At the 2026 Australian Open, after a successful match, Coco Gauff named the word, confidence, as the inspiration for her tennis grit. "I am trusting my shots," she said. "I have done the work off the court and that gives me confidence in a big match." She was then handed a marker to write a... Continue Reading →
Reset!
In a recent pickleball clinic the coach told us that we if we found ourselves at the kitchen line "banging" with our opponents (meaning, a fast exchange) and losing control of the point, we needed to reset. In all racket sports, this word is important. In tennis, it might mean hitting a defensive lob or... Continue Reading →
BEHOLD!
Here in South Florida many homes have a sliding glass door leading from the interior of the home to a screened-in lanai. The other night, my husband invited me to sit with him in the lanai. Though it was a beautiful evening, I am not the best at being still and quiet. And I could... Continue Reading →
Shadows and Shelters 