Don't Go Breaking My Heart

So I got hooked on Curling. Especially after the USA was eliminated, I became a big fan of Team Canada. So much so that I actually TiVoed the last two matches since I wasn't home to watch either live. Last night was the final between Canada and Sweden. Canada looked like they were going to win it, but Sweden managed to score two in the tenth end off a Cheryl Bernard misstep, and then the Swedes won in the eleventh. It was good and exciting and…

…well, depressing. I mean, I finally watch part of the Olympics, something I haven't done since 1984, get invested in a team, and they lose. You'd think being a Cleveland fan, I'd be used to this. Still doesn't make it less of a downer, though.

Anyway, Good job Team Canada, and congratulations Team Sweden.

Oh, yeah, and I did another page, too. While watching the match. See, everything ties together.

Warm-Up Sketch Largely Featuring Ice

I did a warm-up sketch to try to get my brain firing today.

With the USA out, I'm rooting for our neighbors to the north today. I figure, they've given us William Shatner, Evangeline Lilly, Leslie Nielsen, Nathan Fillion, Estella Warren and my friend Mark Lutz. For all that, I can give a little cheer back.

Don't spoil it for me, though. I have to watch today's match TiVo-delayed a couple of hours.

Women With Brooms

I'm not normally a fan of the Olympics. I'm glad we have them, and think they're great competition, but I'm just not a fan of the sports. Well, until this year.

Somehow, I got hooked on curling. Some of it comes from my appreciation for Paul Gross, star of Due Southand Slings and Arrows, who also wrote and starred in a movie called Men With Brooms. The movie was about a curling team, and was really enjoyable. Check one, or all, of them out.

The United States' women's team still has a chance to medal. The men have been eliminated, but are still playing out the round robin. I'm sure you can find an Olympic schedule if you're interested.