old guy

coming out of retirement is more difficult than some would think. i recently joined a men's basketball league at my church. it's easily been six plus months since i've held a basketball. needless to say, i'm a bit rusty. last night was our first game. we won. i started out slow trying to find my form, but hit a few shots before it was all said and done. everything felt fine... almost. lungs and legs were great. however i somehow twisted my back, and find myself walking like an elderly man today. it's really sore. i guess i have six days to recuperate. but i look forward to the season ahead. the friendships. the teamwork. the competition. today on my drive in the temperature was -12... with a wind chill of -30. it's cold. i can't imagine what trees feel like. i've got to say i'm a bit mushy these days... and owe it all to a beautiful brown eyed girl.