My son, DJ, has coached the South River Seahawks lacrosse team for several years. He played on the Anne Arundel Junior College team that won the college’s first national championship title. He followed with two years playing for the Loyola Greyhounds. His mother and I watched him in many games …
It is the time of year when Pipeline Soccer Club (PSC) conducts its tryouts. Over the next two weeks, players will compete for places on teams that will play this fall. I have several interests in this year’s tryouts. Many of the boys I help coach, Pipeline 2008 Gold, will …
The Pipeline 2008 Boys Gold team competed in the 20th Annual Old Line State Classic in Jarrettsville, Maryland, 29-30 April 17. This was the first tournament of the year for this team. The first game was against TOWSON UNITED(HAMPTON). The boys had a slow start. Towson won 4-2. The first …
I heard many conversations last week at work claiming “spring has arrived” or “spring has come.” Everyone said the rain and warm temperatures were the heralds. I won’t contest they are indications but are there more? I was walking into work the other morning when I saw the geese had …
I joined an online critique group to gain reviews of my work in progress. I learned I had to earn the right to have my work critiqued by providing the service to others. This is an equitable trade. I find writing a critique to be work. The hardest thing for …
I bowled in the Williamsburg Tournament 1-2 April 17. This was six days after competing in the USBC Open. In addition I had two matches in between the two tournaments in my home house. I noted on Facebook and Twitter I am a glutton for punishment. The Open was the …
I spent three days in town to participate in the USBC Open Championship. Las Vegas hasn’t changed since my last visit this past January. It was the same in more ways than one. January 2017, I came to Las Vegas to compete in the Military Championship bowling tournament. My teammates …
St. Patrick’s Day celebration at work was one day early–today. A wonderful lady in our organization had returned from an extended trip. She suggested celebrating her return with a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. She volunteered to shepherd the affair. Her idea of a celebration included bacon (regular color) and many …
I sit in my recliner waiting for the nor’easter of March 2017. When I left work at 1530 (3:30 pm) the sky was blue. At 1630, the sky is cloudy, wind is growing and the temperature is slowly dropping. The meteorologists are still unsure how much snow we will get. …
Pipeline Soccer Club 2008 Boys Gold competed in the Amanda Post March 2017 soccer tournament. The results were less than spectacular, one win two losses. But the win-loss does not reflect the growth in the boy’s technical skills or understanding of team play. The first opponent was the weather. We’ve …
