Grand Slam

The term Grand Slam has been used in many games including baseball, tennis, golf and bridge.  

To my knowledge, it has not been used in Pickleball.  Until today: I had my first and undoubtedly my last Grand Slam: I served 11 times in a row, got a point 11 times in a row, won the game.  My partner helped, of course.

Everyone was amazed, including me.  I'd never seen this done.  Never thought I would.  Never thought about it at all.

It only took 50+ years of playing the game to do the GS.  Not bad for an 81 year old, all modesty aside.

Doggerel

 It's been a while since I've inflicted a doggerel on my readers.  So here are a couple.

DREAM QUEST

 The salad years held dreams exotic,

Varied, weird, sometimes erotic.

But now I wander endless halls,

Seeking little rooms with stalls.

Don’t laugh you young guys, for it’s coming:

Your own nocturnal quest for plumbing.

 Mike Delaney

6-28-05

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SMOTE

In the bible folks were smited

For acts that could not be abided.

 

A word of caution, please take note

And reduce the risk of getting smote:

 

To temptation, don’t be submittin’

Lest we be hearin’ that you were smitten.

 

Mike Delaney

7-19-09

Lighten Up

 We're lightening up: Getting rid of stuff we haven't used for many years and will never use again.  Stuff in the top shelves that we haven't used since we moved here years ago.

Me: Woodworking and mechanical tools; plumbing, electrical and automotive gadgets; suit ties, clothing - and on and on.

Trish: Boxes of 'good stuff' going to Goodwill: dishes, glasses, fondue sets, candles and holders (now she has battery candles all over the place).

If you're near my age - lighten up!  Don't leave it up to those who outlive you.  They will toss it if you don't; give them a break.