We started off preparing to have some friends over, but when those plans changed, Abby and I went out for a few stolen moments while Susan did Camille’s hair. Up first, a trip to see the UNCG women’s softball team. We arrived just in time to see the Spartans score seven runs in the bottom [...]
National Baseball Hall of Fame – Jackie Robinson Day On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century. His courage in the face of adversity paved the way for minority athletes in all sports. His example helped the progress of the civil rights movement in [...]
I play golf about as often as Vulcan’s mate. But a neighbor asked me to head out to Iron Play on Saturday for 18 holes at this par-3 course. My game can best be described as the Tin Woodsman in the Wizard of Oz before he gets lubed. I won’t go into my scores except [...]
We attended the dojo’s award banquet today. It wasn’t in the usual hall. In fact, it was in a walled off area of a Chinese restaurant. Which was good for the girls who are always up for a restaurant visit. About 30 or 40 people attended and we had a great time. The awards after [...]
After this weekend, my crappy coaching will put me at 1-8. I sat Drew Brees two weeks in a row and each week he’s scored more than 40 points in our league. Last week, had I played Brees, I would have won without a problem. Instead, I lost by a point. Having Brees start wouldn’t [...]