Monthly Archives: May 2007
Knights Baseball Continues [Speed]
On Wednesday, Speed had this second baseball game (they won the first game) against the Red Devils, on which his best friend plays. At the plate, Speed had two walks and scored both times he got on base. On both … Continue reading
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Accident Recap [Holly]
So following last Saturday’s fender bender, the week has been full of resoundingly unfun stuff. Talking to insurance companies and filling out umpteen insurance forms. Finding out the Maxima is totaled. Seeing a specialist for Holly’s wrist, who opined that … Continue reading
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Rant, Honey, And The Road [Book]
Chuck Palahniuk’s new book, Rant, was released May 1. I’ve been a fan of the couple of Palahniuk’s books I’ve read, but I’m torn about this one. In some ways, this book was great. Signature Palahniuk oddities, great characters, interesting … Continue reading
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Layla & Softball–Game 2 [Funny]
Following last week’s first game loss, Layla went for her first win of the win of the season. It was made difficult by the fact that they played the same team again. Nevertheless, they nearly pulled it off losing by … Continue reading
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EPL Goals Of The Season [Soccer]
Unless you’re a Communist–are you?–you’ll enjoy The Offside’s video compilation of the goals of the 2006/07 season in the English Premier League. The best, in my opinion, from this list is the first–Didier Drogba’s goal against Liverpool. Ouch, it really … Continue reading
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6th and 8th Grade Bands Conclude [Madysen/Speed]
With only a handful of days left in the school year, every school group/activity is having its end of the year fling. Last week Madysen had her final performance with the 8th Grade Honor Band. (Holly attended so I have … Continue reading
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HP White Lacrosse Team Photo [Speed]
I know we’ve already moved on to baseball, but just to wrap up Speed’s spring lacrosse season here is the team photo taken just before the final game.
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Mother’s Day Is Happy Day; The Eve Of, Not So Much [Holly]
At leat for this year, Mother’s Day is painful for Holly. See we had a great little night planned last night as a three-week-early anniversary celebration. A quick bite to eat at the Stoneleigh P, of which Holly said, “My … Continue reading
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State Cup 2007 Concludes [Soccer]
Having made it through to the semifinals last weekend, the team and parents gathered for another dinner Friday night for a little food and a motivational speech. Then Saturday at noon was the match against Solar Red. It was a … Continue reading
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Summer Baseball Commences [Speed]
After playing the last three years for the same coach and team in Plano, following our move Speed is now playing baseball through the Park Cities Y. His team is the Knights–sadly they aren’t the New York Knights. His first … Continue reading
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