RACONTEUR-ESQUE SCRIBBLINGS

Thick or thin, with shoes Chaffing occurs in stages I run away from all

This happened some time back... when I was at home, forcing myself to read a book which I started in December but find it almost impossible to complete... I blame it on all the other distractions! Anyway, my dad was watching football (or soccer depending on which part of the world you're from) on the telly and was rooting for Liverpool, whereas I was not really rooting for any team in particular. Well, except for the team that was playing against Liverpool.... Me: (in a quiet whisper) Man U! Man U! Dad: I thought you quit supporting them after Cantona left. Me: Yeah Dad: Then read your book... Liverpool has to win tonight (day). Anyway, why are you suddenly watching football? Me: I just saw a cute guy Dad: I think I know who you're talking about Me: Really? "It's that one right?" dad asked pointing to a guy in white. "He's Neville." Dad said rather nonchalantly. There are 22 people on the field excluding the referees. 11 of them play fo...