Superbowl XLIV

I used to be a person that had to be BEGGED to watch football of any sort. I remember years gone by when I read a magazine or gave myself a manicure during the game so I did not fall asleep. When I was a small girl my father used to take me to Los Angeles Rams games at the Coliseum and the high point for me was walking around the stadium looking at the souvenir stands and seeing what sort of junk food I might be allowed to eat. How things change!!!

It started in Calgary where we watched Superbowl with the same friends every year. It was usually snowy and cold outside but we would have a fire, drink beer and eat whatever treats Astrid had made for us. The game was almost always a blowout but the company made up for what was usually a crappy game! As we moved overseas, Superbowl was a reminder of home. We would find a Sports bar somewhere and join other misplaced people to cheer on our team of that year.

This year was a little different. Wonderful Australian friends invited us over for a BarBQ and to watch the game on their giant screen TV. They had no idea of the rules or anything else about American football but they joined right in and cheered for the Saints........and were they worth cheering for! I have been a fan of Drew Brees since I saw him interviewed awhile back. In the age of athletes that are "alleged" drug users, wife beaters and felons of all sorts, he is a breath of fresh air. He has is family man and cares deeply about rebuilding the city of New Orleans. He is also a man who puts his money where his mouth is donating to children's causes as well as other worthwhile endeavors.

Watching last night with two other good friends from the state of Louisiana was golden. They told us there was a time when Saints fans watched the games with brown paper bags over their head with eye holes cut out. They were referred to during those times as the "Aints" Not anymore! They are the Saints. The proud Saints. From the bottom of the NFL they have risen to the top. It took 43 years but worth the wait. The question "Who Dat?" has been answered......

WE DAT!!!