SIDE SALAD - Everything crunchy is good.

BEEN A LONG YEAR

My son walks out of his bedroom yesterday morning, sleep still in his eyes, with his Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet cradled under his arm.

"Last day for us to be world champions,'' he says.

Dreams die hard, little man.

Here's hoping everyone enjoys this year's Super Bowl. For this household, there'll never be another like last year's.