On gaining respect................

....................................................in today's zany world:

"There’s just something about hockey culture that calls to me. I mean, the blue lines on the ice are actually called “blue lines.” That kind of no-nonsense approach commands my respect."

-as culled from this essay about the Columbus Blue Jackets, who currently are enjoying a sixteen game winning streak, and who, since I've now posted that, are most likely jinxed.  Sorry.