Have a super day!

I recently learned from sources on the ground that Indianapolis, Ind., at least for the week, has adopted this phrase. Indianapolis is hosting the Super Bowl this year, and the powers that be apparently want visitors to the city to experience the Super Bowl in every day interactions. I, admittedly, upon learning that Indianapolis nabbed a Super Bowl, wondered how did that happen? Sure, the city has hosted the Indy 500 and the Indiana State Fair for years, but a Super Bowl? I guess it is still hard for me to think of Indianapolis as all grown up with its own professional football team.

As some readers may know, the Baltimore Colts crept out-of-town in 1984 to relocate to Indianapolis. Just think of the sparks that might have ignited if the new Baltimore team, the Ravens, were playing in the stadium where the Indianapolis Colts now play? Now that would have been interesting!

Grimming it

On paper the NBC television series, Grimm, just doesn’t work. A combination detective/thriller show based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm? But toss in some creative writing, talented cast, and loveable characters, and it clicks. Plus it’s filmed on location in Portland, Ore., my current home town. I admit that last fact may slightly influence my favorable response to the show, but the northwest scenery – rainy, sunny, great architectural and outdoor details – definitely adds to the show’s appeal. In addition, the show brings jobs and revenue to the state. It is show business. Check your local listings for when the show airs in your area. For me, it’s on NBC on Friday night at 9:00 p.m. (PST). If you have a cable service that allows you to see previously aired shows of Grimm, do it. View them. Especially the first couple of episodes. I missed them when originally aired so was a little lost trying to place characters and plot. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that the Brothers Grimm were the ones able to see their fairy tale visions. You’ll have to watch Grimm to figure out the rest!  Grimm on!