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There is this adorable rookie playing for the Sox: Gordon Beckham was called up from the minors one afternoon in June when I happened to be at the park with Elena and the girls. It was all exciting and sweet to see the kid land on base during his first big leauge game, and I’ve [...]
Published by stacy on August 18th, 2009 tagged Sports | 1 Comment »
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 »
mixing it up
I’m sitting out the mixed pairs, which starts later today in Houston. The mixed is one of those events that’s hard for the really good players to plan, since being available to enter it means failure in an early Vanderbilt round. There are always a couple of Vanderbilt upsets: Swedish superstars Fredrik Nystrom, Peter Bertheau, [...]
Published by stacy on March 17th, 2009 tagged Bridge, Sports | Comment now »
wrapping things up
Congratulations Mark Lair, this year’s only inductee into the ACBL’s Hall of Fame. In case you’re curious, here’s the page with our audience vote. I was surprised at how far off we were.
I’ve been working on a million things over the last few weeks, getting organized for the spring and summer. The better use I [...]