I am usually, generally a mild-mannered-ish type of person. I try to avoid discussing politics (unless it’s with my boyfriend’s father – right, Ross?) and I basically stink at confrontation. I make an exception, however, if the topic is my Indiana Pacers. I’ve got a bit of a chip on my shoulder for my Pacers and I am known to get a little feisty over it.
So, I’ve been working on my very first article for the IndySpectator, a wonderful free subscription newsletter about what’s going around Indy, which will go out this Friday – I suggest you all subscribe! I am especially excited because I’m writing about my Pacers – something nice, light, and not-so-feisty.
And, well, if you don’t know, the Pacers put up a 40-point fourth quarter last night to overcome a sizable deficit to defeat the dreaded New York Knicks. It was wonderful! Upon perusing the Indianapolis Star sports section this morning, however, I felt that Pacers-induced feistiness rising up within me, and I decided it was a great opportunity to channel all my feistiness into a letter to the editor and away from my nice, light IndySpectator article. I doubt they’ll do anything with my letter, so I had to share it here. Continue reading only if you want to know how I really feel.
After witnessing a riveting and inspiring comeback victory Tuesday night in Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, I was dismayed to see the front page of your sports’ section made minimal mention of our Pacer’s heroic efforts to overcome a longtime rival, the evil New York Knicks. With Reggie “the Knick Killer” Miller’s hall-of-fame announcement Monday, it is not hard to find a compelling story-line in Tuesday’s victory. Continue reading
