USA just took Italy 2-1, with wins at the number 1 and 3 positions. Claire, at #2, had a tough go against the sharpest 42 year old I have ever seen. YIKES! So, I am not the oldest here, but pretty close. I played a friendly (doesn't count for the team) today against South Africa and I am pleased to report that I prevailed. Granted it was a friendly, but I will take a win anyday. And, I was glad to have a match! I am making friends, especially with the SA's with hopes of catching their delicious accent, which I love, and also getting some good tips on travel there..hint, hint, wink, wink!

I am disappointed that my email doesnt seem to be working at all so sorry for not replying to those of you who have written. Fact is, I have replied, and to my kids, I have replied at length, but I hit send and there is no record of the email ever having been written. So, after a few tries and frustrated, I turned to the blog.

It's incredible to be surrounded by these amazing athletes and their coaches. All of the best women in the world are here (duh!) and I can get a front row seat for any of their matches. What a gift! I am just soaking it all up, hoping to add a few weapons to my squash arsenal. Two things that will make a huge difference in my game will be to have really powerful leg strength and also to make really smart choices about which shots to hit and when. I realize I play at one pace and the really good players have several speeds and seem to be doing things with the ball, like almost in a thoughtful way. I, on the other hand, realize that much of my play has been reactive, rather than proactive. Wheras they make the court so big with their tremendous shot selection and execution, I seem to make the court smaller but just blasting the ball time and time again. Gotta fly!!