Cliches are cliches because they are true. Let me give you one. Lesbians and womens basketball. It's like milk and cookies. Lots of things go well with milk, but you can hardly dip cookies in anything other than milk. Lot's of people like basketball, but women's basketball would be nowhere without the mom jean wearing lesbians cheering them on. Womens basketball is one of those few womens sports that will get televised. It is played in a small arena, and is accessible to many people. So, by default, it seems like lesbians support basketball more than any other sport, when in reality, we just are exposed to how may lesbians are actually there. May be true, may be not. Sooooo anyway.... I went to the Stanford / OSU (Ohio State) womens basketball game this past Saturday night. I live like 20 min away from where they were playing, how could I not go?!
I walk in and I swear I was at Dinah Shore. It was as if they sent out a memo to all lesbians. To wear their cargo shorts, and baseball hats, and no make up, and to show up to walk among other people who look like them, but who all pretend they dont.
But, about the game. It was awesome. After some lack of defense and intensity, they girls busted ass, pulled it through, and nailed the top on the coffin. It was awesome. They play again tonight against Iowa. Who's game I caught a bit of Saturday night as well. Iowa, who I guess was behind the whole game, acme back from seven points behind, hit a three, and beat Michigan State. That finish was exciting. I hope Stanford pulls it through tonight.
While at the game waiting for some friends, a very nice older man came up and started talking to me. His name is Stanford (no shit), and he owns and DVD manufacturing company. He also has a son named Stanford, who is the company's CEO. Stanford senior's wife, who used to live in Ames, Iowa, the town where Iowa State University is located, died about a month ago. We had a great conversation. He told me I had a light in my eyes, had nice skin, and should moisturize so I stay looking young. He is a cool dude.
I hope I never forget life doesn't stop at any age.