Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Sports as a barometer for aging

I am sitting in my backyard watching my daughter sleeping in her stroller and i'm surfing the web.  I read a lot about sports in my spare time, particularly the teams i root for, namely the Mets, Islanders, 76ers, Colts and all things Michigan.
I just read that the Mets selected Corey Vaughn in the 4th round.  He is the son of Greg Vaughn, a former member of the Devil Rays, Rockies, etc...
On the University of Michigan Basketball team, we will have Tim Hardaway Jr., Joe Dumars' son, and Al Horford's little brother.
This all got me thinking that i am getting old.

As a kid, you watch these athletes, and they all seem like adults.
Then you're in college, watching your peers and people that are older than you but no longer intimidatingly older.
Now the guys we grew up with are entering the Hall of Fame and their kids are making the rosters.
It kind of frightens me in a way that also fulfills me. 
I just glanced back at my daughter sleeping and realized that i like getting older.

Have a good day.