the sea of heads quickly turns and bends towards the foul ball. the wave retreats towards the pitcher’s mound with a sound of water rushing over rocks. for a moment, i am dizzy with the feeling of floating in the ocean as the heads bob in unison.<\/p>\n
later, the first notes of “Don’t Stop Believing” sound over the pa. the vocal chords of 54,000 are exercised, at uncomfortable decibels, while we hope to inspire the home team to a win.<\/p>\n
later still, after a stunning win, the masses spill onto the still-wet streets of minneapolis, whooping and hollering, honking car horns and slapping street signs as they walk off into the night, into their cars.<\/p>\n
that night, it’s hard to unwind from the feeling that was shared with so many of your fellow citizens.<\/p>\n
all because of a silly game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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