The Spring "Snow"

The tree was beautiful, but as in every year, the blossoms fall, creating almost a snow like effect.

Sue Bird Will Enter Naismith Hall Of Fame

Sue Bird, who led the WNBA Seattle Storm to four league titles been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.    This is THE basketball Hall of Fame with such greats as Jerry West and Michael Jordan.

Bird also led Team USA to five gold medals in the Olympics.  She was also a two-time national champion at UConn. 

Bird, one of the greatest and best loved area pro athletes was with the Storm for 19 seasons.  She retired in 2022 at 41 years of age. 
 

Oliver 2023

 I know you will enjoy this video of Oliver as a tiny puppy, it did not take long for him to grow into a big puppy. 

Three Head Coaches In Final Four Are Members Of The Tribe

It could inspire another Adam Sandler Hanukkah Song. The coaches of three of the Final Four teams in the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament are of the Jewish faith.  Of course, I'm very proud.  

In top, Florida Gators coach Todd Golden with Bruce Pearl of Auburn, names that really shine, pun intended. 

Bottom picture.  Jon Scheyer of Duke.  

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, coached basketball at my alma mater, Washington State from 1988-1994.

Lucia Flores-Wiseman's Unique Voice Reinvents Benson Boone's "Slow It Do...

Lucia Flores-Wiseman keeps rolling on in The Voice competition.  The Maple Valley artist last Monday (March 31st, 2025), won her knockouts round against Grace-Miller Moody, who did an amazing rendition of the Fleetwood Mac standard, "Dreams". 

As this is my first season watching, I'm slowly learning how the competition works. 

Val Kilmer Dies

 Val Kilmer, who gained fame by playing Iceman in Top Gun and its decades later sequel Top Gun Maverick has died. 

Kilmer starred as the Top Gun flier Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, Tom Cruise character Maverick's chief rival, who morphs into his staunchest ally, most notably in the sequel.  

He also starred in the lead role of Jim Morrison in The Doors.  A biopic that is also a favorite of mine. 

You can find more about his body of work by clicking here. 

Kilmer was 65. 

April Fool's Day 2025

 Don't believe everything you see or hear today!