Author Archives: olneyce

World Cup day four – moving day

Posted on June 14, 2010 by olneyce

Very short post today because I’ve spent the whole day packing up the last of my worldly possessions and moving them into storage for the summer.  Which a) means I’m exhausted and b) means I’m sad.  Moving is always a … Continue reading →

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World Cup day three – typical Germans?

Posted on June 13, 2010 by olneyce

Lost In Your Failures – Super Deluxe Going to be slightly quicker today because I am exhausted after getting up ridiculously early to watch the opening game. Algeria 0 – 1 Slovenia Dreadful.  An embarrassment to the beautiful game. The … Continue reading →

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World Cup day two – On a roll and built to spill

Posted on June 12, 2010 by olneyce

Built To Spill – Built to Spill Day two of the World Cup brought a bit of excitement, a few really nice moves, and the goalkeeping blunder of the tournament. South Korea 2 – 0 Greece I did not wake … Continue reading →

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Had one too many drinks trying to forget about you

Posted on June 12, 2010 by olneyce

Right Direction – The Dirty Diamonds Where Are The Words – The Dirty Diamonds I think I may have found my favorite album of the year…and it’s not at ALL what I would have predicted.  As opposed to fey indie … Continue reading →

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World Cup day one – the madness of Domenech

Posted on June 11, 2010 by olneyce

All in all, a good opening day for the World Cup.  The first match was awesome, with some riveting moves by Mexico and an absolutely brilliant goal from South Africa.  Yes, the France-Uruguay game was pretty agonizing to watch but … Continue reading →

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I once had my football dreams

Posted on June 10, 2010 by olneyce

The Boy Done Good – Billy Bragg Tomorrow is the first game of the World Cup, without a doubt the biggest sporting event on the planet.  But it’s much more than that, too.  It’s a chance to prove that nationalism … Continue reading →

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Sad smiles that break you

Posted on June 4, 2010 by olneyce

Well, the school year is basically done, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down here at all.  I’m done with all my work for the year, but I’ve still got 500 (yeah, 500) pages of writing from my students … Continue reading →

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The end of DADT

Posted on May 25, 2010 by olneyce

The news that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal is really going to happen creates one of those rare circumstances where pretty much everyone turns out to be in the right.  It lends credence to those who were insisting on calm, … Continue reading →

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I’d surf till the sun sets beyond the horizon

Posted on May 24, 2010 by olneyce

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride – from Lilo and Stich (great movie, BTW) Over at MyDD desmoinesdem refers to the events in the recent Hawaii special election as “political malpractice” which seems a perfect characterization to me. The blue team had … Continue reading →

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It’s the one thing you can count on

Posted on May 24, 2010 by olneyce

I first heard “Elevator Love Letter” in January, 2004, and it was an absolute revelation.  Ever since then I’ve been convinced that Stars have a truly world-class album in them.  2005’s Set Yourself On Fire hinted at this, but never … Continue reading →

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