The savoring of rare moments.

I thrive on other people’s heartbreaks. Take the happening on Sunday, for instance. Fans of the Minnesota Vikings football team are in misery. Because their team lost to the Chicago Bears, 31-30, on a touchdown in the last 10 seconds. I came away elated. Because I’m a Bears fan. When I hear Vikings fans lament, it sort of makes me happy. After all, it’s a pleasant reminder that the outcome went my way. Of course, I lament often enough. The Bears lose heart-breakers, too. As do my Chicago Cubs baseball team. But hey, I still have opportunities to savor rare moments. That’s all I need. –Jim Broede