Four Wins

A Friday Hodgepodge

Whenever possible, I list three wins at the end of each day. Here are a few from a recent review of my planner.

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1. As noted before, my son has started playing organized soccer again. He played defense and midfield (just like his old man did) in his first game back a couple of weeks ago and did well considering the hiatus.

The coach is doing a fine job and everyone is having fun, so this is the good return I was hoping for.

2. Having allowed the meal rotation Chez Van Horn to fall into something of a rut, I dusted off an old recipe I hadn't made since at least before the move from Florida.

Everyone loved it and it works as a hot school lunch for my daughter.

Chicken tikka masala for the win!

A couple of folks passed out customized Mardi Gras throws. (Image by the author. Reuse permitted.)

3. Here are a couple from following Arsenal with the local supporters group: I was there for Arsenal's recent cathartic and inspirational 5-1 humiliation of the defending Premier League champions, and I got to see what "Gooner Gras" is all about.

I have attended games with supporters groups from every city I have lived near for over a decade, and I rank the Crewe of Arsenal in New Orleans as my favorite -- although I do miss the private upstairs room the Charm City Gooners had.

4. I very much enjoyed seeing the jukebox musical Mamma Mia at the beautiful Saenger Theater with our family and the in-laws last weekend.

I will admit having to be dragged a little to this, having had a negative opinion of it. (Based on my father-in-law's opinion that the musical was far better than the movie, which I didn't see, but heard wasn't that good, I suspect this is why.)

I agree with my wife that it is a well done and enjoyable celebration of femininity.

-- CAV