... continued from Cover school? What did you do for fun? Do any memories stand out to you? Sharing these stories with friends and family can be both fun and nostalgic.
and significant others and share what the value of friendship means to you.
Your Life Journey
Changes Over the Years
Although the above topics discuss many different subjects, this one is about putting it all together and into perspective, and you have a chance to acknowledge all of the successes you’ve accomplished in your lifetime. Discuss the most significant event that happened in your life, what life lessons you have learned, and what others can take away from your journey. Sharing stories with older adults is an enriching experience for both of you. You can even ask your loved ones about their experiences in life
You saw the evolution of technology. You witnessed the advancement from thick, bulky TVs and computers to slim ones, and the progression through vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, and music streaming services. You even endured some of the most challenging times in American history — the Vietnam conflict, Desert Storm, the Challenger explosion, and 9/11. Share your experiences and opinions about these times and how society is changing. You may have older mementos you can look at together. Perhaps you have stories that go along with these items or memories about the different eras of the 21st century.
and connect on a deeper, more intimate level. Who knows, you may learn something new and gain more of an appreciation for your lineage!
Friendships and Relationships
This topic is all about celebrating the ones who made an impact on your life. Talk about how you met your spouse and best friends. This will allow you to show appreciation for the ones you love. In addition, you can share funny stories you have with your friends
THE CRAZIEST OLYMPIC MARATHON OF 1904 It’s Unbelievably True!
Three hours and 13 minutes after the marathon began, Fred Lorz, who had ridden a third of the course in a car, crossed the finish line. He was about to be adorned with a floral wreath when he confessed he had gotten so tired that he accepted a ride from one of the cars along the way, so he was disqualified. Thomas Hicks, the true winner, was struggling with just 7 more miles to go. His fans on the sidelines provided him with a secret energy booster mix — a concoction containing strychnine (rat poison), brandy, and egg whites. By the time he crossed the finish line, he was hallucinating. And the fourth-place winner from Cuba wore dress pants and shoes for the entire race (because he lost his money gambling in New Orleans on his way to St. Louis and arrived after hitchhiking with nothing but the clothes on his back!). This 1904 Olympic marathon went down in history as the most bizarre and wildly entertaining race. Luckily, but surprisingly, nobody died!
In 1904, the year of America’s first Olympics, the men’s marathon was a bizarre spectacle to behold. In fact, it was likely the most jaw-dropping event ever in the history of the Olympic Games. On that hot, sweltering summer day in St. Louis, MO, only 14 of the 32 Olympic competitors crossed the finish line on what was deemed the most difficult course anyone was ever asked to undertake. Thomas Hicks, the American who actually came in first, received the slowest time of all of the Olympic marathons since 1896. But why was this one so tough? With temperatures of roughly 104 degrees F and 90% humidity, a rigorous 24.85-mile course with seven hills was a bit much for competitors. Not to mention, support cars were churning up dust, leaving it behind for the runners to inhale, and they only had two water stations available before the halfway mark — and none in the second half! Even seasoned runners were not up to this crazy course!
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