The age of innocence

After work, Paul and I took a leisurely stroll down to Castle Island. We purchased grilled cheese sandwiches, fries and sodas and sat and ate them overlooking the ocean the playground. We were cracking up at the imaginations of little kids. It is too funny how kids can make anything seem fun. My friend Christy and I used to pretend her picnic table and bulk head were the only two "safe places" in her backyard, "the swamp". These two little girls last night ran up to the Fort on Castle island and realized the gates were so huge and locked. One said to the other "let's pretend we're princesses and we're locked out of our castle". Not missing a beat, the other one said "let's go look in the windows and see if anyone can let us in". That is the best. This huge old Fort is now their castle and they have transformed into princesses. There was no planning, no drawing up drafts, no phone calls about what was to take place, one said it and the other just went along. It was so great. My nephew JD wants to be spiderman when he grows up. How great is that? He really thinks that is an eligible job. If only I was little and could just walk around making up imaginary scenarios. I think I might be committed.

Kessel is the Offensive Spark they needed

The Bruins defense has been holding them in this series (well all except game 1). They have held the #1 power play in the NHL to 2 goals. But last night, the dressed Kessel for the first time since game one in the playoffs and he provided that offensive spark they needed. Game 5 goes to they Bruins 5-1 in Montreal. I think we may be in Carey Price's head. He made a few rookie, un-price like mistakes. Series comes back to Boston saturday. I wish I could go on saturday. Anyone who wants to donate tickets to me, feel free. This series earily reminds me of 2004 when The B's were up 3-1. I went to game 5 with he who shall not be named and the B's blew it 5-2 and the series went back up to Montreal and they took the next 2 games. Let's see if we can remake history but in our favor. WOOHOO!! GO B's!!!!

Mooooooooooooo

So I sent an email to Paul telling him that I pulled my calf a little and this photo was what he sent back. As you can see it is a calf. Just not the one in my leg that was tugging while I was out for my run. Ha ha. So silly, that one. Good one Paul. Next time I will be sure to say "I think I have a mild strain of my right gastroc/soleus complex". Try to find a photo of that.

9 Reasons I should have a dog

9. Dogs don't talk back
8. They keep your feet warm
7. He/she would keep me safe when we are running
6. There are a lot of dogs out there with no homes
5. Then I won't want a kid just yet
4. Dogs will watch all the stupid TV shows I want to watch (PBR)
3. Dogs will eat anything I cook and not complain
2. So I can make friends with all the other dogs/owners in southie at M street park
1. He/she will keep me company all summer while everyone is at work

Battle of the sexes

Last night we played a board game with two other couples, men vs women. Basically the men have to ask "male" questions to the women and vice versa. Well I found out some interesting things. The men knew a lot about curtains, nail files and the OC. Paul even knew what a Johnny Jump up was (pictured here). I am not sure we should be proud to be beaten by our significant others getting all the girly questions right or to run away in shame. HOwever it was fun all the same. I need to learn to go with my first instinct and not to change my answer. The fun part of the game was deciding which of the three questions to ask first, basically, how well do you know your partner. I think I got it right a few times....but man did those boys surprise us.

Bruins in the Playoffs

Last night Paul and I went down to the Fleetcenter to watch Game 3 of the Candiens/Bruins playoff game. If you have never been to a playoff hockey game, I suggest going. I have never felt adrenaline rushing through my veins like I did last night. Unfortunately, due to a lack of following for the bruins of late, their were at least 5000 Canadien fans there and there were a lot in my section. I have never lost my voice yelling at a sporting event but I did last night. I think it was great to hear thousands of Boston fans belting out the national anthem, me being one of them. I woke up a with a hoarse voice but it was well worth it. The B's played great and scored an overtime winner. On to game 4. I wish I was made of money. I'd love to go back!!

BRUINS

Soooo, NESN didn't put the most important Bruins game of the year on last night. Instead they went with a meaningless early season sox game at toronto. Now, don't get me wrong, I am all about the Red Sox. But the B's are on the verge of making the playoffs and we can't find it anywhere. And not one bar we tried to go to had it on either. Paul figured out that it was on CN8 which is a cable network, so no one had any idea what direct TV channel it was on. And CN8 is not in HD. So, not only does non HD TV look bad on a Plasma, hockey not in HD looks HORRIBLE. Anyway, I was disappointed. But, it looks like the good ole B's have wrapped up a playoff spot. Maybe they are making a comeback. I hope to get to one of the games. Playoff hockey is so fun. The atmosphere is intense. And I hope NESN or somebody decides to televise it to the fans!!!

Hanging up the AT Tape

Usually this time of year, I am scrambling around trying to organize things for the Boston Cannons lacrosse season. Training camp is right around the corner. However, after five years of being their Head Athletic trainer, I have decided to officially retire and pass the buck onto someone else. I truly had a great time. Who wouldn't love traveling around with a professional mens lacrosse team. So much different than working with college kids. There is booze in the lockerroom after the games, provided by the other team. There is post game parties, hosted by the home team. All and all a great time. I will miss it. I love the sport, the intensity and the pure athleticism. However, I will not miss working every friday/saturday night from april through August. I hope to do some fun things this summer. Perhaps a trip to Austin. Perhaps a few day trips, more red sox games. Of course, I will also squeeze in a few Cannons game. But this time I will be in the stands instead of on the sideline, drinking my Bud Light.