TSB after WK 14

AFC

1 CLE

2 BUF

3 TEN

4 DEN

WC BAL

WC PIT

TEN vs BAL

PIT vs DEN

NFC

1 SF

2 PHI

3 MIN

4 NO

WC SEA

WC CAR

MATCHUPS

MIN vs SEA

NO VS CAR

TSB 23- after Week 13

AFC

1 CLE

2 BUF

3 TEN

4 LAC

WC BAL

WC CIN

PIT- 1 pt behind CIN

NFC

1 SF

2 PHI

3 NO

4 MIN

WC SEA

WC CAR

Washington is 5 pts behind CAR

TSB 23- after Week 12

AFC

DIV

BUF, CLE, TEN, DEN

WC- (PD) BAL (64), PIT (35)

In the hunt: CIN (30), NE (6-5), LAC (6-5)

NFC:

DIV:

PHI, DET, CAR, SF/SEA

WC- (PD)

SF/SEA, WAS

IN THE HUNT:

NO 6-5 (34)

TB  6-5 (24)

MIN 6-5 (16)

DAL 6-5 (12)

TSB 23- Week 7

Week 7

Returns:

Still out- Chark, Akers

Injuries: Jaguars- Agnew

Div Leaders + WC:

AFC:

Bills

Ravens

Titans

Broncos

WC:

Browns

Steelers

NFC:

Eagles

Lions

Bucs

Niners

WC:

Seahawks

Commanders

TSB 23- Wk 6

 Week 6

Returns:

Lions- Montgomery

Raiders- Carter

Injuries:

Rams- Akers

Div Leaders + WC:

AFC:

Bills

Ravens

Colts

Broncos

WC:

Pats 

Browns

NFC:

Commanders

Lions

Bucs

Seahawks

WC:

Eagles

49ers

TSB 23- WK 5

Week 5

Returns:

Titans- Henry, Haskins

Cardinals- Conner

Injuries:

Panthers- Chark

Div Leaders + WC:

AFC:

Bills

Ravens

Colts

Broncos

WC:

Pats

Bengals

NFC:

Commanders

Lions

Bucs

Seahawks

WC:

49ers

Eagles

Hits and Misses- Holiday Edition

Hit: Naomi loved the Rudolph figurines that I got at Five Below. She took them with her to the library a couple times.

Hit: Levi was disappointed not to get a Nintendo Switch, but was consoled by the fact that I bought him a couple games (which he counts as 5) for the PS4, including a racing game. I was worried about his reaction, but I think he's OK. And we didn't cave and buy him something he would get addicted to. At this point, the Switch is a great visitor, but we're not ready to adopt yet.

Miss: Linda and Mary Kay were more annoying than anything else this Christmas. Mary Kay was very rude via text. "Have some consideration for others"? Ok, so we want to do things earlier than you want to. Don't show up until when you want, then. And then she corrects people at the table about songs not being carols with that little smug smirk. Then there's Linda, who I generally get along really well with. Seven grandchildren under her roof, and I was left with the question: can't you just enjoy your grandchildren? She spent more time scolding them and outright shaming them. She chided Violet for quitting piano, asking what she would do at Linda's age. Eventually, Violet just rolled her eyes and said "grandma, can't you just let me live my life?"

Hit: Really enjoyed the time with Steven and Deric. Almost fifteen hours, and it was just an easy hang. Went to Culver's, played the Switch, watched movies. Plus the cool train they brought, which I have to figure out how to fix.

Hit: Not going to Danner brunch. The food's never that good, there's no room, and no one really cares about us there anyway. The kids have nowhere to roam and just wind up bored. Plus it's a whole bunch of Danners. Some of them are fine, but Greed brings out their worst side. (The "aren't we so clever" side that feels like scolding people.

Hit and Miss: I'm eager to go to Yellowstone, but do I have to share a house with Mary Kay?

Life- Holidays 2023

Ah, the holidays are upon us again. Nerves are starting to hit me for the weekend and beyond, but it'll all be fine. Peace is realizing that these days go by quickly and that's what keeps me present in these times. 

The kids- I don't know how to say it- seem to be hitting a different phase. Naomi's much more compliant in the morning, to the point where she's almost getting dressed without being told. She's so funny, and so are both kids, honestly. While she's the goofier kid, Levi's more excitable, with his "whaaaaaaaaaaaaat" becoming a favorite of mine. Naomi's such a character. She tells you a secret, by which I mean that she says something into your upper thigh. They're both getting much better at taking pictures. It's less of a fight. Only on my most tired days do I really get into arguments with them, because I realize it's just not worth it. You just kind of realize how little power they actually have, which dampens down the fear of them being spoiled. They're told what to do ALL day by teachers and day care staff. Do I really care if they have a few extra minutes of TV or tablet?

Matt's Dozen- Winter #4

Matt's Collection

12-20-23

Connection to Congo Square (1)

Every Breath You Take*

That's Where I Am

Steam

Chicago (2)

Persephone

Shake It Up

Field Below

Don't Stand So Close to Me

Hurts Like Heaven

(Silk Pajamas)

Join Together

Christmas Time Is Here (3)

Seven Days

*Betty Wright

1- Herlin Riley

2- Django Reinhardt

3- The Ricochettes

Matt's Dozen- Winter #3

Monday, December 11th (aka my birthday!)
West Allis, WI

1. New Rhumba (1)
2. Harbor Lights*
3. Quattro
4. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (2)
5. Chicago+
6. Lady Madonna
7. What Would You Say#
8. (Sorrow) (intro-only)
9. Gravity
10. Secrets (3)
11. The Tipping Point
12. Break It Down Again
13. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)

*shorter version- no long intro

+ in honor of my trip!

# Mom it's my birthday

1- Miles Davis

2- The Ricochettes

3- Count Basie & Kansas City 7

Matt's Dozen- Winter #1

Wednesday, December 6
Franklin, WI

1. You Can Call Me Al*
2. Just A Job To Do
3. Less Cities, More Moving People
4. Are We Ourselves
5. Run, Run Rudolf (1)
6. All Over Again
7. Orinoco Flow
8. I Wish It Would Rain
9. The Limit To Your Love
10. Into The Mystic
11. Secret Separation
12. Lean On Me
13. (No Son of Mine)
14. Rent I Pay

*Partial 

(1) The Ricochettes