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…

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…

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…

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….

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…