiencing the One&Only Palmilla Resort in Los Cabos which was heaven on earth, (although my favorite in Cabo is without question Las Ventanas). I hear the One&Only Reethi Rah Resort in the Maldives is incredible.

The Nike Bowl

Well, it certainly was some game on Sunday. Not only did the Seahawks crush the Broncos (which was undoubtedly more painful to watch than my rosé hangover the next morning), but Nike prevailed too.

Both the Seahawks and the Broncos wore signature looks by the sportswear manufacturer, each designed 15 years apart. In 1997, Nike redesigned the Broncos uniform, the first time Nike had done that for an N.F.L. team. Before the 2012 season, the Seahawks had their own uniform overhaul with the mostly blue (college navy is the official color name) and patterned green (action green) apparel you see today. Call me a uniform prude, but I'm having a hard time adjusting to these loud and obstreperous colors. Guess I'm a sucker for the classics....

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