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Dome Pondering Movie Review: Straw (2025)

What is it about? A series of events together finally cause a struggling mom to go down an unfamiliar path. Who is in it? Taraji P. Henson - Janiyah Wiltkinson Sherrri Shepherd - Nicole Teyana Taylor - Detective Kay Raymond Favorite Scene: [spoiler alert] It was early in the movie, however, the scene where Janiyah feels trapped in a decision at her job when her boss wouldn't let her off work, but she needed to go to school to attend to her sick daughter. Favorite Quote: "People don't know how expensive it is to be poor." Review: Straw is a film that is a lightning rod. Tyler Perry certainly crushed it with this one. I'm not saying it deserves an Oscar, as the film has its rough edges, but the overall good of the film is great enough to carry it. That includes acting, plot, and the overall profound message it leaves with the viewer. The obvious first and foremost, Taraji P. Henson was absolutely magnificent in her role as Janiyah. I felt ...

Very Different, Beyond the Differences

We are very different beyond the differences, And that's okay. Like the stars with contrast yet seamlessly compliments our stripes And they, too, wrap themselves wavingly, passionately and comfortably, around our stars We are very different beyond the differences, And that's okay. Not through the ways of race, color, creed sexual orientation, faith, and class of which all line the window of our divide and hides the beauty behind it. Beyond the differences, it is each America of where we gather to break bread, grab our local cups of coffee, or find ourselves weekly for comfort. It is our expression in the local sports teams, how it makes sense to us, the colors, the time allocated, the memories shared and its effects on our common bond. It is the common locations civically upheld for tourism, but more so, for pride and identity as the representation, of who we are. It is the architecture and landscape that grips our streets and roads flowing easily, whizzing...

Pondering Picture #58

Empty Times Square.

Quick Ponder: Presence

Presence is the goal. Always.

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 3/29/26

LaGuardia Crash It's moments like this in life that are hard to understand, difficult to make sense of. The collision at Laguardia Airport has so many angles, so many questions, and lots of "what ifs" that only make the head ache and the soul hurt. So thankful that no major fatalities occurred. However, devastated to learn of Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forest, who perished, and, outright, kept the plane from overturning, essentially bracing themselves for impact and giving their lives to protect others. This life we live isn't guaranteed. Enjoy it. Express gratitude for it. Social Media Accountability Has Arrived The groundbreaking case this week out of California found Meta and YouTube to be negligent and to blame for the depression and anxiety of a woman. The case is one to certainly watch as the door is now wide open for further lawsuits, and more so, for true accountability in the social media space. Many are hailing it as Big Tech's "Big Tobacco...

Pondering Picture #57

There is beauty in consistency.

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 3/22/26

Airports, TSA, and Safety We all get frustrated with work. Whatever your work environment is, or whatever it is you do for a living, there is always a time or something that bothers you. This week I'm thinking about TSA agents. They deal with people - come on now, they deal with the same people we people watch and shake our heads to at the airport - every single day. And for the last couple of weeks, they haven't been paid. How's that for frustrated and unfair? And if the situation wasn't weird enough, ICE agents will begin working at airports tomorrow as part of their enforcement duties. Travel just got more weird. My heart is with so many of the working TSA agents - be kind to them, ya'll. And airports have just become the most politicized places in the country. What a time... "I Believe in You" My favorite part about March Madness (and, sports, really) is the stories behind the moments. Call me a sucker, but I still love those moments where an indiv...

Dome Pondering Movie Review: A Part of You (2024)

What is it about? Agnes is envious of her older sister, Julia, but must learn not only to reinvent herself but also to come to grips with reality when tragedy strikes. Who is in it? Felicia Maxime - Agnes Edva Ryding - Noel Zara Larsson - Julia Favorite Scene: [spoiler alert] Agnes joins Julia's friends at a nightclub, and lots of truths come forward. While Agnes continues to wear Julia's clothes and attempts to live her life, Agnes is hit with a lot of truth prior to a climactic encounter with Noel about the tragic night. Favorite Quote: "I don't know how to be me without you." Review: A Part of You turned out to be a very layered film. I wasn't sure what to expect as it began. The most pivotal scene of the film is certainly a hook that grips you for the rest of the film. What enfolds is a mix of a film bordering on beauty and thoughtfulness, some lack of development, ut overall, an interesting story of tragedy, truth, and how it affects ...

Quick Thoughts on 2026 WBC

Welp, four more years until we get another crack at winning the World Baseball Classic. Are we now a hockey country?! In all seriousness, the WBC was awesome! I've been a fan of the concept since its installation in 2006, and every version has continued to improve. This one was especially good, and I'm so ready for baseball season! Before we get there, here are a few quick thoughts from the 2026 World Baseball Classic: It's Fine As Is I'm jumping right into this - keep the World Baseball Classic as is! It's especially frustrating to listen to those in the media, who are now discovering the beauty of the WBC, chime in with ways to "fix it," find "the right time for it," or to "improve the tournament". Here is the truth - The WBC is fine! Please don't have it replace the All-Star Game (one of the more ludicrous ideas being thrown out there). Keep it special by having it every four years and not watering it down with gimmicks and ov...