There Was Something in the Air
This weekend is a hot one for those of us who follow football. Go, Texans, in your playoff game. And then there’s the BIG college matchup between Miami and Indiana. Who would ever have predicted those two would be the last ones standing? And who would have thought the best quarterback in college today is named Fernando? “There was something in the air that night. The stars were bright. Fernando.” You can’t say his name without singing the ABBA song. Maybe someone once told him he should change his name to Fred, but he’s proud of the heritage it carries. Not only is he talented, but last year he took calculus, supports his mother who has MS, and—oh yes—is handsome. Sounds like a movie plot. Sports were part of my Wilson experience. The first year I taught there, the football team was one of the best I have ever seen. They waltzed through district play and were said to be destined for state. Then came the first playoff game in Snyder. Before anyone could fully realize wh...