General, My Pickleball Thoughts, Teaching and helping others, Uncategorized

Reflections during a rain storm

What better time to write than while a thunder storm is passing through. The wind is whipping our hanging plants and the rain is pelting down on the burned lawn, desperate for water.  There’s a peacefulness to the chaos happening outside my back patio door.  It’s been a long time since we have had a… Continue reading Reflections during a rain storm

General, My Pickleball Thoughts, Teaching and helping others, Uncategorized

Take care of your feet!

Barely a month goes by that I don’t hear of someone suffering with pain from aching feet, or in some cases they have stopped playing altogether due to foot pain. Likely, they are suffering from plantar fasciitis. I’m not a doctor, but I suffered from plantar fasciitis for many, many years.....over twenty, so I know… Continue reading Take care of your feet!

Adventures, Teaching and helping others, Uncategorized

The world pickleball family grows!

In just two days, I'll be off again to go play in an international tournament!  This time, to the 3rd Amsterdam International Pickleball Tournament which this year is in Almere, Netherlands, a very short train ride from Schiphol Airport.  I'm thrilled to be partnering my good friend Bonita Baker-Robbins (England), and my pickleball husband Leonardo… Continue reading The world pickleball family grows!

Adventures, General, Uncategorized

I’ll meet you at the 2018 US Open Pickleball Championships

In just two days, I will head south to Naples, Florida to compete in the third US Open Pickleball Championships.  This event is one of the largest pickleball tournament events in the USA, and will host nearly 2,000 players this year!  I didn't research that number.....but read it somewhere.  Sorry if I'm off a little,… Continue reading I’ll meet you at the 2018 US Open Pickleball Championships

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Wrapping up 2017 with anticipation of an even better 2018!

It's that time of year where I like to reminisce on the past years travels and events, and look ahead to the upcoming year with anticipation.  I am always amazed at how much I seem to fit into a year,  but the best part is realizing how many long time friendships I have made, and… Continue reading Wrapping up 2017 with anticipation of an even better 2018!

Teaching and helping others

Is your opponent really better than you?

How often have you played a game and just gotten trounced by your opponent?  After the game was over, did you give any thought to how or why your opponent beat you so badly/easily?  Are they really that much better than you?   Maybe they really are, or maybe you hit poor shots and set them… Continue reading Is your opponent really better than you?

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Pickleball gift ideas for the holidays!

Fun pickleball gift ideas for your holiday gift giving! Click here to go to my store and see all my designs and gift ideas, Or click on any of the pictures shown!! Celebrate your heritage with something from the new Pickleball Uniting the World collection! Europe and North America USA and Scotland USA and Great… Continue reading Pickleball gift ideas for the holidays!