Tag Archives: Soccer

Euro Cup Life Grooves

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Virginia

“The Rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”  Phillip Abraham Woosnam (1932-2013) Italy and England kicked their way into the Euro Cup final yesterday. Just making it to … Continue reading →

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Kickin’ It: Women’s World Cup Grooves

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Virginia

 “The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody is watching.” Mia Hamm (1st woman inductee, World Football Hall of Fame) Virginia has been (mostly) AWOL in the blogosphere … Continue reading →

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Bluesy World Cup Grooves: Kickin’ It!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia is trying to groove her way out of World Cup blues – the U.S. team didn’t make it into the mix for the first time in a long time (30 years); but far worse, those fiercely talented (& scenic) … Continue reading →

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WORLD CUP LIFE GROOVES…

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Virginia

“The Rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it.  If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”  (Phillip Abraham Woosnam (1932-2013) National teams are kicking their way into the World Cup Quarter & Semi-Finals.  For my … Continue reading →

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Talent & Character…(& more SOCCER : )

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Virginia

“Talent is a Gift, but character is a Choice.”  (Anthony Grant, Head Basketball coach for Alabama.) It’s the Big Day:  EURO 2012 Championship Game starts in a few short minutes. Italy takes on Spain… There’s been so much talent & … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: SOCCER!?… FOOTBALL!!…

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Virginia

The UEFA EURO 2012  tournament is coming down the final stretch with Semi-Finals today (Spain vs. Portugal) & tomorrow (Germany vs. Italy) & on Sunday (the Championship!!) We have so enjoyed watching the matches (not just because of the Very … Continue reading →

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OUTCASTS UNITED: Refugees, Soccer & a Small Town in Georgia

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Virginia

That’s right – GEORGIA.  Refugees relocated from all corners of the globe to Clarkston, Georgia.  For my international buddies, Georgia is located in our American SOUTH… folks tend to be set in their ways, so an influx of resettled refugees … Continue reading →

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