Once again my friend. It's the bad officiating that angers me so much. Like I said Kneeling was just the last straw. When a game is called incompetently it's no longer an even or fair game. Referees make mistakes. I know. I'm a referees coach. These problems could be fixed but the NFL won't do anything to make them better. It's harder to control games that way. And yes, I'm a conspiracy theorist. Remember, Roger Godhell runs the game for a profit and he's going to squeeze every penny out of the public that he can. People tune out from blow outs. Bad calls against the points leader keeps the game closer. Do I really believe this? HELL YES!

To me the game itself and the release I get from it is far more important than any grief from the officiating. I would much rather have the game with bad officiating than not to have the game at all. Much like pizza or tacos.

Would you eat a veggie pizza even though you ordered a meat lovers? Would you watch a one star film when it stinks even though the film is by your favorite director? You might give it a try but would you watch the whole movie if it was difficult to follow? I'll admit that I take anxiety medications daily. Although, no matter how much I take I just can't watch football anymore besides my beloved Saints and maybe their opponents to size them up.

Football has lost it's luster. I'm leaving it behind like I did the rest of my toys from my youth. I'm not going to torture myself anymore! I usually agree with you Guido. But it is sort of like going back to an ex wife that you don't like. The initial appeal is gone. However, for those who can deal with everything and not let it get under their skin I hope that you enjoy yourselves.

EDIT: When I do watch any game besides the Saints I record it and fast forward through all the crap. I used to do that for the Saints but as my twin brother pointed out you can't send them good vibes and change the mojo unless you're watching the game live.

Wouldn't know about the ex-wife. I have a wonderful bride of almost 32 years that is my best friend and soulmate. And I wouldn't let one bad film from a director ruin it forever. Nor books by an author.

And, seriously, have you considered CBD oil? I take .5ml of 1800mg every evening before bed and it helps not only with the bad neck, but the sleep in general. And .25ml in the morning.

I know that you've got a wonderful wife because you mention her when it's relevant. I'm glad that you were able to find your soulmate.

Back to the directors point though. I quit watching Stanley Kubrick films, who I always admired, because I didn't like the new direction he went with his films. So, yes. I'm quite willing to part ways with something that no longer brings me pleasure. Like a poisonous ex or cigarettes.

I'm still hyperactive at 61 and have been self medicating since I was 16. I smoke pot and keeps me on an even keel.