Lisa Counts

Catholic ❇ Wife ❇ Mom of 7

[Lisa Counts @CountsClan]

WOW Minnesota basketball players representing!!

[Norbert Durst @NorbertDurst]

Where every player in the 2026 women's Sweet 16 went to high school

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[Norbert Durst @NorbertDurst]

Where every player in the 2026 women's Sweet 16 went to high school

https://t.co/qpDDDeCTB6

[Mike Brown @mbrown_co]

Idea that seems too obvious to be true:

The best things in life really are free.

We just spent spring break at my brother’s farm in Kentucky.

I’ll admit when my wife suggested it, I felt a little skeptical.

Last spring break we blew it out at an amazing resort in Cabo. The kids loved it, we had a blast. A part of me was worried that they would feel cheated out of an exotic trip.

And if I’m really honest, it wasn’t about them. A little part of me felt cheated out of an exotic trip.

But 20 minutes after we landed, I realized how silly that was.

The cousins mobbed my kids, ran off in a pack, and didn’t stop for the next five days.

My son (13, the oldest cousin) taught the little kids all of his fishing secrets at their pond. They caught 23(!) fish in a single day, his new record.

They spent all day outside, canoeing, exploring, climbing the waterfall and catching frogs.

My wife and I spent the week having thoughtful, honest, deep conversations with my brother and his wife. The kind that only take shape with space and stillness. We talked about raising children, midlife crises, spirituality, politics, AI, and countless other things. We don’t agree about everything, and we don’t need to.

Here’s the point:

I didn’t miss the resort and my kids certainly didn’t. They’re pretty sure this was the best week of their lives (with a little childlike recency bias).

And this doesn’t mean I’m swearing off resorts for farm life. My fancy side is still alive and well.

The point is noticing the story:

“An expensive resort in a faraway place must be better.”

Once again, I was reminded of a lesson that I’ll likely get to keep learning for the rest of my life:

Everything you could ever want is right in front of you, if only you are willing to look.

[NCAA Division II @NCAADII]

Pittsburgh is calling ☎️🏀

Here is the #D2WBB & #D2MBB lineup this week!

📺 Catch all the action on ESPN+

#MakeItYours

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

24 hours til game time

[UMD Athletics @UMDBulldogs]

No. 6 UMD Women’s Basketball Set for NCAA Elite Eight Opener Against No. 3 Colorado Mesa

Preview: https://t.co/MRqxFYGAyH

[Mitch Goldich 🐙 @mitchgoldich]

The biggest game of the first round is on Friday, when Long Island battles Arizona for iced tea supremacy

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

ICYMI: The Bulldogs are entering the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight as the No. 6 seed! They will face the No. 3-seeded Colorado Mesa University on March 24th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

[Providence GirlsHoop @PA_GirlsHoops]

What an amazing tournament run! Shout out to @MariaCounts2022 for making all tournament team! We’re so proud of you! #SeeYouInPittsburgh

[Lisa Counts @CountsClan]

These ladies are playing some great ball at the right time. 🔥🔥 Heart, grit, and talent 💪����🐶🏀

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

It’s over! 8th seed @UMDWomensBBall comes from 12 down to win 94-87 in double OT. Monster game from @MariaCounts2022 & @myramoorjani. The Bulldogs now advance to the Elite 8 in Pittsburgh.

[Lisa Counts @CountsClan]

@karus13 @MariaCounts2022 @grace_counts Thank you!! Oh my goodness it was quite the thriller😳😬🫣🐶🐶🐶

[Lisa Counts @CountsClan]

🔥🔥🔥 @MariaCounts2022 @grace_counts 🐶🏀💪🏼

[UMD Athletics @UMDBulldogs]

UMD Women’s Basketball Outlasts No. 2 Concordia-St. Paul in Double Overtime to Advance to the NCAA Elite Eight

Recap: https://t.co/K1drJ0jJmA

[NCAA Division II @NCAADII]

STILL IN IT 💪

Maria Counts hits the jumper to send this one into overtime for @UMDWomensBBall over Concordia-St. Paul in the final seconds.

#MakeItYours | #D2WBB

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

COUNTS FOR THE LEAD! Maria puts the Bulldogs ahead of the Golden Bears!

[Lisa Counts @CountsClan]

🔥🔥🔥@MariaCounts2022

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

COUNTS FOR THE LEAD! Maria is having a career night with 22 points, helped by a 4-5 effort beyond the arc, along with 13 rebounds for a double-double!

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

COUNTS FOR THE LEAD! Maria is having a career night with 22 points, helped by a 4-5 effort beyond the arc, along with 13 rebounds for a double-double!

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

Central Region Champs has a nice ring to it!!!!

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

What a duo! 🤩

[NCAA Division II @NCAADII]

MOVIN' ON 🤩

Minnesota Duluth is headed to Pittsburgh to compete in the Elite Eight!

📸 @UMDWomensBBall

#MakeItYours | #D2WBB

[UMD Women's Bball @UMDWomensBBall]

HOW ABOUT THEM BULLDOGS!!!!