In my never ending search for basketball news (yes, I am a FANatic), I happened across an article that raised age old question as to whether athletes should be viewed as role models. I don't know, maybe it is just me, but that question just seems to be, how should I say this... "Not well thought out" ( I really want to say dumb as dirt). While we are at it why don't we ask other ill conceived questions like... "Are all dogs good watch dogs."

Obviously there is a reason this question pertaining to athletes is asked. The answer to which has nothing to do with whether or not one really believes the question has any validity. Surprise!! No, the reason the question is asked is because it sparks debate or interest. Debate or interest by whom you ask? Well I will leave you to ponder, or not, just who might even care about such a question. The reality is that you can no more judge athletes as a whole with regard to being a role model as you can judge canines as a whole for being watch dogs.

NEXT!!!

In Passing

Starting anew but remembering the past

Releaseing things once held to fast

Embarking on this, a new journey

Unsure of what's in store for me

Twists and turns down uncharted road

Unburdened though carrying my load

In these travels I encounter you

Undoubtedly one being a traveler too

A smile, a glance as I pass your way

Even take the time to stop and say

"How do you do" while I give my name

As I hope that you'd do the same

Maybe take a minute to sit down

And share some things that we have found

In our travels and throughout our time

A piece of your mind and a piece of mine

Who know of it just what will come

Othe thing for certain when we are done

I will be enriched for meeting you

And can only hope you feel the same way too!