• Pandemic ‘22

    Just for kicks

    TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan – I spent last weekend here in the Cherry Capital of the World, where the great outdoors entices you to explore new adventures. Like climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes and visiting local wineries. Or spending carefree afternoons shopping downtown buying overpriced but delicious jam at Cherry Republic. And ending each day with spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan. We did none of those things. Instead, we watched soccer. From morning till night. At least it seemed that way. This was my first-ever soccer tournament. And, if I’m being honest, probably not my last. Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Neither did I. A lifelong sports fan, I love…