I took the day off yesterday, mostly because there were some medical issues on the East Coast and I wasn't sure whether or not I'd by flying to N.C. today.  But everyone's fine and so I just chalked the day up to "just one of those things."

The Charger's loss today was another "one of those things."  I am proud of the fact that they proved all the pundits wrong.  All week long, they'd been saying it was going to be a blowout by the Patriots.  I think the Chargers showed skill and an awful lot of heart given that they were playing two offensive players hurt and without LT. 

But, and I hate to admit it but it's true--the Patriots did an awfully good job of keeping them to field goals.  If the Bolts had gotten one or two of their visits to the red zone into the end zone--but they didn't.  And the credit for that goes to the Patriots.

There's always next year.  So I'm off to the gym in a few minutes to work off some of the frustration and tension of the game.  I cleaned my kitchen and spotted my living room carpet while watching the game.  Just can't sit still when my team's playing.

Tonight, I'll watch the Packers and the Giants play (no cleaning required...likely I'll cross stitch) to see who I'm going to root for against the Patriots come Super Bowl Sunday.

Speaking of the Super Bowl, I've got two favorite Super Bowl memories.  One of which was going to the Super Bowl in San Diego in the late 90's with Dan.  Dad and Sally let us use their house and had little stickies with notes on them indicating the Super Bowl prices for things like sodas, toilet paper sheets (priced individually) and laundry service.

Then last year, Dan and I watched the Super Bowl on board the Crystal Serenity during our 25th Anniversary trip.  The Bears lost, much to the chagrin of our cruise friend, Mary.  We enjoyed seeing the game in the main showroom, broadcast in Spanish with voice-over in English.  (The American networds really get the best spots for camera and reporter coverage.)

Maybe next year, I'll add a third memory to the list.  The Chargers as champs.  Now that would be something!

Last tidbit for the day?  I finally found something I like about our illustrious governator (mostly I'm neutral toward him).  An LA Times article on Friday quoted him as saying he's made mistakes since he's been in office, he's learned and, as a result, changed his mind on some issues.

Huh.  A politician who figures out he is wrong.  And then changes his mind.  Dubya could take a few plays from his book.

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