Feature: New Englander In Exile

A New Englander In Exile is an ongoing feature by lowposts.com writer Ethan Booker on his experiences and adventures as a Sox/Celts/Pats/B’s fan in the Land of the Lakers and Dodgers.

Ethan Booker was born and raised in the beautiful State of Maine, went to school in Virginia and spent a couple years in Philly before finally settling on the West Coast. Known to many on the Left Coast simply as “Boston” (though he never lived there and really can’t stand cityfolk), in this feature Ethan details the ongoing triumphs and travesties of his favorite teams from a far away land full of broken dreams and plastic boobs.

Though he hopes to someday return to his Motherland, he is a Los Angeleno for the foreseeable future; and a Boston fan for life.

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• Chris Henry, Gone Too Soon

  On Sean Taylor, troubled athletes, and premature exits.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Dec 17, 2009

• Randy Moss Ain't Randy Moss Anymore

  The man who destroyed secondaries in 2007 has left the building.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Dec 09, 2009

• In Which A Boston Fan Rants And Raves

  A New England fan who's fed up with idiocy.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Dec 03, 2009

• Are The Patriots Gonna Lose In New Orleans? N.O.!

  Monday Night, the Saints go marching in to their toughest test of the season.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Nov 25, 2009

• Office Football Fans (And Patriots-Jets)

  A Jets/Pats preview that doesn't really bother itself with the Jets or Pats too much.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Nov 19, 2009

• Dan Shaughnessy Finds Belichick's Sports Decision As The Worst Thing Ever

  Suffice to say, he was not a fan.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Nov 16, 2009

• On the Colts, the Steelers and Sunday Night Football

  New England heads to Lucas Oil Stadium in order to drill out a win.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Nov 12, 2009

• Wildcats Invade New England! (News at 11)

  The Miami Dolphins and their wacky offense head to Foxboro for a tilt with the division-leading Patriots.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Nov 05, 2009

• Your 2009-10 NBA Champion Boston Celtics! Maybe? Sorta?

  The NBA is finally back. Huzzah!

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Oct 26, 2009

• London’s Falling... For The Pats! LOL!!!4

  The New England Patriots travel to England to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Oct 22, 2009

• Tenn-e-ssee. Tennessee. Tenn-e-ssee. Tennessee..

  The New England Patriots host the winless Tennessee Titans..

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Oct 15, 2009

• A "Dear Jon" Letter

  Saying goodbye to a closer past his prime.

  Satire by Ethan Booker — on Oct 13, 2009

• A Mile High? Why Not Two?

  The Patriots travel to Colorado to take on the undefeated Broncos.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Oct 08, 2009

• The Only ALDS That Matters

  The Red Sox and Angels square off for the third straight postseason.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Oct 05, 2009

• Omar Comin'! The Baltimore-New England Preview

  The Baltimore Ravens swarm into Foxboro with murder on their minds.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Sep 30, 2009

• Welcome to Atlanta, Where the Playas Play

  The Patriots try to right their .500 ship against the youth-fueled Falcons.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Sep 24, 2009

• Welcome to Beautiful, Scenic New Jersey!

  The undefeated New England Patriots roll into New Jersey to take on the Jets in Week Two. Yikes.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Sep 16, 2009

• The Patriots Could Be On To Something Special

  The New England Patriots magical win over Buffalo/Toronto could be a sign of things to come..

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Sep 15, 2009

• Patriots. Bills. Foxboro. Be There.

  The New England Patriots open up the season against Terrell Owens and the lowly Bills..

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Sep 09, 2009

• So... How 'Bout Those Patriots? Part II

  How the Patriots non-undefeated season will pan out.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Aug 24, 2009