Pandemic Phases
I’ve learned during the current pandemic that there are phases to it…it’s not a short event.
Current phase:
Scorecard! You can't tell the LA Kings without a virtual scorecard!
Opening night for the Los Angeles Kings, 2021. After so much roster stability in the early ‘10s, the LA Kings are in the midst of a rebuild and between new arrivals and players changing numbers, it’s hard to keep track. 13? No longer Clifford. 27? No longer Martinez. 22? No longer Lewis. References are required.
In any case, after 10 months, I get to see the Kings play live hockey again (on TV). And you know I’ve got a Navy Grog.
Go Kings.
How long until this is promoted to official jersey?
We still remember you, LA Live Trader Vic’s.
A very unusual NHL season starts tonight
The 2021 NHL season started today (don’t let the NHL fool you with that “2020-2021 season” bullshit). Short season, all-Canada division, and no fans…but…pro hockey for the next 130+ days (you know, until the pandemic invades). Did I, for the first time, spring for the full season NHL TV pass? You betcha. Am I enjoying a Canadian doubleheader tonight? I am. And the Los Angeles Kings start their season tomorrow.
Oh and a shipment of fresh white grapefruit came today. Game on.
Discounted All-Star jersey - check.
What does an Aku Aku Lapu have to do with the NHL? Nothing!
One year ago
I don’t like to tag a year as being bad and something to move on from. Recent history has shown me that wishing good riddance to a given year results in an even worse year (anyone remember kicking 2016 to the curb?).
Instead I’ll say that I’m looking forward to the opportunities provided by the new calendar that I will put up tomorrow.
I wish you the best in 2021 and beyond. And I will try, in spite of all evidence to the contrary, to focus on the positives in the world.