Virtual Athlete.

There was a time when I considered myself to be athletic. In my misbegotten youth, I played soccer and road skateboards. I liked to shoot hoops with my dad (the actual game of basketball involves too much running, thank you very much). I've played recreation league volleyball and softball.

Now?

I can still kick a soccer ball, shoot a mean game of h-o-r-s-e, hit a softball and catch pop flies. In other sports, though, I've definitely lost my touch. No more rollerblading, skateboarding or rollerskating. I've also lost the ability to hula hoop and bowling has never really been my game. It's enough to depress a former jock.

Then we got a Wii.

Now the whole wide world of sports has opened back up for me. Wheee!