Friday Night Lights

Last week, we participated in a great American tradition: a Friday night high school football game.

My boyfriend and I picked up his boys from their football practice and with the goal of giving them a taste of a good old fashioned football rivalry, within minutes we were heading across town to see St. Francis High School take on Harvard Westlake - two of the best college preparatory schools in Los Angeles.

When we arrived, what we found was nothing short of the perfect high school football game. Fall was in the air. It was Homecoming. A pretty blonde was crowned queen. And the home team won the game with only two seconds left on the clock.

Looking around the field, it made me realize: whether you're 17 and you're the star quarterback, or you're 18 and leading cheers on the sidelines, or you're the parents finally taking a seat in the stands after weeks of carpooling that falls just short of an Olympic sport -- everyone plays their part in making the game happen. Just as in life, it requires teamwork to make all the moving parts come together.

This week, I encourage you to find a game in your area. Watch a heated rivalry. Appreciate the effort that goes into the production of a great sporting event. Plus, it'll make you feel like you're in high school again, if only for a night.

Enjoy the Friday night lights.