Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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Imperfection
May 16, 2006
Set Yourself Free
Letting Go Of Perfection
It is good to remember that one of our goals in life is to not be perfect. We often lose track of this aspiration. When we make mistakes, we think that we are failing or not measuring up. But if life is about experimenting, experiencing, and learning, then to be imperfect is a prerequisite. Life becomes much more interesting once we let go of our quest for perfection and aspire for imperfection instead.
This doesn't mean that we don't strive to be our best. We simply accept that there is no such thing as perfection-especially in life. All living things are in a ceaseless state of movement. Even as you read this, your hair is growing, your cells are dying and being reborn, and your blood is moving through your veins. Your life changes more than it stays the same. Perfection may happen in a moment, but it will not last because it is an impermanent state. Trying to hold on to perfection or forcing it to happen causes frustration and unhappiness.
In spite of this, many of us are in the habit of trying to be perfect. One way to nudge ourselves out of this tendency is to look at our lives and notice that no one is judging us to see whether or not we are perfect. Sometimes, perfectionism is a holdover from our childhood-an ideal we inherited from a demanding parent. We are adults now, and we can choose to let go of the need to perform for someone else's approval. Similarly, we can choose to experience the universe as a loving place where we are free to be imperfect. Once we realize this, we can begin to take ourselves less seriously and have more fun. Imperfection is inherent to being human. By embracing your imperfections, you embrace yourself.
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Forget that. I'd rather pitch a perfect game. Even a good game, for that matter!
Monday, May 15, 2006
Writeups are finally online
Jonathan
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Red Hook Justice
But that isn't the case.
Instead, read about a very innovative justice system being pursued in the neighborhood we all love
Red Hook Justice Court
xo
alyce
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Comments about Schnack
This is off the website that Jake has up; his write-up of game against Schnack last week
We'll be taking em' down this Wednesday.
Tam
BNS Reeling, Schnack Rolling!
On a typical early May Wednesday night, an event ten years in the making may have finally taken place. It would appear that the dominating force in the Dodge (Brooklyn Central) YMCA Softball league has passed the torch. The team known as Brooklyn Net Sellers (formerly Annie's/Smith's Tavern) was shelled by a vastly improved Schnack team. Schnack used their speed and good hitting, combined with solid defense and pitching to rip BNS in a one sided game 11-4 and quite possibly have taken over the moniker of leagues best.
The game wasn't as one sided as the score might indicate. Although it wasn't that close either. For BNS the game started in a similar fashion to their other games this season. Shoddy defense, inconsistent pitching and some power by Schnack led to five first inning runs. BNS struck back with three in the bottom of the frame, punctuated by a 2 run home run by newly wed Tony C. After Schnack added one in the top of the third BNS would draw closer with one in the bottom of the inning, which schnack would answer in the fourth. The score was 7 - 4 going in to the top of the fifth, where Schnack would break the game open. With one out in the inning they strung together a double and back-back-back Homers to the right and right-center fielders. And that's how the scoring ended.
Is Schnack a team of destiny? Will BNS recover? We'll just have to wait and see. I know this after 6 championships in 7 years, you shouldn't count out the champs. JP.
Explanation of the Rules by the Softball Director
Hello League,
Hope you all are having fun and playing some serious softball now that the season is in full force. We have had a few issues the past couple of weeks and I just wanted to remind all teams to review the league rules regarding protesting a game, and having two women on the field.
On Field Rules and Regulations (Sec. 3)
3a. Line-up Requirements: All teams must field at least three women. However, a team will be permitted to play with two women in the field once during the season with out being penalized. The second time a team plays with 2 women they must play with nine fielders and can not replace that spot in the field or use the Extra Hitter (EH) position. As well as their opponent will have the option of using 2 women in the field. Upon the third offense the offending team will forfeit the game. A team may pinch hit for a woman with a man at any time during the contest, providing they have another roster eligible woman to play the field in the next defensive inning. Any team that forfeits a game must pay the umpire the full $50.00 umpire fee. (including pick-up games)
(check the website to see how many times a team has used two women players on the field)
3m. Protests: If there is an issue with rule interpretation or application by an umpire, you may file a formal protest before the next legal pitch of the game for a $20.00 deposit. If you win your protest the game will be replayed from the point of the protest and your $20.00 refunded. If you lose the protest the result of the game will stand and your deposit forfeited. NOTE: Issues of umpire opinion (ie balls and strikes) can not be protested.
(You must file a protest before the next legal pitch, the umpire must be aware that you are protesting. Both you and the umpire should sign the game book to formally record the protest)
Dont hesitate to ask questions beforehand so that we can ensure a smooth season. See you on the field!!!
Stacey Patti
Youth, Health & Wellness Director - Dodge YMCA
225 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Ph: (718) 625-3136 x2415, Fax: 718-625-3736
