I got solicitation mail this week that really made me laugh on three levels. It was addressed to me, with the spelling of my name correct, yet it was a Just for Men hair coloring coupon/postcard in Spanish. Repeat: not for Michael...for me. So, from what I can figure based on my unique first name, married last name, and whatever else "they" have on file, I'm apparently a middle-aged greying Latino man to the outside world. Nice. Brings back memories of recieving mail at summer camp addressed to Marvin Lemieux.
I started playing softball this spring after taking a few years off. Last week I subbed on a team, which was my rough introduction back on the field. My dad pointed out that last week's game probably motivated me more to shine at this week's game, a new team I've joined. After eating an alternative St. Patti's Day meal (I cooked this festive green soup and this shepherd's pie - both vegetarian and very tasty with a few mods), I ran off nervously but excited to play the 1st game of the season under bright lights in the one day window we had this week without rain. Not only are my team members nice, but they don't suck, the field wasn't swampy, I scored a bright orange team shirt with a team name I won't admit to here, I got two good hits in the outfield, and I played a new position to me (catcher) where I got lots of action. So excited to be back out there and getting some exercise.
love that you started playing softball again- good for you. i can finally admit that i'm frightened of softballs or baseballs or footballs coming my way....sometimes even when atticus throws a frisbee at me. ha! love your holiday cooking. i'm positive our kids had no idea it was st. patrick's day, or even know what it is for that matter. we aren't good at the smaller holidays around here. it's rather unfortunate. i've been wearing the black pants for a couple of days...it's been one of "those" weeks (: did u end up liking those jjill pants?
ReplyDeletePat, I don't think anyone cared in my house that it was St. Patti's Day but me. I just used it as an excuse to try some new festive recipes. that's funny about balls coming at you, I think a lot of people feel that way. yes, but I don't think either of the pants I got are quite like yours. I love the grey ones, they are good for working out (cotton capri's wide leg). The others are dark grey, more like black, but lighter weight and straight leg. better for summertime. I'm in need of good clothes, I need a clothes fairy to come and visit me. Shortage of cash for that kind of stuff doesn't make it easy, I have to get creative.
ReplyDeleteMick, not going to make fun of that sentence?
ReplyDeleteNot gonna touch it.
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