World Cup

The Bartender Wasn’t the Problem

I was at my usual hangout with friends yesterday, settling in to watch England take on Norway in the World Cup – which England won. We had arrived early enough to grab good seats at the bar, order some food, and enjoy the pre-match conversation that always seems to happen before a big game. ThereContinue reading “The Bartender Wasn’t the Problem”

Your Lack of Planning Isn’t the Restaurant’s Problem

I’ll say one thing about the local hangout (and being by water): it inspires a lot of slice-of-life blog posts and provides a seemingly bottomless pit of ideas – most of which come by sheer observation or letting my mind wander. Anyway, less than half an hour before Canada’s World Cup match against Morocco thisContinue reading “Your Lack of Planning Isn’t the Restaurant’s Problem “

Thanks, Captain Obvious – We’re Watching the Game Too

There is a sports fan who does not watch a World Cup game so much as narrate it for everyone within earshot. I’m not talking about analyzing it or providing an interesting observation. I’m talking narrating it. “Two minutes left in the first half!” Thank you. We noticed the clock on the screen and evenContinue reading “Thanks, Captain Obvious – We’re Watching the Game Too”