by Francie | Jan 9, 2020 | College Tour, Positivity, Sports
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...
by Francie | Apr 3, 2019 | Sports
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...
by Francie | Feb 7, 2016 | Sports
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...
by Francie | Nov 21, 2015 | Family, Sports, teen scene
The end of an era occurred last night. High school football is over for my son and his parents. Tears were in everyone’s eyes. Guys with their pads, slapping each other on the back or trying to give bear hugs around chests as wide as a Mack truck, nearly...
by Francie | Nov 8, 2015 | Sports
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...
by Francie | Jun 23, 2015 | Fitness, Sports
“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...
