Despite repeated pleadings from teachers throughout Clark County, frigid temperatures, light dustings and icy road conditions, we had zero snow days this week. Madison County did, but Clark didn't, and that can be a bummer. Its not that we feel entitled to one every now and then, just sometimes everyone feels the need for a break before testing, it would seem. The kids were stir crazy, and the teachers and administration were definitely on edge as a whole.
Now that my classes have started back up, I'm feeling the pinch and having to reallocate time. Budgeting time is going to be a challenge as Ellice needs me now more than ever with the stresses of work and pregnancy. We'll find a way with God's help.
UK beat an undefeated 13th ranked Vanderbilt team in double overtime. We desperately needed that win. Then Tuesday, we lost on the road to Mississippi State in a close one. They had 15 blocks on us. Amazingly enough, their big shot blocker only had 1 foul and 10 blocked shots. For those of you not basketball savvy, the kind of aggressive attacking the basket that Kentucky does coupled with the aggressive defense of Mississippi State should produce a lot of free throws--that simply wasn't the case. The refs really swallowed the whistle. This is a theme that is commonplace this year. See, when a team gets a reputation of not being very good, they don't get the call. It stinks, but that's the way it goes. And then there was Florida; we went down to Gainesville, and despite being down by 14 at one point, Kentucky kept battling back and took the Gators to Overtime. We fell down in overtime and never got back, but these type of losses on the road make me feel better about the team, so I'm not quite as down on them as I might otherwise be. Besides, there is an outside chance they can win the SEC tourney and get the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
This was just a fun movie. Good action, passable acting, intriguing special effects, and a pretty darn good story. Predictable to be sure, but there is something to be said for predictability. We are familiar with the hero's journey and it feels safe; reinforcing our world view. Ray Liotta as always plays an intense villain, and I believe him when he does whatever it takes to gain power. The magic is really cool and the fighting is typical Jason Stathem. The supporting characters hold up too. All and all, well worth the watch for any fantasy fan. ***
2 comments:
Ray Liotta has such beautiful eyes.
And I know EXACTLY what you mean about wishing for a snow day, believe me.
Basketball: ??? Still lost. You tried so hard to explain it, but it's just not there for me. Sorry. And with the recent tragic loss, I'm feeling football bummed at the moment.
I feel your pain. We were rooting for the old timer too.
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