Another college hockey road trip weekend. Home and away, and the alma mater got destroyed at home tonight 7-2. Going to ghe big city for the game against Boston Univ. tomorrow. Lucked into the ticket- my son bought tickets for him and his girlfriend who goes to school near Boston. She sorta dumped him a few weeks ago, so I got the invite to the game tomorrow, as well as to a game in January at Fenway Park, to which he also bought tickets for himself and girlfriend. I felt really bad for him (dumped by first love and all that), but free tickets to hockey at Fenway! Sucks for the boy, but he'll get over it. Fast forward a few weeks and wouldn't you know it- they're back together. I still get to go tomorrow, but he's back to bringing her to the game at Fenway!
Somewhat of an ethical dilemma before game tonight. Father of a kiddo I assessed owns a food truck. Amazing food (Halal). Stopped by with my son for some eats, and the man wouldn't take my money. I tried to sneak it into the cart, but to no avail. His position was that I've done so much good for his family, that I'm now considered family, and family does not pay for food in his culture. I'm honored and humbled (sincerely- to be regarded so kindly by such wonderful people is a privilege of the job I don't take lightly), but will not be able to eat there again. Bummer, because the chicken gyro was insanely good. Maybe I'll dress in disguise or send somebody else to order for me next time.
