Today is your day Boomer! I don't have grandkids yet....one day, I hope. But in the meantime, I like interacting with kids, mostly middle and high school students. So, I referee basketball...about 30 games so far this winter, and it is great! Except for the odd, small confrontation, most kids, coaches, and parents are appreciative of referees as we offer a controlled, safe environment for students to play. We help teach them skills, comradery, and sportsmanship in team play, and they remind us of youth-life qualities like energy, vitality, athleticism, and friendliness. Kids love their sports, and Boomers, this is something we have in common. The joy of participating and competing, and the exhilaration that comes with it! And of course, it doesn't have to be basketball. There is, generally, a shortage of referees in many North American sports like hockey, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. Boomers, we can help fill that void, make a little bit of money for retirement and enjoy a kid-first activity that greatly benefits our communities! Give it a try....cheers!