Pastor Corey Brooks: ‘God has no influence here’: My observations in Philadelphia’s Kensington
The Struggles of Kensington: A Glimpse Into a Drug Market “God has no power over this blow. He has not given him any power here.” These words echoed in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, a scene dominated by an open drug market. As I walked through the area, I caught sight of a man poised to inject […]
Three key observations from the opening three days of the 2025 WNBA season
The 29th season of the WNBA kicked off this weekend with an exciting lineup of games. While the early results shouldn’t be taken too seriously, there are some noteworthy observations, especially considering the league has expanded to a 44-game season. Let’s dive into three of the biggest takeaways from the weekend. Paige Bueckers Faces Fierce […]
23 Senior Bowl observations from last day of practice for NFL Draft hopefuls
It was a cloudy day from my mobile phone as the last day of the 2025 senior bowl practice began. The team was in the shells (shoulder pads and shorts) that day, and basically had a walk -through at the first part of the practice. As the practice ended, it was quite picked up and […]
Senior Bowl Day 2 observations: Full pads brings full intensity
On the second day of the 2025 senior bowl, the pad was completely installed. Here, every day is exciting, but when the pad is turned on, the strength level rises to an important level. Both practices today are very physical, and the players have been discarded after playing the United States and the national team. […]
27 Senior Bowl observations from Day 1 at practice for 2025 NFL Draft hopefuls
The senior bowl has stopped on the road to the 2025 NFL draft, and since Monday, the NFL world has descended to Alabama Mobile to evaluate the next generation of NFL talents. I also have a mobile phone, observing from the 2025 senior bowl every day, and is full of noticeable people. Tuesday was the […]
Drone sightings: What we know amid more observations in Northeast, calls for answers
Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey and New York add to the conspiracy, and on Friday there were further calls for transparency about what is known. The drone was first spotted last month, with most sightings in New Jersey's Hunterdon and Morris counties. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been monitoring the incident […]
Quirky questions, answers, and observations in a world gone mad
The best summer job of my life was piloting a paddle steamer that carried about 100 passengers on a man-made lagoon near the shores of Lake Erie. The Western Cruises at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio were 20-minute excursions, and my shifts were from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday, with new passengers […]
The Rittenhouse Case: Observations and Predictions
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Note: This article was written before closing arguments. If facts mattered, the jury would find Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts, except for possession by a minor. However, facts don’t matter. If facts mattered, he would not have been charged in the first place. So, there is always the possibility […]
Observations of Europe
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes We Americans travel to Europe more than any other place on earth outside the United States. We do it because it is still the closest to us culturally, politically, and militarily. We feel more comfortable jetting off to London or Florence than we do in other parts of the world. […]