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We’re out. I’m okay with that. This trials marks the end of my first cycle playing women’s bridge; it was a wonderful first year and I appreciate very much the participation of all the teammates who each contributed something crucial:
Shannon, without whom none of this would ever have happened. Chris and Ginny, who offered to play with us four-handed when I had 50 masterpoints and brought back such a moose in the quarter-final in Atlanta. Lisa and Joann, the warmest and most nurturing teachers. Renee, Becky, Kay, Isabel and Jenny graciously filled the empty Spring spaces. The point of my first year was to get comfortable, to see if I could look beyond the bad reputation the women have made for themselves, to find out if it’s something I care to continue.
I absolutely do. I’ve got a team that absolutely thrills me: Peggy and Betty Ann, who show me each and every time how to be tough without being hard; Jenny and Shawn, a new partnership about which I am very, very excited. The next couple of years rate to be lots and lots of fun.
But this morning I’m sitting at my desk, SpongeBob and the littlest cherub keeping me company, and I can put women’s bridge on hold for a while. Rest of my life, here I come…
June 3rd, 2007 at 11:49 am
Everyone who plays - EVERYONE - loses much more than they win.
You did great, Red. Savor your successes … and know that you’ll learn and grow from the good, the bad and the ugly … and have your OWN successes down the road.
June 3rd, 2007 at 11:35 pm
Nice effort!! While you didn’t win, I hope you feel accomplished in the little victories that stick with you down the road. Just another step closer on the journey.
June 4th, 2007 at 1:45 am
I am so proud of what you have accomplished, all while balancing us too.
You go Girl.