A friend wrote me after reading my blog post yesterday: “Why the boycott of pro sports?” So, here’s what I wrote back to him: I was disappointed with how the other NFL owners have been treating Tom Brady. I was disappointed how teams were featuring soldiers, and it was later revealed that the U.S. armed forces
Category: Sports
Time
I started ignoring pro sports in January. I’m struck by how much time has freed up. As I blogged before, I decided not to watch the Super Bowl. I also decided not to renew my Red Sox season tickets, as I didn’t go once last season, and we ended up giving away nearly all of
‘Pure Elation’
Yes, indeed. Video below. Happy Friday, everyone.
No Super Bowl for Me
I love football. But, I’m not going to watch the Super Bowl. As a kid, I was the one, who, on New Year’s Day, would watch all three Bowl games in a row, barely leaving the TV to eat. I remember being in my pajamas all day. As an adult now, I read a great
Playoffs and Preparation
It’s time for the playoffs here in New England. They say football is a chess match and a mental game. I think the “Do Your Job” documentary shows just that. It’s very interesting to see how a coaching staff thinks about, and then executes, strategy. It’s pretty cool to hear the head coach, one of the
On this Christmas
Merry Christmas to all! Whether you’re spiritual, religious, or neither, this is an important holiday. Whether you are Christian or not, this day can be meaningful for all. I think the principles of Christmas (peace on earth and good will towards all people) can hold true for everyone. If we can be more decent with