How To Win At Hockey
* Adjust and overcome
* Edge
* Puck control
I think we can all learn a little something here. Adjust and overcome, edge, puck control. And this: “You got to play with that edge, but you can’t cross that line.” And… “You got to know where the edge is.” (May I add, You also need to know what the edge is, when they keep talking about edge, edge, edge.)
“Edge! Play the blues.” — Bono, U2
Hockey God, rolling his eyes way back in his head, “Edge, who can’t hardly play guitar.”
One more, from the announcer: “Take the puck, with a sense of purpose, to the paint.” Got it? Now drop the frickin’ puck! It’s Stanley Cup season! (Even though TV Turn-off Week is right now — it always falls during hockey play-offs — no problem — we make a special exception for my husband and the NHL. No TV unless it’s hockey. Sorry, kids. I know it seems unfair but you can deal.) Ready? Steady? Go!
“They’re all growing their play-off beards, you don’t see that in the NBA. Not since Bill Walton.” — Hockey God, pleased as hell, watching the Washington Capitals/N.Y. Rangers game
(And another quote from Hockey God, while watching a Blazer game last week: “Foul? You call that a foul? They didn’t even touch each other.” Me, mouthing what he always says: These basketball players — they go out there and just, like, hit each other with their purses, oh, I’m sorry, did I hit you with my purse? Oh, excuse me, I think you just fouled out! The ref wants you to go now. Oh, no problem!)
Etc.
I still like basketball more better, but que sera sera.
Did I mention that when I woke up this morning I thought I wasn’t assigned to a school next year, but now, end of day, I have found out YES I am assigned to my school again? Yes, I am. (Budget cuts are brutal this year, we’re all a little worried.) (“A little” is a huge understatement.)
Oh, being gainfully employed, what a beautiful thing. I was so thrilled that I cut my class and took Steve out to lunch to celebrate.
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Congrats on being gainfully employed. (I must see what that is like someday.) =)
(Sorry, don’t understand any of the sports references… just not my thing… for me, it’s all about the football pants…. )
April 21st, 2009 | #
I’m glad you’re already in the know about next year. That must help the TUMS supply.
Congratulations!
BTW, what will your degree be in? I thot you had talked about getting certified as a Media Specialist, but the classes you’ve talked about don’t fit with that. Just curious.
April 21st, 2009 | #
WackyMummy, thank you.
Lib, media specialist, with certification to teach and master’s degree attached. wooooooooooooooo-hooooooooooooooooooo I will be fancy then, eh?
April 21st, 2009 | #