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[I actually had two rather major thoughts last night, but they're really rather different, so I figure I'd post them separately.]
As should be fairly obvious, I live in CT. Yesterday, we had our primaries. Since I *don't* want this to end up in the Tartarus that is the Political Forum, I won't talk about who I voted for, or why; that's really irrelevant.
Here's the thing, though--as I was walking back to the car, I was reminded of the fact that we are all extremely, extremely lucky to be in a position where we have even been able to enjoy watching the Patriots this decade. It's not all that hard to conjure up nightmare scenarios where the NFL simply wouldn't be able to hold games, period.
I guess what I'm trying to say is this--the loss on Sunday hurts, and it's going to hurt at least a little bit for a while. But it isn't--and can't--be the most important thing in any of our lives right now. Whether it be health, family, work, faith, politics, the environment, or anything else I might have forgotten, sports in general, and (for us) football in particular are a luxury. And if I had to choose between, say, seeing the Pats win the next 10 Super Bowls or keeping my health, it wouldn't take me long to choose my health.
Maybe this will help, maybe it won't: the next time you feel upset about this loss, think about what's more important to you--and would you give that up to have the Pats win?
And, one final thought--if you live in a state that hasn't had its primary/caucus/whatever yet, please do vote. This year more than ever, your vote does matter.
As should be fairly obvious, I live in CT. Yesterday, we had our primaries. Since I *don't* want this to end up in the Tartarus that is the Political Forum, I won't talk about who I voted for, or why; that's really irrelevant.
Here's the thing, though--as I was walking back to the car, I was reminded of the fact that we are all extremely, extremely lucky to be in a position where we have even been able to enjoy watching the Patriots this decade. It's not all that hard to conjure up nightmare scenarios where the NFL simply wouldn't be able to hold games, period.
I guess what I'm trying to say is this--the loss on Sunday hurts, and it's going to hurt at least a little bit for a while. But it isn't--and can't--be the most important thing in any of our lives right now. Whether it be health, family, work, faith, politics, the environment, or anything else I might have forgotten, sports in general, and (for us) football in particular are a luxury. And if I had to choose between, say, seeing the Pats win the next 10 Super Bowls or keeping my health, it wouldn't take me long to choose my health.
Maybe this will help, maybe it won't: the next time you feel upset about this loss, think about what's more important to you--and would you give that up to have the Pats win?
And, one final thought--if you live in a state that hasn't had its primary/caucus/whatever yet, please do vote. This year more than ever, your vote does matter.
