It is such an awesome day in our household. My south bracket is completely blown up .. Gary's is crippled as well .. at least we can all enjoy the rest of the really exciting madness this March!

Gary says "no guts", Marc, as to why he didn't pick Lehigh. VERY exciting game - whole family on his side are Lehigh alum.

Speaking of the whole family, I'm proud to announce our newest granddaughter arrived this morning at 3:46 am. 8 lbs, 6 oz and 20.25 inches. All are doing well. Name is TBD.

Granny Annie has her pegged for the women's basketball class of 2034 for DePaul; PopPop Gary now thinks she ought to play for Lehigh. How perfect - another redhead born on St. Patrick's Day.

We're foregoing DePaul's women's first round NCAA game today in favor of an early flight to Denver. I am calling on Coach Meyer, who died six years ago today, to work the same magic he did that year. We earned our berth to the Sweet Sixteen cuz Coach Ray wasn't having anyone else win in his house.

Cheers, Anne