A big facade ! Fancy and high dollar front with piles of slums behind it. Same thing I thought of it before the games.

I agree with Rooster, I'll never understand why countries and/or cities will spend all this money to build venues specifically for the Olympics, when people in their countries and/or cities are obviously living in such poverty. This happens not only in Brazil, but everywhere the Olympics are held.....disgusting actually.

The same as I thought of it before.  Except some of the sport's complexes got remodeled. 

Since Angela and Rooster think it's bad to throw these sports due people's financial issues. I would express my feelings as Brazil got the luck.

Throwing these kind of big events means huge load of money and boost to the economy to the host country. You spend and you'll earn the double. (how government use … Read more

Have some humor everyday

Made with the expectation of replacement. Enjoy it, but only for a little while! Then buy it again.

Hehe. Sorry, Guo, I couldn't help it.  :D  (stereo-type)

There is NO secret to smiling. Just do it 😆.

Try looking for that "One thing" in those situations that IS good. The "Silver Lining" as it were.

At the very least, you have gained wisdom from the situation.

Acceptance is the final stage of grief.  Sometimes grief is only short term, sometimes longer.

Once you have effectively separated what is negative in the past from the future, it is no longer "present."

Until then, smiles sometimes are only painted on---just like a clown's.

The world is your stage, entertain those and change there negativity to positive. With all those around you having smiles you will follow with a bigger smile.

J O Y

Jesus On You! Joy is my answer!!! :0)

The days are measured and flowing like water.

Smiling to life? I haven't smiled in years.

Swung from a tree on a vine and scooped her up just before she was attacked by a pack of wolves. And all the while, wearing nothing but a leopard skin loin cloth and a smile.

I gave my wife a bouquet of flowers every Friday for 13 years. If I was away on business, I'd have them sent to her.