Lets play

I have been watching the Little League World Series on TV.  Although the game at that age has certainly evolved in the last 50 years,  it brings back memories of playing baseball as a kid.  It was so much fun!  In the town there were barely enough kids to make two teams.  No matter,  we played almost all summer.  Little League nights were family affairs.  We all went to the local diamond and played ball,  watched and ate hot dogs.  Of course we all knew everyone so it was a night of socializing.

Watching the kids on TV these nights,  it appears that alot has stayed the same.  Kids play ball and those not in the game watch and eat hot dogs.  I am reminded of why sports are so much fun.  Participating by playing or watching can be very rewarding.

 I am also reminded of what sports have become at higher levels.  Self promotion,  greed, drug use,  cheating,  scandals,  lack of self control and a myriad of other problems that take away from something called a game. Even the Olympics, which I love watching,  has its issues.  Losing on purpose to gain a more favorable path to the medal round.  Purely Professional participants so we can bring home medals.  Allegations of drug use .

Wouldn't it be great if the old addage "It's not wheather you win or lose, but how you play the game" described sports.  Watching kids play for the fun of it.  Now thats entertainment.  That's how you play the game.