I bought a new catcher’s glove this spring. It’s wasn’t as expensive as what major league catchers use, but it was about ten times more expensive than the catcher’s glove I bought with money from my confirmation when I was 12.

Why would a 60 year old guy buy a new catcher’s glove? It’s not likely that I’m going to sign a big league contract any time soon, and all I use it for is to play catch with my son-in-law. …