Well, it’s just a month until Week One of the 2011 NFL season, and we’re all back where we belong now. Specifically, I’m thinking of three things that are back…
The first thing, obviously, is this blog. I just didn’t have the heart to write about labor negotiations and all the rest of the offseason shenanigans. But now that there is real football to watch, I’m back to writing about it.
The second thing, meanwhile, is the most important thing: that is, the players are back. Most of us lived with considerable unease during the weeks of lockout, wondering what was going to become of our beloved sport. In casual conversation, I always told folks that I felt sure they would settle things in time for the season to start -- too much money on the line for everyone involved. Still, as the weeks passed, my optimism flagged somewhat. But now the teams are all back in place, practices are going on, exhibition games are ready to be played, and the season will start on September 8th in Lambeau Field.
Which brings us to the third thing that is “back.” Me! I’m back to my birthplace and to the home of the World Champion Green Bay Packers!
During the offseason, a job change resulted in my being moved from southeastern Wisconsin right into Green Bay itself. The photos above and below, therefore, are no stock photos -- they’re mine. I took them myself because I’m here now
. And I get to spend the 2011 season in Packerland!
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