Everybody in the country was hoping for underdog New Orleans to win the Super Bowl. At least it seemed that way. The only ones not cheering for the Saints were folks from Indiana (the Indianapolis Colts was the team they played) and serious bettors (on paper league MVP Payton Manning and his team had already [...]
As a pre-boomer growing up, I collected all kinds of stuff. Stones and sea shells were the first items I stored away. Toy soldiers and emblems from WWII were the fun part of the war. Later it was coins and stamps. As I got into sports, my collection of baseball and football cards was a [...]
I was an enthusiastic participant in sports for much of my life. Practicing for hours. Pick up games. Organized leagues. Varsity teams. I loved playing. I also learned to love being a spectator. Watching my children play was fun, but seeing the grand kids take part in athletics is a special joy.
Sports is a proven [...]
