Rose Bowl 2020’s Awesome Fans

Rose Bowl 2020’s Awesome Fans

Rose Bowl 2020 was a cool way to start the new year. My oldest son’s university team, the Oregon Ducks, played the Wisconsin Badgers. My neighbor told me we’d be in for a good time given the fan base. “You gotta tailgate,” he advised us. “How do you tailgate?” I...
March Madness:  The Final Four

March Madness: The Final Four

For the first time ever, I am consumed by March Madness. I kind of paid attention over the years, enough to know Duke and North Carolina are the top teams for what seems like forever—maybe Kentucky too. Crazily, I recognize Duke’s coach. He looks the same except his...
Journey to Super Bowl City

Journey to Super Bowl City

The Super Bowl is over but we made the most of it in the last 24 hours, starting with a visit to Super Bowl City, right in our own backyard.  The only time we could go was Saturday night, the day before the big game. We risked sharing the moment with 200 thousand of...
Nine Ways High School Football Fosters Community

Nine Ways High School Football Fosters Community

I’d like to introduce the positive side of football.  I’m well aware of the dangers of the sport and the negative press at the professional level; there’s a lot of talk about the bad side, and rightly so.  For our family, football gave my son more...
Ride Like A Girl:  My First Bike Tour

Ride Like A Girl: My First Bike Tour

“Ride Like A Girl” is the motto I have on my ankle id bracelet I wear when I ride on the road. Along with my name and in-case-of-emergency contact, I had space enough to choose an inspiring message. To me, road riding is a tough girl sport. I can be tough, but I also...