Winter can be a beautiful time, but it can also be a dangerous time. Although we value the beauty that comes with the snow-covered trees and the sun twinkling through the icicles, it is a time where those of us who are getting up there in years need to take particular care of ourselves.

I love college athletics, and I bet you do too. Again this year we had an endless array of bowl games. Several times I found myself happily watching two schools I hardly knew. None was more exciting than the RoseBowl, in which my beloved Buckeyes came from behind to win in an exciting fashion. I think we are drawn to college games partially because the players are young men and women who are receiving an education opportunity in exchange for the many hours they donate to practicing and building their skills. Most will not go on to play their sport at a professional level.

Much like the year immediately preceding it, 2021 posed more than its share of challenges. As individuals, community members and global citizens, we all had to be more thoughtful than ever about what …