Soccer is a Non Contact Sport

Have you ever broken a bone?

A nice break.

I never played Soccer as a kid, but I came to love the sport. Naturally, I started playing in my 40s naturally playing against kids that were in their 20s.

I have broken many bones in my life, but soccer increased that count rather quickly. We were playing indoor in Portland and I went to clear the ball off the line and collided with our keeper. Broken ribs are a weird injury. I finished the game fine. Endorphins are a magical thing..

However, when I got in the car, I could barely move. Still I remember driving home that night and absolute pain. It was a beautiful night and a song by R.E.M. came on the radio it was a new song I never heard before. It was rather peaceful.

I can taste the ocean on your skin
That is where it all began
We all go back to where we belong