It’s 3 a.m. in the Holy Land, and I am quietly celebrating Russia’s victory over Holland. I’ve got no one to high-five and no one to knock back the shots with, but I am high-fiving and knocking back shots in spirit, on the astral plane, where the stars shine red tonight. I must admit thatContinue reading “I see you baby! Going to the semi-final!”
Category Archives: Footie
I am working on a new essay, so check out the Beautiful Men, Euro 2008 Edition
From Russia, my Russia: Roman Shirokov (who looks like he should be in the Marines). From Italia: Luca Toni (smile for me, Cheshire Kitty). From France: Thierry Henry. From Spain: Iker Casillas (rocking my face off since 2002) and, since I can’t resist, Fernando Torres. From Portugal: Helder Castiga and… OK… OK… I trash himContinue reading “I am working on a new essay, so check out the Beautiful Men, Euro 2008 Edition”
WELL SCREW THIS
And screw Man U.
Pictures of Beautiful People, the May Edition
May is my favourite month. May is my favourite month in Kyiv, specifically. It’s a month of rain, birdsong, and violets. I am not there to witness rain, birdsong, and violets. Instead I’m busy smashing cockroach guts all over the bathroom floor in Amman. I’d like to say that I am handling this humbling experienceContinue reading “Pictures of Beautiful People, the May Edition”
A Classy Day for English Football: Death Threats, Rape Threats, and Racism Against Avram Grant and Tzofit Grant
Yes, yes, I know using the word “classy” is un-progressive of me. I’m re-claiming it, however. On behalf of… uh, Ukrainian peasants everywhere. That’s right. After Jose Mourinho left Chelsea, I decided to take a break from blogging about the Premiership. The fact that the new boss, Avram Grant, has received anti-Jewish death threats, notContinue reading “A Classy Day for English Football: Death Threats, Rape Threats, and Racism Against Avram Grant and Tzofit Grant”
Natalia A. 