Seattle, Washington is a city with some great bowling alleys. Given the challenging Seattle weather, it’s not surprising that many look for indoor pursuits when planning a party or looking for competition. While Seattle offers some great outdoor pursuits such as paintball and golf, when planning an event or even a weekly ritual, choosing one ...
In his article “Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital,” Robert Putnam defines his idea of social capital and outlines problems arising from a decline of civic society in America. He describes social capital as the benefits that come from social organizations, such as networking, societal norms and a generalized trust, which lead to cooperation and ...
As with most other cities in the country, bowling has become an increasingly popular pastime and nightlife destination in the city of Dallas, Texas. While bowling may be more closely identified in more northern cities, Dallas natives love their bowling. Bowling’s image has changed from that of a blue collar pursuit to a game that ...
For the most part, handicapped people face insurmountable obstacles in the field of athletics. Quadriplegics can’t play contact sports. Those who are simply paralyzed from the waist down can certainly shoot a basketball or swing a bat, but you won’t see Stephen Hawking fielding for the Boston Red Sox anytime soon. There aren’t many sports ...
Tampa, Florida is the unofficial capital of western Florida. Tampa is known for beautiful Tampa Bay, excellent golf courses, a vibrant nightlife and a laid back vibe that many prefer to the more upscale atmosphere of Miami. As with many major cities in the country, bowling has become a popular pastime in Tampa. Bowling has ...
For all of its Midwestern values and plain spoken attitude, Chicago can be thought of as a bit of a city of contradictions. Chicago feels in many ways as if it’s a cosmopolitan city, and yet is landlocked with a small town attitude. Chicago has great gourmet restaurants, and yet it’s among its most famous ...