On yet another cold, dreary, incessantly rainy day this week, I'd like to post an uplifting performance by the lovely and effervescent Ekaterina Gordeeva. Katia skated to "Smile" during the 1998 skating season as a tribute to her dear friend Scott Hamilton, who at the time, was battling testicular cancer. Scott toured with Katia and her late husband Sergei on his tour Stars on Ice for several years, and the three were very close, until Sergei's tragic death in November of 1995. Scott stood by Katia and her young daughter Daria, providing moral support and friendship during some of her darkest times. Scott also offered Katia the opportunity to tour as a singles skater on Stars on Ice, once she decided to return to the ice. Since Scott had stood by Katia, she was an equally loyal friend and supporter to him during his battle with cancer. "Smile" is an encouraging song that makes one think of the simple pleasures in life and the value of a good attitude. It perfectly aligns with Scott's own extreme positive attitude, which made him a wonderful role model during his fight with cancer.
On this dark and rainy day, I hope that Katia's "Smile" will make you do the same.
Enjoy!
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