This polo season is dedicated to my Aunt Ann, who passed away last June, Uncle Tom, and cousins Teal and Franz. I thank them for summers in Missouri, cantering up the wheat fields bareback and barefoot. Aunt Ann would take me for long trail rides through the woods, stopping and getting off to examine moss […]
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Getting Ready
May 1 is the first day of practice and I am already nervous. Haven’t been on a horse since the Halloween Tournament. I still have my winter coat of fat, hoping to ride it off as I did last summer. Wish I had practiced yoga more consistently over the winter. Time to polish my boots, […]
Check Writing Party
Opening day at the club, cold and rainy. Our dues are due. Check out Francisco’s pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150555054455582&id=811140581&aid=649003&l=55a858ab61
Indigo नील
Today I committed to the upcoming polo season. Marcos asked me what name I have for my team. I mentioned a few ideas, and Indigo hit it. Count on us! My sister Allison was driving me to the L station in Chicago, and the downtown looked so beautiful. Mayor Daley did such a great job, […]
Most Improved Club Player
Whoa! This, I never imagined. At first, I was embarrassed and then of course I accept. The next morning I had a dream and realized that I really loved the recognition. I DID work to my ability, rushing from my air conditioned office, changing in the smelly port-a-potty to get to practice. It is not […]