In the aftermath of my 40th birthday recently, I noticed something about the gifts I received. Almost every one had something to do with food or beer. Part of me wondered what this said about me. Do I drink too much or do I just enjoy quality beer? Am I a glutton or do I […]
After 22 years, my family’s annual trek to the beach has gained a certain kind of routine. My oldest sisters head down to the beach early to set out a cadre of chairs so we can reserve precious space on the sand. One night, we meet at the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach to all get […]
Tonight, my family will play cornhole. If you don’t know what cornhole is, shame on you. This marks one of the two major cornhole events on the Shea family calendar. I have not won Cornholey Night in its three year existence. Maria won one year so I have a lot of motivation. I have proven […]
As a younger man, I had a decent athletic career. I was a pretty good wrestler in high school and managed to compete all four years in college with a record near .500. Since then, I haven’t done so much. Sure, I had some success coaching in Maryland, but left that all behind six years […]
Twas the night before Christmas And on the driveway Cornhole players were fueled By beer and chardonnay
One of the great things about a family vacation is the things you learn. Maybe a sibling tells you a secret. Maybe you discover a new place to eat. Or maybe you discover the greatest game in the history of the world. I started to play cornhole down the beach.