I’m very superstitious.
Let me just say: last night was a glorious experience – with my cell phone ringing off the hook – brother, parents, college friends – my sister Siobhan and I hugged like maniacs at the end …
Here’s the nicest thing:
The Yankee fan I “slayed with my penetrating gaze” – is a regular at Dempsey’s, where Siobhan bartends. He had been saying all along, “This won’t go to game 7. It won’t go to Game 7.” An interesting perspective from a man who actually had tickets to Game 7!!
Maybe half an hour after the Red Sox won last night, this guy (wish I could remember his name) came over to us, started talking to us – and, with no bitterness, with no jackassedness, offered Siobhan his ticket.
It did not come out of “SCREW the Yankees, and SCREW Boston” – it came out of, “You know what? Siobhan is a huge Boston fan – this would mean so much to her – and … I think she should be there.”
Damn nice of him, don’t you think?
It’s still a bit up in the air – whether or not she is going – for various reasons on his end – but she kept saying, “Even just that you offered – really. I appreciate the offer so much.”
So tonight?
Yet another evening spent in a bar.
I am excited to get my life back. Do some grocery shopping. Read a book. Hang out.
But that’s all I’m saying – any more and I feel that I will be jinxing something ….
It’s gonna be quite a game, that’s all I have to say.
One thing to add about the above: The Yankee fan refused to charge Siobhan for the ticket. He insisted on giving it to her for free.
I have to say “thank you” to the Red Sox for the crazy ride – it’s a blast
I’ve known a few decent Yankee fans, but the majority have always seemed to be of the “I’m better than you because I root for the Yankees” variety.
I hope he’s still decent around 11:00 tonight when Scott Williamson closes out the series.