December 13th is a day I likely will never forget. It is the day I sent my first writing to a short story contest. February 28, 2018, is the next date to never be forgotten. The day they announce the winners. What is the likelihood that my story will win …
I envy those who have a fertile imagination and have little difficulty finding a topic to blog. I, on the other hand, sit in my recliner staring at the blank computer screen. I sit wishing the words will write themselves, but my wish is in vain. Nothing appears until I …
This past week was a tough week for my wife and me. On 1 December, my wife’s Aunt Barbara passed away. She 86 years old. Two days previous, 29 November, my Aunt Jeanette passed. She was 81 years young. The ladies were exceptional women who left us with many …
Schedule change The Pipeline 2008 Boys Red are moving indoors for the winter season. This means a change to practice days. There are now Monday and Tuesday instead of Tuesday and Thursdays. As a result, I won’t be posting weekly on Monday. Look for new posts on Sunday. Thanksgiving We …
Today is blog day for Thanksgiving week. I selected Monday as the day to update everyone on the Pipeline 2008 Boys Red team. This week they spent the weekend without a game for the first time in several weeks. Thereby, leaving me without an easy topic to relate. The boys …
The Pipeline 2008 Boys played three games this weekend at the Columbia Fall Classic. The boys faced quality competition under adverse weather. When the tournament ended, Pipeline had lost one game and tied two. The weekend weather was the coldest since last spring. The temperature at 7 am on Saturday …
The game against Olney Boys and Girls Club (OBGC) Red was the last game in the fall Central Maryland Small Sided League (CMSSL) season. The Pipeline team was 4-3 entering the game. They won the game to finish the season 5-3. This game quickly went in Pipeline’s favor. OBGC Red …
Pipeline 2008 Boys Red trekked to Muldoon’s Farm to play Bethesda Soccer Club (BSC) Green team. The two teams tied in the league standings at four wins – two losses. Muldoon’s Farm is home turf for Bethesda SC. The fields are well-kept and a pleasure to play on. If not …
This week was not a good one for Pipeline 2008 Boys Red. The team ended up on the wrong side of the score in the game against Coppermine Bulls. The game began with each team swapping possessions for the first few minutes. Pipeline’s opponent scored first with a hard shot …
Saturday’s game was Pipeline 2008 Boys Red against the Frederick Soccer Club (FSC). The game played on the FSC field. The weather cooperated today. The rain lasted through the drive to the game but passed before everyone arrived. Though not suffering rain, the boys did contend with the slick playing …
