We thought we'd try it out and see how much work is involved and if it's manageable.

I've even gotten involved because my son is part of the program. It's a good family activity, getting kids to spend time with their parents while getting fit.

The kids are so interested about the destinations, they want to learn about each spot (they stop at on their virtual field trip of the United States).

The thought of having to go against a 6-2 girl when my tallest is 5-9 is a little intimidating. From what I understand, she doesn't hit the ball really hard but she hits over the block. We'll have to make a few adjustments on defense. Lindsay Heiden (an Ida graduate) has been coming in so our girls can practice going against a 6-2 middle blocker.

When the shooting at the JCC happened I thought, 'If I had done something after Columbine, maybe this wouldn't have happened.' And I kicked myself in the behind for not doing anything.

When the shooting at the JCC happened I thought, 'If I had done something after Columbine, maybe this wouldn't have happened.' And I kicked myself in the behind for not doing anything,