Born in 1950, Frank C. grew up in the New York Metropolitan area. The World Series is just not the same anymore. I can hear my kids muttering, “there he goes, the old fart going on about ‘back in my day.’ ” But no, I’m talking specifically about The World Series. The difference is that today The Series is primarily played at night. You can conveniently enjoy the games in the comfort of your home or get together with friends at a local sports bar. The games don’t intrude...
From Gerard B., who grew up outside of New York City and has lived in almost every part of the United States as an adult: The other day I received an invitation to play in the Westchester County Caddie Scholarship annual outing being held at Siwanoy Country Club in Eastchester, New York, (where I caddied and haven’t played since 1969). Caddying was a real Boomer tradition that has gone by the wayside. Every kid in the neighborhood couldn’t wait to be a caddie. I have such fond memories of...