We here at Edgewood sometimes lament our awkward geographical placing in a largely residential area of Cote St. Luc. However, last night's hockey riot made us glad not to be situated on a downtown strip, as we would likely be sweeping up shards of broken glass right about now.
I don't understand. As a hockey fan myself, I have ventured downtown on a couple of occasions in the past few years to party with the masses as the Canadiens advanced to the second round of the playoffs. We all drove around, honked our horns and waved our flags, but it never, ever progressed beyond an immense block party. The vindictive turn that last night's celebrations took was shocking. If a first-round victory can incite this much violence and destruction in our city, what can we expect if the Habs win the Stanley Cup? It's a frightening thought.
Bottom line, friends, is don't riot. Seriously, it's not worth it. People all over North American think we're a city of thugs and yahoos... and honestly, after what's been reported, who could blame them? Let's make this a peaceful playoff season and put our collective passion for le Tricolore to positive use.
That being said, things here at Edgewood are nearly peaceful again after a hectic but successful Passover. We are now in the midst of Administrative Professionals' Week, which sends a busy buzz through the shop. Remember to thank the underlings or you may find yourself in the midst of another riot.
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