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Unreachable Vessel

how did you get through it? i stare at him, and i often see myself, looking back at you. what were you thinking? what was i thinking? what is he thinking? how did you handle  those challenges? the moments? the stages? where did you find... inspiration? the sourcing? the way through? to continue on... remaining rock solid never wavering i looked back with everything...trusting as I still do today forever with greater perspective on a deeper level without the tangible spoken word your insight is forever locked out of reach, yet within feels like a large, beautiful vessel off shore within the sunset  i feel deeply for your gold of which i will never receive yet, filled and driven by the mystery of the unknown what would you have done? said? responded? reacted? felt? what are the details? how did you get through it?
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Pondering Picture #112

Rethink the boundaries you've had, or artifically created. You're missing out.  PS - Shoutout to the ladies on the independent wrestling scene. 

Quick Ponder: No Matter What

"You can give  everything to something, and no matter what, it is always gonna do what it's gonna do." I feel that these days. I get it. 

Would You Rather Questions: 212-221

212. Would you rather forget your partner's birthday or your anniversary every year?  I would rather forget the birthday. The anniversary is number one, you can't forget that. Either way, you're pretty much in trouble.  213. Would you rather lose the ability to read or lose the ability to speak? The older I get, the more I realize that people talk too much. Losing the ability to read is a power lost. I choose to continue to read and will say less. I can write what I want to say... 214. Would you rather have seven fingers on each hand or seven toes on each foot? Seven fingers can be very beneficial. Who knows what other kinds of pitches can be created with additional fingers? At the same time, seven fingers on both hands...yeahhhhhh, that's a red flag for insecurity. I can hide (try to at least) my seven toes. Also, I'm not sure what extra ability that would give me.  So ummm, yeah. Seven toes. 215. Would you rather work the job you have now for a year at double your...

Thank you, AJ Styles. Go Home.

Wrestling retirements are en vogue these days, huh?  Nonetheless, I'm all for it. In the world of pro wrestling, where finality is fleeting, being able to watch some of your favorites have the ending they deserve is nice. It's well-deserved. And for fans, especially for the retiring wrestler, it gives closure.  My favorite wrestler of all time is Bret Hart. I unfortunately never got that closure. Sure, there was Wrestlemania 26, but it just wasn't the same. Bret's career was cut short. The story - his closure - was written for him. And for us fans.  Pro wrestling endings are typically cruel. Injury. Bad booking. Or sometimes, unfortunately, death. And yes, there is the wrestler who hangs on too long, ruining the essence of memories and the career built.  We just saw John Cena have his last run. An ending that will forever live with a meme, and a memory of him smiling within the grasp of Gunther's sleeper hold.  Enter the next announced retirement - AJ Styles....

Quick Ponder: In-Process Obituaries?

Are we just active,  in-process, obituaries  for an eventual interest read and remembrance from the curious? Can we be more?

Dome Pondering Movie Review: The Man from Toronto (2022)

What is it about?  After an average screw-up is mistaken for an assassin, they must work together to accomplish the mission at hand to break free from other restraints as well.  Who is in it? Kevin Hart - Teddy Jackson Woody Harrelson - The Man from Toronto Favorite Scene:  Teddy is on his first assignment from The Man from Toronto and is in a conference room, and must find out key information. What happens next is Teddy's goofiness shining through awkwardly.  Favorite Quote:   Teddy: [About his minute photos] What's that, for your little serial killer wall? The Man From Toronto: You think you'd make the wall? Come on, man. You're barely fridge material. Review:  This one lasted on the "My Watch" list for a few years. After finally getting to it, I wasn't disappointed.  Woody Harrelson is one of those actors for me who typically isn't in bad stuff, so this one got the benefit of the doubt. While I love Kevin Hart, the trailer alone felt very similar to...

Thoughts on TNA on AMC Debut: "Yup, TNA is back. It is so back."

TNA is back.  And I know that because it is heavily under scrutiny by the internet. But that criticism comes with being back on a major platform like the AMC Network, and of course, taking the next step after a super successful 2025.  So, what did I think?  The show was...ummmm okay, at best. Some of the challenges the company faced heading into this weekend were well documented among the rumor mill, which didn't bode well for the company. In balancing reported visa issues with talent, pivoting after losing core talent to free agency, and attempting to build and manage talent workload with a premium live event on Saturday, TNA found themselves in the usual TNA stuff. The most peculiar - and strangest - of situations to be in going into a big network premiere. This company, man! All in all, again, the show was okay. It had its flaws. It had some cool moments. It didn't live up to the hype (or the expectations we each had for such a premiere). But it's one show. TNA has put...

My Roots Made The List

It's difficult not to make it personal.  I stared at the words on the screen of my phone as I made my way to the section of S's... Saint Vincent and the Grenadines I knew it was coming. After all, before I got there, listed were Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia...islands of the beautiful Caribbean that make up my family. My culture. My roots.  Then, yes, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.  Damn, son! What did we do?! Surely, we aren't considered a threat, right?  Interesting. --- The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates. The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people. — Department of State (@StateDept) January 14, 2026 There is a lot changing in our country right now. There are also many people who have strong opinions on immigration policie...

Dome Pondering Movie Review: In a Relationship (2018)

What is it about?  Following the progression of two couples over the course of a summer.  Who is in it? Emma Roberts - Hallie Michael Ambrano - Owen Dree Hemingway - Willa Patrick Gibson - Matt Favorite Scene:  [Spoiler Alert] Matt and Villa sit on the stairs, and he admits to not wanting to introduce Willa to his parents.  Favorite Quote:  I don't... I don't think you ever find someone... you don't resent. And that's part of it. It's just... find the person you *want* to resent, you know. Review:  This was a weird film. The opener had much promise, but as the film continued, it felt like it was just getting longer.  My biggest gripe with the film is that I liked each of the characters less as I got to know them. I understand that the film attempted to highlight the modern relationship for a specific generation, and in certain ways, it succeeded in doing so. However, the characters never grew or became better people from their relationships...they just...