The end of the world is not happening in my lifetime. The Rapture doesn’t scare me. I just bought a ball. It was a random and impulsive drugstore purchase for $1.99. The joy it brings to the family is priceless. Silly, eh?
The plastic, hollow sphere is purple tie-dye-esque and very bouncy. It’s light as a feather for twirling on a finger and large enough for people of all ages to catch.
The ball offers multiple dimensions of fun. We kick it, throw it, hit it, roll it…whatever. We talk about the ancient history and the evolution of the ball. Even sillier, eh?
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There’s just something about a ball on the kitchen floor, or the family room sofa that makes people happy and playful.
If you need to lighten things up around the house today, buy a ball. You’ll see medicinal powers take effect immediately.
