Taking a step outside the obsession

Some of your CalgaryFlames.net bloggers are a little obsessive about hockey, especially come playoff time. Of course, if you frequent this site, you’re probably of the same persuasion, so you can relate well to our passion. Have you ever thought of those who don’t share in the joy of hockey but still must endure those of us who do? Most of us are reminded frequently of our obsessive behaviour by our wives, but even our wives don’t have to put up with seven hours of game analysis on a daily basis. Enter our friend, Michael, who is in the vast minority at our workplace in not being a hockey fan. Michael laments the playoff obsession in a clever commentary over on his blog (yep, that’s me supporting the local Hurricanes in the photo).

Michael’s comments cause me to reflect on life in our office as a non-fan. Michael, I’ll try to take it down a notch or two, channeling more to the blogs and less public chat with my fellow fans. Just for you.

No promises, though. This is playoff season, after all.