Even Cougars Can Like Purple

Any true Cougar will understand the gravity of this story. 

We are Cougars.  Washington State University Cougars.  We are all about the crimson and gray.  There simply aren't two ways about it.



This year, Christmas crackers were a part of our Christmas Eve dinner - a fun new tradition.  No, I’m actually serious.  Every package contained a prize, some jokes and a colorful paper crown.  Each family member eagerly donned their crown and a discussion began about favorite colors.

Ethan had received a purple crown.  It saddened us, inwardly, that this was currently his favorite color for it is also the color of the University of Washington Huskies, our bitter rivals.  As the conversation continued, the subject changed to what other things are purple.  Grandma suggested "Huskies" in hopes of getting him to change his mind about purple altogether.

"Good point, but still," he said, considering this fact.

"Maybe some day he will go to that school," Matt said, egging him on.

"Grandpa!  Stop swearing at the dinner table!" Ethan shouted.

That a boy!

- 24 December 2011