Hello Kitten

 

Somehow my chess game just gets worse with time

My chess game is not great, but I enjoy the game.  

Lately, I have been playing Blitz online, because that is so much better than against a computer or classical for what time I get to play.

I start to feel good, play a few games ok, then tank a couple terrible mistakes. This would not be terrible in and of itself, but my game is actually rating down over time.

I am actually playing puzzles and reading up, trying to get better for real. But, my rating is a chunk lower than it was a year ago.

In grad school my friend James would beat me over and over, but never the same way.  I won maybe 6 and drew a few out of 100 plus games.

I think back to learning in the third grade, to being schooled by elementary chess kids in summer at camps, but I keep trying and learning.

I want to try a live speed tourney, and I will someday. Finishing low in the standings is inevitable I guess.

So be it.

Less than 30 hours

Burned some air miles this past weekend. It was warm and sunny.  A nice dinner and lunch on the waterfront.  Dipped my toes in some cold water on a hot day.  Ate some chocolate. Played a couple really old arcade games. Pleasant company. Cute little room.  A couple museums. Turnaround time between airport checks just under 30 hours. Home.

 

Breaking that favorite item

 I broke my favorite kitchen knife.

The chicken was really frozen, so I tried to break it up and it just snapped off.

This is like losing those comfortable shoes ot jeans that finally wear out.