Houston Comets Move, I Stay Home

The Comets are moving from Toyota Center to Reliant Center.

And I'm staying home.

I'm sad. And I'm angry.

I can't be mad at the owner, Hilton Koch... it's Houston's fair weather fans that are ultimately to blamed.

Random Evening Memo: 063007

1. I left for the Comets game under threatening skies but made it there without incident.
2. Like a total putz, I left my (almost brand new 'Blackjack') cell phone on the passenger seat, and once I realized it, worried about (a) the car getting broken into, (b) the phone being stolen, and more than anything (c) Brinks calling because someone broke into my house and I don't know it. (Fortunately, none of these things occurred... whshhhhhew).
3. I enjoyed the company of my friends, as well as a beautiful 5 year old guest, but one of my friends wasn't well, and didn't make it to the game. And I missed her.
4. A race was held, and the color of the card that I received at the door matched the winner, meaning that I won a lottery scratch-off ticket. That ticket, however much promise it offered, yielded NADA.
5. The game was so bad that I went to the box office and picked up my American Idol tickets for the July 15th show (that I purchased for a bunch of my friends, more than a month ago)... and had to engage in 'Sanjaya' talk with others in line. Sigh.
6. The actual game was less than enjoyable, as the Comets were skunked by the Mercury.
7. The trip home was also freakishly eventful, as I found myself driving by the home of an ex. I experienced little emotion, though the few good memories that flooded back were quickly squelched by the ones that caused me to end that relationship.
8. Sometimes self esteem feels like a bitch that denies you of pleasure... but for your own good!

Oops... We Did It Again!

My Houston Comets won their second game in a row tonight!

I'd also like to extend my special thanks to the refs for making this a somewhat to excrutiatingly boring game to watch, along with this special message:

"Let them freaking play!".

Maiga-Ba draws a foul from Monique Currie.
Photo by Steve Ueckert / Chronicle

Happy Final and a Good Night (after long day)!

We did it! We really did it! The Comets scored their first win!

The post game arena atmosphere bore a striking resemblance to those when we've made the playoffs or won the conference finals. And the fact that we broke our date with doom in a game against the l.a. sparks was just icing on the cake.

Tonight's the Night, Comets Rebound

For some reason, I have the feeling that tonight is the night that the Houston Comets will break their losing (0-10) streak.

I read somewhere that Hilton (Koch) said we were going to win the next two games, that would be tonight against l.a. and Friday, against the 1-10 Mystics.

Maybe he's written some checks (I sure hope they clear), or maybe he's just feeling it like I am. And it's our time.

Random Memo: Ten Things That Are Bugging Me Today

1. Contractors that won't call me back and give me an estimate.
2. People who take out their frustrations with other people and other situations... on me, and then never own up to it. Everybody does it, from time to time... but just admit it, ya know?
3. Clear skies and sunshine when I'm at work, thunder, lightning and rain afterwards!
4. People who can't seem to put things in writing.
5. U.S. Open preempts Dr Phil, on the one day I get to watch.
6. And then Oprah is a repeat!
7. Listening to the air conditioner run and run and run.
8. Sports team billboards that feature, not the players, but the Owner and his children.
9. I spent HOW MUCH on my season tickets???

Good News and Bad News

Good News:

1. I had the day "off".
2. I got the oil changed in my CRV and they noted no other problems.
3. I made it to the dealership within the limits of my "free tires for life" warranty.
4. I took Miss C for her 6 month checkup and shots. She was found to be in good health, and she had a fabulous time, as usual!
5. I got the ball rolling on acquiring bids for my home improvement projects!
6. And I got to watch Dr. Phil!

Bad News:

1. Miss C has to have her teeth cleaned next Wednesday. She starts antibiotics on Sunday, and I have vowed to wait until then to begin to get nervous. *060307 UPDATE: Comet figured it out. I swear, I've tried to act normally... but I guess between the mystery pills and my clinginess, she put it all together.
2. Home improvement projects always cost more than you hoped.
3. Heard on the news that Swoopes is out 4 to 6 weeks with a bulging disk... as if things aren't bad enough for the Houston Comets!

Random Memo 091005

1. Woke up early.
2. Made a list of everything I need to do this weekend.
3. Fed Miss C her breakfast and went back to bed.
4. Caught up with the kids of Laguna Beach. I'm mad at Steven, by the way.
5. Surfed a while. No, not Laguna style.
6. Showered and suited up for the Comets game.
7. Stopped by the grocery store for Tecate and limes.
8. Drove to my friends' house in Suburbia, USA for a helluva game watching party.
9. Watched an all-in-all crappy game.
10. Visited with old friends and met some great new friends.
11. Loved on two sweet and precious doggies.
12. Ate great food: cheese cubes, crackers and cheese spread, hot wings, veggies and dip.
13. Found that there are at least two doggies in the world who LOVE carrots!
14. Learned that a road had been extended from Suburbia to the U.S. Hwy that I live near.
15. Left the party before it was my turn to play pool. Excellent timing!
16. Took the newly extended road home. It was great!
17. Played with Miss C, who split her attention between me... and my clothes.

Can it get any worse?

It's been a stressful day:

1. Visual images broadcast from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama worsen by the day. There are folks who are looting for sustenance. There is a wild contingent who is firing on police officers and other search, rescue and recovery officers.
2. I saw many Kristina refugees in the restaurant at lunch, the grocery store and on the freeway as I travelled home today.
3. My MMSP left work early today, distraught. I know his doggy (Miss C's boyfriend) went to the vet today. He also has four missing family members. I'm so worried... I can't say any more. I feel just horrible, in anticipation of the confirmation of bad news.
4. I heard on the way home that Joran was released from custody and is no longer under suspicion of the murder of Natalee Holloway.
5. Having lost the first game of the first round playoff series last night, the Comets must now win two games in Seattle.

The answer to the question is that it CAN get so much worse. Today was just one of those days for me, that felt like the bad things were "piling on". I'm grateful for all I have. After all, my worst worries concern people far less fortunate, and wishing I could do more to help.

Dawn Staley Is A Houston Comet

I hated to see us give up a couple of "big" girls...

but it's pretty hard not to be extremely excited about Dawn Staley in a Comets' jersey!

Random Memo 073005

1. Woke up the first time at 630am and decided that I didn't have to get up right away.
2. Woke up the second time to a phone call at 745am. Cheerfully told MMSP that I was already up and could leave to meet him in 20 minutes. Relieved that he suggested that we meet in 45 minutes, which gave me another 10 minutes to make myself presentable.
3. Met MMSP at Starbucks for a quick java jolt, then followed him to a client's house. Drove through the neighborhood thinking, as I always do, I should have gone into a more profitable profession.
4. Helped MMSP field measure existing conditions. Greeted happily by a beautiful golden in the backyard!
5. On the way home, confirmed my previous decision to skip going to the Comets game this afternoon, in lieu of some much needed time to clean house and do pretty much nothing.
6. Considered dropping my clothes in the washing machine on the way into the house, but opted, instead, to reveal the truth of my indiscretion to Miss C.
7. Miss C's nose to my thigh, I confessed fully and reassured her that she IS the prettiest girl in the world.
8. From the comfort of home, watched the Comets stink up their game v. (last place in Western Conference) San Antonio, and fall to a second place tie with Seattle. On the bright side, I saved $21 in refreshments and washed three loads of clothes... things I wouldn't and couldn't have done at the Toyota Center.

Houston Comet's Retire Coop's Jersey

The Houston Comets, all referees, league conspiracies and predetermined outcomes aside, soundly defeated the Detroit Shock tonight by a score of 97 to 61.

Emotions ran high from start to finish
with the retirement of Cynthia Cooper's jersey at half time.

Photo courtesy of the Houston Comets and the WNBA.

Coop is, arguably, the woman who has made the single most impressive impact
on the Houston Comets, and the WNBA, at large.

I think it's safe to say that there wasn't a dry in the house at Toyota Center tonight...
as Jersey 14 was unveiled, very approppriately and divinely,
next to number 10 (Kim, may you raise the roof of Heaven tonight!).