So, what do Jack Locker, pro rassling and Santa Claus have in common?
None of them are real.
Oh sure, there really is a Jake Locker and he is the QB at the University of Washington. I started watching him a little last year and thought he had the potential to be really good. I wanted Jake Locker to be good.
First of all, he's got a really cool name.
I always wanted to be a Jake. I think it's one of the best first names for a guy out there and probably have thought so since the classic John Wayne movie came out way back when, Big Jake.
Secondly, he's got a set a wheels on him that not a lot of QBs can match.
He's also got a pretty strong arm.
But something's not right and he's not the real deal that I wanted to believe in. Washington has had a horrible season and the Qb is at least partly responsible for that.
I was not going to use football a lot in my blogging but I love the game and couldn't resist at least one blog involving college ball.
Rassling, now, that is a hoot. Maybe not so much anymore, but back in the day it sure was fun to watch.
Classic good guy versus bad guy.
Fake as a rubber snake.
I remember as a young fellow wanting so much for rassling to be real. Ulitmate warriors fighting for supremacy inside the ring night after night.
Always knew it was fake but hoped it was real.
Not much needs be said about Santa, but what little kid doesn't want there to be a Santa? Who can remember being crushed when they found out the truth? That we had been sold a bill of goods. Hoodwinked.
I can.
Some things are obviously not real. But, in life, sometimes it's really hard to tell what is real. Sometimes, it's hard to tell what to believe in.
Confusing times for me because at this time I am no longer sure what is real and what to believe in.
I believe in God. Just not so sure about some of his fan club. Not sure why he allows some of his folks to suffer sometimes. Doesn't feel like he cares about us sometimes.
I could go on and on about that and might never have an answer. But, as for people, how does one determine who is for real and who is not. Or, who is out to rip you off? Who is out to take advantage of you when you have nothing but good things in your heart?
Are they going to be there for you when times get hard?
For me, they weren't.
But, that just makes me determined to find out who's the real deal.
Sorry that Jake Locker, Rasslers and Santa didn't work out.
Maybe next time.
5 comments:
I think this is my fav blog yet. But way to blow the Santa thing out of the water for any little kids that happen across your blog. ;-) Guess it would really be their parents fault for not monitoring internet activity. And in that case, they may already pretty jaded to the ways of the world.
Hey there cool uncle. YOU are the real deal Bradlidge. Nuff said.
BTW, glad you posted your blog link on facebook. I had no idea you were blogging. Sweet!
I had no idea you were blogging until tonight either. Cool.
I already read your blog about your dad and was touched. Keep writing, homie.
Dude! That's the first time I've EVER heard you say that rassling is fake!!!!! It's a momentous night for me! One I'll never ever forget! ha!
I figured I should help the children out because I didn't know Santa was fake until I was 17. :)
Rassling was the real deal until I was 37.
Thought I should save the kids from embarrassment.
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