Experience is a good teacher. It takes someone like me to know. – Miki Howard, Love Under New Management. Last night, I had just gotten in about an hour or so prior from my long drive back from Las Vegas,…
Self-Doubt, Self-Discipline and a Thank You
I was apprehensive about composing this post today: one because I didn’t know what to write, but two because I kinda feel like I’m always complaining. Complaining about what I haven’t done, opportunities missed, wrongs done unto me and what…
Movie Scenes I Love: ‘Crossing Delancey’ the New Hat Scene
I’m a writer – surprise! And one of my writing goals is to write movie scripts and direct said movies. I watch movies a lot. I watch movies and TV more than I read, which, if you’ve been here a…
Getting Out The House: My Carlsbad Day Trip & a Lesson on FOMO Part II
One of the most highly anticipated parts of any day-trip for me is the food. Normally my $20 overall budget would limit me to fast food options, but my FOMO coerced me into upping my budget to a sit-down restaurant…
Why Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal may Make the French Open the Ultimate Loser
When I first read that the four Grand Slams ganged up on Naomi Osaka and tried to pressure her into talking to the media or face expulsion, I thought damn, Naomi didn’t realize who she was fuckin’ with. Damn near…
Naomi Osaka Won’t Be Doing French Open Pressers, Here’s Why I Disagree & Agree
So yesterday afternoon, while taking a break from braiding my hair, I was scrolling through Twitter and came across this tweet by tennis phenom, Naomi Osaka: She basically said she’s not doing press conferences at the upcoming French Open (Sunday,…