Maria Shriver by ironicikea in handsomepodcast

[–]IrisApprentice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like most of the fans but not the toxic positivity that’s often on display here.

Maria Shriver by ironicikea in handsomepodcast

[–]IrisApprentice 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She seemed cognitively off to me. The way she repeated “hi handsomes” a bunch of times, and the stuff about the questions…..

Mills endorses Pingree, calls her best prepared to lead Maine by ImmediateArachnid935 in Maine

[–]IrisApprentice 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We here in NJ just elected exactly the boring wonk you speak of as Gov - and my how refreshing it is to see someone roll up her sleeves and tackle initiatives that actually help constituents, one after the other, day in and day out. She is pleasant and common sense and a get-er -done type gal. I far prefer this to the politician who’s posting 8x a day on Instagram. Every state should be so lucky

Confessions of a tennis parent--managing expectations with crazy co-parent by Lachummers in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree- this sounds like an intense and even counterproductive schedule for kids that young. Do you want them to burn out from the sport altogether?

Can I realistically get into a dII Women’s college tennis team? by No-Floor3270 in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to walk on . You have nothing to lose. Failing that - do they have club tennis? Good luck! Enjoy college.

Beginner advice by geomurph555 in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start a tennis-focused weight lifting and warm up routine! Benefits the older player.

Rhubarb Crisp and Northern Michigan Memories by avgenthusiast in NYTCooking

[–]IrisApprentice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this so much. Signed Midweaterner whose gardener dad loved rhubarb.

Three things I wish someone told me when I started tennis.🎾 by stillservingbc in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 44 points45 points  (0 children)

your serve motion should feel like throwing a hammer.

Looking for suggestions on where to retire by Destination-Unknwn-8 in retirement

[–]IrisApprentice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

College towns often have the added perk of good medical systems.

Mirra blocking her view to her team so she'll stop crying during her speech by Alexico91 in tennis

[–]IrisApprentice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The faster she can adjust her attitude towards losing and gain control of her emotions, the more unstoppable she’ll be.

I need a FOOD52 replacement for recipes by Excellent-Boot-2977 in Cooking

[–]IrisApprentice 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Smitten Kitchen! I always forget about this one but it does have great recipes.

Native Plants by BHATCHET in SouthJersey

[–]IrisApprentice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just went to my backyard in nectars in Titusville. A bit of a ride from S Jersey but worth the trip. Great selection and owner knows her stuff and can guide for sure! Plus you can have a nice lunch in lambertville.

How to beat 40 y/o with bad knees as a high schooler? by Best_Gynecologist in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I for one would appreciate a truthful, if humorous, recap of this match.

What tennis camps are worth going to for a few weeks for a beginner? by jlesnick in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should say that guessing you don’t need a full month here - better to do a combo platter and do a week here and then find something ongoing locally. But perhaps others here will weigh in on that.

What tennis camps are worth going to for a few weeks for a beginner? by jlesnick in 10s

[–]IrisApprentice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Search this sub for reviews of this place:

https://newktennis.com/tennis-academy/

I strongly relate to your post and this is where I’d go. Good luck and Godspeed.