I love my Green Bay Packers!

Well, it's the morning after the loss, and Laura and I are waiting for our muffins to be ready. I, myself, am ok with the loss last night. There are two ways that I look at the situation; 1. I did not expect the Packers to have a season like this. At the beginning of the year, I thought they were a 9 win team, AT BEST. What they did this year with the young team that they had really gives a lot of people hope for next year. There is no denying that something special happened this year with the way everyone came together, and there is no reason to think that they won't build on that for next season. Favre will be back, they will undoubtedly draw some interest from top-notch free agents, and the "youngest team in the league" will be a little older and little wiser. 2. I've learned that by putting your entire heart and soul into sports, you can't dwell on the losses. When I was younger (and I'm not trying to say that I am old by any means), I used to take losses so hard. When the Packers would lose in the playoffs, I would be depressed for a couple of weeks. When the Yankees would beat the Red Sox every year in dramatic fashion, I wouldn't talk to anyone. But I've learned that there is always next year, and that there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The Packers had an amazing year, and that gives a lot of people hope, like myself, for next year. So, while I must say adieu to my beloved Packers for a couple of months, at least it's not a couple of long, cold Wisconsin months. Besides, pitchers and catchers report in only 24 days, as of this posting. You can smell the grass, the cold beer, and a good hot dog in the air!

For all you sports fans out there, here is something to wet your whistle until next year. Enjoy!
16 Reasons to Root Against the Patriots