I have this little promise with myself to blog two times a month, and this month has been tough. I have been way to busy to ponder and think off, and quite frankly, am too busy tonight as well. The holidays are upon us after all, on top of the regular busy nature of the everyday. Still, tonight is notable. Do you remember getting new sneakers when you were a kid? Zips, or Kangaroos, or Reeboks, and thinking they totally made you jump higher, run faster, just function better than your normal everyday self? Almost imparting superpowers, if only for that first maiden wearing? Well, today, in the mail, Gwynn got her first pair of real hightop basketball sneakers, just in time for practice tonight. Tim brought her home from practice and warned me to brace myself for high enthusiasm. She was totally on Cloud 9. A beginner for sure, but trying hard, Coach told her, specifically, on her way out the door, that it was her best practice yet.

It must've been the shoes!

No surprise, though, as we all know, a great pair of shoes, heels, boots or even sneakers, really can make your day.

Or maybe it is just a great coach!
Thanks Coach Welcher! You're the best!