Editors' Picks: Most Notable Sports Moment of 2012

Your group of local patch editors weighs in on the standout sports moments of the year.

Editor's Note: The following is part of a special "end-of-the-year" series in which local editors from your nearby Patch towns highlight their favorites in various topics.   Jonathan Friedman - Editor, Attleboro-Seekonk Patch From my earliest days through college, I was a competitive swimmer. I was never good enough to be an Olympian, but I have a tremendous respect for those who are. And every four years, it is exciting to see swimming in the spotlight. Special kudos go to Michael Phelps, who looked like he had lost his magic when he didn't even win a medal in his first individual event, the 400 IM (first time since 2000 that had happened), but then regained it later in the week with spectacular wins in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly, while…

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Tales of a Tireless Mom

Tales of a Tireless Mom: Swifter, Higher, Stronger

A tireless mom's guide to easy and entertaining Olympic viewing.

Here at Chez Shumway, we’re in Gold Medal Olympic mode. While I’m sure that many of you are tuning in to those popular (and some obscure) Olympic events, if you haven’t had a chance to get caught up as a family, there’s still time to start. To help those parents who are more than happy to change the channel from Sprout, Teen Nick or even Sports Center for a few weeks, here’s the Tireless Mom’s Guide to Easy and Entertaining Olympic Viewing. Citius, Altius, Fortius, my fellow parents . . . and enjoy the Olympic Theme song that’s sure to be stuck in your head long after the Closing Ceremonies end!

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