I grew up dreaming of being an NHL defenceman or an MLB pitcher, but that didn't happen. Fortunately, I was able to find another path to work in sports and have been part of The Gazette sports department since the early 1980s, including a 12-year stint as sports editor before becoming sports columnist in 2015. It's a great job and I'm a lucky guy.
I’ve always used a card out of habit, but I didn’t realize e-wallets could make cashouts so much quicker. Might try a different option next time.