Yesterday’s segment was one of those stories that the folks in the public radio realm refer to as a “driveway moment.” As in, the story is so good; you will sit in your driveway to listen to the whole story before removing your car key from the ignition.
The subject of this segment was Meredith’s reflections on summer swim team. I’m pretty sure Meredith does not live in Columbia, but the description of her experience with her child’s summer swim team would be easily recognized by the more than 2000 Columbia Summer Swim League members and their families. She accurately describes the social interactions between swimmers, and between parents (aka “Jamie’s mom” or “Alex’s dad”); the team camaraderie, the individual achievement.
All said, it was a joy listening and reflecting on my own experience as a swimmer and as the parent of a swimmer. It should be required listening for all parents of school age kids in Columbia (or anywhere there is an active summer swim team program). So if you have kids, or were once a swimmer, take a listen.
Columbia Summer Swim League practice starts next Tuesday at your local neighborhood pool. If you or your child is at all motivated by this, I look forward to seeing you at the pool on Saturday mornings. Go Wilde Lake Watercats!!
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