In between Michael Phelps' 7th and 8th Gold Medal: Henry Poole is Here.

Two pool(e)s  - two continents apart - same result: faith, hope and big time reward.

Thanks to all who visited the blog yesterday from all over the world. Great to have you join us.

In between Michael Phelps' Utterly Amazing 7th Gold Medal and the Probably Never to be Repeated 8th Gold Medal, we took a MUCH NEEDED rest by heading to the flicks to catch a film.

In honor of swimming, water and "story", we chose Henry Poole is Here. I had NEVER heard anything about the film. I walked in the waters....and they were quirky and they were not shallow.

What an amazing story....of faith, wrapped around a blanket of hope, resulting in a big-time reward. Luke Wilson's work was tremendous - just as inspiring as Michael Phelps' victory for all of us.

When Phelps gained his 8th Gold Medal, in his own quirky way he himself said he was "speechless". We all were.

The film, Henry Poole is Here, left me speechless. In an intimate, quiet and powerful way the film equalled my sense of "should I be watching this ?"  - as I felt when we all saw Michael Phelps wade up into the stands after his 8th medal to kiss his Mom and sisters....wow, what a deep and sensitive feeling - in the Cinema and at the Cube.

Am I crazy connecting two odd and separate ends of "stories"?

Nope, not at all.

Michael Phelps and Luke Wilson delivered performances that will enoble and encourage many, many people. I am one of them.

Jump into the "Poole". The water's fine!

Den

Comments

[Andrew R.]

I totally agree. Michael Phelps swimming and performance was simply stunning and awesome. It was amazing seening him win his 8th gold medal. He is a great representative for the U.S. Also Phelps is an inspiration to all. These are the athletes that young kids, or anyone for that matter should look up to. He has certainly inspired me.