A Christmas Story – by Michael Reynolds

Bonus Blog! Ignore where it says, “by aratyr” under the title of this post. In response to my Lughnasadh travel tale, my cousin Michael sent me this hilarious, disastrous, totally unique, absolutely relatable, glorious, ghastly, and far more delightful travel tale. It’s too good not to share — so enjoy! In December of last year, … Read more A Christmas Story – by Michael Reynolds


WC Fields [3rd place] — Uruguay v Germany

Uruguay brought on the team they wish had been fit and card-cleared for their match against Holland.  The return of Lugano and Suárez to the starting line-up was particularly pleasing to the fans.  Germany’s starting 11 was an altered squad.  A couple of mainstays were under the weather, Klose had a back problem, Butt was … Read more WC Fields [3rd place] — Uruguay v Germany


WC Fields [semi] — Germany v Spain

After some weirdness in the Group stage — a close shave victory over the Black Stars and a surprising defeat to Serbia — Germany returned to the form they’d displayed against Australia and proceeded to clobber England and clobber Argentina.  They expected to clobber Spain. A few days ago I posed the question, “How the … Read more WC Fields [semi] — Germany v Spain


WC Fields [semi] — Uruguay v Holland

Those who only follow the fortunes of the big-name teams miss some of the very best matches.   The crowds show up for Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, USA, England.  There were only 3 of us in the pub to see Uruguay-Holland.  Lucky us.  This one was riveting. With two star player suspended on reds and Lugano … Read more WC Fields [semi] — Uruguay v Holland


WC Fields [1/4 finals] — Day #2

GERMANY v ARGENTINA On paper?  A not-to-be-missed match, end-to-end, neck-and-neck. On the pitch…  Argentina got creamed.  Germany won by a resounding 4 – 0 margin.  The one and only question I had at the end of the 90 minutes was, “How the hell is anybody going to beat these guys?” Argentina’s pride was crushed as … Read more WC Fields [1/4 finals] — Day #2