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"THE" Sunday Night Football

Article 049. Monday, 10/27, 6:30 in the morning, Pacific Standard Time. Still reeling from last night's game between my Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. My voice still husky, my head a bit hungover, so the smooth drive to gloomy downtown Los Angeles was a slight relief. As I scroll through X on the train ride to Westwood, I just hit the heart button to anything Packers I see on my feed (anything Sydney Sweeney too-- can't help it). That Monday Packer Victory feeling is, as always, sweet, especially because of last night's story line. It was the first time that former GB and now Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces off with current GB Quarterback Jordan Love. Teacher versus student, Sunday Night Football, can't get any better than this. We are spoiled in the QB spot having had just three actual starters since 1992(?), namely Brett Favre, Rodgers and now Love. That's why this match is a big deal. The Packer faithful has no animosity against Rodgers...
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This Is Your Fight

Article 048.   In light of the the news of insurrection in Indonesia and Nepal as well as all the social events happening across the world about religion, immigration and civil unrest, but primarily due to the recently exposed "ghost" flood-control projects in the Philippines, where the nation is in discord, I write this to the citizens of the Philippines. ================    Dear Filipino Citizens, This is your fight! That is why I’m deviating from the usual narrative of addressing the politicians directly but instead sharing this to you, the common man and woman. Yes you-- who plunges through the flood-ridden streets that’s full of filth and a haven for sickness, to get to your destination and commence your day and do it all over again so you can be welcomed back by the comforts of your measly but well-earned home. Yes you-- the minimum wage employee and the diligent student, who endures the daily commute of public transportation, sharing the intense atmosphere o...

Downtown Los Angeles

Article 047. Don't call this a comeback, to quote LL Cool J [ https://youtu.be/vimZj8HW0Kg?si=gAYd5avD9W3RWTeZ ], cause I've always been here. Just occupied the last several months that writing, obviously, took a back seat. But there was something recent that moved me, compelled me to pick up my dormant pen and scribble this out. You would think it's because I got married again (say what?? saving that for another blog) but no, it's for a less personal reason. Four letters-- D.T.L.A. Once was a glory downtown, now it's far from its usual vibe. Filth and uneasiness is the semblance. Homelessness took over the streets and if you haven't been there lately, I challenge you to walk the trails and tell me if you feel safe and easy. I don't know if the city or state is doing anything about it and if they are, they certainly let things get outta hand. If they aren't at all, then what I've witnessed is not really surprising. How did we get this far? Why was it...