Ordinary Extra – Monday Mundane
Ordinary Extra – June 5, 2023. Monday Mundane.
Monday morning, the rain fell softly and quietly in its overcast scene. The wet gray scene did not inspire anyone in our home to rise, shine, and hit the ground running.
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Steve Beal Sr.
I am just a man. I am a father, a son, and a husband. I am a homemaker, caretaker, coach, writer, speaker, and photographer. I love God. I love my family. I love my country. God has blessed my family and I, and I am eternally grateful. Author of Generation Jumping: Losing those who are not lost. Downtime with my family is about as good as it gets for me. Being outdoors in nature, among the animals and the wilderness, the Created, comes pretty close. Baseball, followed by hockey, are my two favorite sports, with several others a close third. I would rather do it right the first time. Honesty, respect, and integrity are virtues that I hold dear, so I call it like I see it. Before we as a society attempt to re-define these words, I will be here telling the raw truth.
Ordinary Extra – A Great Start
Ordinary Extra – June 2, 2023. A Great Start.
My day started early with the threat of high heat and then cold front bringing storms and rain. But the morning was gorgeous. The sun climbed and another gift from God had dawned.
Ordinary Extra – Another Goodbye
Ordinary Extra – June 1, 2023. Another Goodbye.
When it comes right down to it, no, it doesn’t get easier. We hugged and said our goodbyes. He got in the car to leave and we talked through the open window.
Ordinary Extra – Last May Sunrise
Ordinary Extra – May 31, 2023. Last May Sunrise.
I was up early. I had things to do and miles to cover. But I was blessed to see the sunrise. The last May sunrise of 2023. I took three pictures just a few dozen seconds apart and the colors changed. God’s handiwork never ceases to amaze me.
Ordinary Extra – Field Of Flags
Ordinary Extra – May 30, 2023. Field of Flags.
Today was one of those days where the structure is in place, the schedule is accurate, and the necessary piece is the person hitting all the steps along the way. Not hard, but requiring perseverance. You know, just keep putting one foot in front of the other kind of a day.
Ordinary Extra – A Quiet Thank You
Ordinary Extra – May 27-29, 2023. A Quiet Thank You.
While sitting in my backyard during the early morning hours this weekend while sipping hot coffee, I took time to pray, to ponder, and to slow down. I slowed down in order to embrace the quality of life I am fortunate to have.
Six-Twenty-Two
May 28, 2021.
6:22 PM. For this very special person, life here on earth ended…Six-twenty-two.
Ordinary Extra – Go With The Flow
Ordinary Extra – May 26, 2023. Go With The Flow.
A night of broken sleep led to another cool, early morning. I didn’t rest as well as I wanted to but I was better rested than when I went to sleep the night before. I started moving, and praying along the way, to go forward and go with the flow.
Ordinary Extra – Fresh Start
Ordinary Extra – May 25, 2023. Fresh Start.
Is it me, or do long days seem to run together with more long days? Are long days just long because I am overtired, or are the days just really long? Either way, the day started cool, windy, and bright. Clean. Clear. Crisp. A fresh start.
Ordinary Extra – Just To Be Alone
Ordinary Extra – May 24, 2023. Just to be alone.
A morning that started warm and tender suddenly turned. Like all of my plans were trashed, burned.
Ordinary Extra – Reflecting Time
Ordinary Extra – May 23, 2023. Reflecting Time.
Another day. Another opportunity. Another gift from God. It was a busy day, like too many days are. Were there picture perfect moments to post to the social media for the masses to see? No, probably not.
Ordinary Extra – A Friendly Tip
Ordinary Extra – May 22, 2023. Just a friendly tip. We live in an age where comparisons are being made 24/7 whether we know it or not. Social media, TV, Internet ads, and many…
Mother’s Day 2023 – The Chosen
May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day – The Chosen Mother’s Day 2023 was approaching and I started to think on the subject a little more intently than I usually do. As strange as this…
To My Friend, Ben
May, 2023 – To My Friend, Ben – It was November, 2015 and despite having three older kids that played sports, including varsity sports at Goffstown High School, we had not experienced hockey at GHS…
Thank You Coach Slocum – Goffstown Hockey
Thank you Coach Slocum ~ April, 2023 –
Thank you Coach Slocum, not just for the 16 years. But for the joys, the celebrations, and maybe even a few tears.
Undaunted by adversity, and what others may deem; you were fair and honest. Years weren’t about you, but rather, the team.
Your teams exceeded predictions and set records, the wins they did amass. But nobody can take away your 16 seasons of exuding class.
The program must carry on, but it, I, will miss you. And this winter when I’m in the booth, I hope you’ll be on a beach, with a view.
I know that you would be the last one to do what I am about to do, but this one, Ben, this one is all about you.
So, spring of ’23 and I roll out some words in this rhyme, a Thank You Coach Slocum, words and numbers one last time.
Come Back – Goffstown Hockey – 2022-2023 Season
April 17, 2023 – Come back to Goffstown Grizzlies Hockey. This is a look back at the 2022-2023 hockey season. A wonderful season! It’s a tribute to the last eight seasons and the coach who rejuvenated the hockey program. This is also a call to action on behalf of high school sports.
7 Years Not Here
7 Years Not Here
April 14, 2023: I am missing my Dad. It has been seven years. 7 years not here. Dad, I miss you. But, how could I ever question God’s perfect timing. I know you are in your heavenly home and that thought alone makes me smile.
Sliver of the Burden
April 9, 2023. Easter Sunday. A sliver of the burden. To me, this is not just some story that has been handed down through the ages, but rather a current event, for He Lives! Each one of our sins paid in full. Our sins, you see, each one of them, a sliver of the burden He took to the cross. Read this story. Feel this story. There has been no greater gift.
Season of Growth – 2010 Flames – 2022-2023
March 20, 2023 – Season of Growth – 2010 Flames – 2022-2023
In a season that didn’t know when to quit, it suited the 2010 Flames (The 2 Team) just fine. Because this team doesn’t know how to quit.
Regionals Weekend – 2010 Flames
March 17-18, 2023 – Regionals Weekend – Tier III – 2010 Flames.
The 2010 Flames season was over last Sunday. Done. Then a team backed out of Regionals. The Flames were called. The Flames went. They played in the Tier III New England Regionals. After a 2-1 record in pool play, the Flames were the odd team out in a series of tiebreakers. The kids played outstanding team hockey and represented themselves very well. It was a great bonus weekend of hockey to finish the season.
NH D2 Hockey All-State Teams 2023
March 19, 2023 – Here are your NH D2 Hockey All-State Teams for 2023. Congratulations to each person recognized. There are even more folks worthy of such recognition. 2023 NH High School Hockey NH…
Finals Weekend – 2010 Flames
March 10-12, 2023 – Finals Weekend – 2010 Flames.
The Flames played 4 playoff games in a span of 35.583 hours starting in Canton, Mass. and finishing in Hartford, VT. Four intense games from Friday night through early Sunday morning. They only used NH to pass through. They played incredibly well over Finals Weekend.
Champions 2023 – NHIAA Hockey Tournament Bracket
NHIAA Hockey Tournament Brackets – Champions 2023
Well folks, high school playoff hockey time came and went here in New Hampshire, and it was awesome! Congratulations to all of the players that were able to participate in the State Tournament! There are some great people in the state of NH high school hockey. The kids are the reason why there is anything to see or talk about, and remember that they deliver a whole lot more than they don’t. It’s all about the kids.
The Way
The Way There are more than eight-six thousand seconds in each day. And many times I only feel mistake free when I’m sleeping seconds away. The Lord Jesus said, “I am the way,…
NHIAA Hockey Finals 2023
March 09, 2023 – NHIAA Hockey Finals 2023. Did the Semifinals play out the way you thought they would? Overtimes and upsets! What a week! Check out the updated NHIAA Hockey Tournament Brackets.
NHIAA Hockey Final Four 2023
March 08, 2023 – NHIAA Hockey Final Four 2023. Check out the NHIAA Hockey Tournament Brackets.
NHIAA QuarterFinal – (#5) Goffstown 0 at (#4) Merrimack 3
March 05, 2023 – NHIAA QuarterFinal – (#5) Goffstown 0 at (#4) Merrimack 3. There were 35+ minutes of scoreless hockey to start this game. Who netted the first goal was of the utmost importance. The Tomahawks cashed in on a 2-on-1. The Goffstown Grizzlies season ended in the NHIAA Quarterfinal.
Win Lose Or Draw – 2010 Flames
March 4-5, 2023 – Win Lose Or Draw – 2010 Flames. The Flames played at Ristuccia Memorial Arena and Pingree Rink over the weekend. They tied. They lost. They won. They missed the next round by one goal. Win lose or draw, they are our kids. Our team. And I think they have more fun playing than we do watching them.
Three Out Of Four – 2010 Flames
February 25-26, 2023 – Three Out Of Four – 2010 Flames. The 2010 Flames finished their regular season play winning three out of four games over the weekend. With the regular season complete, the Flames earned the #5 seed in the Fed Hockey postseason. And over in GSL Hockey, they bagged the #4 seed. Playoffs begin on March 4th in Fed Hockey and on March 10th for GSL Hockey.
Happy Anniversary Love!
Happy Anniversary Love!
The good Lord has granted us a gift, it’s another brand new day.
Where will we go, what will we do, the opportunity is ours alone.
Our calendar normally has restricted any chance of us getting away.
But it’s morning, I get to hold you and your arms always feel like home.
NHIAA Hockey Tournament Brackets 2023
February 28, 2023 – NHIAA Hockey Tournament Brackets 2023. It’s the final day of February, 2023. The snow is falling, and it feels more like hockey season today, than it has for a lot of this crazy winter. I believe the first game of the Ice Hockey Tournaments starts tonight in Girls Ice Hockey. Check out the Brackets.
10 Wins And They’re In – Goffstown 9 at Timberlane 1
February 25, 2023 – 10 Wins And They’re In. Goffstown traveled down to Salem to play Timberlane in their final regular season game of 2022-2023. The Goffstown Grizzlies took advantage of a couple power plays and skated to a 9-1 victory. The win gave the Goffstown hockey team 10 wins and they’re in to the postseason.