How To Get Invited To the Big Dance...

As THE number one seed:

















We're in Oklahoma City tonight - Hope to see you all in Indie!

Overheard - Big 12 Edition

Scene: Grocery store

Fannie is checking out wearing something like this



Gentleman gets in line behind her wearing something like this



After eyeing each other warily:

Fannie: "Forget about it - NEVER gonna happen."

Gentleman: "Hope springs eternal young lady, hope springs eternal."

Throw Down

One of my bleeps is cheering for Michigan State tonight. I, of course, will be cheering for Kansas. We have a wee wager on the game. The loser shall display the winning team's logo for a WEEK. Altogether now - "Rock Chalk Jayhawk - GO KU"!

Quandary

We're deep in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen and I have a problem. In my Midwest bracket I have Kansas playing Michigan State. Which is EXACTLY what's come to pass. Which is awesome as it means my bracket is holding up nicely.

Unfortunately I have the Spartans beating the Jayhawks and advancing to the Elite Eight. Do I cheer with my head or with my heart. And what do you say Hotfessional? Care to make this a little more interesting?

*Updated to add that if the Spartans win I will post their logo for a week. If the Jayhawks prevail the Hotfessional will return the favor. And the next time we're in Chicago at the same time? Loser buys drinks!

Grace in Small Things, Part 14

1. The warm spring sun
2. Time spent with Precious Oldest over her break
3. The safe return of the Saint and Precious Youngest from their mission trip
4. A newly painted kitchen
5. College basketball

Bits and Pieces

Ahem: Busy stressful week here in Whoville. Resorting to bullets. Not sorry in the least.

• The terrorist had her dental procedure yesterday. She's fine and it was only $178 as opposed to the $225 estimate. (There was some discount for "Dental Health Month". For dogs? WTF?)
  
  
• Last night was choir practice for Confirmation next week. I sing. Did you know that? Hmmm, maybe not. I get tapped on occasion for special event ensembles. So I'll be singing for the Archbishop next Wednesday at Saint She Who Shall Not Be Named. I'm suppressing my diva and singing Alto. Blech.
  
  
• Precious Youngest and I are going pick up her Prom dress this afternoon. She's terrified of the alterations lady at Nordstrom's and requires me for back up. All the woman has is a German accent and a seam ripper so I'm sure we'll come out of it alive.
  
  
• Tomorrow is supposed to be warmish and sunny and I hope to get some much needed yard work done.
  
  
• I'm judging finals for the Forensics tournament late in the afternoon. (I fervently hope I don't get a boring event like foreign extempt.) Precious Oldest is wheeling into town to do some judging as well. I hope to have a meal with her at some point
  
  
• Then my beloved Jayhawks face off against North Carolina to see who goes to the national championship. ("Oh please, oh please, oh please!" she murmurs quietly to herself.)
  

Now go have yourself a nice weekend!