I’m feeling kinda lucky!
Jeff Goins has told us to take a break from the 15 Habits of Great Writer’s Challenge, a nap specifically, and today he posted a beautiful piece about the new joy he is finding in fatherhood.
But I did not take a nap. How could I? Germany was playing their first game in Eurocup 2012 against Portugal! To see it on a big screen I headed to Pappy’s, a local ports bar. There I met up with my fellow football fans, some still in elementary school but not to be underestimated: when Boateng walked off with an injury and I hoped (out loud) that Klose might be sent in, the youngest reminded me, “Klose is not a defender.” In spite of my ignorance the Germans won, 1-0! Much to the shame of my husband, I don’t really care who wins and certainly don’t enjoy watching one team cream another, but I am always interested in a good game, where both teams show fire in their bellies!
I also won today! A signed print from illustrator and former animation artist specializing in the children’s book market, Maria Bogade of Germany. She also worked on award-winning projects like ”The Gruffalo.” I chose this piece from her site‘s portfolio:
Ben’s Flying Flowers is her most recent collaboration with Inger Maier: 
AND… today I received a prize I won while participating in Paula Yoo‘s NaPiBoWriWee Challenge.
I ‘ll be busy again tomorrow though…hoping for another good game: Spain vs. Italy, and Republic of Ireland vs. Croatia!
Iv’e been watching Rolland Garros, but enjoy the international soccer cups! Love the two prints you have won, especially the one you chose from Maria Brogade!
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Moing! Moing! Joanna. Only won the first,print; the second is her new book. Always see my communication mistakes a bit late, sorry! How is Garos doing so far? I can’t watch any sports at home – no reception, no cable, just movies. Good thing for me my library has an excellent media selection! And I suppose supporting a local pub is an effort worth noting!!!
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Had I read this post, I would have known….soccer, not American football.
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Congrats! Great true story! 😉
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Yes, my young friends were glad for the mention too!
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