Ah, the transition from Spring to Summer.  As baseball goes into it’s full swing and basketball and hockey wind up their seasons, my sporting life makes a transition as well.  Last night was the last official poker game of the season at my house.  The Monday night tradition has been intact for close to 15 years and it will continue, but a short break is necessary to make room for Monday Night Bocci at The Columbus Italian Club.  I know what you’re thinking- how do I make the smooth move from one athletic endeavor to another?  I’m just gifted that way, I guess.  Staring on June 1st, I’ll go from a table of eight to a team of 4. I’ll switch from cards to balls but the desire to win will be just as important, just as challenging and just as psychologically taxing.  I’m also a captain this year.  It’s up to me to draft a winning team this year that possesses the skill to roll a ball in one hand and eat a sauasage sandwich in the other.  The matches will be heated and competitive, spirited and controversial.  The beer will be cold, and the sandwiches will be spicy.  The arguments will be plentiful.  Insulting comments will abound.  New friendships will be forged.  Old friendships will be tested.  And before it’s all said and done someone (the winning team) will get a lovely, shiny plaque to hang next to all of those other accomplishments that don’t much matter in the larger scheme of life.  It’s BOCCI TIME!  Time to bring your balls and play!

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