Week 37 of 52 in 2024

Jackson: When Connor got his new bike, Michael had maintenance done on his and Jackson’s.  Apparently, he hasn’t gotten adjusted to his bike having working brakes.  On the way to school, he braked to be able to turn around and check on Connor and fell off his bike.  Thankfully, he had his helmet on but he got to meet the nurse who helped bandage him up.  Golf will have to wait for a couple of days because gripping a club is not happening.

Connor:  In anticipation of Connor’s fall league games for the Towson Generals, Michael took him out for batting practice and opted not to throw consistent strikes and was all over the place in an effort to make Connor understand that he can hit the pitchers. He’s never been one that plays with confidence so it’s great that he has Michael as a resource.  Despite playing what was supposed to be one of the best teams in the league (there was a debate over even attending the game), Towson hung in there scoring 5 runs, which is a BIG and Connor secured a walk.  Since the team is mostly freshmen and they are playing in the varsity division, it’s been a little rough.  We’ve encouraged him to keep showing up and making the most of his opportunity as there is no guarantee he will make the JV team.

Mom: In a very last minute decision, tickets were purchased and I was able to spend a couple of hours with Ed and the boys from Pearl Jam on Thursday night.  I got to hear Daughter, which ended with a positive message about politicians keeping hands of daughters and vote to make it okay and Black.  When I saw them in Philadelphia 8 years ago, the show ended and there was no Black so this was big for me.  Still have a couple more songs I’d like to hear but unfortunately the shows in Fenway were sold out. Ed has been wearing his Sweetness jersey to every show to commemorate the band being together for 34 years.