END OF WEEK 1 WINTER OLYMPIC greetings to you and your favorite ice-dancing partner, as we keep our sets tuned to NBC-TV for the latest updates from the XXIII Olympic Winter Games being held through Feb. 25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
As many have said, it’s wonderful to see the athletes doing their best, as they represent the best of humanity — the Games truly uplift our spirits in this troubled world and in these challenging times.
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