I've just woken from my traditional mid-Super Bowl slumber. I like football, but in recent years the hype and commercialism surrounding the Super Bowl has annoyed me. I like a good TV spot, too. Some of my favorites include the Jordan vs. Bird "Nothing But Net" campaign and the Taster's Choice mini-soap opera introducing most of America to Anthony Stewart Head. But the idea of getting excited for breaks in the game, of tacking a glitzy performance onto halftime? I don't get it.
Many experts said it would be a close game, with the Patriots beating the Panthers by three. That came true. After a scoreless first quarter, each team halting the other, I didn't expect to wake up to a 32-29 final. Congrats to Coaches John Fox and Bill Bellichick, who've stepped out of Parcells's shadow.
Monday, February 02, 2004
Sunday, February 01, 2004
The Perfect Name
This morning my brother had a question, "What does parfait literally mean?" I searched the Net and discovered it means "perfect" in French, and is also a male first name.
Sure, my son would be teased, but he'd have the ultimate comeback: "My name means 'Perfect.' How 'bout you?"
If it were his middle name, he'd identify with Alex P. Keaton. First to comment with Alex's full middle name wins.
Wins what? Ah.
Sure, my son would be teased, but he'd have the ultimate comeback: "My name means 'Perfect.' How 'bout you?"
If it were his middle name, he'd identify with Alex P. Keaton. First to comment with Alex's full middle name wins.
Wins what? Ah.
Birthday Blitz
Chatted with friends Dave White and Jim Winter last night about how we as writers measure success. We don't get raises or promotions for the time we put in, and in selfish moments, I wish for those clear-cut signs. On the other hand, the ability to see coincidence, metaphor, and irony is a gift I'd never trade. I may sound like someone reflecting on his birthday, except today isn't my birthday, and this post has nothing to do with the Super Bowl.
Today is, according to IMdb, a birthday for Tracy Lines and Corina Curves--actual people; only the latter is an "adult film" star.
Today would have been a birthday for former St. John's basketball star Malik Sealy and kung fu legacy heir Brandon Lee, both stand-up men who passed before their time.
I promise to use this power only for good.
Today is, according to IMdb, a birthday for Tracy Lines and Corina Curves--actual people; only the latter is an "adult film" star.
Today would have been a birthday for former St. John's basketball star Malik Sealy and kung fu legacy heir Brandon Lee, both stand-up men who passed before their time.
I promise to use this power only for good.
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