Hey there – anyone out there remember me creating this blog…ahem- 8 years ago? Can you imagine if I would have been a more disciplined blogger? For cryin’ out loud I could be sitting on a beach somewhere rolling in, and sipping on royalties from my book derived from my oh so entertaining entries from the time my boys were 9 and 11? Ahhh. Well – I’m back. Here’s why:
- I’ve been inspired by OTHER BLOGGERS who BLOG about writing. Here’s the line that got me: stop reading this blog and start writing!
- My inspiration(s) for this blog are actually STILL. PLAYING. SPORTS – in college. Yes, it’s true. So yes, I have yet more, and more perspective to share on youth, high school (be excited, there is some gold in those years) and now…yes, division 1 college sports (spoiler alert – parents have crossed all boundries.)
- As a result of bullet point #2 I have a little more free time to relate some amazing experiences, stories, advice..that I’ve gathered during the games, parent meetings, tryouts, heartbreaks, growing up, more growing up, tears, joy, loss – you know all that stuff. (I’m an empty nester- I’ve got time is the point.)
- And on that note (bullet point #3) as the sporting life went on I not only was a parent, observer and fan, but immersed in all things boosterish at the preps level which, if you stay involved allows for some interesting observations. (not that anything can shock us anymore, can it?)
- As a result and once again in reference to bullet #2, as a parent I’ve been on a personal journey that I’m pretty sure any parent, sports or not…will relate to and hopefully I can share a little perspective that might make the ride well…a little less bumpy, and maybe allow you to step back, take a breath and realize how very extraordinary it all can be.
So sit back and come along if YOU have some free time- as the saying goes…it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Tales From The Bleachers 