Most folks know how much I love Halloween. I have been collecting zombie images for quite a while that I use as my screen saver. I decided to play with a cool image gallery and offered up some of my favorites.

I have been compiling a list of links to videos and articles about jumping higher. These are good resources for certain goalkeepers looking to get ahead.

Katie starts high school today. That means 1. I'm feeling old today, 2. She's going to want to go on dates soon, 3. Driving is just around the corner, 4. Laurie gets to learn Latin...again, and 5. Soccer every day for the next 8 months.

Irene arrived today in the Boston suburbs. There was, of course, lots of wind and heavy rain. There was flooding reported in many towns. Our neighborhood was unscathed. We had to endure many hours without cable TV, land line phones, nor internet. Thankfully, we had smartphones and DVR recordings to while away the hours. We watched the entire season of Expedition Impossible today - way to go Gypsies!

Watched the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium last night. We gave up a last minute goal to tie 1-1. We looked good during the first half, but Houston came out stronger in the second half and kept the pressure on until they scored in the 88th minute.

Then we went home and watched the Breakers playoff game against MagicJack. MajicJack was tough the whole game and, despite being tied 1-1 at the half, they scored two more in the second to win 3-1. Boston had a hard time covering the combined play of Abby Wambaugh, Megan Rapinoe, Shannon Box, and Christin Press. Plus, Abby wants to win more than anyone after being the public face of the disappointed US Women's National team.

After several days of rain, spent lunch today under the shade arbor outside the Kayak offices in Concord reading about the history of soccer tactics (riveting, I know) and enjoying the bright sunshine, a cool breeze, and cloudless skies.

Katie started the Needham soccer camp tuesday evening after being delayed one day due to torrential rain. This camp is for high school girls to get ready for the upcoming tryouts and season. By my estimate, there were about 80 girls attending (6 teams of 11 with some subs for each). 

Thanks to two goals by Lauren Cheney (including the first one just 14 seconds into the game), the Boston Breakers are headed to the WPS Playoffs. First game is against MagicJack in Florida. It was an exciting finish to a roller coaster season. Here's hoping for more drama this week!

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