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“Soccer isn't the same as Bach or Buddhism. But it is often more deeply felt than religion, and just as much a part of the community's fabric, a repository of traditions.”
― How Soccer Explains the World
― How Soccer Explains the World
“Some people think football [soccer] is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.”
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“Once, I had to drive Oliver to soccer, was ten minutes late, and learned that there had apparently been a misprint in the Bible on the Ten Commandments thing: Thou shalt not murder, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not be late to soccer. My father was so pissed, I practically had to get the lightning bolt surgically removed from my back.”
― The Nature of Jade
― The Nature of Jade
Not Just Another Book Club: The Long Beach Edition
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For Long Beach, California area residents who enjoy reading, conversation, and socializing. We meet once monthly in person to discuss a book selection ...more
Rick’s 2025 Year in Books
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