Before moving to Seattle, the only time I’ve lived in a state with a professional sports franchise was the Auckland Blues rugby team in New Zealand. Although I watch professional football on TV, I’ve never attended a game. Therefore the hoopla leading to Seattle’s Superbowl appearance was entertaining.

Kit and I noticed maybe a third of Washingtonians wearing some sort of Seahawks apparel even without  the diehard fans who had left town to support the team. As the game ended with a Seattle win, local fireworks erupted and continued into the night. A big parade is scheduled for Wednesday. We are happy for our friends and neighbors who are fans. It’s all a bit of fun. Nevertheless their loyalty is perplexing.

That said, I’ll admit to not watching my alma mater, Auburn—Yes, they still have a football team—on TV because I can’t stand the suspense. Maybe we all hope to have winners we feel represent us. Their success gives us a touch of joy and connects us to others who support the same team.