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Me, a Tee-ball coach? Yeah, that’s what I said

I never would have thought I’d end up coaching Tee-ball. It was the last thing I thought I’d be doing. But here I am. Coach Kelley. I did it reluctantly to help my dad, who only volunteered to manage the Tee-ball team because none of the other parents would. And he is a great grandfather. With all the experience I had as a softball player, I have the knowledge to teach, but trying to work with a group of four to six-year-olds is like trying to herd cats. No, I take that back. I think herding cats might be easier. At least for someone like me who never had any children, only the four-legged kind.
So, I dusted off my old mitt and bought a couple of new sports bras and dragged myself to the ball field, thinking it would be a chore I would have to endure for a few weeks. But these kids surprised me. It’s turning out to be a fun experience watching them so enthusiastic about playing ball. And it’s rewarding to give something back to the community and help shape some future baseball or softball players. There are three girls on the team, which I like to see, and they are really trying hard. A couple of them are already hitting the ball better than some of the boys. LOL
Now I look forward to Tee-ball practice. This old fart is actually enjoying herself. 

Quote from The Wolf Queen:“Gods, woman. You are the most stubborn female I have ever met.”
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Weird Word Wednesday

cahownoun  ca·how  \kə-ˈhau̇\Definition of cahowPopularity: Bottom 10% of words:  a dark-colored petrel (Pterodroma cahow) formerly abundant in Bermuda but now nearly extinct
Origin of cahowimitative

First Known Use: 1615
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Downsizing is harder than it seems

We made the decision to downsize last year. Well, my husband wanted to do this more than I did, but after dragging my feet, I decided it was the right thing to do. That didn’t make it any easier for me. We went from a 3-bedroom house to a 2-bedroom duplex. Even after having four garage sales, we still had too much stuff. Physically, this was the hardest move for both of us. That might be because we are a lot older now, but it’s not easy trying to fit everything into a smaller place. Whenever we moved in the past, it was always to a larger home. I think the hardest part was spending a year sorting and cleaning out all my stuff. The process was so time-consuming and stressful. It’s difficult deciding what to get rid of and what to keep.
However… I’m discovering that I didn’t really need all of those things I had and there are many creative ways to organize a smaller home. Pinterest has been a great help with people sharing so many great ideas. We are quickly adapting to our new place. After a year of cleaning out stuff, hosting garage sales (when you start recognizing the people shopping in your garage, you’ve had too many), and finally moving, I’m looking forward to new beginnings and moving on with my life. The view from our new home.





Quote from The Wolf Queen:“Tantaus, you Cyclopean idiot,” Niren said, “can you not see Lycaon is infatuated with the girl?”

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Weird Word Wednesday

cahootnoun  ca·hoot  \kə-ˈhüt\Definition of cahootPopularity: Bottom 50% of words:  partnership, league —usually used in plural
Origin of cahootperhaps from French cahute cabin, hut

First Known Use: 1829
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Weird Word Wednesday

cadastrenoun  ca·das·tre  \kə-ˈdas-tər\Definition of cadastrePopularity: Bottom 30% of words:  an official register of the quantity, value, and ownership of real estate used in apportioning taxes
Origin of cadastre
French, from Italian catastro, from Old Italian catastico, from Late Greek katastichon notebook, from Greek kata by + stichos row, line — more at cata-, distich
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Weird Word Wednesday

cabalnoun  ca·bal  \kə-ˈbäl, -ˈbal\Simple Definition of cabalPopularity: Top 30% of words: a small group of people who work together secretly



Full Definition of cabal1:  the artifices and intrigues of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government); also :  a group engaged in such artifices and intrigues2:  club, group See cabal defined for English-language learners
See cabal defined for kids


Examples of cabala cabal plotting to overthrow the government


Origin of cabalFrench cabale cabala, intrigue, cabal, from Medieval Latin cabbala cabala, from Late Hebrew qabbālāh, literally, received (lore)
First Known Use: 1614
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