The "Older than 40s" Triumph!!!!

FH Softball is composed of a crushing corps of individuals:

The interns are flashy, broad chested, and confident. The twenty-something's are serious, level headed, and strong while the thirty-somethings are upbeat gen-xers who never shy away from competition.

Yet, there is one group that is occasionally overlooked. A sect that, due to family obligations and the burning of the mid-night oil, rarely shows en mass at the softball games. After last night, they shall no longer be ignored and there is no question in anyone's mind as to who truly deserved the win the contest of the ages...The Over-40's

Slow and Steady wins the race. As the Under-40 team aimed for the fences, the Over-40's set their sights on the holes, placing their hits and making easy plays. Martha "who's my next VICTIM!" Boudreau and Bill "You ain't gonna hit this sister" Garber shared pitching duties causing fly after fly from the U-40 squad. Bette Levin switched her moccasins for spikes, playing an intimidating catcher, Mike Boyland kept the team hydrated and upbeat from right field, while new comer Mark Story and veteran David "The Wizard" Wickenden minded the left side of the field.

Heather Rosenker and Laura Catalano proved that being really really good at PR doesn't mean you can't hit softball, and Randy "Yeah that's my Beemer" Renjillian caught a clutch line drive in the 4th inning.

Lead by coach Paul Johnson the O's took an early lead. The U's tied the game after Tara Walker hit a solo shot HR in the 3rd and took the lead when Andy Hatch hit a double. Fine hitters included: Kat Shermundund, Will Sullivan, Jen Kelly, Gadi Ben-Yahuda, Silvio "Socks" Marcacci, and Jeremy Steward, and Josh Hartig.


Down 3 runs, the O's needed to rally. Unfettered, Paul Johnson approached Donna "The Rhino" Rohrer in the top of the 5th. He muttered something in her ear, they gave each other "pounds" and Donna glared at Brandon Moore, the U's star pitcher. With the bases loaded, Donna laid down a perfect bunt, bringing in the runner from 3rd. After a flurry of hits from David, Paul, Matt Scherbel (turn-coat), Frank K., and Dan Horowitz, the O's took the win, getting 3 quick outs in the bottom of the 5th.

Thanks to all the fans, drivers, family members, and friends who attended the game.
A BIG SPECIAL thanks goes out to Frank Kauffman and his wife for opening their home to us ordering some scrumptious BBQ. Please be sure to give him a shout-out next time you're by his office.
GO FH!!!!

Rainy Dayzzzzz

Dear my most privatest and secret journal,

Monsoons have washed over DC and provided a temporary stay from the heat that makes Jessica's hair big.

The team's spirits are high. Veteran Paul Johnson has bought a new "super" bat and the interns are keeping loose by attending Nationals games, taking notes on Soriano's play, and appearing not once, but 3 times on the jumbo-tron, dancing like this.

During this downtime many members of the FH team have dramatically increased their billable hours, have hit the gym to bulk up their forearms; some have even taken up mixed martial arts. Kate Morris and Jeannette Cassalano have started numerous under ground Moi-Thai boxing contests, raising money for Canadian refugees. Matt Scherbel has been taking Brazilian cooking lessons with George Zhang.

While Will Sullivan has take classes to let his inner demon out, I have focused on anger management classes to possibly keep mine in a bit. We'll see.

Overall the team is a tight unit, ready for battle at the drop of a hat. I look forward to vanquishing all opponents we meet in the play-offs, no matter how many new hires they have acquired since the regular season.

Our next game is Wednesday, July 12th, hope to see a lot of fans, including Lori Rivera, to be at the game.

Until then we will continue to busy ourselves with jeopardy and karayoke.

GO FH!