Officially, we say we were rained out.

Officially, we say we were rained out.

We're just playing real solid defensively right now. The kids are rotating really well in our bunt coverage and defensive read more

We're just playing real solid defensively right now. The kids are rotating really well in our bunt coverage and defensive coverage. Alyssa has really stepped it up, both at the plate and pitching.

Peace at home, peace in the world

Peace at home, peace in the world

One of the blessings of age is to learn not to part on a note of sharpness, to treasure the read more

One of the blessings of age is to learn not to part on a note of sharpness, to treasure the moments spent with those we love, and to make them whenever possible good to remember, for time is short.

He didn't run for four months and when he got onto the paddock and ran he was very concerned because read more

He didn't run for four months and when he got onto the paddock and ran he was very concerned because there was a fair amount of pain.

There's definitely a lot more pressure there [the Olympics], but I'm really looking forward to it. I think it's going read more

There's definitely a lot more pressure there [the Olympics], but I'm really looking forward to it. I think it's going to be a really good experience. I can remember looking back watching my first Olympics when I was like 10 years old, so it's cool to be a part of it now.

[it's strange to think of yourself as an only child and then suddenly find yourself with three siblings. Does Adie read more

[it's strange to think of yourself as an only child and then suddenly find yourself with three siblings. Does Adie ever feel like an outsider when the rest share a history that she doesn't?] Curiously, I went to a wedding quite near the start, and when we got to the church this charming man came up and said, 'Bride or groom?' ... Groom! You're with the groom!

Kids walking to school are getting offered rides, players are getting let in line at the cafeteria, people are doing read more

Kids walking to school are getting offered rides, players are getting let in line at the cafeteria, people are doing little things to show support. It's really great.

Dilution looks to be about 11 percent, which is a touch less than the benefit from the synergies,

Dilution looks to be about 11 percent, which is a touch less than the benefit from the synergies,