Vote for BooBoo

One more reminder to Vote for BooBoo. Here's the deal:
BooBoo was painted for a Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania exhibit. The painting was priced at $1k+ and sadly we don't get a complimentary print. :(

However, there is a contest now that all the paintings are complete. If BooBoo wins the contest, he will win his own Cafe Press shop and be on tshirts, notecards, tote bags, etc. Now THAT I can afford.

All you have to do is go here and scroll to the bottom. Put in your name and email address. You won't even get put on an email list. Just select "no" that you don't want to receive the newsletter. And tell your friends!!! 

 

Voting ends April 30th!!!

Vote for BooBoo!

Changing seasons

Summer is on its way here in the Great Lakes. The grass at my apartment complex has finally been mowed. (It was a jungle out there!) The horses all have spring fever. The sun is shining and the birds are singing this morning. But for me, the changing season is not about weather. I gauge the time of year on sports season. I may have mentioned before that I can get behind almost any sport (except MLB).

So how does my year of sports shake out? Well here it is:

October-May is hockey season. We're currently enjoying the start of hockey playoffs. Let's go Pens!

July is the Tour de France. The whole month. It's my favorite month of the year. Period. I'm looking forward to Lance bringing home number eight. And I hope Contador gets stuck in the Pyranees.

In August, we get to enjoy the Little League World Series. Forget MLB, LLWS is where it's at.

September begins the NFL season. Of course I'm talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unfortunately, it's a short season, ending in January or very early February.

Then in October, it's back to hockey season. Occasionally, we can throw in the Olympics in either February or August. And golf season is pretty much year round. And if you don't know how I feel about golf, read my previous post.

Spring and summer are also horse show season, but you never see that on TV. Hopefully I'll get to a few this year. Not holding my breath though.

Enjoy the weather!

Oh Tiger....

Are you a fan of golf? My guess is you might take a look at the results and maybe watch the final pair on Sunday, but that's probably the extent of it. I am a fan of golf. I am not a fan of golf in the same way that I am a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I think it's hard to compare the two to be honest. But it is safe to say yes, I am a fan of golf.

Why am I a fan of golf? It probably started when I met my husband. He was on the high school golf team and I walked the course with him once. He helps me understand the intricacies of the game. It's hard to like and follow any game that you can not understand. Tiger has brought a lot to the game too. For me, it's impossible not to become infatuated with someone who has clearly demonstrated super human athletic ability. That kind of ability comes only from 1000% dedication to the sport. I can get behind almost any sport if I know what's going on. I'm simply a SPORTS FAN. (Except MLB... they make a $h!t ton of money and complain a lot... and then there's the steroids...)

I started golfing recently. I'm not good enough yet to say that I play golf. I'm certainly not a golfer. I got my own clubs two summers ago. I like to hit wiffle golf balls out back in the courtyard and go to the driving range. I'm not consistent enough yet to hit the course. But I'm quite excited about it. Golf is hard. It's especially hard when I'm used to being good at things. But when you play (or attempt to play) the game, you begin to understand what kind of dedication it takes to be that good. But come on... I played golf at my wedding!

Unfortunately, when you have been labeled with that super human ability I mentioned earlier, humility and modesty begin to crumble away. It's easy to say that someone has talent, money and fame and that's more than most people have so be happy with it. But truly, the material things are not what makes someone a complete person or a happy person. Clearly there was something going on with Tiger that fame and fortune could not fix. I'm not making excuses for his actions. He has personal issues that are obviously going to be played out in public... it's the price he pays for his fame and fortune. You can't forget, but maybe forgive. Besides... has it ever been our place to judge?

If you have watched ESPN or any kind of news lately, you probably know the Masters starts today. And Tiger is making his comeback today. It will be interesting to watch how he plays. I predict he will show some humility and potentially less ferocity. I believe he understands more than anyone what his personal decisions have done to his professional career. That said, his indiscretions have been separate from golf. He has not disrespected the game. He has not used steroids, he has not cheated or broken the rules. He has disgraced himself personally, and that is something he and his family will have to live with and deal with.

And I respect those who feel differently about Tiger. But I also hope that those people can be respectful in expressing their opinions. Besides, you just sound ignorant and close minded when you rant like that.

Nike's new Tiger commercial

I'm going to go watch Masters coverage.

top 10 reasons to move out of your apartment

10. The neighbors are terrible cooks. The smell permeates every apartment in the building.

9. There are kids next door. They are often unhappy. Very very unhappy. 

8. The upstairs neighbors walk like elephants. 

7. You know that sound before the emergency broadcast comes on? That's the sound the often-broken buzzer makes. Constantly.

6. Your dog thinks the utility carts at the complex are demon spawn.

5. No yard for doggies to run. :(

4. No one cleans up after their dog... ew.

3. You live across the street from the ghetto. 

2. The elephants upstairs tend to... "get busy" at 3:00 in the morning. LOUDLY. 

1. YOU'RE BUYING A HOUSE (Who needs an apartment when you have a house?)