Highlowaha: The Incredible Edible Discus

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Day #7

The Incredible Edible Discus

The seventh event of the Decathlon is the Discus Throw. The event is designed to test an athlete's arm strength, by requiring him to throw - with accuracy - a disc weighing 4 pounds, 7 ounces.

Yadda, yadda, yadda. That's all well and good, but we're not about sheer strength of body. No. No. We are creathletes... as concerned about the strength of mind and creativity as we are about strength of body. Yes, we want be strong and healthy, but primarily so we can execute on the countless number of creative ideas generated here at highlowaha.

So I'll test arm strength and raise those decathletes... imagination.

Today's event...

Flex those scissor cutting biceps and forearms. Stretch those glue applying triceps. And, get ready to prepare for National Cream Filled Donut Day. Your task is to design - inside and out - a greeting card to be presented to a fellow highlowaha reader on Sunday, September 14. Cards will be judged not only on design, but also on the quality of caption inside.

You will do two things with the cards. First, scan and email me the front of your card, along with the caption (by 10:00 p.m., as usual). Second. Mail the hard copy of your card to me at Claudia Beeny, 4012 Harvestwood Court, Grapevine, Texas, 76051. Cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, August 20.

Un-Sportsmen-Like Trivia Question of the Day:

What unexpected fan was spotted in the stands watching Nastia perform her uneven bar routine?

Announcements:

Christmas Service Project: Sue, Maureen, and Brian are closing voting booths at end of day today. Go to top right hand side of my blog and click on Helping Hand. Cast a quick vote, by posting, to let them know if you would prefer to collect items for an agency or a family. We must make our final decision this week.
Make Your Mark: Today I mailed 75 postcards soliciting teacher stories from friends and family. Have you written yours yet?