In addition to twice viewing the Portugal v. England match and its surprising yet satisfying result, this weekend served as cansvas for many colorful events including but not limited to: the purchase of new back tires and the subsequent eight-day relinquishment of my car, the re-introduction (if fleeting) of the other TJ back into my life, the same (though likely less fleeting) for E. K. No-ASS, the touristy enjoyment of a poorly-docented (yet informative) Chicago Architectural Foundation boat tour, the new presence of service-for-eight silverware in my apartment, the preemptive loss of 10 years of hearing *and* the acquisition of a free (broken) belt and some free (delicious) pizza. Success!