The Happiness Project Scorecard
December is the natural moment to take stock of what the yearlong Happiness Project has taught me. Yesterday’s post explored Gretchen Rubin’s “Boot Camp Perfect”Read More
1 responseBoot Camp Perfect: The Happiness Project
December is the final month of this year-long tennis-specific exploration of Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. Today’s post is a reflection on Rubin’s concept ofRead More
Gifts for Supporting the Tennis Ecosystem (2025 Edition)
This Christmas, your gifts can reflect your passion for tennis and your desire to see it flourish. Choosing presents that give back to the tennisRead More
Non-Tennis Gifts for Tennis Players (2025 Edition)
This weekend, we are kick-starting your holiday shopping for the tennis player in your life. Today’s post features a few items that aren’t specific toRead More
Great Christmas Tennis Gifts for Tennis Players (2025 Edition)
Tennis makes an excellent gift for both current and prospective players. Potential items include tangible items such as equipment, clothes, and accessories. Other alternatives includeRead More
Ultimate Stocking Stuffer List for Tennis Players (2025 Edition)
‘Tis the season where it seems that every site on the planet publishes a list of stocking stuffer recommendations. Some of those lists are orientedRead More
1 responseThe Risks of Rule-Breaking and Selective Enforcement
Over the past two days, we have explored how the USTA’s Move-Up/Split-Up Rule creates both structure and chaos within the Dallas 55+ tennis landscape, asRead More
Roster Limits and the Economics of Chaos
Yesterday’s post examined how the USTA’s Move-Up/Split-Up Rule creates a kind of organized chaos within the Dallas 55+ tennis ecosystem. Today, we turn to anotherRead More
1 responseThe Mother of All Split-Up Scenarios: How the USTA Move-Up/Split-Up Rule Shapes Dallas 55+ Tennis
Earlier this fall, I had the opportunity to compete at the USTA League National Championships. This was my second trip to Nationals in the fourRead More
2 responsesFinding an Area of Refuge: The Happiness Project
A built-in negativity bias is an indelible part of human nature. We tend to react more strongly and persistently to the bad than to theRead More