Pigskin

It is officially the end of the "holiday season" and the beginning of a brand new year.  Or maybe it really is the upswing in anticipation of the Super Bowl!  I suppose everyone loves a reason for a Sunday afternoon party with lots of indulgent snacks.  Oh wait, isn't that what we are doing this afternoon.  After weeks of feasting, we brought in the new year right on time.  Earlier in the evening we enjoyed rib-eye steaks with all the side dishes we love.  We watched a Texas A&M team come back to beat Duke in the second half and for once I was pleased with that outcome. After all, our guests had sent two of their offspring to that illustrious institution. We felt obligated to cheer the team into victory since those same children are enjoying the benefits of that stellar education from the Bahamas and the Pacific northwest.  I found it easy to be thrilled for them since my Red Raiders had soundly trounced Arizona State in their bowl game on the previous evening.  Oh yes, the holiday season is over, but football is NOT!  I can smell the ham from here and the blackeyed peas are almost ready.  We must start this year right!