Catching Ducks

Jerry Brewer's a sports writer for the Seattle Times. His first child was born the other day, and this is an excerpt from the lovely column he wrote for his newborn son:


"If you must grow up a Seattle sports fan, which I'll encourage even as I criticize your beloved teams, remember to read the warning label first. It'll say something like: Consuming too much mediocrity increases the risk of depression.

To be safe, you should become a well-rounded sports fan. Don't be a snob about just watching men play baseball, basketball and football. Appreciate the nuances of soccer. Respect women's sports, especially since some of Seattle's most remarkable athletes are female. Immerse yourself in rowing, your city's greatest sports tradition. And if you think your father is ignoring any sport, try it for yourself. Your dad is frustratingly bland when it comes to some things. Copy your mother's sense of adventure.

Actually, copy most everything your mother does because she's incredible — superhuman — and for as long as I live, I will make sure you know how to express that to her lovingly. Don't worry — I'll teach you how to be like Mom in a manly manner."

Labels: random niceness, sports