When the season ends, it always hurts. From November until April, we immerse ourselves in college hoops, specifically Shocker basketball, and when the season ends, well, it's painful. The oomph to the solar plexus, the slight confusion, the reality check of everyday life. During basketball season, we live game day to game day, with each moment … Continue reading More Than a Season
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A Woman’s Worth
I’ve learned over the years not to underappreciate the women in my life. I’ve been blessed with an incredible mother who has been the strongest role model for me and my siblings. She epitomizes strength, reliability, and love. My sister is also strong and has an amazingly compassionate heart and recognizes the value of friends … Continue reading A Woman’s Worth
Whole not Hole-Hearted
Today, I had an interesting conversation with my student office assistant, a very smart and mindful young woman. After sharing a link to a TED talk with her, she and I began discussing the turning point in our lives when we didn't like where we were, better yet, who we were. She is braver than … Continue reading Whole not Hole-Hearted
Paradise is in Belle Plaine, Kansas
I have fallen in love with one of the most beautiful places in Kansas. I'd heard of its beauty, its mystery blossoming behind a rusted gate and stone walls, a slice of Eden nestled in Belle Plaine. But, I'd failed to visit even though the wonderful Robin Macy, an original Dixie Chick, has created the … Continue reading Paradise is in Belle Plaine, Kansas
A Crush on Faulkner
Having a crush on William Faulkner is not easy (no jokes about how the author has been deceased since 1962). Being sweet on the works of the man, like any relationship, has its ups and downs. There are times you truly have to work at it, convince yourself it is worth the wait, the patience, all for those moments that leave … Continue reading A Crush on Faulkner
Wine Wednesday I, II and III
Three weeks ago, I stopped at the liquor store to buy a bottle of wine. It hadn't been an unusually tough day at work, I just craved something cold and dry on the tongue that would send a little warmth to my solar plexus. I chose a bottle of Fat Bastard chardonnay, a wine I … Continue reading Wine Wednesday I, II and III
What a Difference a Week Makes
My intent was to wait until the Monday evening celebration of our Final Four Shocker team to wrap up our whirlwind trip in a final post. I planned to share our photos, write about the championship game and give a summary of one of the best weekends I've ever experienced, especially with my father. But, two … Continue reading What a Difference a Week Makes
Our Bags are Packed: Still Representing
It's the day after the semi-finals and if one more person approaches us and asks if we have tickets to sell for the championship game, someone might get hurt, either their feelings or physically makes no difference to me. Nothing worse than ticket vultures. They were descending upon us while we stood near our seats … Continue reading Our Bags are Packed: Still Representing
Our Bags are Packed: Our Ticket Validated
Posting daily is much tougher than I imagined, so I apologize for the delay. Game day began at 7:30 am and ended at 3:00 am. Saturday was dubbed Shocker Saturday and it included sunflowers, the Shocker Sound, 4,000+ fans decked in their finest black and gold, former Shocker players from basketball, baseball and football, one … Continue reading Our Bags are Packed: Our Ticket Validated
Our Bags are Packed: The Night Before
4:00 am will come very quickly, too quickly. We need to be at the airport around 5:30 and I have a feeling I won't be getting a lot of sleep. My dad has already confessed as much. We'll be like kids on Christmas Eve, tossing in our beds in anticipation for the next morning and what we will … Continue reading Our Bags are Packed: The Night Before
Mermaid of the Plains 