Exciting Times

Yes, I agree that Taco Bell is the best choice for Super Bowl cuisine.

But the reason I include this photo is not to promote Yum Brands (which might be the best company name on the planet), but to celebrate the Denver Broncos making it to the Super Bowl. And since the only Broncos merchandise I own is an old 3 Amigos T-shirt, I suppose I ought to break it out and wear it for the big game.

No parties for me, though. While I do enjoy watching the games (especially when they win), I do not expect to make a big deal out of it...even though their opponent is the team representing the state where my son lives. I'll have to consult my Parenting Handbook to be sure, but I'll bet I'm required to make some sort of wager with him, and text him with various insults and regionally-based taunting during the week preceding the game.

Whatever. The real question I have is why people don't get this excited about National Championship swim meets? After all, everyone knows that swimming is the best sport ever, and that swimmers are superior to football players in every conceivable way. And what really baffles me is why I don't get paid the same amount of money to coach my team as John Fox does. It's basically the same job. Right?

Oh well. Compensation aside, at least swim coaches are treated with the same respect and reverence that is granted to football coaches. I am constantly gratified by how complimentary and friendly people are when they approach me on the streets asking for autographs and such.

Yes, my friends, life is good. And despite the fact that my coaching salary doesn't quite hit the 7-digit range, I am still blessed enough to be able to purchase a new vehicle when my 14-year old Subaru bites the dust. Last weekend, I picked up my shiny new Honda Fit!



I like it so far. It's tiny, and is certainly at the low end of the luxury scale...but I think it's kinda cute, and it promises to be economical. It should suit my needs just fine -- as long as we don't get any giant snowstorms or anything.

The process of cleaning out my old vehicle was an interesting one, and I'll share some observations about that in an upcoming post. And I know I owe you a couple of trivia answers. Those are coming as well. But for now, I have to get busy. A coach's work is never done, after all. Have a great day!