Wannabe by Luca Debus for June 27, 2024

Had to look it up since I had heard the word but didn’t know what it was.

The premise behind bocce ball, throwing an object at a target, is the oldest and most primitive sports concept in history. The Egyptians first started playing the game in 5200 B.C. using polished stones. From there, it spread to Greece and then Rome, where today’s version of the game first originated. Bocce eventually spread through Europe, and was so popular that at different points throughout history kings, emperors, and even the Catholic Church prohibited their subjects from playing the game for fear that their societies would fall to neglect. Bocce came to the U.S. in the 18th century. While not an immediate hit, bocce began to crop up in small towns and big cities across America, especially in heavily Italian-American neighborhoods. Today the sport is more popular than ever, with clubs and leagues from coast to coast.

I used to watch the old men playing bocce under the trees in Washington Square Park. Here in Toronto they play lawn bowls.

Thx Luca!!

Awesome Luca! Thx again.

(senses an abrupt homecoming in this cartoon)

In case you didn’t notice, you’ve been recruited. :)

I love bocce! Unfortunately, the last time I had an opportunity to play, my set was commandeered by a toddler who was into throwing things where they cannot be retrieved.

We enjoyed playing bocce on our lawn, until the cottonwood trees next door sent so many roots that it was almost impossible to have a good roll. Still a fun game, and that axe in my hand? Well I’m getting back my lawn!

I guess we’ll never find out if they know how to handle balls.

since when where they at the beach thogether