Monday, January 11, 2010

I now play lacrosse

I joined a winter beginners league, and had my first game yesterday.
 
Dear gods it's been a long time since I've had that much fun AND felt so overwhelmed.

First, I did not realize how far I'd let my endurance go... wind sprints for me till the pain stops.

Second, the defensive side of the ball is just crazy. It's a blast, but that game is FAST... and we're all a bunch of slow old guys. I don't know how Gallant and company do it.

I made a couple of good plays, but if I got out there running for more than 60 seconds my legs started to go out. I got blown by several times. But I did scoop a few loosies, blocked a shot with my shin (only felt it after I got to the bench), and managed to not make a fool of myself on line changes. (except the first one Smile ).

Overall, I'm hooked.
Oh, we lost 5-4 on a goal in the last minute-thirty when the ref blew a call and an opposing player got to walk in unchecked. The officiating is difficult at all levels.

 

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Why global warming was the wrong term to use

I can hear it coming already, this being used as an argument against the fact that the climate of the globe is changing.  Massive cold snaps clearly show that we're not heating up. 
 
I will not weigh in on causes, although I personally think that man has damaged the planet, but the climate on planet Earth is changing.  The term Global Warming never should have been used to describe it. Right now it looks as though the stability of our environment is starting to wobble.  Locals are seeing weather patterns that have not been seen for a very long time, if not ever.
 
Do I have an answer, of course not.  I just tire of having either side point to one thing and say, "see, it is (or not) happening".  sigh.  The trends are showing change, whether you believe it or not, there's a statistical trend that is factual. 
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I'm a geek, plain and simple. I used to fence, I play poker when I can, and am learning to play lacrosse. I also work WAY too much.

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