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 responsesLegacy and the Double
As a young adult fantasy series, it would be easy to underestimate Legacy and the Queen and its sequel, Legacy and the Double. However, these books continue toRead More
The Final Handshake
Last Wednesday’s post on Principle 2 of The Code noted that the text has remained largely consistent between the 2001 and 2025 editions of the USTA FriendRead More
Anterior Tibialis Raises: Strengthening the Front Line of Ankle Mobility
The third exercise of my ankle mobility project shifts the focus to the front of the lower leg. While the first two exercises emphasized jointRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: November 10, 2025
American women dominated the 2025 majors, Sabalenka and Kyrgios set up a Battle of the Sexes, and tennis finds fresh voices, partnerships, and brands. WTARead More
Finding 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
The Art of Positive Reviews: The Happiness Project
Yesterday, we reflected on finding contentment. That concept is the primary theme for November, as explored in Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, her year-long examinationRead More
Finding Contentment in Tennis: The Happiness Project
Throughout 2025, we have been working through Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, a year-long exploration of how deliberate choices can lead to greater joy in everydayRead More
Legacy and the Queen
As a young adult fantasy novel, it is tempting to dismiss Legacy and the Queen as frivolous entertainment, but it’s much more than that. Created by theRead More