Wait until next year

July 16, 2010

Coming back to the baseball (after the All-Star break and other distractions)

Baseball returned last night after its annual All-Star break. And I returned to baseball this morning, after all that World Cup madness squeezed it out for a month or so.

Baseball, perhaps more than any other sport, marks the passing of time particularly strongly, from the hope of Spring Training to the play-offs marking a year near its end. The All-Star break symbolically marks the season at its halfway mark, and there is something rather sad about that. Is summer already on its way out – even though it is only July? Are we really so close to those cold days with no sun and no baseball? Read the rest of this entry »

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July 14, 2010

Building international coalitions through beer, American indie rock, college football and other delights

A little over a month ago England drew with the United States at the World Cup, and I lost a bet with Zac from the fine blog Building International Coalitions Through Beer And Pavement.¹ Luckily, losing the bet just involved writing a blog post, rather than parting with huge wedges of cash or undertaking embarrassing forfeits. However, being the terrible, lazy, busy man that I am, it is only now I have got around to the task at hand… Read the rest of this entry »

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July 13, 2010

World Cup 2010 Final Thoughts (World Cup Braindump #14)

Well, that was that then. No more World Cup for four whole years. I wonder where we’ll all be then? What we’ll be doing? It’s kind of easy to track life in World Cups, but it makes it go awful fast. But before I get too philosophical, here are my final thoughts… Read the rest of this entry »

July 12, 2010

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire.

How about this hot new band, eh?

But seriously, I’m rather looking forward to hearing more of this sort of thing soon, when the album comes out.

Now the World Cup is over, maybe I’ll acknowledge there is more to life than twenty two men kicking a ball around and start writing about other subjects. Should be fun. For me, at least. And maybe for you, with any luck, dear reader.

July 9, 2010

Holland versus Spain: A preview of sorts (World Cup Braindump #13)

Not long to go now until the 2010 World Cup Final – Holland versus Spain. I’m rather chuffed that I had backed both sides prior to the tournament, and stand to make a little money no matter who wins. But beyond that, and more importantly, I’m looking forward to what should be a fascinating game. Read the rest of this entry »

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