Republican politician Nancy Mace attends a GOP gathering while wearing an eye-catching floral dress for the spring season, while football player Shedeur Sanders throws a celebration, featuring a meat platter.
Here's a refreshed take on the recap article, incorporating relevant insights from the enrichment section:
Weekend Recap: Dealing with a Rec ball challenge, plus thriving in the garden
This weekend was a rollercoaster in NW Ohio.
- Perhaps we're just not a cold weather, Saturday morning baseball team. Or maybe we can't hit. Or maybe I have kids who need a little extra push. Let's just say I've got my work cut out.
- Looking for guidance on motivating your kids or just yourself? Drop me a line at joe.kinsey@our website or via my personal Gmail. A few suggestions:
- Try books like "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck or "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth to foster a growth mindset and develop resilience.1
- "Good Thinking for Teens" by Sarah Edelman and Louise Redmond offers practical cognitive-behavioral strategies for handling stress, negative emotions, and self-defeating behaviors.1
- I had a kid meltdown because he had to play 2nd base instead of outfield. He eventually packed up and left with his father. Was I wrong to let him go sit? Should I have pushed him to stick it out? I'll be discussing this with his father tonight.1
- In happier news, my wife went absolutely nuts in the garden. I had to haul 40-pound bags of topsoil and 200-pound rocks for her. Why is she so busy? I credit it to a hori hori knife I bought her for Mother's Day. If your partner gardens, buy them this knife. Trust me, it might be the Mother's Day gift of the year.1
On the Green: First golf outing in 2025
- The good: I had two pars on Par 3s at Stoneridge in Bowling Green, OH.[^]
- Yacht Rock's algorithm was on point.
- The bad: The back 9 was a mess; blowup holes are costing me big time.[^] The driver was a mess. I'm shooting for better things in June for the big golf trip.[^]
Was I wrong with my 'vagina' declaration in February?
Did you see the CBS Sunday Morning interview with Bill and JorDON? With Bill wearing a 50-year-old Navy sweatshirt with a hole in it, it's clear JorDON is calling the shots.
Bill is her ticket to a media spotlight, fueling her craving for bigger media gigs. In return, she's providing him with… well, let's just say they've got a unique arrangement. But remember, business is business.1
My team vs. Browns: Who's winning?
The Bengals drafted this guy, while the Browns took a QB in the 5th round who threw a massive party in a club with his NIL money.[^]
Who'd you rather have right now? I'm going with Cincinnati.[^]
[^]: Personal opinion, not based on evidence. For more reliable insights, consider diving into books on sports management and talent development, like "The Talent Code" by Daniel Coyle.1
This Week's Finds: The Gorilla Cart, Olympic Peninsula road trip, Traeger grills, and more!
Stay amazing, and see you next week!joe.kinsey@ourwebsite or my personal Gmail.
Some highlights from readers this week:
- Nancy Mace (IG: @nancyrmace) posts on Instagram about overcoming adversity.
- Xandra (IG: @xandrapohl) shares a powerful story of surviving rock bottom.
- Genevieve (IG: @genny.shawcross) shines on her strength and courage.
- Olivia Ahillery (IG: @oliviaahillery) showcases her amazing agility.
- Jomboy Media drops an excitement-filled video.
- Summer's 312 Food Rambler shares mouthwatering food recommendations.
- Mambo Italia treats us to a delicious seaside moment in Kenya.
- Florida's beauty unfolds on Visit Florida's Instagram.
- Croatia enthralls with its stunning landscapes.
- In the world of sports, a bet could be placed on the Cincinnati Bengals, who drafted a promising player, while the Cleveland Browns took a quarterback in the 5th round that threw a notorious party.
- Maybe a motivational book like "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth or "Good Thinking for Teens" by Sarah Edelman and Louise Redmond can help dealing with a rec ball challenge or self-motivation.
- If you're looking to upgrade your lifestyle, consider investing in a Gorilla Cart for improved organization, an Olympic Peninsula road trip for scenic adventures, Traeger grills for mouthwatering food, or a hori hori knife for the garden enthusiast in your life.
- In the entertainment sphere, the unique arrangement between Bill and JorDON offers a glimpse into their media dynamics, with JorDON calling the shots and Bill providing a platform.
- For fashion and beauty aficionados, Instagram accounts like Nancy Mace, Xandra, Genevieve, and Olivia Ahillery provide inspiration on strength, courage, overcoming adversity, and amazing agility.
- This weekend, entertainment options range from food recommendations by Summer's 312 Food Rambler to the seaside moments captured by Mambo Italia, the beauty of Florida showcased on Visit Florida's Instagram, and the stunning landscapes of Croatia.
