Daily Archives: February 1, 2009

Super Bowl Second Half Showdown!

Damn.  Now I want fries. You know, I have never bought something because of a commercial, but I certainly have NOT bought something because of one.  Capital One falls in the latter category–I will never use them. By the way, I mute commercials every other time I watch TV, so this is agony for me…. Continue Reading

Halftime Hero

This man, James Harrison, is the Hero of the First Half.  Too soon to say that?  Mebbe.  I don’t care. I like Cris Collinsworth, even if he’s missing an H in his name. I like Tony Dungy, even despite his personal religious beliefs. Actually, this whole crew is pretty laid-back and easy to tolerate.  I… Continue Reading

Finally…the Super Bowl

The pre-game hype hangs on longer than W. did in the last four years of his presidency.  I didn’t watch any of it (except the interview with Obama), but every time I checked in, there was mucho blathering going on. Someone god-awful just draaaaaaggged out America the Beautiful.  I think it’s Faith Hill, but I… Continue Reading

Are You Ready For Some Football?

If you are a true football fan, today is THE day to be glued to your couch, chips in one hand and an adult beverage in the other.  For some people, this ritual includes hanging out with like-minded souls, which I actually don’t like because it’s hard to watch a game in a mixed crowd. … Continue Reading