Wimbledon!

I LOVE Wimbledon!!! I love the tennis; I love the "event"; I love the village; I love Wimbledon!!

There are 2 things about Wimbledon I don't love: the rain delays, but hey, it's Wimbledon, so what'dya expect? and the mispronunciation. So many people try to be correct and say "WimbleTon".... no, folks, it's a 'D' and therefore: WimbleDon. Take note, Reege, please!! lol

I love the tradition. No matter how colorful tennis attire becomes, Wimbledon requires white. Tennis whites are so beautiful against the lush green grass of the courts. Only recently have they "allowed" men to go sleeveless. Only recently have they given up the bow and curtsy to the royal box. And I kinda wish they had not given these 2 concessions to modernity. I loved the old school feel of it all.

I love the fan-friendliness of the venue. People queue for hours for grounds passes, which allow you to wander around and watch any match that isn't on center court, or courts 1 or 2 reserved seating. Yes, the queue is often hours long, sometimes overnight! But it's so affordable, and you can see legends play for cheap if you're patient!

I love the tennis! This is the only grass court championship, anywhere. And not everyone can play grass court tennis. It's not exactly like playing rebound or clay. It is unique, unto itself. It almost seems as if the grass has a personality of it's own. There will inevitably be an upset or 2 during the fortnight, and we watch in anticipation.

All that being said, let the tennis begin!! The fortnight is underway!! Yay, Wimbledon!!!

Number 6 of the 50 Things I Like About Me

Well, since Lisa admits to having worked on her list of 50 for a few days, I guess I don't feel quite so bad about struggling with my 50....

I'm only up to #6, and already I'm wondering if I'll make it to 10!

Number 6:
I accept Monday mornings for what they are.... Monday morning.

Given the opportunity/influence, I would allow everyone I know to take Monday mornings "off". No college classes on Monday mornings. The work day would begin at 1 p.m on Mondays. Gyms would remain closed until 1, as well. Honestly, don't we deserve a gradual entry into a new week?

50 Things, numbers 4 & 5

4) I'm a good cook.

We had dinner guests last night.... We had Spicy Marinated Steak, Greek Yogurt Chicken, Garlic and Bleu Cheese Grilled Mashed Potatoes (Omar's creation), Banana Bread Pudding and Cappuccino Fudge.

Gotta say, it was YUM-O!


5) I can talk sports with the guys!

I'm conversant in basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, golf..... and I can fake it with most other sports, LOL. There are only a couple I'm truly clueless about: cricket and curling. Does ANYone understand them??

50 Things I Like About Me, number 3

3) I have a sense of humor. About most things.

Right now, I'm sitting here with a stuffed lizard sitting on my shoulder, "watching," Omar says. He makes me laugh so much- Omar, not the lizard.

I enjoy laughing. You know it's good for your immune system to laugh.

We should all laugh more. There should be more stuff to laugh about. Don't you think?

50 Things, Number 2

2) I enjoy all kinds of movies.... Pirates of the Caribbean, At World's End was my most recent. I've always found the PotC movies to be an interesting combination of mythology, humor, gruesome special effects and hubba, hubba (Orlando). They make me go, "huh?" as often as they make me LOL....

50 things???

I have a friend who blogged 50 things she likes about herself.

In 1 blog. In 1 sitting, I'm guessing.

Wonder how long it took her to come up with 50?

NO way I can do 50 at a time, but maybe 50, 1 day at a time?

So, Lisa, I'll see your 50, but mine will be 1 every day.

50 Things I Like About Myself:

1) I love my family, and they love me, too.... most of the time. ;)


Lisa's blog: http://notjustanylisa.blogspot.com/

Summer Birds

I love birds.

I love birds, a lot!

I feed the birds outside my kitchen window, and I love to watch them while we're eating.... and they're eating. Right now, late spring, they empty the feeder twice a day, completely. They'd probably do it a third time if I refilled it quickly enough.

Year round, we have sparrows, finches, cardinals and doves. During the spring and summer, we add robins, gold finches, red-winged blackbirds, grackles, starlings, and grosbeaks.

Yesterday, in my neighbors' tree, I noticed a flurry.... I grabbed my binoculars and pulled into focus.... cedar waxwings!!! I was so excited!!! (In Texas, I only saw 1, once in 13 years.)

And this morning, early this morning, I was standing there, looking out, waiting for my first cup of tea to brew when I saw a newcomer.... a duck. A mallard, to be exact, waddling up to that special place in the grass where the sparrows and finches throw the food they don't want. I laughed. Out loud. What the heck?? (giggle)

As I lingered over a second cup of tea, I noted another newbie.... I couldn't identify her. No, I'm not sure it was a she-bird, but I'd bet on it because her coloring was "dull" which often afflicts the female of the species. I opened up my Audubon field guide and flipped thru the pages.... couldn't find her. Maybe she'll come back later, or tomorrow, so I can snap a picture to help identify her.
I really do love my birds....