My March Madness continued with the sight of the Louisville Cardinal mascoty

Louisville Cardinals fans, excited no doubt to be at the Second Round game about to begin against Davidson, made sure to get the attention of the team mascot--believe me, this was not the only photo which I witnessed prior to the game at Portland's Rose Garden Arena on March 15.


Half-time and the Louisville Cardinal poses with other fans. I wonder if they are Louisville fans or mascot fans? Probably Louisville fans. I have to admit that when half-time arrived I was somewhat sad--that meant I only had three and one half games left that day. Still and all, I had just seen a great first half of my first ever Second Round NCAA March Madness basketball game at the Rose Garden Arena, Portland, Oregon.

Sorry, Davidson, your mascot wasn't as photogenic, I guess. I didn't notice anyone posing with you.

Happy, happy, joy, joy! I found my photos!

Of all those that disappeared in a blink, the loss of this particular image haunted me the most. How would I ever come upon such pure serendipity again?

A discarded newspaper insert, resting on the dry sidewalk, its cover rising just so far with the gentle breeze as I snapped the third time, a photographer with camera in hand's dream come true!

Now I have my own personalized meaning for that old saw, "The third time's the charm."