I keep forgetting to post this. Liberty creamed Pattonville in the MSHSAA girls Class 3 soccer championships on Saturday.
Apparently this was our first Final Four for either the boys or girls soccer teams.
Woohoo!
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3/02/2008
vegas, er, henderson
This weekend has been very exciting! NFL districts are the culmination of the year's worth of competition for speech and debate. That's the National Forensic League, by the way, not the National Football League, nor CSI type work. [No offense MSHSAA, but frankly, at least in the Northwest district, you absolutely blow.] It's the kind of weekend where I sleep little (never a preference of mine!) and make notes of lots of comments worth blogging about but then forget or lose motivation by the time I have time to do so.
This year was extra exciting because one of the debate teams at Clayton had a good chance to go to the national tournament, being held this year in Henderson, NV. Don't worry, it's nowhere near Las Vegas...
Well not only did Michal and Ka end up qualifying to nats, they were District champs! Woohoo. There is lots of value in debating. But at the end of the day, the point is to win! Now we've got three months to get them ready to compete at a national level. And I've got to convince my work to let me take another week off in June. This is where it starts getting to the limit of my personal experience. I know what it takes to compete at a national level, but I'm not so familiar with actually winning deep into the tournament. What I do know is that you have to take advantage of the opportunities you get, which is pretty much one of those cheesy life lessons you really do learn doing debate.
And while I'm at it, I just have to say my bluejays kicked some mighty fine Heart of America butt.
This year was extra exciting because one of the debate teams at Clayton had a good chance to go to the national tournament, being held this year in Henderson, NV. Don't worry, it's nowhere near Las Vegas...
Well not only did Michal and Ka end up qualifying to nats, they were District champs! Woohoo. There is lots of value in debating. But at the end of the day, the point is to win! Now we've got three months to get them ready to compete at a national level. And I've got to convince my work to let me take another week off in June. This is where it starts getting to the limit of my personal experience. I know what it takes to compete at a national level, but I'm not so familiar with actually winning deep into the tournament. What I do know is that you have to take advantage of the opportunities you get, which is pretty much one of those cheesy life lessons you really do learn doing debate.
And while I'm at it, I just have to say my bluejays kicked some mighty fine Heart of America butt.
9/23/2007
bye bye hkd
Exciting news! I got an envelope this weekend. Candace had just called Friday night, so I'm thinking Liberty a little, and then I see a KC postmark. 900 Cambridge, who lives on Cambridge, Candace doesn't live there, right?
Then I flash back to a conversation Stan and I had many years ago about Cambridge. Cambridge? Oh yeah, that's where Hillary lives! Or used to, or her mom does, or something.
I must say, the Liberty memory is two for two this weekend. It was in fact from Hillary.
Congratulations to you and Jason! I will most certainly plan on coming back for your wedding. Yay.
Then I flash back to a conversation Stan and I had many years ago about Cambridge. Cambridge? Oh yeah, that's where Hillary lives! Or used to, or her mom does, or something.
I must say, the Liberty memory is two for two this weekend. It was in fact from Hillary.
Congratulations to you and Jason! I will most certainly plan on coming back for your wedding. Yay.
8/27/2007
upper deck twofer
Yay for vacation! That's why we work, right? Mostly at least.
And the blinding lightning and thunderstorms were unable to get in the way of gametime. It stopped raining just in time. At the baseball game Friday night, which was a great 2-1 win, by the way (have I mentioned that the Royals aren't in last place?-still, as I write this, several days later), there were two other exciting moments besides the outcome and fireworks. Not one, but two foul balls got hit right at our section, essentially straight back from home plate. The first one went two rows behind. The second one came in really fast, but I was apparently ready to dislocate a finger or something catching it. Unfortunately (or, perhaps, fortunately) the guy in front of me reached over at the last second with his glove. He didn't catch it, but did knock it over into the next section. Oh well. I haven't come that close to getting a ball since one of McGwire's home runs the year he set the record. I was ready to throw that one back, too! Candace and Scott, good to see you. Amy and Chris, congratulations.
Fridays' schedule worked out very nicely. After the game it was off to downtown to see Kelli and Nick and, eventually, Andrew. (There ya go Nick Kromnacher, did that show up in your Google search? Or wait, is it Kromenacker? Kromenocker? Nich? Nicholas? Nickolas? Guess we'll see just how good Google is!) Seriously though, it was really nice to see you all. It's been awhile since I've been back to KC. I am very excited to tell Julie that people actually play her game.
Then Saturday was family stuff, from Liberty to Blue Springs. Pools are great when they're in somebody else's backyard, and it's summer time, but after a major heat wave has broken. I didn't even get sunburned, although I did eat way too much BBQ. Oh well, the sacrifices we make for family.
And in other random news, how awesome is the speech that John Edwards gave? I really wish Senator Obama would drop the whole new politics/civility approach and really offer his critique of the system. The longer he goes, the more it appears that he doesn't really want to critique the system at all, in which case, we might as well just elect Senator Clinton. Julie, I know you disagree. But if you want a taste of why I have liked what Edwards has done so much the last couple years, the clip from Hanover is a great example.
the new one from Hanover
the press conference from Elisabeth's treatment
the speech at the winter DNC meeting
Finally something I'm sort of burying, but nonetheless am very excited about. I, uh, caved in to months worth of anticipation and bought an iPhone. I know, I know, don't say it, I know. But nonetheless, there it is. I can now text, and email and camera phone and googlemap and schedule, to my heart's content.
My raise is now officially gone. In my pocket. And on the new tires on my car. But it sounds more exciting to just blame it on the iPhone.
And the blinding lightning and thunderstorms were unable to get in the way of gametime. It stopped raining just in time. At the baseball game Friday night, which was a great 2-1 win, by the way (have I mentioned that the Royals aren't in last place?-still, as I write this, several days later), there were two other exciting moments besides the outcome and fireworks. Not one, but two foul balls got hit right at our section, essentially straight back from home plate. The first one went two rows behind. The second one came in really fast, but I was apparently ready to dislocate a finger or something catching it. Unfortunately (or, perhaps, fortunately) the guy in front of me reached over at the last second with his glove. He didn't catch it, but did knock it over into the next section. Oh well. I haven't come that close to getting a ball since one of McGwire's home runs the year he set the record. I was ready to throw that one back, too! Candace and Scott, good to see you. Amy and Chris, congratulations.
Fridays' schedule worked out very nicely. After the game it was off to downtown to see Kelli and Nick and, eventually, Andrew. (There ya go Nick Kromnacher, did that show up in your Google search? Or wait, is it Kromenacker? Kromenocker? Nich? Nicholas? Nickolas? Guess we'll see just how good Google is!) Seriously though, it was really nice to see you all. It's been awhile since I've been back to KC. I am very excited to tell Julie that people actually play her game.
Then Saturday was family stuff, from Liberty to Blue Springs. Pools are great when they're in somebody else's backyard, and it's summer time, but after a major heat wave has broken. I didn't even get sunburned, although I did eat way too much BBQ. Oh well, the sacrifices we make for family.
And in other random news, how awesome is the speech that John Edwards gave? I really wish Senator Obama would drop the whole new politics/civility approach and really offer his critique of the system. The longer he goes, the more it appears that he doesn't really want to critique the system at all, in which case, we might as well just elect Senator Clinton. Julie, I know you disagree. But if you want a taste of why I have liked what Edwards has done so much the last couple years, the clip from Hanover is a great example.
the new one from Hanover
the press conference from Elisabeth's treatment
the speech at the winter DNC meeting
Finally something I'm sort of burying, but nonetheless am very excited about. I, uh, caved in to months worth of anticipation and bought an iPhone. I know, I know, don't say it, I know. But nonetheless, there it is. I can now text, and email and camera phone and googlemap and schedule, to my heart's content.
My raise is now officially gone. In my pocket. And on the new tires on my car. But it sounds more exciting to just blame it on the iPhone.
7/15/2007
a new reason to go to Stanford
I grew up playing ultimate frisbee. It was a regular part of my life by junior high. We would play every Sunday afternoon, year round, and sometimes in the evenings over the summer. Good times!
Well ESPN decided to do a little exploration of less well known sports, and they decided to profile the Stanford women's team. If you didn't know, they're kind of dominant.
This quote is particularly awesome:
"Dantzker, who joined the team as a sophomore, said she improved as a player each season. More significantly, she said that with each game her love of the sport grew. She admits that part of the reason she decided to pursue a graduate degree at Stanford was to continue playing for Superfly."
GSB, here I come.
They say about 100,000 Americans play in total. I find that hard to believe, though. Even ten years ago there were a lot of leagues and it definitely felt like a lot more involvement than .033% of the population, and I'm sure more play now than when I got started. I wonder if that's only people who participate directly in leagues through the UPA.
We were a tad more casual. In fact, it was kind of funny when people would try to organize our efforts and get us to run specific plays (out of the stack) and so forth. We mostly just wanted to have fun running around throwing the frisbee, which I would argue is still very much in the spirit of the sport, combining competitive traits with self-regulatory ones (there are no refs in ultimate). Plus, teamwork is the most important thing. It's really fun when you know people so well that you can make something look chaotic to the other team but you are instinctively aware of what your teammates are up to.
Ah, that's been a while...
Well ESPN decided to do a little exploration of less well known sports, and they decided to profile the Stanford women's team. If you didn't know, they're kind of dominant.
This quote is particularly awesome:
"Dantzker, who joined the team as a sophomore, said she improved as a player each season. More significantly, she said that with each game her love of the sport grew. She admits that part of the reason she decided to pursue a graduate degree at Stanford was to continue playing for Superfly."
GSB, here I come.
They say about 100,000 Americans play in total. I find that hard to believe, though. Even ten years ago there were a lot of leagues and it definitely felt like a lot more involvement than .033% of the population, and I'm sure more play now than when I got started. I wonder if that's only people who participate directly in leagues through the UPA.
We were a tad more casual. In fact, it was kind of funny when people would try to organize our efforts and get us to run specific plays (out of the stack) and so forth. We mostly just wanted to have fun running around throwing the frisbee, which I would argue is still very much in the spirit of the sport, combining competitive traits with self-regulatory ones (there are no refs in ultimate). Plus, teamwork is the most important thing. It's really fun when you know people so well that you can make something look chaotic to the other team but you are instinctively aware of what your teammates are up to.
Ah, that's been a while...
4/13/2007
news from the home front
My sister seems to have gotten a little too trigger happy with the Facebook photos. I'm going to have to watch her. Photos keep appearing with me tagged in them.
And if I'm going to complain about cable and telecommunications companies rewriting Missouri laws so that local cities can't negotiate on behalf of school districts to get cable channels (among other things), then perhaps I should share some of the cool stuff that KLPS does. Like a telethon happening today and tomorrow.
In case you were too lazy to click that link, students across the district have put together their own programming, and they're even streaming this particular event live over the web. Did you know we were voted the country's top high school football telecast for the 2006-2007 school year? Now you do. It's no wonder the telcos are scared of the kiddies.
And of course, a certain brother gets his birthday on Friday the 13th every once in awhile. This time, it's number 21.
And if I'm going to complain about cable and telecommunications companies rewriting Missouri laws so that local cities can't negotiate on behalf of school districts to get cable channels (among other things), then perhaps I should share some of the cool stuff that KLPS does. Like a telethon happening today and tomorrow.
In case you were too lazy to click that link, students across the district have put together their own programming, and they're even streaming this particular event live over the web. Did you know we were voted the country's top high school football telecast for the 2006-2007 school year? Now you do. It's no wonder the telcos are scared of the kiddies.
And of course, a certain brother gets his birthday on Friday the 13th every once in awhile. This time, it's number 21.
4/08/2007
how about giving up torture for lent
I had a good trip home to Liberty, and maybe I'll get around to writing about it. Or maybe those thoughts will sink down into that morass of vague feelings too distant to put into precise language.
But I did have one Easter thought I wanted to share. If you can talk about the suffering of Jesus and not be outraged to the point of insanity with our prison system, from "correctional" institutions stateside to military prisons to CIA black sites to partnerships with autocratic foreign governments, you need to read your Bible again.
Torture is one of those lines in the sand. You cannot be a Christian and not be adamently, vehemently, passionately, vocally, obnoxiously, ceaselessly against our government torturing people. It seems like every day we learn more details about how expansive have been the variety of injustices conducted in our name. It is disgusting.
It must stop.
Update: Apparently, I'm a little restless tonight. A long weekend must have done me good.
It occured to me that the passion narrative is a remarkably detailed description of the situation we face today. The authors make a point to tell us that Jesus was subjected to various forms of accusations, degrading and humiliating treatment, physical discomfort, and extended stress positions. Was this exceptional treatment for a high value target? Nope. Two common criminals are in similar stress positions next to him. Are the writers sympathetic to the needs for such tactics? Nope. In fact, the perpetrators, from jailors to priests to the masses, are made to look most misguided and despicable. While vile, is the response at least justified, given the threat of the day? Nope. Again, the authors are quite clear. What is done to Jesus is both wrong and counterproductive.
Interestingly, the Romans seem not to have needed to render the prisoners blind and deaf, and they left them so close to each other that they could actually interact--and even have visitors, of a sort, in this public place where all could see.
But I did have one Easter thought I wanted to share. If you can talk about the suffering of Jesus and not be outraged to the point of insanity with our prison system, from "correctional" institutions stateside to military prisons to CIA black sites to partnerships with autocratic foreign governments, you need to read your Bible again.
Torture is one of those lines in the sand. You cannot be a Christian and not be adamently, vehemently, passionately, vocally, obnoxiously, ceaselessly against our government torturing people. It seems like every day we learn more details about how expansive have been the variety of injustices conducted in our name. It is disgusting.
It must stop.
Update: Apparently, I'm a little restless tonight. A long weekend must have done me good.
It occured to me that the passion narrative is a remarkably detailed description of the situation we face today. The authors make a point to tell us that Jesus was subjected to various forms of accusations, degrading and humiliating treatment, physical discomfort, and extended stress positions. Was this exceptional treatment for a high value target? Nope. Two common criminals are in similar stress positions next to him. Are the writers sympathetic to the needs for such tactics? Nope. In fact, the perpetrators, from jailors to priests to the masses, are made to look most misguided and despicable. While vile, is the response at least justified, given the threat of the day? Nope. Again, the authors are quite clear. What is done to Jesus is both wrong and counterproductive.
Interestingly, the Romans seem not to have needed to render the prisoners blind and deaf, and they left them so close to each other that they could actually interact--and even have visitors, of a sort, in this public place where all could see.
3/12/2007
clean sweep
While not quite the miraculous finish of a Liberty sweep, basketball turned out pretty well this weekend. The Liberty girls took first while Julie's school, McCluer North, took the boys title. Even got her German and math teacher parents watching the local news at the cabin late to catch the scores!
Yes, I said the cabin. Apparently her parents have this fabulous place south of Warrenton. Cabin doesn't do it justice, though. It's really a two bedroom house nestled in a hilly area which is a development of a couple hundred such structures on a couple woody acres each. Yay stars. These and these.
Yes, I said the cabin. Apparently her parents have this fabulous place south of Warrenton. Cabin doesn't do it justice, though. It's really a two bedroom house nestled in a hilly area which is a development of a couple hundred such structures on a couple woody acres each. Yay stars. These and these.
3/01/2007
westcountyness
So I did the drive Interstate 64 as fast westward as possible today. It's so almost comfortable yet so not what I really want. It just feels a little dirty hightailing it out of the city as fast as possible after work.
But, it was for a good cause today. Districts have started! Debate tonight, IEs in the morning, then more debate, then some IEs, then back on Saturday.
Oh, and I made some good time, too. 19 minutes from my work parking lot to 141 and Clayton Rd. Take that you regular Ballwin/Chesterfield/Des Peres types.
Also, exciting basketball news. Liberty boys and girls are both headed to Warrensburg. I decided this was postworthy when I noticed that opposite them in the bracket is a certain McCluer North High School. I was already planning on being in Columbia next weekend anyway with my Clayton kiddies. How fabulous would that be?
Seriously, how fabulous?
But, it was for a good cause today. Districts have started! Debate tonight, IEs in the morning, then more debate, then some IEs, then back on Saturday.
Oh, and I made some good time, too. 19 minutes from my work parking lot to 141 and Clayton Rd. Take that you regular Ballwin/Chesterfield/Des Peres types.
Also, exciting basketball news. Liberty boys and girls are both headed to Warrensburg. I decided this was postworthy when I noticed that opposite them in the bracket is a certain McCluer North High School. I was already planning on being in Columbia next weekend anyway with my Clayton kiddies. How fabulous would that be?
Seriously, how fabulous?
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