I can't believe I'm talking about sports

Back in my day, you could see two not-terribly-popular basketball teams play for $5*

My mom and dad came to town yesterday evening to visit and do some baby squidging. Ray and I had been talking about going to a Grizzlies game, and dad had mentioned a while back he’d like to join us. So we headed to FedExForum for dad’s first NBA game ever, and our second time out of the house without Holden. I hadn’t bought tickets ahead of time because the Grizzlies were playing the Nuggets,…

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I can't believe I'm talking about sports Memphis

Go Grizz

Put the ball in the basket a lot more than the other team, and keep your hands off the competition. Also, fundamentals. And try to sing upbeat montage tunes like the one dude pictured above. You’re welcome.

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I can't believe I'm talking about sports Project 365 (2011)

Day 38/365: Grizz Vs. Lakers

Paid good money for nosebleed tickets for the fella, since he is a Lakers enthusiast (and Derrick Caracter fanboy) and I am basically the best girlfriend ever. It was interesting to see that many people in FedExForum. And yes, I’ve been to a Tigers game. There were moments during the game where the Grizzlies seemed cohesive and like they were going to bowl over the Lakers without looking back. And then there were stretches of…

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friends I can't believe I'm talking about sports I hate/love nature

Sports and leisure and science and nature

When Kristin came to visit last week and we needed a way to kill a Wednesday afternoon, we ended up at Lichterman Nature Center, where I’m fairly sure I went as a kid on a field trip once. Faaaairly sure. Anyway, being there as an adult is weird. Supposedly it’s how this area of the country would look if not for urban development. I think about those giant lily pad things being everywhere and it…

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