Cathy in the Wright

Things Are Looking Up

I had every intention of posting last evening after my game, but I wasn't in the mood. Our team had an unblemished record - no goals against - until yours truly drew a penalty 20 yards from the net. The other team scored from the direct kick that was awarded. It was a bad call - when the whistle blew, neither team could figure out why. If I had realized it was going against me, I would have shoved her a little harder and made it a decent foul.

I was feeling a little down on the ride home. Not only did we lose our shut-out record, but we lost the game 0-1. When I got back to The Outpost, my neighbor was finishing up a beer over at the Tin Shed, so I joined him for a cold one. Another neighbor stopped by, and three beers later, I stumbled home feeling better. Thanks Kirk and Todd.

Today, in spite of yesterday's dismal performance, the sun did rise. The boys and I headed into Howard Lake, which is celebrating Good Neighbor Days this weekend. We went to the petting zoo at The Country Store (feed store), and then headed across the street to Howard Lake Drug, which still has an old-fashioned soda fountain. The Senator had a root beer float, and The Governor had a cone. He said it was "the best vanilla ice cream I've ever had." I'm not sure how he can make such a declaration; he didn't get that much into his mouth. His clothing and hands were in a better position to judge.

The rest of the afternoon is going to be spent baking cookies and getting ready for a family outing tomorrow. And tonight is another game. If I screw up in this match, it won't matter as much - we've already lost a few in this league. That means I'll need another excuse to go drink with my neighbors. Too late for summer solstice celebrations?

Posted by Cathy at June 24, 2005 11:57 AM