Happy Memorial Day weekend, Americans! This weekend, Annie’s softball team is playing in a softball tournament hosting by our league. It’s the 27th year of the tournament, which brings in 92 teams from all over Southern California. But 26 years ago, there were only about 10 teams…and I was on one of them. It’s fun to share this experience with her, all these years later!

Of course, even with a softball-filled weekend, we won’t forget to honor the brave men and women who fought for our country. We are so grateful for your service, especially the service of my father-in-law, an officer in the Navy.

Around The ‘Net

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~There Were 2 Mass Shootings In Texas Last Week, But Only 1 On TV

~As He Heads Back To Prison, A Nashville Man Says ‘Goodbye’ To The New Life He Hoped To Build

~These Basketball Players Sued Their College For Anti-Gay Discrimination — And Lost

~Almost 60 years later, Alabama lunch counter protesters are given some justice

~Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies at 104

~Four-day weeks bring smiles in rural schools. But will they work in big cities?

~He slept in homeless shelters as a kid. Now he’s going to Harvard on a full ride

~Surf’s up near the Korean DMZ

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~All Those Red Alert Bubbles On Your Phone Are Driving Your Loved One Crazy

~Scientists just discovered these 10 bizarre and beautiful animal species that show what it takes to survive on Earth against the odds

~What the Heck is the 72-Hour Swedish Cabin Experience?

~Brandi Chastain on HOF Plaque: ‘It’s Not the Most Flattering, but It’s Nice’

~Dog ‘adopts’ nine orphaned ducklings at Essex castle

Swifties

Last weekend, we took a quick break from softball to go to the Taylor Swift concert at the Rose Bowl. I’m not normally a fan of big outdoor stadium shows…you’re so far from the stage, and the sound is usually terrible. But I will grudgingly admit that Taylor and her crew did a very good job of making it feel like she was close to everyone. It was a surprisingly good show! Annie and her friends had a BLAST, and we moms enjoyed ourselves, too. Well done, Taylor.

Fun Finds

~With James finishing school this week and Annie the week after, I’ve been shopping for teacher gifts. A friend of mine came up with the great idea to give her kids’ teachers letter boards. If any of you are interested, either for teachers or yourself, these 10 x 10 boards are only $14 right now — down from $50!
~Who has a weighted blanket? I hear they’re great for insomnia, but they are not cheap. I found this one for $69 and it has good reviews, but I’m still hesitant. If you have one, please tell me if you like it or not!
~I bought Annie a few different Overtone color conditioners to use over the summer. This weekend we used the vibrant blue color on the ends of her hair (her softball team’s color is royal blue). I was skeptical about how it would look on her brown hair but it’s really cool! And it washes out after a few shampoos. I also got the Rose Gold and the Vibrant Purple, so we’ll have fun playing with different colors this summer (pro-tip – buy the sample sizes!).

Happy Sunday, everyone!