Random Journal

Hey there! It’s Saturday. This is the first random journal for this month. It was a full flower moon last night in my neck of the woods. Damn, I missed the 152nd Kentucky Derby today. It’s the fastest two minutes in sports.

The night gets later, and then the lights go on unexpectedly.

I was checking out some different streams on Technossance Magazine before drifting back to the Lionheart page, and it turned out to be a cool experience. It didn’t quite match the fun of reading my youngest son’s Captain Underpants stories, but it still had a vibe that made it worth the time.

I got to talking with my cousin about Little Caesars coupons, but I didn’t have any for him. DJ Tony T kept repeating that I should go listen to his “sick beats.” After I got off the video call, I flipped through Technossance Magazine to the Club Surprise page and ended up listening to more funky stuff.

A new month, and it feels great to have finished two books last month. My first book was a novel, and it took forever. My last two books were a struggle to finish, but I finally got around to wrapping them up last month. The Stoned Theory Of My Own Destrucion is a picaresque novel. The Technossance Magazine is a comic book with issues on music and leaks from Lionheart, a destructive business. The Great Beyond is a book of poetry, stories, and essays.

My record collection beckons, so I’m spending more time on music.

Top 5 Songs for May 2nd, 2026:

1. “My Little Town” by Art Garfunkel ‧ 1975.
2. “Suzanne” by Leonard Cohen ‧ 1967.
3. “Changing of the Guards” by Bob Dylan ‧ 1978.
4. “Sin City” by AC/DC ‧ 1978.
5. “Hole in the Sky” by Black Sabbath ‧ 1975.

I’m putting away a record, reminding myself about my sports card collection and how I don’t have many basketball cards. I used to have a heck of a lot of movies. I don’t collect tape anymore. I’ll watch DVD or Blu-ray movies and sometimes stream movies, too. I have the Hoosiers DVD. Hoosiers is a classic underdog story set in small-town Indiana, centered on a high school basketball team with more heart than polish. The film follows coach Norman Dale, played by Gene Hackman, as he takes over a struggling program and tries to instill discipline, teamwork, and belief in his players. With its simple premise and grounded tone, the movie captures the spirit of community pride and the outsized importance of basketball in rural America.

Hackman’s performance is the backbone of the film, portraying a coach with a troubled past who demands accountability but ultimately earns respect. Alongside him, Dennis Hopper delivers a memorable role as the town’s alcoholic assistant coach, bringing both humor and emotional weight. Their dynamic adds depth to the story, showing how second chances and personal redemption play into the basketball team’s journey.

What makes Hoosiers endure is its focus on fundamentals — both in basketball and storytelling. The film builds toward its championship climax not with flashy spectacle, but with tension, patience, and belief in the process. It’s a reminder that success isn’t always about raw talent; sometimes it’s about discipline, unity, and the willingness to trust one another when it matters most.