Kristine Joy, Writer

1. That’s Bananas

Conversation with an athlete….

Athlete: Do we have any bananas?

Me: I think so. Check the team table inside.

(athlete returns from inside)

Me: Did you find one?

Athlete: Yes, it’s in my pocket.

2. Crisis…or, just a random Tuesday?

A college golf coach was telling me how he had recently addressed one of his golfers on the tee box and I appreciated the vocab lesson:

“When faced with difficulty, composure matters. They’re called first responders; not first reactors. You are trained to respond—use it.”

3. (Snow)Coach Needed

My brother-in-law recently trekked to Yellowstone via snowcoach. I had no idea that you could access the park and stay at the lodge/cabins during the off season, but now that I know, it’s on the bucket list!

AI:
Yellowstone Snowcoaches
are specialized winter vehicles equipped with oversized, low-pressure tires (often around 12 psi) or tracks, designed to float over deep snow rather than driving on plowed roads. These heated, van-style buses are the primary transport for winter tours (mid-December to March).

Photo Credit: DRod

4. The Road Less Paved

I have a new song on the FAVORITES list—Have It All, by Jason Mraz.

May you have the confidence to always do your best.
May you take no effort in your being generous.
May you know the meaning of the word happiness.
May you always lead from the beating in your chest.

May you keep the chaos and the clutter off your desk.

May your educated guesses always be correct.

May you have unquestionable health and less stress.

And may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows.
And may the road less paved be the road that you follow.

I want you to have it all.

5. Spring is in the Air

6. Success Story

Cheers to Coach on 41 years!

7. I (Don’t) Dig It

For a part-time job, I just signed a safety policy titled Open Holes.

I didn’t read the policy 🤫 but have since wondered what I signed?!?

1. I will do my best to decipher whether an open hole is appropriate to enter or not.
2. If someone is going down a rabbit hole, I will offer them a Peeps for the journey.
3. I will warn others of holes that may be black holes or sink holes.
4. I will only put my key in keyholes.
5. If there is an obvious hole in the system, I will report it to my superior.
6. If someone appears to have a hole in their heart, I will make a point to reach out with compassion (rather than Peeps).
7. I will point golfers in the direction of the correct numbered hole when asked.

8. This Left Me Salty

At a different part-time job, fraudsters booked and used our halotherapy (salt) room and then cancelled the credit card charge before it went through. In other words, we got brined.

9. Closing Credits

I appreciate you.

And I appreciate your readership. 😘