https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/06/19/fathers-day-and-birthday-update/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:05:27 -0400<![CDATA[To celebrate Madeleine&#8217;s birthday, we went to our first Los Angeles Sparks game. It was a lot more fun than I had expected, the players were good (a woman on the Sparks from Zaire whose name is Maketa hit seven of nine three-pointers &#8211; a record) and the atmopshere more family and relaxed than the NBA. Cheaper too, of course. Because it was Father&#8217;s Day, they invited father&#8217;s and daughters (some sons) down on the field to welcome the Sparks with high-fives. They also gave the kids basketballs. Here&#8217;s Madeleine enjoying hers and the Sparks&#8217; victory over the Sacramento Monarchs, last year&#8217;s WNBA champs. Later she was able to get the ball signed by Sparks star Lisa Leslie, arguably the greatest woman player of all time. (She once scored 101 points in a game &#8211; take that, Kobe!) She and the other Sparks were very generous with the kids.]]>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:21:45 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/06/19/fathers-day-and-birthday-update-n212507