Posted on April 21, 2020 3 Comments
You would think that after everything I’ve written about quidditch, writing this would be easy. The days I’ve stared at my monitor trying to write this post would tell you otherwise.
Posted on October 29, 2018 3 Comments
One thing that I like to do after a tournament is reflect on what went well, what didn’t, and what could be better next time. Normally I keep those notes to myself, but this time around, I decided to share my process.
Posted on August 5, 2018 1 Comment
The list you need so you don’t forget anything else your event needs.
Posted on July 20, 2018 3 Comments
When I said “stay tuned” in my retirement announcement, I was teasing this little project.
Posted on June 13, 2018 Leave a Comment
We’re going back to Texas again, so you know I have something to say about that. But hey, we’re seeing some good changes, too.
Posted on January 9, 2018 1 Comment
Holy shit, how it is 2018 already? Is it because every year takes up a smaller percentage of my life and therefore feels increasingly insignificant? Is it because I can feel my youth slipping away from me in silver hairs and creaky joints? A new year is as good a time as any to reflect back […]
Posted on May 17, 2017 Leave a Comment
If you’re reading this, you probably have some quidditch volunteer experience. You’ve probably wondered if it’s worth all the time, effort, and risk to your sanity. Will quidditch actually help you get a real job?
Yes. Maybe. Depends. But it’s not impossible.
Posted on March 29, 2017 Leave a Comment
Okay, this might be a bit of a lukewarm take.
Posted on March 14, 2017 3 Comments
A little over two weeks ago, I was sitting at the airport, putting together the fundraiser for the Skrewts postseason tournament. I found myself pausing when asked to give it a title. I’m a planner by nature and that means planning for the worst case scenario. I’d quietly mentioned Consolation Cup to our team president […]
Posted on February 21, 2017 3 Comments
I wish I could say that it seems like yesterday that I was heading off to Arizona for my first regional championship. Since I crammed a lot of quidditch into the last four-ish years, the earlier stuff is starting to get a little hazy. So, in an effort to fight the inevitable decay of memory and […]