Home, sweet HOME

Day two of my new life as a blogger! So far, so good. Except the Giants are getting killed tonight! Thanks to all who posted on my Facebook and evite with witty and supportive comments! Sorry about the name, Kroner, but this one doesn't actually use the name Kroner, so you can all off the lawyers! Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the idea that there is no place like home when it comes to sports. It seems totally appropriate after the Giants dominated the Dodgers last night at AT&T Park, 9-0.  But I do know what the haters are saying, "it wasn't that long ago that we had one of the worst home records and even today, we do have  more wins on the road. However, what I'm talking about is the emotion you feel while attending a home game. And even when things don't look good on the scoreboard, you can feel the love all around. It's the fans in stands, the views of the bay, the fog settling in and even the seagulls lurking. But it doesn't just happen in the ballpark, the stadium or the arena. It also happens at our house.

 One of my favorite ways to watch the game is in bed with Roxy beside me, my sunflower seeds and a drink nearby! This drink is NOT strong enough right now as it's now 9-0 Dodgers.  I did mention we won 9-0 last night. But this blog is not about wins and losses. It's about watching our favorite teams either at their venues or at ours. While I'm watching I'm also texting with Mary Ann, or Nina, or even my old colleague roommate Mumu who came from Burma at age 12 and didn't know anything about sports until she moved in with me at UCDavis. It's contagious this support of our teams.
As the 49ers get ready to play their first "official" game at the new Levi's Stadium, I recall being on the field at Candlestick during the good old days of Montana and Rice, Wayne Walker and Joe Fonzi at Channel 5. I was one of the lucky ones, but even when I watch football games from my house I have the shared memories and feeling of being there. How about you? Feel free to post a comment, and yes, I still believe in our Giants and GO NINERS!!!!