I've now written 77 posts about the Super Bowl somewhere or another, and I just want them to play now. Right now. In the street, if necessary, like when Tommy Gunn and Rocky did it in Rocky 5, the third best Rocky movie. Fourth best maybe. It's hard to rate art, but I can do it. Anyway, I'm tired of … [Read more...]
Curling, women’s hoops and the details
In many ways my first attempt at curling was very similar to my first attempt at trail running. It was only the medium into which I fell that was different. Yes, on Sunday I fulfilled a lifelong dream to go curling. (OK, maybe lifelong is a bit of poetic license, but I've wanted to try curling for a … [Read more...]
Curling: My new obsession
True confession time: I have become slightly obsessed with the U.S. Curling team. On the list of topics I could compose sonnets about, the U.S. Curling team has leaped onto the list, ranking above The Biggest Loser and Coffee Crisp candy bars yet slightly below the Tour de France and pancakes after … [Read more...]