We are reminded that change is good – it means growth, renewal, and at least for me, a chance to have an unscripted adventure in my otherwise hyper organized life.
There were many changes this year – a change in venue, in the enlarged coaching staff, the combination of summer and training camp running simultaneously, to name a few. I miss the 3x a day hummus from Manof, but love the extensive field space and pool at Kfar Silver. Really can’t beat strolling over to your very own pool on these hot afternoons! Continue reading
I had the words a few minutes ago. I sit down to write, though, and I realize they’re fleeting. My mind goes back and forth, wanting to write and share, and then wanting to close my eyes until sleep takes me. But I’m going to write. They’re mere words, and while they’ll never be enough, they help me express in the best way that I can the memories I share with Sarah. I find myself telling friends about her, smiling through tears as I recount how she was the first one running onto the field after a spectacular catch by one of our campers, the time she half-carried me off the field due to a cramp, the chocolate-spitting contest that occurred late one night. Continue reading
UP Coach Dani Glass writes in about how UP has changed her, and her faith in how UP campers will change the world.
It’s late, as usual. But I’ve always said that my only decent writing comes after 2:00 in the morning. I know I’m not going to be able to sleep, perhaps because of the (I think I’m up to 23?) mosquito bites on my legs, and perhaps because I just have to put something into words. In the interest of my getting more than four hours of sleep, I’m going to try to keep this short but we’ll see how that works out – that’s definitely not my strong suit.