Thursday, November 5, 2009



July through February.

Some people would call these six months the dog days of summer, autumn and the lion of winter. I call them the loneliest months of the year! Football season! AAAARRGGGHH!!!

It’s when pork rinds become a staple in the pantry like chicken is in the refrigerator. When the bedroom turns into the Pentagon as the computer, radio and television are crackling and running stats in one synchronized flow. It’s when communication with the husband deteriorates to grunts unless you’re offering more afore-mentioned pork rinds. It’s when nookie is squeezed into 2 minute warning commercials and half-time…unless it’s the Superbowl.

Football, oh how I detest thee…

That is until two years ago when I discovered the Pittsburg Steelers. Or more accurately Troy Polamalu, the Steelers’ uh…umm…well, his position isn’t important.
I mean, have you seen his hair??

Sigh.

One fateful Sunday night two years ago I decided to be self-sacrificing and long-suffering and sit through a football game. And who should I see busting across the screen but a strong, authoritative, no-holds-barred player who destroyed everyone in his path! Oh and did I mention how his dark, wavy mane of hair just poured out the back of his helmet?
I was entranced by his presence, his talent, his confidence…

And the way his dark curly locks hit the middle of his back.

I soon discovered that this bastion of Gridiron superiority was Troy Polamalu. Of Samoan descent, he is a hard-hitting…uh…err…like I said the position isn’t important. His speed, agility and dark beauty reminds me of a panther, sleek and dangerous. How one can be so terrifying on the football field and then such a soft-spoken gentleman off the field is endearing and hero-worthy. What woman doesn’t love an aggressive and dominant man who can still be gentle when—and where—it counts? And when he removes his helmet …Hallelujah!! Hosannas break out! The man is beautiful in a little-grass-shack-in-Hawaii-save-the-virgin-from-the-roaring-volcano way. (Please cut the snickering. I never said I was the virgin!)

Needless to say, my husband and I spend quality time together every Sunday between July and February…well, except when the Steelers have a by-week…Anyhoo, because you are a sexy gentle giant with gorgeous locks and you bridged the communication gap between husband and wife, Troy Polamalu, you are…Hawtie of the Month!

19 comments:

  1. Naima, you always bring a smile to my face when I read your blogs. Love "the bedroom becomes the Pentagon." Too funny!

    And I totally agree, football can be so much more interesting than touchdowns, tackles and interceptions. So nice when couples can share a hobby even if they're interested in different aspects.

    Thanks for the Hawtie pic!

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  2. He is so fu***** hot! Thanks for brightening my day!

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  3. Hmmm. Did I read a description of him in a few sample chapters of the next Naima Simone book?

    Great hawtie!

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  4. Hi, Christy!!
    I'm telling you Troy Polamalu needs a Nobel Peace Prize for finding common ground between the hubby and I during football season! LOL! I'm glad I could make you smile! You have such a pretty one!!!

    See you Saturday and have a wonderful Thursday!!

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  5. Helen, you are a poet!!! I couldn't have said it better than that myself! LOL! Thank you for stopping by to allow me to brighten your day!!

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  6. Hee-hee!! You are so observant, Paisley! There may be certain similarities...okay, yeah that's him!!! LOL! Busted!

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  7. Oooh, very nice, Ms. Simone! *wink*
    Love it. :D

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  8. Why thank you, Ms. Lee!! LOL! I tell you this is my favorite blog to write!! LOL!

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  9. LMAO Naima! I love football period but yeah certain players make the game more enjoyable! So glad you are a fan...well you know what I mean! Have you seen his commercials? I love them!

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  10. Hi, Laura!!
    Doesn't he make the game sooo much more enjoyable?? LOL!! And,no, I haven't seen his commercials! But watch me go on YouTube right now...thanks for the head's up!!

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  11. I may have to start watching football!!!! That man is hawt;-)

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  12. Believe me, Paris, he is well worth those 2 to 3 hours!! When I find out the Steelers are playing, I get my bottle of Diet Coke, huge bag of Sour Cream 'n Onion chips and glasses--no contacts! I need all my eyes, natural and prescription, to watch him!! LOL!

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  13. I don't watch football, but I think I might have to rethink things! Talk about hawt! Yum :)

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  14. Go for it, Katie! At least when the Steelers play. Believe me, you will be a convert!! The man is poetry in motion--pure, sensual, smooth, beautiful, Penthouse (oops! Freudian slip! Hee-hee-hee!) poetry in motion!

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  15. Luncheon over, I finally got time to read this. You crack me up, Naima. Truly. And you're right. He's seriously easy on the eyes. :)

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  16. I may have to become a Steelers fan!! Woot! So good seeing you and meeting your lovely husband today!!

    God, girl, you are so going far!!!!

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  17. Hi, Callie!
    Now that the luncheon is over you can go back to super busy instead of hyper-busy! LOL! Thanks so much for stopping by! And you know he's playing tonight, right? Hee-hee-hee...

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  18. Hey, Christine!!
    It was so great seeing you yesterday!! You're always so funny and a blast at any gathering! Thank you for your words...I need to tuck you in my purse for a daily ego-booster!! LOL! You are beautiful as ever!!

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  19. You might make me rethink me walking away from Football all those years ago in place of Hockey. LOL. Great blog as always!

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