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It can be argued that tomorrow, June 15, 2023, marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most pivotal days in shaping who I would become. While there were many days of triumph and tragedy that contributed to the mosaic … Continue reading →
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For centuries, cultures around the world have used fairy tales to communicate various cultural norms in an attempt to pit good versus evil in their storytelling. In Medieval times, morality plays sought to tell stories that dealt with the very … Continue reading →
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Next Monday, May 29, 2023, is Memorial Day. I say that with confidence after checking a calendar to confirm my suspicions. Normally, I would have no trouble at all remembering that the last Monday of May is set aside as … Continue reading →
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Editor’s Note: As part of our occasional Way Back Wednesday feature, today we travel back to a column written long, long ago, in a Gigaplex far, far away on May 3, 2013. In this column, we covered the unofficial holiday … Continue reading →
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The National Football League (NFL) recently banned five players for betting on sporting events. Receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions and defensive-end Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders were suspended for the 2023 season for … Continue reading →
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Recently, several Major League Baseball teams announced that they would extend how long they sold alcohol in response to changes that have shortened the average time it takes to finish a game. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Minnesota … Continue reading →
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This weekend, for the first time since early 2020, two spring football leagues will be competing at the same time as the USFL joins the XFL in a battle for viewers and fans in the great quest to fill those … Continue reading →
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Yesterday, April 4, 2023, for the first time in United States history, a former president was arrested. While other countries around the world have experienced their top leaders being arrested, for nearly 250 years, the United States had managed to … Continue reading →
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The other night I was awoken at 3:30 a.m. by a loud clap of thunder. In this part of Houston, getting awakened in the middle of the night by a storm is nothing new. Based on weather patterns, most of … Continue reading →
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As Spring Training winds down, and teams begin their final preparations for the 2023 Major League Baseball Season, a lot of attention has been paid to the new rules that are being rolled out in an attempt to speed up … Continue reading →
J. Ryan Anderson
A Journalist telling stories one column at a time
