Well, this Monday when I was checking my emails the main headline read "Pittsburgh Steelers Win Record Sixth Super Bowl." It then dawned on me that the Super Bowl had passed and I had not heard it mentioned once. This, in effect, made me feel like I hadn't missed out on anything. It was as if the Super Bowl had never happened. There had been a football void. This is what happens when you are at an international school. American football has no attraction. Not even the Super Bowl. It was a strange realization.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Every Super Bowl Sunday I can recall our family has gone to a Super Bowl watching party. Even though no one in my family follows football closely (I only follow basketball), we always ended up at a party. Who knows what it was that drew us to these parties. Maybe the socializing aspect of the celebration, the spirit of camaraderie that is attached with the Super Bowl, or the multimillion dollar commercials that are only broadcasted on that one day. Who knows.
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Joe, I just read this one and your posting about the day in Chiang Mai. They're terrific! It sounds like you and Lilly had a wonderful day and I love the pictures. I had a new experience on Super Bowl Sunday too -- Julius was the only person in the house who watched it! Joey wasn't here, Jake wasn't here, and you weren't here. Just Julius. There weren't even any chips or guacamole! It probably sounds more depressing than it was -- I think he really enjoyed the game, but it was different. Let me say that it's a real treat to read your blog and to learn -- and see (I love the pictures) -- what you are doing. I can't wait to read more!!
ReplyDeleteLots of love, XXOOXXOO