The Happiness Project: Friendship
Throughout 2025, we are spending the first full weekend of each month with posts inspired by Gretchen Rubin’s New York Times bestselling book, The Happiness Project.Read More
1 responseGame Set Murder (Now on Audible) and More Stan Powell
In 2023, I reviewed Game Set Murder: A Stan Powell Thriller by Chris Merrill. The book was a product of the pandemic, as Merrill enrolledRead More
When Does a Player Turn 18 for USTA League Purposes?
The USTA has made a seemingly minor revision to the 18+ age eligibility rules for USTA League play in 2026. However, analysis of the updateRead More
1 responseDumbbell (and Kettlebell) Wrist Rotations
This week’s featured training technique is once again gleaned from the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way. It is an injury rehabilitation exercise that Alcaraz usedRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: June 2, 2025
Farewells, French hopes, and line calling drama. This week’s tennis headlines offer a lively mix of nostalgia, controversy, and insight from Roland-Garros and beyond. IsRead More
A Personal Update
A little over four weeks ago, the Trophy Husband went to a doctor because he was experiencing memory and speech issues. What we originally fearedRead More
15 responsesThe Game of “Drop” in Tennis
A game that sharpens touch and control for tennis. Even the pros use it as a fun and effective drill for staying sharp, focused, and relaxed.
Tennis Side Games (Edgeball)
Some of the play at the 2025 Internazionali BNL d’Italia was delayed by rain, which halted live match play for extended stretches. With no indoorRead More
The Quest (Revisited)
“The Quest: Novak Djokovic’s decade of chasing at Roland-Garros came to an end, unlocking history” (a mouthful of a title) chronicles the journey that culminatedRead More
USTA League Grievance Updates for 2026
The 2026 USTA League Regulations have officially been released. Last week, we explored changes to the NTRP ratings appeal process for players who compete atRead More