Snow came to Denver Friday night. So did the US men’s national soccer team, seeking a win over Costa Rica to stay in the running for next year’s World Cup. As you can see, it was not your typical soccer game. Footing was bad, visibility was bad, it was cold, the wind was blowing, and … Continue reading Denver gets snow and US men’s soccer win in same evening
I don’t have anything to say, really. But I’m tired of looking at that turkey photo on the front page. As noted previously, my son and his family went skiing on Thanksgiving, but we got together yesterday to have a wonderful time and thumb our noses at the Black Friday lunatics who were jamming the … Continue reading How to do Black Friday
With the women’s World Cup championship match about to begin in Frankfurt, Germany, I find myself thinking there will be no losers today. I’d love to see the U.S. win, but there’s no way I can root against Japan. After what happened to their country earlier this year, I’m amazed they could even field a … Continue reading Women’s World Cup championship – Nothing but winners today
Every time I see U.S. soccer star Landon Donovan, I’m reminded of someone else. But who? Then this morning, watching his World Cup goal against Slovenia, it hit me. He looks like a young John Saxon. After perusing still photos of the two, I see less similarity. But anyway, that’s who I was thinking of. … Continue reading Landon Donovan a movie star look-alike?
I watched some World Cup soccer Saturday, and was delighted to see the U.S. play to a 1-1 tie with England. But I may not watch much more. It’s the vuvuzelas, the horns the fans blow — constantly. The sound is much like a huge, angry swarm of bees, or at least what I imagine … Continue reading Not my call, but …
