World Cup

OK - my life can get back to normal now that the World Cup is over!  It was a fun month of watching soccer.  In the 16 years that I've been watching the Dutch team, there have been many highs and lows.  I have to say that overall, I am pleased with their 3rd-place finish.  Here's Van Persie taking on the role of the Flying Dutchman and scoring one of the best goals of the tournament.  (The U.S. was also fun to watch - they're getting better all the time!)

Dutch Treat

I have to interrupt my trip posting to note the incredible game that the Netherlands had in the World Cup yesterday.  Did you see it?  They beat defending champ Spain 5-1, and it was truly amazing. 

Barclays Premier League

The past couple of Saturdays, we've been getting up to watch soccer - and it's so fun. ESPN has been showing a match from the Barclays Premier League (club soccer from England). The teams are all about 100 years old and have incredible crests and fabulous sayings - like Liverpool's "You'll Never Walk Alone." Chelsea seems to always be one of the best. I like Arsenal because they usually have one or two of my Dutch players on the team. And Tony likes Blackpool because they're really bad but have great fans. Tune in Saturday morning!

Oranje Leeuwen

I LOVE the Dutch national soccer team. They've been my favorites for years, and they are always so fun to watch. The match this morning was no different - a great start to the 2010 World Cup for the orange lions (oranje leeuwen).

Fabric Soccer Balls

On Friday, I saw a post on Bloesem about fabric-covered soccer balls made by designer Klas Ernflo. They are beautiful, and I would really like to have one. They definitely make me want to play again. Check them out here.