Joel’s 2024 Election PrimerI still vividly recall the moment it became clear that Donald Trump was going to win the 2016 election.Nov 5, 20241Nov 5, 20241
In Our WakeCoast Guard Cutter (CGC)Douglas Munro (WHEC-724), the last of the 378-foot Hamilton class high-endurance cutter fleet, is being…Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021
Will Trump be removed before January 20?It seems fitting that as we sit on the precipice of a new presidency and a historic vice presidency, we’re also just two days removed from…Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 2021
Republicans are going down and they’re taking the Supreme Court with themNOTE: This was written a day or so after the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, but was not posted at the time. Because I feel the content…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
It’s time for Bernie supporters to put up or shut upOkay, people. Here we go again. Only this time, let’s get this right.Mar 13, 20201Mar 13, 20201
Beto should return to TexasIt’s not easy to say because I know how difficult it was for O’Rourke to reach the decision to run for the presidency in the first place.Aug 14, 20192Aug 14, 20192
Joel’s Ticket Stubs: Carlos SantanaShaman World Tour Tuesday, February 18, 2003 Compaq Center — Houston, TX Opener(s): Citizen CopeJun 5, 201922Jun 5, 201922
Game of Thrones lands the ending after rushed final two seasonsWe’re now one week into life AT (After Thrones).May 27, 2019561May 27, 2019561
Rival Sons and the importance of the slow riseIt’s already been a full week since my buddy, Eli, and I withstood the rock ’n’ roll hurricane that is Rival Sons at House of Blues…May 4, 20193May 4, 20193
Remembering a Houston dynastyWhen I think about the Houston Comets, I think about the big three of Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson and the instant…May 3, 201951May 3, 201951
11 Years After ‘Alaska Ranger’Today, March 23, 2019, marks 11 years to the day since the sinking of the F/V Alaska Ranger in the Bering Sea on Easter Sunday.Mar 23, 2019Mar 23, 2019
Why Metallica’s S&M is the most important album in my lifeOn April 21, 1999, Metallica took the stage at Berkeley Community Theatre for the first of two historic shows.Mar 17, 2019Mar 17, 2019
