Sparks and Trucks

We're all afraid of distracted drivers on cell phones, aren't we? Well, today I witnessed a sight from my elevated position aboard the commuter bus that I REALLY wish I hadn't seen! I glance out the window and observe a truck driver at the wheel of a HUGE cement truck, with head bent, feverishly pushing buttons on his cell phone. Now while I'm driving my small car down the 101, I do NOT want to think of multi-ton vehicles riding my bumper and texting/chatting/talking to ANYONE on a cell phone! whew!!

Okay, now I can get to the Sparks game... First quarter, it was as if they came onto the court with no warm up... it looked as thought maybe that had never played together before.... it just wasn't gelling... Then, seemingly all at once, at the end of Qtr 1, they warmed up and started playing. They pulled ahead and played a close, close game until the end of the 4th qtr. 2 1/2 minutes to go the Sparks were leading by 4. Mercury scored, Sparks had over a minute on the clock and only a two point lead and started slowing it down (in my opinion WAY too soon). They weren't leaving themselves enough time to recover for a turnover and that's exactly what happened... Sparks lost the ball, Mercury scored, sparks fouled, Mercury makes the free throw, now 2 points behind Sparks recover the ball with only 11 seconds on the clock. They can't get the play, miss the shot and go home sad. Mercury was consistent through the whole game. I can't help but think Sparks would have won soundly if they had shown up ready to play the first quarter.

Nevertheless, it was an exciting game, much enjoyed by all. It's hard to believe this is the 10 year anniversary of the WNBA. As my friend so aptly said last night, "Given what we all lived through with Title 9, we should probably buy season tickets whether we can make it to the game or not, just to support women in sports." I agree. I remember growing up in a time when there were precious few opportunities for girls to play sports. Now, we are busy with work, with husbands, with children, with you-name-it... but I agree with my friend. We should remember the long hard road women in sports have faced and show up and support. I'm not the biggest sports fan. I like to play sports more than watch sports, but you know what I've discovered? You can watch sports and knit, too! HA! No, seriously, please support our sisters and daughters and friends and support women's athletics.

Thanks and have a great day!