Skip to main content

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 11/3/19


3 Up

1. Washington Nationals - Despite my humble bragging about correctly predicting the Nationals winning the World Series, I'm still genuinely shocked that there the team left standing at the end of the baseball season. Regardless, congrats to the Nationals who finally pulled through and destroyed many bumps, curses, and whatevers to win the World Series.

2. NYC Marathon - I know a few people who ran this year's NYC Marathon and I'm impressed by everyone who did so. Running 26.2 miles anywhere, nonetheless on the pavement and inclines that is the NYC course - I don't even know where to begin...

3. NCAA Payments - The NCAA finally caved and will allow student-athletes the ability earn revenue from their own likeness. While the rules aren't clear as of yet how this will work, and that it is obvious the NCAA is doing this for various reason to keep their product competitive in the market, I'm happy to see justice prevail here. Far too many kids are taken advantage of through this current system.

3 Down

1. Global Unrest - The entire world is up in arms in protests, civil unrest, and governmental disapproval. It's an interesting time in history as various nations are looking to their government for more, especially in terms of equity. However, it earns the down as with such unrest comes violence, and the ugliness that is exposed from these regimes around the world.

2. California Wildfires - The wildfires rage on and the people of California are vulnerable to their livelihoods going up in smoke. Even more of a "Down" is the state of California using inmates to help fight the fires. The irony? Most of these men and women can't even professionally apply for such a career following their sentence. SMH.

3. Keystone Pipeline - Many of the indiginous people who had their land taken for this pipeline warned us - the pipeline was will leak. And here we are...the pipeline is leaking.

Recently Read Posts

Dome Pondering Movie Review: The Incredibles 2 (2018)

What is it about? The Parr family returns to take on a new mission which involves a change in family roles as well as a new villain. Who is in it? Craig T. Nelson - Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible Holly Hunter - Helen Parr/Elastagirl Sarah Powell - Violet Parr Favorite Scene: After trying to contain Jack-Jack, his constant battle with a backyard rodent opens up the family to the multitude of powers that he possesses, or even, can develop. Favorite Quote: "If you wanna get out of the hole, first you gotta put down the shovel." Review: Like many, I LOVED the original Incredibles film. And yes, I too was annoyed whenever a sequel wasn't announced. After all, there were many franchises that debuted, got a sequel, and even moved straight to release on their third installment before our lovable heroic family got their turn! But I digress... Nonetheless, it finally arrived. And if I'm being honest, The Incredibles 2 was good. It just wasn't what I wa

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 5/21/23

3 Up 1. Jim Brown's Legacy - It almost felt like it went without notice (maybe, just for me?), but the great Jim Brown left us this week. A fantastic athlete, with a more prominent voice and presence, Brown reshaped and redefined the standard for using your platform, and of course, expanding your influence.  2. Indoor Farms - As our natural resources became scarce, in some ways, alarmingly damaged (that's another discussion for another day), we've seen some amazing alternatives come about. The presence of indoor farms has been such, especially this precise farm in Compton that has produced 4.5 million pounds of leaves. Most importantly, is a resource within the community that was not available before.  3. $11B Rural Clean Energy Project - I'm sure they'll be some political retort to this, because well, there always is. But bringing clean energy to many rural areas of the United States is very much part of the issue in advancing our clean energy. On the surface, it

Dome Pondering Movie Review: We're the Millers (2013)

What is it about?  A veteran neighborhood drug dealer creates a fake family of interesting people in his neighborhood to transport a huge shipment of drugs from Mexico into the U.S. Who is in it?   Jason Sudeikis - David Clark Jennifer Aniston - Rose O'Reilly Will Poulter - Kenny Rosmore Emma Roberts - Casey Mathis

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 5/28/23

3 Up 1. Memorial Day Weekend - There are a lot of people who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. It's more than a three-day weekend, or the unofficial start to summer - take some time and appreciate the many lives given to be where we are.  2. Tina Turner - An absolute favorite of mine, Turner leaves us with nothing but awesome songs, memories, and a vibe and energy that was unmatched.  3. Debt Limit Deal - Well, one week later and I think I understand the entire debt limit stuff. Nonetheless, we're giving it an "Up" as it's settled. Crisis averted? Go America.  3 Down 1. Target Rescinds Pride - Our society has become ridiculous. After conservatives railed liberals for "cancel culture", the right has doubled down with threats at Target regarding their Pride Month displays. All of this follows a Bud Light ban. We've officially become a country where we all cancel what we don't like. So much for discourse.  2. Catholic Church in Illinois -