The Sunday Sundown Rundown (formerly in the format of "3 Up and 3 Down") is where I share thoughts on three topics that piqued my interest, along with my favorite photo from the week.
Tiger Woods, Again
In the news again is Tiger Woods, who crashed his car, injured himself, and once again finds himself in the public eye for a DUI charge.
I am not a huge fan of golf, so my Woods' perspective isn't clouded by his remarkable golf career. It's felt like a very long time since that was relevant in such a mainstream way.
What has gripped me in this latest unfortunate chapter of Woods' life is that shortly after crashing his vehicle and being detained for a DUI, Woods called President Trump.
Yes, my guy got pulled over by the cops and said, "Ayyoo, all good here, officer. I know the President!"
Privilege aside, it's this kind of story that allows a small lens into the world of the ultra-powerful and elite. And just how different the rules are based on your socioeconomic status and social capital. Even more so, it's an example of how wacky things are today, where the President of the United States is being called on a local traffic stop!
Gas Prices Soar
It's a little thing, but a big deal.
It feels like every day, something or some bill is increasing in cost. And just in time for summer, we get these soaring gas prices.
The world feels like it's constantly on fire. And somehow, regardless of who you punched your ticket for back in November 2024, we were promised a focus on us - on making life for the American better.
It just doesn't feel that way. Or seem that way.
This is not a political diatribe. These soaring gas prices make you stop and think. Especially, as you watch those flickering numbers on the "price" screen move much faster than those on the "gallons" screen...there is a lot of time to ponder, whyyyyyyy?!
Am I lying?
He is Risen
As mentioned above, the world around us all just feels so tough to navigate.
This Easter, for me at least, it was redeeming to re-focus on a resurrection and a surety in this life.
He. Is. risen.
Happy Easter, everyone.
Cover Photo
A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft’s four main windows after completing the translunar injection burn. Wiseman told ABC News: ‘I’ve got to tell you, there is nothing normal about this. Sending four humans 250,000 miles away is a herculean effort, and we are now just realising the gravity of that.’
Photograph: Reid Wiseman/NASA/AFP/Getty Images