Sunday, August 23, 2020 – Kenosha, Wisconsin. Another police-shooting. POW! POW! POW! POW! POW! POW! POW! This time seven bullet holes in the back. Thankfully, the 29-year-old black man survives. But according to his father he’s paralyzed from the waist…
How I Write: The Kamala Harris Piece
It came to me like a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces consisting of points I wanted to make, things that stood out about her becoming the pick and then later, her acceptance speech. There was also the added bonus – more…
Kamala Harris: The Audacity of Ambition
I was driving in my car alone, headed home, around 5:30 in the evening, when I heard the news. It came from a prerecorded quick blurb on KJLH radio, congratulating Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s historic vice-presidential pick. Later, when…
I Got Laid-off Today
Actually I was laid off Friday, but I found out today, because I didn’t open my email until today. And I must say, I’m a bit surprised at how hurt I was. I mean I didn’t like that job. Hated…
The NBA Bubble: How it Became My New Fascination
I’ve been obsessed with the behind the scenes NBA Bubble footage that the players have been capturing ever since I saw one of them on Jimmy Fallon. And it’s funny, because I didn’t even mean to see the interview…well, I…
Did You Miss Me?
What’s up, guys! Just kidding — I will probably never write that greeting again. It’s so ubiquitous on YouTube, and I watch a lot of YouTube, so I thought I would bring it here. Remember that episode of “Martin” where…