Kelli Lawrence

THE ZIMMER EFFECT — Kelli M. Lawrence Play a little word association with composers associated with figure skating music, and you’ll find yourself in a game brimming with options. Say Tchaikovsky , and the powerful-yet-delicate Swan L...

Watching the Men's SP at #WorldJFigure reminds me of how omnipresent Hans Zimmer's music is in #figureskating nowadays... go read about this 21st century master of the film soundtrack! #Olympics

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There Are 47,635 Epstein Files Offline for Review, DOJ Says Among the unreleased documents are a woman’s unverified allegations against President Trump.

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“Turandot” and “Tosca”: Puccini’s Skating Showcases — Kelli M. Lawrence If you possess any amount of opera knowledge, you may find this look at Turandot and Tosca (as they relate to skating music) annoyingly simplistic. But I’m in constant learning mode when it come...

Find out more about this operatic piece of figure skating music history with the State of the SkateMUSIC post linked below!
#figureskating #Olympics #StateoftheSkateMUSIC
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YouTube video by Olympics Japan's Yuma Kagiyama skates to Olympic silver

Like many top men in Milano-Cortina, Yuma Kagiyama didn't have the free skate he wanted. But he DID win his second individual Olympic silver medal with a custom-made (!) version of TURANDOT. #figureskating #Olympics #StateoftheSkateMUSIC
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GREAT NEWS: In yet another Democratic upset, Alex Holladay has defeated his Republican opponent in the special election to represent Arkansas’s House District 70.

This is a flip from 🔴 to 🔵.

Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this.

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‘Limitless Possibilities’ Await Latino Skater - U.S. Figure Skating Jacob Sanchez was 8 years old when his parents sat him down and said it's time to choose.

Jacob Sanchez has been steadily climbing the competitive figure skating ladder, most recently placing fourth at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Read more about Jacob's journey:

All Songs Considered: Even more songs to calm the nerves : NPR Music Our third installment of calming songs includes Max Richter’s tribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ambient sounds from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian jazz from Wayne Shorter and more.Not...

If you need a reminder that the world is a good place full of good people trying to do good things, listen to Max Richter's "All Human Beings" (and more) from this wk's show. @npr.org ❤️ w/ @totalvibration.bsky.social

Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

Holland is a wooden shoe.
Hungary, a goulash stew.
Australia, a kangaroo.
America is a gun.
— Brian Bilston

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Tomorrow is Election Day!

Go to JamesTalarico.com/vote to find your polling place.

B.C. moving to permanent daylight time This Sunday will be the last time British Columbians have to adjust their clocks for a bi-annual time change.

🕐 Big news for British Columbians: B.C. is moving to permanent daylight saving time!

March 8, 2026 will be the LAST time clocks spring forward in the province. No more twice-a-year clock changes. 🇨🇦☀️

#Canada
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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The "Peace Presidency" Aged Badly, Didn't It? March comes in with Epic Fury, but it is far from clear how it will go out.

The "Peace Presidency" Aged Badly, Didn't It?
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Women's Olympic jump height and airtime data #FigureSkating

Melania Forced to Promote Peace After Trump Launches Iran Strikes — The Daily Beast Nothing says “peace” like your husband launching a wide-ranging war in the Middle East.

Melania taking the UN gavel to “promote peace” the same day Trump launches strikes on Iran is peak dystopia. Nothing says “Peace President” like admitting Americans may die in a war nobody voted for.

The gaslighting is off the charts.

#Iran #UN
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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21 year old #KyleBassinga was found hanging from a tree at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta, GA. Authorities claimed it was suicide but many of us are not buying it. Here’s footage Kyle took being stopped by law enforcement before his death. We need a full investigation.
#SheShed
#Pinks

Today marks 14 years since 17-year-old, unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot and killed while walking home.

14 years later, we’re still demanding a country where our children can walk home in peace — without being treated like a threat.

I think about that too... I'm not sure if sales from the original are strong enough to support a revision, but maybe it's time to look into it!

☺️ Thank you! Don’t forget to read all the Appendixes! I put a lot of good stuff in there that didn’t fit in anywhere else!
(My advice to everyone who reads #SkatingOnAir)

Skating on Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport Skating on Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport

May I add one please? (Non-fiction, entertaining read, lots of interviews & photos)
#SkatingOnAir
#FigureSkating

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Memorandum & ORDER – #241 in D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass., 1:25-cv-10676) – CourtListener.com Judge Brian E. Murphy: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The April 18, 2025 preliminary injunction, Dkt. 64, is ...

A major win!! A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of summarily deporting immigrants to third countries (countries other than their nation of origin) is unlawful.

Letz go even bigger and better,,, ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists are invited out to celebrate in Viva Las Vegas for the SHE GOT GAME Weekend ,,,

Hit a guy up and LETZ GOOO

Flavor Flav is among women's hockey team fans outraged by presidential snub The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration."

The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration." n.pr/4rC2vcD

Milano Cortina 2026 Replays Don’t miss a moment of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Watch the world's top athletes go for gold and catch replays of your favourite moments.

For all those who were disappointed when Peacock took down the #Olympics figure skating replays, you can now watch them at this link with a free registration! ⛸️ www.olympics.com/en/milano-co...

Skating on Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport Skating on Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport [Lawrence, Kelli] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Skating on Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport

The Amazon link to #SkatingonAir...
#MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics #figureskating

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TV captures the strength & beauty of #figureskating in a way that makes us want to watch more, and/or learn to skate ourselves.
#MilanoCortina2026 and past #Olympics made it a marquee sport for a reason. The narrative is fascinating.

That's why I wrote this book.
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The Season of Summer — Kelli M. Lawrence When Donna Summer ruled the world… There were no laptops. There was no internet. There were no streaming platforms.

Come read what I wrote a year ago about #DonnaSummer and her place in #FigureSkating music history! #MilanoCortina2026

I saw a clip on IG with Jimmy Webb personally thanking Alysa for using "MacArthur Park"! #figureskating #NBC #MacArthurPark #DonnaSummer #JimmyWebb #MilanoCortina2026

The Season of Summer — Kelli M. Lawrence When Donna Summer ruled the world… There were no laptops. There was no internet. There were no streaming platforms.

You might enjoy reading this piece I wrote last year about Donna Summer and her place in figure skating music history!
#MilanoCortina2026 #FigureSkating #MacArthurPark #DonnaSummer
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"The ultimate replay-friendly sport." SO true... #figureskating
#NBC
#MilanoCortina2026

Exhibition Gala - Figure Skating | Milano Cortina 2026 The Milano Cortina 2026 Figure Skating Exhibition Gala brought the Games to a joyful close, filling the Milano Ice Skating Arena with emotion, creativity, and unforgettable moments - from playful perf...

WOOHOO! Links to the #milancortino2026 #figureskating full replays that are not geoblocked, at least not in the U.S.! Just need to make sure you register for a free account at the Olympics website. Even better, it is international commentary, no Johnny/Tara!

Gala: www.olympics.com/en/milano-co...