Author Archives: Alex Gorman

Tearful Celebrations

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Alex Gorman

I feel very silly to admit this – literally absurd – but this video made me weep openly. There are actual tears on my cheeks as I write this. It really meant that much.

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The Unbitter Sweet Day

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Alex Gorman

“Daddy’s sad,” Abigail said this morning, around 8:55 am. She had reason to think I might be unhappy. I was throwing myself around the living room, making a wide range of squealing and sputtering noises. If she’d looked closely – … Continue reading →

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Come On, Potty People

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Alex Gorman

Abigail has been potty training lately. I anticipated that this would be a substantial challenge, but as with most things, Abigail has taken right to it. On the second or third day, I sat her down on the potty and … Continue reading →

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Florence

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Alex Gorman

I don’t believe I’ve mentioned Florence + The Machine on my blog and I now plan to correct this heinous oversight. I can’t stop listening to her music. Literally, I’ll sit in my car after it’s stopped, as the sun … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Alex Gorman

On convertibles: “That car is broken.” On convertibles, after a discussion of the nature of convertibles: “They’re going to fix it.” On bellies, maternal: “Mommy’s belly is smooth.” On bellies, personal: “Abigail’s belly is smooth.” On bellies, paternal: “Daddy’s belly … Continue reading →

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All Square

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Alex Gorman

This pretty much tells you all you need to know about the US England game: Apparently I should thank Noelle, for taking the picture, although it was received via das Boster. As expected, O’Brien’s is the the pace to do … Continue reading →

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Reading Flesh and Fire

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Alex Gorman

I should start off by saying that I don’t love fantasy. To set the bar for you, I’m someone who has never read The Lord of the Rings. Let me clarify: I’ve never finished reading The Lord of the Rings. … Continue reading →

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Two Videos

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Alex Gorman

I have two major soccer videos of tremendous import. First, the latest film directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, director of Amorres Perros and other spanish language greats. You might find it slightly soccer oriented. Before you view it, keep two … Continue reading →

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World Cup Nutshell Predictions: Group H

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Alex Gorman

Spain has never won a World Cup, but this could be their chance. Fresh off their first Euro win two years ago, they have one of the most talented squads in the tournament. Chile finished qualified tied with Paraguay, one … Continue reading →

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World Cup Nutshell Predictions: Group G

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Alex Gorman

Brazil is Brazil. Most people have picked them to win the whole thing. When you can leave a player like Ronaldinho off your roster, you’ve got talent. Ivory Coast is arguably the strongest team in Africa, if they can keep … Continue reading →

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