Sky ranch was exceptionally brilliant. With optimal weather conditions, splendid recreation etc. and better than average food, a good time was had by all. And by all, I mean that I can only speak for myself.

Despite the little sleep received this weekend, I managed to view the super bowl in its entirety. Once again, I am faced with the sheer waste of time, energy and resources on a SPORTING EVENT. You might think a civilization as advanced as our own would have determined a more engaging way to spend their money. Not only are 30 second commercial spots $2.5 million each during the big game, but spectators pour their essence into being loyal fans. People get violent because of the ecstasy of wins and losses. Lives are thrown away on little more than three hours of a sweaty, primal game, made up by someone as entertainment. Once the last quarter ends, what do you have? An empty wallet and sore throat from cheering and jeering. If we as an "intelligent" society chose to direct our attention to more important things like world poverty and preserving the environment that allows sporting events, think how much better our lives would be. From little league parents brawling over their children's games, to nfl fans with tears in their beer, sports have taken over too much of our society.

This is merely my opinion, and I know not everyone agrees with me. Obviously there are benefits to the sporting industry, and by terminating the entire thing, it would put many people out of work. However, I do believe if we gradually put less emphasis on the whole entertainment industry, we would be doing ourselves a big favor. You are at liberty to agree or disagree.