Category Archives: Disappointing People
Another Year Of Archives In The “Books” [Administration]
It took me longer than did the 2001 archives, but I’ve got the 2002 group done and in their places. More than 30 entries, many of them unnecessary I’m sure. And I grew to detest the flare effect I used, … Continue reading
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A Quick Note About Disappointing Coaches [Soccer]
It’s been a year since Madysen’s high school soccer career ended–as a junior–with a playoff shootout loss. Prior to her decision to discontinue, I had been hoping that he senior campaign would be a fun and memorable assault on a … Continue reading
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Probably Not Worth The Effort: Super Bowl XLV [Football]
I consume sports copiously. And when it comes to the NFL, Holly can attest that I rarely miss a game on TV, though I rarely attend games. But since the Super Bowl was coming to town, I shortly considered trying … Continue reading
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Omnibus Christmas Staycation [Holidays]
It’s been a busy day around here as we try to get caught up on the December happenings. In case it’s not already clear, the Christmas Letter tradition continues on hiatus for the second straight year. And I would not … Continue reading
Posted in Disappointing People, Emma, Farmington, Holidays, Layla, Madysen, Speed
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Drill Team At The Busiest Mall In The Universe [Dance]
Layla moved from the Junior Power Dance squad last year to the Intermediate Drill Company this year. The distinction largely escapes me (seems like less performances so far this year) especially since, like last year, I’m at the mall on … Continue reading
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Uh, That Hurt: High School Soccer Playoffs [Madysen]
After the quality season and district championship, the team was expecting big things going into the playoffs. And it started off well with a 9-0 win over Thomas Jefferson in the Bi-District round. Hard to believe that they scored 9 … Continue reading
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Three Ladies And A Man: Soccer And Family In Florida [Travel]
It’s been a week since returning home from our south Florida trip for soccer and family and not much else. Soccer first. Madysen was playing in the top division of the Orange Classic Tournament. It was a showcase tournament, so … Continue reading
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The Mall Near Christmas Is Painful [Dance]
Last time I saw Layla dance, there was a tree lighting and fireworks. This time was nearly so celebratory, but it was at NorthPark Center on the Saturday before Christmas. Which means it was a crazy scene. They danced the … Continue reading
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That Could Have Gone Better: Varsity Soccer [Madysen]
Well, it’s over. I won’t say it wasn’t an exciting ending, but it definitely ended too soon. Monday night, Madysen and the Lady Scots were matched up in the regional quarterfinals against Frisco Wakeland. Despite HP’s near dominance of scoring … Continue reading
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What’s Not Ruining America: Soccer [Disappointing People]
I very rarely do this but having watched some greatly entertaining Champions League matches yesterday and today and then stumbling upon this poorly reasoned screed about how soccer is ruining America, I have to say something. I really hope that … Continue reading
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