http://www.haleybook.com/blog Step Into The Life of Haley Scott DeMaria Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:42:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are in San Diego staying right up the street from my uncle's condo - the place where my parents stayed (and where I recovered) during the summer of 1992. Again, this is another place I think of as "home." I spent my childhood summers here - swimming in the ocean, ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/07/29/san-diego/ This evening I gave a talk at White Mountain Country Club in Arizona (yes, there are mountains in Arizona - and they are a cool and beautiful break from the hot Phoenix sun). Once again I was reminded why I do what I do. I am on vacation, and no ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/07/23/wmcc/ I love living in Annapolis. I love the life that we have built; I love our friends and our children's school; I love the laid-back, family friendly life-style; I love our involvement with the Naval Academy; I love being near the Chesapeake Bay and all that has to offer; and ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/07/18/theres-no-place-like-home/ This afternoon I hosted a retreat and planning meeting at my house for a new group (well, two years young) that was founded to support Notre Dame alumnae in the DC area. Just at the Letterwinners club boasts a motto of Athletes helping Athletes, ND Women Connect could run the ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/07/12/nd-women-connect/ Last night my younger son was climbing the bleachers at his brother's baseball game. He was entertaining himself and being a silly six-year-old when he fell. The rusty metal bleachers took a chunk of skin off his shin. As soon as I saw it I knew we'd be heading to ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/07/01/i-dont-know-how-she-did-it/ This weekend I attended my first National Letter Winners Association Conference. It included over 30 Universities' Letterwinners' clubs, just like the Notre Dame Monogram Club on who's board I serve. How fascinating to spend three days with like-minded individuals and former athletes who are seeking to serve their membership, just ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/06/27/nlwa/ Over the past few weeks, under varying circumstances, I ran into three former teachers of mine from middle school and high school. As a former teacher myself, who recently completed a Masters in Teaching degree, I am keenly aware of the impact a teacher can have on his/her students. These three particular ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/06/23/to-teach-is-to-touch-a-life-forever/ June13th was my grandfather's birthday. Pop-pop, Poppy, Van, Grampa, Gramps - whatever you called him, he was loved by many and would have turned 105 this past Sunday. As it was, this June 13 marked the five year anniversary of the day we buried him; he died one week before ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/06/15/june-13/ Last week was Commissioning Week here in Annapolis; meaning just over 1000 Midshipmen graduated from the Naval Academy and were commissioned as officers (you can't graduate without being commissioned). As a sponsor family for the Naval Academy, one of "our" Mids graduated this year. "Mr. Sam" as he is known in our house, has ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/06/06/commissioning-week/ The College Swim Coaches Association of America hosted their annual convention in Baltimore and invited me to be their keynote speaker to kick off the three day convention. It was an opportunity for me to share the inspiration with those who understand the meaning of what it means to touch a ... http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2010/05/25/cscaa/