Be assured that both The Munsters and Game of Thrones have to do with monsters and magic, but one in a humorous sort of way and the other, well, not so much due to an incredible amount of throat slashing! But, they have something else in common, too! Their commonality is that last night, instead…
Today’s post is about pursuing a passion – not just any passion but one that comes from inside of you to persist at a craft or activity that you value, and that might contribute to who you are in the future. Obviously, this spring is much different than the spring most seniors in high school…
Today’s the day! I cannot think of much other than soccer today, so that is what I’ll have to write about! Our Division 2 High School Soccer team is headed to the State Tournament later today. This is history in the making! Five years ago, our soccer team barely won a match. It was discouraging…
Tonight was senior night for my son’s soccer team. He’s only a junior but it was impossible not to be swept up in the excitement that filled the air near the pitch as the match was about to begin. Their record going into this game was 17-1-1 over with an undefeated record in conference play….
This year my son’s youth soccer team decided to participate in the USA Cup, held this week in Blaine, Minnesota just north of the great city of Minneapolis. The last few years he participated in league play through a team associated with MYSA, one of the youth soccer associations in the state of Minnesota. We…
Our boys have played sports for several years now. When our oldest was in high school he was more involved in band and theater than sports, although he did play Varsity tennis as a Freshman. Our middle son has played on the HS Varsity tennis team since freshman year, and our youngest has been a…
The season is early, but it seems real. The soccer team is gelling, Oh, yes – they are! Trapping the ball, Looking First. Shooting Next. You have time. Completing passes. Blocking shots. Might this group have it all? It is thrilling to realize, the group seems as one. No selfish plays, no ball hoggish days….