Tag: soccer
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More Than A Fan; Not Quite A Fanatic
The Citrus Bowl was awash with purple. Faithful fan that I am, I was decked out in the purple emblem. Compliments of my daughter. The Orlando City Lions, central Florida’s MLS team, had its opening game. And thanks to my sweet friend, Leanne, and her husband who took my husband on a business trip at just…
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When Winning Isn’t Everything
One of these days I may grow up and move on. Maybe. There’s something to be said, however, for enjoying something enough that you choose to engage with it–even when you don’t have to. All six of our kids played soccer. We’ve been to a couple of thousand games in our parenting experience. And though…
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The Snark Has Arrived: Kicking And Screaming
Just when I think I’ve managed to attain to a level of maturity that I’m hoping will remain constant, I find I’m not all that. That level of maturity? It becomes a wispy cloud, blown by the wind. This past weekend, I had the chance to watch Ethan’s soccer game. (An official soccer nana.)…
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Wonders Way Over My Head
I’m an incredibly unbiased observer when it comes to youth soccer. Having seen at least a thousand games–slight hyperbole but close to the truth–I appreciate good soccer. And Ethan is an amazing player. Nana’s unbiased. The holiday tournament this weekend was fun to watch. Ethan’s team won two games, beating a premier team and an…
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When Reality Mixes With Tradition
We wanted to come up with a tagline for our Christmas this year. With everyone home, the house bursting at the seams with people, laughter, games and drama, we needed a title for the memory. Rogers’ epic Christmas. Celebrating tradition in grandeur and scope. It’s been non-stop motion and talk. Noise levels that have kept…