2017 was a fun year as Michelle and I traveled up and down the East Coast. We resolve to go West this year and see some stuff we haven't before. I need to catch up on yardwork and there are several books to be written. It never ends, but that is the way I like it.
Reffing football was something new this year. The thing I noticed most at the football games was how incredibly insecure people were. Coaches, players, fans, and even some other refs. Of course, I had people yell at me when I threw a flag, but I laughed at them and assessed the penalty anyway. No one tried to come after me even when I threw one coach out of a game!
I am pretty easy going but when a coach start dropping F bombs and screaming (this was a game with six year olds), it is time for him to go and I had not problem personally escorting him off the field. There are basic standards to maintain....end of story.
I like teaching history at community colleges and I will stick with that. Plus I will ref more football games. There are other things I am going to try so I will keep you updated.
Just remember, the world is a crazy place and it always has been. Sometimes you have to put your foot down to keep it relatively sane. No fuss, nothing dramatic, just do it.
Polite yet firm, Canadian style with some Pittsburgh steel.
Time to do some stuff!
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