Ohio Power

I think we should have set the clock back 25 hours instead of one. I could have used a whole extra day this weekend. I say this as I survey my surroundings, which have somehow erupted into chaos when I wasn't looking. I have laundry that i haven't put away yet, half-graded papers strewn around, and the components of my Halloween costume on the floor. I was the Statue of Liberty at school (and then slutty Statue of Liberty that night). (Just kidding, but I kind of like the idea). I was a hit with children and adults alike. Apparently no one could tell the difference between me and the actual SoL, it was so realistic. It's amazing what a nicely draped sheet can do.

Instead of tidying all this up, I went to my nephew's championship football game. They got to play under the lights because it was already dark. It was also super cold. I got confirmation of something I already suspected: Something in my brain refuses to understand the rules of football. Something with claws will not let go of my unwillingness to understand it. Mostly I just did funny hairstyles on my niece and occasionally was reminded (usually by an obnoxious parent) that a game was in progress. I realized at some point, too, that all of the players who were acting all tough on the field were going to be going home in car seats. Did I mention that they are first graders?! Anyway, my neph's team won, I am pleased to report.

Has anyone heard the new Pretenders? I love the idea of it - the Pretenders do country - and I also love that they recorded it in Chrissie Hynde's hometown of Akron. It does an Ohio girl's heart proud. Dave Grohl just had a street named after him in my hometown. His hometown is my hometown. Ohio power, everyone. Ohio power.