CURED AT LAST! by Steve Nadis
I know it's hard to use the word "cured" when it comes to psychopathology, but that may be the case with respect to my recent affliction with P.O.D. (Patriots Obsessive Disorder), which is now mentioned in an appendix to DSM-IV. Future Hall of Famer Ty Law was released by the team yesterday or the day before (miraculously, I can now say, "Who cares?"), and I didn't bat an eye. The word "Patriots" now rolls off my tongue effortlessly, without any of the unfortunate side effects that use to accompany such an utterance: Gone are the palpitations, restless leg syndrome, and sweaty palms. "Get over it!" countless well-wishers have told me during the course of my well-publicized recovery. Well I've got news for them: I AM over it. And it's been far easier than I ever dreamed possible. It's almost going too well, too smoothly--enough to make one think I might be headed for a setback.
