A state-of-the-art indoor training facility for local Little League and high school teams has opened at the Reston Station mixed-use development on the Silver Line in Virginia. Developer Comstock Holdings worked with Bradley Baseball Academia to design and construct the 6,000-square-foot facility, called Reston Bullpen at Reston Station. It provides supervised baseball, softball, and athletic training. Continue reading
Stratford on the Potomac is one of the many neighborhoods comprising the Fort Hunt area of Alexandria, in Fairfax County, VA. Surrounded by lush parklands and bordered on three sides by the Potomac River, this very appealing neighborhood offers home seekers a peaceful retreat while allowing for easy access to essential amenities and main highways to Alexandria, Fort Belvoir and beyond. Continue reading
The Washington Nationals are playing in their first World Series Berth and restaurants across Alexandria are celebrating with fans by offering food and drink specials. The restaurants offering these special deals include:
Brabo Tasting Room located at 1600 King St in Old Town is offering free Bud Light with every purchase of lamb meatballs.
Clyde's located at 1700 N Beauregard St near Mark Center is cutting bills in half for everyone who is in the restaurant from last pitch to closing.
Fish Market which is located at 105 King Street in Old Town is offering free popcorn during the game as well as hot dogs and burgers named for players.
Sweet Fire Donna's and Pork Barrel BBQ will be offering drink specials for World Series runs and plays including free beer if Parra (Baby Shark) hits a homer.
Tequila & Taco restaurants RED drinks are 1/2 off during the World Series games with pomegranate margarita and Alhambra roja bottles included.
Whiskey & Oyster will be offering Buck-a-Shuck oysters and $3 craft cans during World Series games.
Washington Nationals fans stood in line on Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Fairfax, Virginia, to get a signature from shortstop Carter Kieboom. They were carrying baseballs, hats, and jerseys in hand to show their appreciation of the team. Continue reading
Chambliss Park is a 8.16 acres neighborhood park located at 2505 North Chambliss Street on the west end of Alexandria. The park is adjacent to Dora Kelly Park and John Adams Elementary School. The park is a popular place for persons to walk their dogs, play tennis, go sledding during the winter and to play baseball. The park features a wooded nature area with a foot path that leads to Dora Kelly Nature Park. The park is open on a daily basis for everyone to come and enjoy. Continue reading
Quincy Park is a wonderful green space in Arlington. Located in 1021 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201, and 10th Street, right between Ballston and Virginia Square, the four-acre park is home to the Arlington Central Library.
The greens of Quincy ParkContinue reading
Did you fall under the spell of the Cubs?
The playoffs are a magical time of year. This beautiful part of the baseball season gives us the ability to follow our favorite team and be either filled with joy or beaten down in defeat. This season a recurring or regurgitating story stole headlines from coast to coast. It's almost as if the World Series was already won in April and the rest of us just had to wait it out to get to the trophy presentation.
Not so fast. Teams on paper or even ones that were created in the movies seldom pan out the way people expect. Why, you ask - simple really - there's a great game going on and it must be played on the field, not on paper. This season's example was the Chicago Cubs, who are beat on every year because they haven't won the World Series in over a hundred years. Well, be that as it may, some franchises have never won (Tampa Bay, Colorado, Seattle, Washington, San Diego, Milwaukee, Houston and Texas). So, while we pick on the Cubs, many have realized that this success doesn't come easily. You can have the best team ever assembled and still fall short.
Somber Look of Defeat
Don't hate your team or it's management, just because you didn't go all the way this season, enjoy the ride. This is a beautiful game and it's meant to be enjoyed. It is a game, by the way. No matter what it feels like to you. Another thing, don't always believe what you see in the movies - they're meant as entertainment. This season has proven just that.
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Old Town feels small town, upscale and touristy. For most folks there is a bit of prestige attached to an Old Town address. There are two high rises near the waterfront at the Alexandria House and Port Royal. Some folks call the Torpedo Factory condos the "flagship Old Town" because of their fantastic location.
Old Town Alexandria has many townhouses, row houses and a smaller number single family homes. Click Old Town to search listings of properties in Old Town Alexandria.
Historic Old Town Alexandria is on the Potomac River.
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Is your team eliminated from the MLB playoffs? Did your team fail to make the playoffs?
If you answered yes to either one of these questions, please keep reading. I am a supporter of a team no longer in the quest for another championship, because they have been eliminated from contention. This will not end the season, for me. I love baseball and I love the ups and downs of not only the regular season, but the playoffs as well. To watch my team go down was not fun and it never is either. I have, however, come to some realizations over the years supporting my team, the Cardinals and I will share some with you now.
First of all, it's almost acceptable to not continue on to the World Series every year and it's also okay to not get upset because of being eliminated. How can I say this so calmly, even though I have a crazy passion for my team? The answer is simple, but a bit complex for some people to accept. I've had this talk with young and old people alike from different cities, states and countries. I've even had the talk in different countries with sports fans and it seems there are people all over the fence on this subject.
I love my team. More than that, I love the game of baseball. The game continues on and will do so, with or without my input and participation. Since this is the case, I would much rather be involved and take sides all the way to the end of the last game of the World Series. Only one team will win, no matter what happens during the season, this will not change. The odds of winning it all are very slim. Accepting this makes it easier for me to deal with being ousted from contention.
My support, as of today, is with one team that is from a city that I love and I loved visiting. This team is actually in the league that I prefer and they are playing a team that I don't particularly support, because they are from the same division as my favorite team. I am supporting the New York Mets and I hope they go all the way. It's been a number of years since they hoisted that beautiful trophy and I hope they enjoy the feeling again. In 1969 they were called the Amazing Mets (or 'Mazings if you prefer). The fans of the team are getting enthralled once again, expecting big things.
No matter who I pull for, when watching or listening to the games on the MLB app, at least I still have the fun stress of the games to feel and I love it. This time of year has many sports in their regular seasons, but for me, baseball is still here - for a bit longer.
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