St Mary's over Nova!!!!!

One of the best played basketball games I have ever seen! The St Mary's boys are ADORABLE! After watching sloppy ACC ball all season it was great to see the game like it is supposed to be played.

...and you thought I was crazy calling the Cinderella for St Mary's

Two Fingers and a Thumb says "how ya doin', how's your mama".

There is an unwritten rule here in "Blue Heaven" ........when passing someone on the road you give the "wave"; thumb extended, first two fingers raised. If you are the driver you simply perform the move with the rest of your hand on the steering wheel. If you are the walker it requires raising your arm, extending your thumb, raise the first two fingers, and give a slight wave.

My brother informed me about the "wave" when we moved here and I have honed it to a fine art as Katrina and I perform our daily trek through the "Pitt". There are many in our neighborhood who do not understand the "wave". Most likely these people come from colder climates where people passing each other have perfected the fine art of ignoring those they do not know and they do not care about their mama.

I have made it a goal to "wave" at any passing car or person. Some reluctantly return the greeting, some hesitate but smile, many know the rule, and many just stare forward. Fire Tower Road residents, however, all perform the "wave" with enthusiasm. Several even toot their horn as they pass just to say Hi. No one in our neighborhood toots.

This morning a car that I did not recognize was coming up Fire Tower as we were coming down and I gave the "wave". I was a bit surprised when there was no return "wave" as the car zoomed by....it was a white woman.

Battle of the Blahs 2010

What a difference a year makes...Last year Carolina students put off Spring Break until the Tarheels put The Blue Devils away. This year the matriculating crowd could not get out of town fast enough. Meanwhile over in Durham, K Ville was filled with Dook students camping out for tickets to the Saturday showdown. No one at that end of Tobacco Road gave a thought to fun in the sun.

I had hope that the Tarheels would rally and at least put up a fight...maybe even pulling off an upset. Not! Now the heels are playing on Thursday in the venerable ACC Tournament, an unheard of event. I still have hope.

St Mary's has made it to the Dance!! If you read this blog you may remember my support of this team last year early in the season. They fell short, but are in this year. They will be my Cinderella!!!!!

Ahhhhhhh, Finally.

The "Pitt" has finally warmed. The frogs in our ponds are chirping (or whatever you call their noise, it's too cute to be croaking), the birds are flying around like fireflies establishing their territory and staking out nest material, things are busting through the thawed ground seeking the sun.

Yesterday Pat and I took one of our spontaneous little day trips to the beach. This time we went to Emerald Isle...sat for hours listening to the ocean and soaking up those mind clearing ions. We discovered that Swansboro NC had a(n) historic district which we found delightful! Great dinner at the Icehouse with a table by the water. I think we will go back.

I am at peace with the Tarheels.

Thanks to our wonderful friend Julie, we had great tickets to last night's game against Florida State. This year you can get tickets anywhere. The Dean Dome took a long time to have a respectable crowd but those that were there were real fans. There was tremendous support for Roy and the boys. Everyone seemed to accept the fact that this is most likely the worst basketball season ever...but there is nothing to do but remember past glory and know that it will get better. Based on the fact that the team does not seem to see that dribbling and passing do not put points on the board, I cannot see a good showing in the Tournament. They will most likely play the Thursday game for the first time ever (I think).

Emily and Kate were there and they stayed to the bitter end to take part in the Carolina tradition of singing the Alma Mater and fight song. They do not have tickets to the last home game against Miami so this was their last Carolina home basketball game...you can bet that I am shedding a few tears. The loss did not seem tragic, it was just being a part of the Carolina tradition.

And by the way, they wore ridiculous silver uniforms...turn the dome Blue? Roy, what were you thinking?

"Rising Blue Cross bills stun N.C. families"

That is the headline in the Raleigh News and Observer this morning. Well, who is surprised at that? Meanwhile the Republicans are dithering in the meeting at Blair House today and those not there are whining about the TV coverage. They continue to put forth the misguided assertion that the American People want to start over, the American people do not want whatever the Democrats want; but guess what they are wrong!!!!! They have no idea what Americans want they are to quote Congressman Wiener of NY... "The Republican Party is a wholly owned subsidiary of the health care industry".

The tide is shifting away from the lunatics who have gotten all of the attention lately, but the Fox crowd can not hear it because they live in an echo chamber.

Alexander Haig to God...

"I am in control."

I'm not going to say anything about the Tarheels.

Rouler Les Bon Temps!

Hope everyone is having a great Mardi Gras! I still shudder thinking about the times we went to New Orleans for the celebration...remember Carolyn? The "Pitt" celebrates with an annual event. It was held last Saturday at the Chatham Mill and Pat and I went. I can tell you that it was too bad you were not there. It was an event to remember. Everyone was dressed in the most outrageous outfits you can imagine. I think most of Chatham County attended and a great time was had by all.