I’m in a good mood, so you get more raves than rants today. Here we go…
RAVE – USOpen.org
The official tournament site, USOpen.org, is excellent. On top of the usual information on scheduling, draws, and players, it also offers streaming broadcasts of the top matches. This feature came in very handy on Saturday night when The Tennis Channel held exclusive broadcast rights. Since AT&T doesn’t offer The Tennis Channel, we would have been out of luck. The site’s broadcast offers surprisingly high quality for an internet broadcast. I also heard a rumor that it can sneak through some workplace firewalls, but I don’t know anything about that from personal experience. Ahem…
RAVE – High School Football at Cowboys Stadium
On Labor Day, the new Cowboys Stadium is hosting a four-pack of high school football games. I always loved the way Texas Stadium’s officials opened their doors for high school playoff games. MacArthur, my alma mater, got to play there a few times back in the day. Mocking me with the mother of all conflicts, one of the Labor Day games at the new stadium features MacArthur versus Colleyville Heritage, probably Brenden and Newbie’s future high school. We won’t be there, but I’m thrilled for the players, coaches, and fans who get to experience these games in a world-class facility.
RANT – Obama-hating parents whining about Tuesday’s address
I like Obama. I don’t agree with him on every issue, but I like him overall. I also respect your right to dislike him if you so choose. But I am sick of hearing about parents who are whining about Obama’s Tuesday address to the nation’s children and young adults. The leader of the free world cares enough about your students to want to personally tell you about the importance of hard work and education. To encourage them to stay in school and do their best. To prove to them that a black man from a single-parent home can rise to the highest office in the land. From what I understand, his message is NOT political. Yet some parents, particularly down here, are complaining to the school administration and even threatening to keep their kids home on Tuesday. Bush delivered a similar message to students several years ago. Let’s use some common sense here, folks.
RAVE – Fall
Fall is possibly my favorite time of year. The temperature cools off enough to make outdoor activities pleasant, which will be VERY helpful with a toddler. Football and hockey return. At work, the weather is best overall, making my job easier. My grass quits growing. Leaves transform into all sorts of gorgeous colors. I can grill without having to sweat from the radiant heat. Several people in my family, including myself, celebrate birthdays. The electric bill drops significantly. SWA celebrates Halloween with the annual skit contest (anybody have a Dr. Evil/Mini-Me costume set?). I’ve had enough of the heat. Although I’m shocked at how quickly this year is passing, I’m very glad September has arrived and fall is drawing near.