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slow and steady wins the race
In the few weeks since the Houston nationals, fully half a dozen relatively random people have seen me online with Judi and expressed surprise or interest that we’re “already practicing.” I’m always surprised when they’re surprised. In order to play at all well or competently, I need to be playing seriously almost all the time, [...]
Published by stacy on April 13th, 2009 tagged Bridge | 9 Comments »
jacket envy
Had a grand time at the first baseball game of ‘09. We were lucky to sit in the sun most of the afternoon, so the 30- and 40-something temperatures weren’t uncomfortable. Sox starter Mark Buehrle didn’t have his best stuff, but the bullpen and Jim Thome had his back and the good guys [...]
Published by stacy on April 8th, 2009 tagged Bridge, Sports | 7 Comments »
it’s that time again
The White Sox open at home this afternoon. Baseball season kicked off yesterday but our home opener was delayed a day because of snow. I wish they’d arrange to open with a month-long road trip — I’m not wild about sitting outside just yet. But a White Sox game with George is as much fun [...]
Published by stacy on April 7th, 2009 tagged Bridge, Sports | 3 Comments »
a freak of nature
I don’t talk about them often and I almost never bring them around at bridge tournaments, but just so you know — my daughters rock. The eldest rockstar had a great idea for an April Fool prank, and the littlest rockstar outdid herself by helping all the way.
It was an awesome stunt. I wish [...]