chicago '08

our softball manager/coach is comically hard-core. he yells at us, gets mad, and makes no effort to hide his disdain for women as softball players. and that is why the following email, which was circulated to all employees of the center where I work (>150), was so sweet.

All,
Our opening day game against Psychology was a see-saw battle played
out under an unsettled sky. The sky darkened as we first lost a
seven-run lead and then fell behind 14-11. But in the end, the
storm clouds passed and the Dreamers emerged with an extra-inning
15 to 14 victory.

Usually, an unwritten policy and modesty prevents mentioning the
names of specific players who play starring roles. Singling players
out can be difficult and can cause descension, even when done in
the most careful way.

However, given that the deserving player soon will be departing
the Center to assume a faculty position in Chicago, seeing as the
player will be with us for only two more games, and given the crucial
nature of her game-winning hard-hit RBI single, an exception can be
made and congratulations and a personalized acknowledgement
extended to Rachel ******.


see? it's very awesome.