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This Week…Final Four and More


Spring weather teased us this week, but we’re headed for cooler weather over the weekend. Cooler means we won’t hit 70 degrees for two days! I have no complaints!!!

The day the Lord created hope was probably
the same day he created Spring.

Bernard Williams



We’ve settled for watching our Astros struggle without Bregman, Tucker, and Verlander. But fingers crossed, the season is just starting. 

Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed... Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.
Henry David Thoreau



My big news is that I’m #1 and 2 in the "serious" bracket I’ve played in for over 15 years! And I think I’m #1 in my son-in-law’s bracket!!!! Yea!!!!

If Duke wins…I’ll win. And, if Houston (my alma mater) wins…I’ll win! Either way, I’ll be happy. 

With the coming of spring, I am calm again. Gustav Mahler



(Full disclosure… I’m #11244 in the CBS Sports Mens Bracket Challenge.)

 


This year’s bracket has been more chalk than in recent years. And for only the second time, all four #1 seeds have made it to the Final Four. The first was in 2008 when the University of Kansas won. The tournament was in San Antonio which is where it will be this year!

 

If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly,
our whole life would change.

Buddha




Wish me luck!!! Enjoy your weekend!

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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I hate to admit it but I like the quote by Buddha the best Kathy Streib . The complexity of God's creation should convince everyone, especially scientists, that our world was created and not made by haphazard circumstances.

Apr 05, 2025 05:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Bob "RealMan" Timm I like the quote as well. Nothing wrong in liking the quote. If we look at the intricacy of mother nature...when we take the time to observe it...we can see that no matter what we create, mother nature is and God cannot be beaten. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:06 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I don't know much about basketball so I felt as though this was written in a different language! hahahah

Apr 05, 2025 06:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I get it!   I continue to learn about it. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:07 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Kathy Streib - Good luck!

I liked that quote by Henry David Thoreau. He's one of my favorite writers. Several years ago, I booked a vacation in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. While visiting the historic (very eclectic) part of the city, I noticed many old buildings, architecturally interesting. Many of them had plants growing out of the mortar in the bricks. I was so fascinated and took many photographs at the time. I wish I had easy access to those photos, because it was very intereting! 

Apr 05, 2025 06:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Patricia Feager I love that quote too. If you can find that picture, it would make a great Wordless Wednesday post. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:13 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... we are expecting temps in the 80's this weekend! As for the final four, I had no idea who was in them until just now. :)

Apr 05, 2025 06:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I'm like that with the NBA and hockey. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:16 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. My son went to UF, so "go Gators" against Auburn. Then we only have one to go I the finals. Not sure who I prefer we play, UH or Duke. Enjoy your day.

Apr 05, 2025 06:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I have connections with FL and Auburn. Duke is strong so I'm happy that my alma mater, UH got into the Final Four. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:17 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - weather is a constant conversation-starter.  And it often prompts remembrances of quotes too.  And many things, sports-related so much comes together at times.  It's all part of a bigger picture.  

Apr 05, 2025 07:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs isn't that the truth! On our walks it's usually what the first remarks are!

Apr 05, 2025 11:23 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

You're way ahead of me in the bracket.  Currently 354,092, but I've got Florida topping Duke in the finals (assuming they both get there).  If I guessed right, I'll win the pool with my old work team (if only there were any prizes beyond bragging rights!).

Apr 05, 2025 08:19 AM
Liz and Bill Spear

I was mistaken, apparently I had Duke losing to Houston on that side of the bracket so I picked up 16 points last night I didn't expect.  I've locked down the win for my old work team since the woman with Houston for the win is 33 points behind me and there's only 32 points for the win :)

Apr 06, 2025 08:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Liz and Bill Spear you know the brackets will crumble if UH beats Duke (and that's a big IF) and Auburn or FL go on to win. FL has looked really good going into the tournament. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, it is only 29 degrees right now, and for the last few days, overnight we have had a dusting of snow.  Luckily, not a lot of snow, but pretty chilly.   Looking forward to this week, back into the 70's.

Apr 05, 2025 08:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox yikes!!! We're supposed to get cooler weather tomorrow but not 29!

Apr 05, 2025 11:28 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and it was cold at our home opener last night and it when into extra innings and we loss.

Apr 05, 2025 09:07 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm We were off yesterday but the Astors are playing the Twins now. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:28 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday afternoon, Kathy. Enjoy the games and have an outstanding weekend.

Dolores and I watched the women in the two games last night and plan to watch the final game on Sunday afternoon.

Apr 05, 2025 09:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Roy Kelley As much as I enjoy sports, I've never gotten into Women's basketball...yet. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:29 AM
Roy Kelley

Watch the final game on Sunday and you will be ready to watch the future games.

Apr 05, 2025 12:17 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

We have been patiently waiting out the last freezes of the year before planting the garden. Mike is currently watching the women's basketball championship series, Kathy. He wants UConn to take it all!

Apr 05, 2025 09:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! our bluebird babies are fledging now...in the rain. 

Apr 05, 2025 11:30 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

An interesting year for basketball. Of they eight teams in the two final fours, SEVEN are number one teams, and one is a two. I guess the experts were really experts this year.

Apr 05, 2025 12:19 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy as you so well put it, you are a winner already.  My UCONN women won yesterday and I am hoping for another big win tomorrow.

Apr 05, 2025 01:34 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well you do know you're speaking another language to me with all this bracket stuff!  Mostly anyway.  I am clueless but I do enjoy seeing all of you that enjoy playing along!  It's fun to see and feel the enthusiasm Kathy!  LOVE it!

Apr 06, 2025 12:24 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am now rooting for your Houston Cougars to win the championship since they represent the Big 12, which my team is part of now, haha.

Apr 06, 2025 06:00 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy my UCONN women won today, good luck to your Cougars tomorrow.

Apr 06, 2025 06:57 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Too late to wish you luck, but I enjoyed the beautiful photos!

Apr 08, 2025 01:20 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

I was rooting for Houston after they took Duke out! But Florida for the Win! 

Apr 09, 2025 10:40 PM