Snack Packs and Crackerjacks

Mmmmmm, peanutbutter crackers. Quite the snack pack. Whoever created them was a genius. Or just really smart. Ok, we'll settle with cool. They're really cool. On that note, the Cardinals won again today. My sister (shout out to Nanners) and I were discussing the ability of this franchise to make or break our day. When the StL Cards win, it's like everything makes sense. Let me demonstrate the power it has over me. Situation A News dude: "...and in other news (isn't that what news-dudes say?)...the Cardinals lost today. What a shocker. Didn't see that one coming." Me: "NOOOOOOO! My day is ruined. .......How will I go on??? .....What's the meaning of life? Is there life out there? you know...out THERE...." Situation B News Dude: "...and in other news, the Cardinals won...again." Me: "Gee, peace in the Middle East IS possible!" ...And so you see, the difference between the Cards winning and losing is also the difference in how I handle a regular day. It could be gorgeous outside, with delicious smelling BBQ's, laughing babies, and a scenic sunset, but if the Cardinals lose, I forget all that and go to sleep at night wondering. I wonder what would have happened if we could have converted a potential double play to end the inning but instead only got one out, allowing the next batter to hit his 2 run homer which ultimately cost us the game. Yes, I will wonder about that and it will linger in my mind like a bad scent. Something I don't want to focus on but alas, what else is there to focus on when you keep wondering how on God's green earth such a stench was created. Your nose crinkles, your eyes close a bit as your brow works itself into a frown and you think about it consistently. Maybe if you figure it out, it will go away. My senses are all tied into this thing called baseball. Winning and losing also affects the way I taste things. Losing leaves a bitter taste in my mouth but when we win, MAN-OH-MAN do peanut butter crackers taste delicious. The Cardinals won today and I enjoyed every last bite of my peanutbutter cracker snack pack. Did I mention how delicious they are?