Used to be that tourism was a straightforward concept. Those people with the economic means to travel would do so, usually after some amount of planning, to ensure a good vacation experience wherever they went. Sure, there were always the outliers, people who struggle to fit in to society no matter where they are at. … Continue reading A New Type of “Tourism”
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B-b-but… the Gaffes and Stumbles!
There is a deafening silence nowadays coming from the remnants of that once boisterous cult that had been worked up into a feverish frenzy over the last four years. To be sure, media and the general public alike have continued their criticisms of White House decisions as they see fit. But otherwise there seems to… Continue reading B-b-but… the Gaffes and Stumbles!
GOATs in sports
About 3 ½ months ago, I wrote an article about the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate in basketball between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. I concluded that in my personal opinion, it was still Jordan. The fun part of debating GOATs in sports is that arguments can go on interminably. But there are other… Continue reading GOATs in sports
Washington Mentality – 101
So the latest episode of “Days of our (Washington) Lives” finds Republican congresswoman from Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene, stating that she intends to file Articles of Impeachment against President-elect Joe Biden on January 21st, the day after his inauguration. Someone needs to contact Guinness World Records, because I’m pretty sure this will be an unbreakable… Continue reading Washington Mentality – 101
Banana Republic, Redefined
The term “banana republic” was coined by American author O. Henry in 1901, to “describe Honduras and neighboring countries under economic exploitation by U.S. corporations…” Since then, it has remained in the U.S. vocabulary as a disparaging name for countries with unstable or tyrannical governments. This term, along with “3rd world country” and “sh_t hole… Continue reading Banana Republic, Redefined
Major Sports (and Political) News
Two major news events have surfaced in the last couple of days, and although they’re related to sports, they carry a bit of political flavors as well. One is the decision by Major League Baseball (MLB) to add the Negro Leagues (1920 – 1948) to MLB records and statistics. While I’ve often viewed actions toward… Continue reading Major Sports (and Political) News
The Cleveland Indians are No More
So the latest news is about the Cleveland Indians from MLB changing their team name because it is deemed offensive to Native Americans. This follows the recent name elimination of the former Washington Redskins of the NFL, who now call themselves Washington Football Team. The road ahead is long, as there are numerous teams with… Continue reading The Cleveland Indians are No More
What’s the Big Deal about “speling”?
I here people say its a lost art. That no one gives it the importance it deserves… etc., etc., etc. Oh please… give me a brake. What do these people think “spell check” is for? Me… I’m so exited about having something that automatically checks you’re spelling. Actually though, I’m glad Whatsapp doesn’t have “spell… Continue reading What’s the Big Deal about “speling”?
Our Third Language
Here in Puerto Rico, Spanish is our official language. English is taught in all schools as a secondary language, and in this day and age, a fair portion of the population is bilingual. My father used to emphasize the importance of maintaining fluidity and correctness in both languages, and for that I’ve always been grateful.… Continue reading Our Third Language
Will Biden be Allowed to Govern?
Let’s say a new coach is brought in to help a floundering and divided team. The coach brings a message of team unity, along with new ideas for the team to succeed. But half the team refuses to support him, backing instead the fired old coach. Can the team win? Joe Biden won the Presidential… Continue reading Will Biden be Allowed to Govern?