Superstitions

We all have them. Here are some of mine. Feel free to share yours:

* After trying out three different Sox shirts in Games 1-3 of the ALCS, I switched to my Pats shirt (same day the Pats won their 20th in a row). It worked, so I didn't wash it and kept wearing it til we finished off the series with a nice Yankee beating.

* Wally must sit in the same spot every game. Bad people are not allowed to touch him (this means you, Sergio!) Depending on whether we're on a winning or losing streak, Wally may have to be turned upside down onto his head.

* I must sit in the same spot on the couch for every game. Chad must also sit in the same spot on the couch. He's allowed to leave during commercial breaks but must be back in the spot at the next pitch. This one is unspoken. Nothing needs to be said about it.