Friday, December 4, 2009

Enough already!

We all know nobody in the world is perfect. We know high-profile athletes have the mentality that the rules don't always apply to them. We know that marital infidelity is commonplace not only in the sporting and entertainment worlds, but in our society in general.

So it appears we can now add yet another high-profile athlete to the long list of those who have violated marital vows.

Accept it and let's move on.

I'll admit this whole Tiger Woods story piqued my interest when it first started unfolding a week ago, but I think I've had my fill. It is a sad story. I feel for Woods' wife who is apparently the biggest victim in this sordid tale. I hope she has the strength she needs to deal with it.

As for you, Tiger, well, let's just say you went from being a well-respected man in the forum of public opinion to becoming just another high-profile athlete who has given in to his selfish desires. Let's hope you can repair the damage you've apparently done to your family.

What I'm saying is this really shouldn't be so surprising. What I find surprising the older I get is that the little boy in me still longs for a pro athlete that is not only a great competitor, but a great person, worthy of the adulation heaped upon him. I'm sure there are athletes out there who fit the bill, but I'm afraid they're in the minority.

Good night, Gracie.