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I grabbed the pink umbrella wedged next to one of the car seats, shook it open and tried in vain to shield myself from the driving sleet and hail stinging my face. I was dressed for 48 degrees and rainy – boots, rain gear, ball cap -- but was not prepared for what felt like a winter storm.
Crazy weather for Ohio in late May, but not unprecedented.
As I trudged along the asphalt path leading from the overflow parking lot into Diamond Community Park for the start of the Big Dog Lacrosse Festival, I couldn’t help but again be amazed by the energy and enthusiasm this sport generated seemingly every Saturday.