Comments on: Looking at mid-life through a horsehide lens

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:58:15 +0000

Damon and Lowe might have lost their edge due to age but at least they once HAD an edge. What about all of our younger players who have never had the kind of seasons those two did? Aging creates diminishing skills only if you had skills to begin with.

I have to admit I felt much better at 49 than I did at 40. Then we moved to MA and I don’t know if it’s been the last 12 years that have aged me greatly or the location. I know I never kept up the healthy routines after the move and depression eating can be a killer on the waistline! Moving back home in the next year or so and then I’ll see if I can turn back the clock. Moral of the story? As you age NEVER let up keeping fit!!!

Finally, my Mom had her own version of your friends: Getting old isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative. Our elders were very wise.

By: SeattleStu

SeattleStu — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:13:19 +0000

nope, no quit in this team…i hope the 3,000 that went to the game tonight have left in protest already….

By: Susan Petrone

Susan Petrone — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:45:23 +0000

Peter, agreed. They’re fortunate to have been here.

Sorry, Drew. Guess I’m feeling old lately. Don’t know why. The sun is shining, I’m on vacation, and life is lovely. A nine-game losing streak puts me in a somewhat surprisingly morbid mood. It is just a game, but I also remember that, for the players, this is a job. I’ve been laid off (twice) and it does a number on one’s psyche. I can’t help but feel bad for them. Haven’t watched The Tudors, but only because we don’t have HBO. I’ll have to catch it on Netflix.

By: Drew

Drew — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:19:21 +0000

That was somewhat surprisingly morbid. I know the Indians season is over, but do we have to liken it to the end of human life? This is sports and while for some, it is a very important part of their lives, but it is just a game/hobby. I don’t know if you ever watched the HBO series, “The Tudors” but this entry reminds me much of the last episode during which Henry is one his death bed and becomes all philosophical.

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By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:10:09 +0000

They have been extraordinarily lucky to have played this great game at such an elevated level. Few have the opportunity and fewer have the skill.