Episode XXXIII: Sports & Recreation

First of all, thanks to all who participated in the inaugural Epic Ballade poll, and shame on all who did not. I was surprised that the vast majority of responders said “Hard Work” was the decisive factor in my improved sleep. Interesting- I would not have picked that myself as a first choice. Of course The Truth is not decided by democracy, but the poll was interesting and instructive nonetheless.

Sports

It is a good year to be a Jayhawk, or at the least a Jayhawk fan. The always-stellar basketball team is currently ranked #4 early in the season, and the football team, until today, was ranked #2 in the nation. Even after today’s (close) loss to #4 Missouri, our football team has far exceeded our wildest expectations, getting off to the best start in their nearly 150-year history. As a sign at today’s game read: “KU football: A tradition since September”.

Recreation

As I write these very words, I am in the town of Dallas, Texas. I decided to take a little trip over the Thanksgiving holiday, and by a sort of a luck-of-the-draw, Dallas/Fort Worth was the chosen destination. I have already had quite a few adventures, and plan on sticking around for another day. For now, I will leave you with a photo from my Thanksgiving Meal that I had in Texas. It is an IHOP breakfast featuring Pumpkin Pancakes!