I'm not a big sports fan, but I do love what sports does for a community. Good sports with positive play and teamwork provide a pastime, pleasure, and celebration for the community. I particularly love the way that these games give family members who are retired or house bound, wonderful entertainment and a sense of belonging to the greater culture.
On the news the other night, parents of a young women who lost her life during the Red Sox last pennant win due to being hit by a pellet gun, spoke out about responsible celebration and encouraged fans to not only be Boston Strong, but to be Boston Smart too. I like that and I was happy to hear that last night's win resulted in little damage and no personal harm. That's good.
I think it's positive for a community to focus on being strong, smart, and kind too. Saying hello to one another, reaching out and learning about people in the community, and giving back too can all help to grow communities in ways that matter. I'll be thinking about this today as I work with colleagues and students to build our strong, smart, caring community at school. We all play important roles in this kind of work and living.
