Joy, Again

Pitcher Matt Cain & family (Chron photo)

Sometime this century we who live on the San Andreas Fault will be in the headlines. Our fair land will suffer destruction and death, comparable to or perhaps exceeding that visited upon our countrymen in the East. So while we do think about, pray for, and send help to the victims of Hurricane Sandy, one hopes that they will indulge us this moment of celebration.

Moments of widespread, unadulterated joy are rare. (By contrast, the upcoming elections will bring elation to only half of the population.) In the Bay Area the Giants have blessed us with two such occasions in 24 months through a magical mixture of teamwork, character, planning, cleverness, and yes, good luck.

On the morning of Halloween we ate, drank, and were merry.