Monthly Archives: June 2010

A ship in harbor is safe but that is not what ships are built for” Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy those are who already possess it. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld, … Continue reading →

“Nada es dado al hombre en la tierra – la lucha es incorporada en la naturaleza de vida, y el conflicto es posible – el héroe es el hombre que no deja a ningún obstáculo impedirle perseguir los valores que … Continue reading →

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“Anyone who fights for the Future lives in it today.” (‘Romantic Manifesto’) Germany 4 England 1. Without any doubt the better team won. Did the English team know one another? Apart from a couple of Frank Lampard efforts we were … Continue reading →

One major thing that stands in between you and the fulfillment of your dream is the willingness to start, the courage to move ahead and the faith to finish.” —————————————————————————————————————————————————- Our weather has changed and I am wondering what the … Continue reading →

It’s a fabulous day in Spain where the sun is shining and the football team has progressed to the next round of the World Cup. Spain´s government Thursday announced a freeze in electricity prices, suspending a 4.0-percent hike scheduled for … Continue reading →

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou Reminds me of another quote whose author I don’t know — “I don’t … Continue reading →

“Never hesitate to hold out your hand; never hesitate to accept the outstretched hand of another”. – Pope John, XX11 There is a world of difference between a po faced coach sitting down and making no effort to congratulate the … Continue reading →

“Nunca menosprecies a nadie a menos que vos le ayudes.” “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him/her up.” Anonymous Spain won and played well last night but it was not a vintage performanc. Torress still has not found … Continue reading →

You can’t think your way into a new way of living. You must live your way into a new way of thinking. ———————————————————————————————————————————- I’ve long been of the opinion that something drastic will need to happen for football to regain … Continue reading →