Ya Win Some, Ya Lose Some...

Well, the boys lost to Kansas last night. It was not a pretty game. The Heels pretty much got their asses beat. And what can you do, right? These things happen in sports.

Now I still believe that UNC is a better team. And they should be the national champions. But, like I said, these things happen.

And I really didn't enjoy watching the game all that much. I have been just reading about the games online after they are over, which is becoming the only way I'll participate. If the Heels lose, I simply see the headline and don't go any further. Its a lot less stress, that's for sure.

There were days when the loss would have hurt much more than it does now. I was bummed that they lost, but that's as far as it went. Life went on. The sun did rise this morning. Things continued to happen.

So that's all I've got on that one. I haven't been feeling all that expressive lately. But as ideas, thoughts and the like strike me, I shall be back to do what I do....................

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