Small Pleasures (SuperBowl)

Some random things I enjoyed in the past few days:

--Watching that SuperBowl, and seeing the underdog Giants trump the 'perfect' Patriots. In the last 2:35 minutes of that game, you could see the pure essence of American Football--grit, heart, effort, talent, and victory. Eli Manning's impossible escape from a sack and his pass to Tyree are the stuff of football legend. Then, Manning's gorgeous pass to Plaxico brings forth the biggest upset in NFL history. With 35 seconds on the clock, golden boy Tom Brady gets sacked like a rag doll by the Giants defense line. Football doesn't get any better than this.

--Eating a a rack of BBQ ribs at Old Glory in Georgetown, DC while watching the game, complete with a cold glass of Bass Ale.

--Having dinner with my mother last week at Carabba's, just weeks after her emergency surgery. Not a small pleasure. A big one actually. I like to break my own rules.

--Watching a gorgeous girl dressed in a fetching green night dress dance her heart out at the Latin Palace last Saturday night.

--Starting a new Biology college class and being the only man in a room with 12 females.

--Having a restful, full night's sleep in a cozy, warm bed after a very busy day like today.

Goodnight.