Out on the Court

I met a new doctor in town today. I had to laugh because his name is Dubois but of course, around here, they pronounce that as Dooboyz, rather than Doobwah. (Remember that our county seat is in Versailles - pronounced VerSALES). I asked him what the correct pronunciation should be and he told me that his family gave up trying for the correct pronunciation long ago but that he would be thrilled if I pronounced it as the French had originally intended. He then proceeded to speak a fairly rapid French to me, interspersed with some English phrases. I could easily understand him and respond so it was fun. I now know where to direct my French friends if they need some healthcare.


Tabitha hit the courts today for her first 8th grade girls basketball game. Her team is very good and has been for the last couple of years. They easily beat their opponent tonight with a score of 47-9. Taba did a good job although she didn't play too much. She is the only newcomer to her team so as in the usual Shenk style, she was put in for about the last minute and a half of each half when the score was high in favor of her team. She had fun though so we are all proud.

We woke up to a pretty sunrise and decent temperatures today but that quickly deteriorated.

Before we knew it, we had some crazy sleet followed by swirling snow, high winds and dropping temperatures. Just nasty. It has not improved at all so who knows what sort of school schedule we will have tomorrow. On days like today, I change the picture of my computer desktop to some place warm and sunny and full of fond memories. I tell the kids that this is my " happy place" and we reminisce about our visit there. Here is today's "happy place"....

Our visit to Tallinn, Estonia in July.