What's Important on Superbowl Sunday

Well here we are, a year later. I still hate football, but know that I'm in a minority as far as that goes. But let's focus on something else for a moment.

It's still Superbowl Sunday, but I'm talking about what's really important today? More than the Colts or Saints/Saints or Colts, I certainly have no preference, what is really important today?

Among other things, don't cross contaminate those goodies you'll be serving at your Superbowl party. I don't care what Ina Garten does, if you cut chicken with a knife, don't use it on your vegetables until you have cleaned it thoroughly.

What are your kids doing today? Will they be watching the game with you? Or are you going to tell them to be quiet and go play in their room? Surely this game can't be more important than your kids? Maybe you could get them interested in the game, too. Explain the plays to them. I personally don't care for the game because I don't understand it, and at my age, I just don't care anymore.

Speaking of the kids, don't yell at them if they make a mess, spill something, or ask for your help. Many households have DVR's these days, and you can always rewind a play, or even put the game on pause to go help your youngsters. It won't kill you to pause the game for a few minutes. You can always catch up during the non-Superbowl commercials.

Whatever you do today, please don't act like your life is depending on your team winning. There are much worse things that could happen if your team loses the Superbowl. Your TV could break down after the game and cost you hundreds to get fixed, and if you are unemployed, then sucks to be you! Your car could break down on the way home, and if you live in one of the snow-laden areas, it won't be much fun trying to get home.

My point is, there is always something much worse that could happen to you, regardless of who wins or loses the game. Try not to lose focus on the important things in life, like your kids or your life. Don't be a Superass on Superbowl Sunday.