And, about this playah spotlight thing.

Several of you have asked me about the USTA Player Spotlight since my partner, the Divine Ms. D, released it to the bloody universe. In fact, last Friday at the club I had one woman congratulate me on the honor and then ask in a sideways manner, "What did you do to get that?"  Now, I'm not one to take offense to much, but I can tell you this, Dorian (who is current in her knowledge of all things related to brazen hussies) would never partner with anyone of ill-repute, much less someone from the "common element." It was Tom Flanagan from USTA who contacted me asking if I'd answer a few questions and send him a few tennis shots for the profile.   I complied.  That's all I did.  I would have appreciated him not cropping out the racket that was in my hand in the original shot considering how the photo makes me look like a total nitwit without it! And so it goes...Damn paparazzi.

http://www.newengland.usta.com/kathy_nielsen-dube-league_tennis_spotlight/

**PS If you'd like to nominate someone you know for the Player Spotlight, just visit the USTA New England site.

Our captain has spoken...

It matters not if your opponent at this weeks' interclub match is your friend, neighbor, masseuse, drug dealer, or the keeper of your "it's just the girls" vacation secrets.  We want a team W and the more points we take the better.  Bring your A game, your winning attitude, and, for the love of all that's sacred, do not give "new" Andrew any material for next Monday's practice. Further,  if you happen to hear anything about their line-up, consider yourself a mandated reporter to either Captain or Coach Evan. Period.

We're presently holding a 1 - 1 league record.  Our six court (7 point) team victory against Woburn was an impressive and commanding opening to the season, especially with so many new partnerships. Last weeks' tie necessitated the counting of sets, and we lost by only one. ONE!  So, keep those numbers and "rackets up" (Deluca, 2010, p. 666) and put on a little lipstick!! We're well-positioned to secure the win...

Public Apology

I would like to publicly apologize to teammate Nancy Greeley who I hit not once but five times during practice today.  And to her partner and brand new team member, Joanne Heim (who I tagged once), please accept my apology.  If there is an upside to your receiving some tennis ink today it is this:  You are now much better prepared to play across the net from DAAAHLUCA.  Be certain to note the significant difference between the two court experiences.  I apologize. Jeannie, on the other hand, will tell you to get your racket up!

Welcome and Welcome Back!

Greetings to all the new and returning members of Cedardale's A1 Women's Northshore League.  We've got one strong roster of players this run.  Under the leadership of Captain Tiny Dancer, we're set to play some hot and fierce, tranny-mess tennis! Not to mention we're going to look great dominating the courts in our Bolle Power Surge tennis togs. Welcome to our new teammates Joanne Heim, Margaret Chojin, Suzanne McCormick, Laura Harley, Sandy Wellman, Laura Naismith, Ginger Gatewood, Chris Juergens and Vicki Lewis. And shouts out to returning members Jeannie the Hammah DeLuca, Kristine the Ringah Sheehan, Hockeymom Leslie Bisson,  Fran the Backboard Howley, Nancy Makers Mark Greeley, Captain TD, and your Blogger-at-Large. We. Are. Ready.