3 Up
1. James Earl Jones - The voice GOAT. But I'll always remember him in one of my favorite movies, Coming to America, in the absolute epic role of King Joffe Joffer. "Where is my son, Akeem!". A great gift to us.
2. A'ja Wilson - The WNBA has entered our mainstream sports landscape because of Caitlin Clark. Yes, that is very true. But there is an amazing talent in A'ja Wilson who continues to dominate, and this week, she set the single-season scoring record and likely will do the same in smashing the single-season rebound record.
3. Inflation Lowest in 3 Years - I know it's a hot-button issue during this election season. BUT! It is the lowest it's been in three years. I'm not crediting or blaming anyone! Just saying! Enjoy the change, y'all.
3 Down
1. Trump Shooting at Golf Course - Look, this is crazy. No matter how you feel about Trump, your thoughts on him as a Presidential candidate, or anything else regarding politics, this should NOT be the norm. It's the second attempt, and safety measures ought to be increased.
Also, what is wrong with us as a nation!?
2. Vietnam Typhoon - Abroad, the world feels like it is falling apart. The devastation in Vietnam from the recent typhoon is unfortunate and feels like the beginning of some extreme weather during this period.
3. Immigrant Narrative - Okay, the "cat-eating" nonsense was just sad to watch unfold. Even worse, the many who follow or uphold it. But at a deeper root is how "immigration" and "immigrants" have become this dirty word in a country built on it. Yes, I know there are so many more layers to the coding and phrasing, however, it's telling how our society has weaponized it for political positioning - both parties.
3 Interesting
1. Presidential Debate - It was better than the first! It was interesting, to say the least. I'm not sure it will do much to move the needle in any direction. But at the very core, since I think it'll be the only one, it presented some strengths and weaknesses of both candidates.
2. Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala - Taylor Swift has some insane social power. After endorsing Kamala Harris for President, the voter registration website saw an increase of thirteen times the normal engagement. And oh yeah, Trump put out on social media, "I hate Taylor Swift". Trump says a lot of dumb things, but this is one of those that I truly thought wasn't serious and more tongue-in-cheek. But eh...whatevs.
3. Tyreek Hill - It was disappointing to see this story unfold. Even worse, watch it go through the wringer of today's sports talk. The bottom line for me, is when do we hold our sports celebrities accountable?
Cover Photo
Coming to America, 1988