Time stands still , when the coin isnt flipping

Yesterday I was in my neighboorhood Walmart buying some items that are vital to my exisitence for the next week (Chex Mix, Animal House on DVD, and Apple Juice), when I passed though the beer aisle and I saw a look that I havent seen in months.

There were 4 middle aged black men huddled over a couple of cases of Bud Light, with the biggest smile I think I have seen on some old black men in a while. This wasnt a " Im going to toss back a few beers with my friends" type of smile< it was something diffrent. Then as I glanced down at my watch, and noticed all of the men in the beer, chips, and chicken wing aisles, I rememebred that today is a day ordained by the pigskin gods. When man can stop watching Nascar, golf, and Desperate Housewives, and instead turn to the sight of two 300lb men clashing on the field like the warriors that they are. Thats right boys and girls, are you ready for some football.

You see, ever since the Lakers won the NBA title, time has stood still for me and most men that I knew. We lost track of the days, because the only counter that we knew consisted of "__ days until the start of _____ football". Yesterday at 7:00 pm my clock hit 00:00, and I nearly cried. I didnt like either of the team playing yesterday (Titans/ Bills)... yet it was one of the greatest games that I have ever seen. Maybe I set the bar kinda low because I just wanted to see football (probably true) but I still liked the game. I couldnt tell you who won or loss, but I can tell you that if I were able to convince my tear ducts to release water, then yesterady at 7pm would had been the perfect time.