During my last several weeks in Belgium I often wondered if I would suffer from re-entry issues. I worried a little about reverse culture shock, remembering American customs and culture. I also wondered whether or not Z and I would hit any snags learning to be a couple again. I've been home for almost two months, and I'm happy to report that, aside from little things such as unwanted piles of stuff on the floor (me) and general complaints about who's going to do the dishes (him), we've been pretty content.
And then last Friday night we attended the Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners baseball game.
Z has been and always will be a Red Sox fan. The term "Red Sox Nation" was coined specifically for people like him, people who ALWAYS root for the Red Sox and ALWAYS root against the Yankees, no matter who is playing in what game. Athletics vs. Tigers? "Let's Go Red Sox!" Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals? "Yankees Suck!"
I, on the other hand, am a somewhat fair-weather fan. I grew up in Cleveland, so the Indians will always hold a special place in my heart. I actually remember the terrible 1980's when Municipal Stadium would hold "Quarter Beer Day" in an effort to fill even 1/4 of the 80,000 seats. I became a Red Sox when I moved to Boston with Z, rooted for the Cubs when we lived in Iowa City, and now have decided to adopt my new home-town team, the Mariners.
Z does not take this news well. Friday night when the Red Sox and Mariners were battling it out in SafeCo Stadium, he actually uttered the words "You are dead to me" when I cheered Beltre his home run. I did my best to please him by smiling when Manny Ramirez did his "homeless man" impression while sauntering to the plate. (This takes no great effort from Ramirez, by the way, as he is one of the sloppiest men in baseball.)
No matter. He is stubborn, but so am I. Some relationships are stronger than marriage. By this I refer to his with the Red Sox, not mine with the Mariners. The Red Sox are just that irresistible. And when they battle it out against "who cares" from the NL during the World Series, you know who I will be rooting for.
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Don't fret Anne! Just tell Zach that my Brewers will relieve any tensions by winning the NL pennant this year (woohoo!!)
I am not a HUGE Brew-crew fan, i've always been more fair weather because they've been so lousy.
but I, too remember the crazy days of county stadium and George Webb's free hamburgers as long as a winning streak lasted (beer might have ALWAYS been about a buck there I don't know)
We just got to a game without the kids Mil vs. the Giants. Barry Bonds didn't play, but the game was sold out and Muy Funnissimo!
I have loved reading your blogs, it's like we're eating lunch in the choral library again!
Well, shoot, Mr. Gregg, how the hell are ya?? When you get a chance send me your e-mail address--I don't seem to have it!! Love to the fam! :)
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