Dee Dee Trotter

De’Hashia Tonnek “DeeDee” Trotter offers a great contribution to the elimination of the rampant steroid use in sports . The Olympic track and field gold medalist founded the “ Test Me, I’m Clean ” campaign. This is a non-profit organization that aims to educate and inspire athletes of all ages on the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. “We are dedicated to making a stand once and for all against dishonest athletes by encouraging athletes to stay clean while they strive for greatness. We...Read Full Story

DeeDee ran her first race in this year’s Olympics on Saturday morning. She came in fourth with a 51.41 in the 400 - meter run and advanced to the semifinals . She will run in the semi-finals on Sunday morning. The top eight in the semi-finals will compete in the finals on Tuesday morning. The other two Americans to make the semi-finals are Sanya Richards and Mary Wineberg . DeeDee has made some very interesting blog entries since she’s arrived in China.   Home :Cedar Grove, Georgia...Read Full Story

Kittens and Poodles Sometimes, when I squint  at the sky blue sky (thanks Laurie Anderson), or catch a whiff of Night Blooming Jasmine it's easy to think that my piece of San Francisco is amongst the best places on earth. Within easy walking distance of my pad is an abundance of history and hills! An embarrassment of riches in the culinary department-and that's just on the block that I live! French Soul Food! Delectable noodles! Tender morsels of meat drenched in buttery sauces (not...Read Full Story

Dear Hearts! For years now I haven't been allowed to freely express myself in public to you.  Was involved in a lawsuit which recently ended. Nobody in their right mind wants to be in the middle of a lawsuit... had to do it. (Fans/friends/family know how vocally psycho-dramatic I am.... it's been a challenge staying mum not blabbing on TV about what happened, not making some artistic statement about the accident...) Actually it started on a pleasant normal Friday afternoon...Read Full Story

Hello! If you wish to follow us on TUMBLR copy this addy into your browser   http://deedeerussell.tumblr.com/ I have loved  Blogger for years, posted hundreds of blogs and have felt quite at home here yet it's become obsolete for my needs. It's hell trying to blog from my Blackberry, can't upload pics the way I want ...  Have to say, I kinda sorta feel sorry for the other DEE DEE RUSSELL'S of the world. I have been first to land-grab the name DDR on twitter, facebook...Read Full Story