What it's really like to retire and how NFL should handle concussions

b) I was recently in Cooperstown, N.Y., with my son's baseball team for a tournament. My wife and I decided to take the family to Niagara Falls after the tournament because we had never been and didn't know when we would get back to that part of the country. The Falls is truly amazing. If you're going, take the time to get a passport. The views from the Canadian side will literally make you just stand there and stare.

c) If you're going to St. Louis for the MLB All-Star Game you have to take the time to go to Ted Drewe's Frozen Custard. You won't be disappointed.

d) Up to this point in my life (I'll be 39 in a couple of weeks), nothing gives me more pride than watching my kids, whether it be seeing them hold a door open for someone, or share something with a sibling without being asked or overcoming something on the athletic fields. Parenting is both difficult and very rewarding.

e) For me, now is when reality kicks in. For those of you that think retired athletes sleep in, work out, play a little golf, maybe get a massage, I've got news for you: The Greens would make for a great reality show to destroy all those Hollywood stereotypes about retirement. Because youth baseball practices and games consume a lot of our evenings, we rarely have time for the five of us to sit down for dinner. We found a rare opportunity last week and about five minutes into the meal, Janelle, 3, says she's not hungry anymore and refuses to sit in her seat. Just then, Derek, 9, reaches for a bowl of fruit and one of his elbows knocks over his glass of milk. TJ, 11, goes into big brother mode and begins the verbal jabs. As my wife, Julie, hurried for some towels, the boys continue jawing and Janelle starts running around the table singing some song, REALLY LOUD. As Julie returns with the towels, she sees me sitting there, mouth open, watching all of this unfold. She gets my attention and I just begin to laugh. I look at her and say, "If people only knew." Welcome to retirement, Trent!

10) I think I hope Peter King has a great vacation. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.