#329. Remember when playing childhood sports in the backyard in an unorganized fashion was fun? Maybe for some of us, if we really try to remember those moments, we remember more kickball games ending in anger because someone tried to make up a rule on the spot than games ending in laughter and joy that we just had a great time. Turns out having an ump in that scenario doesn’t change much. There’s something about organized sports that creates different kinds of memories, character development, and enjoyment. We enjoy looking back and forward into our kids’ experiences as we get to watch them. If they stick with it and try really hard, maybe they can professionally become athletes who fall down in front of refs to manipulate a game just like their heroes! You know what didn’t flop? Our streaming suggestions. This week, in addition to NBA playoffs, we’re watching Rental Family, A Man Called Ove, The Last Rifleman, Is This Thing On?, Love on the Spectrum, This is a Gardening Show, Pluribus, and Foundation. Share your youth sports stories via the LinkTree below! Until next time, be kind to each other.

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