Week 834: 100% Worth the Pain!

Weekly Written Review

I played tennis on Monday, and on Tuesday I had pain below my knee. I did some research; I think it's patellar tendinitis. It didn't stop me from playing sports every day of the week, but I certainly was not my normal self. There were some balls I just had to let go. I couldn't sprint. Through the pain, I fought and surprised myself with some great results. I scored 11 points in my team's final game of the season. We secured second place and a bye week. I also became the Rancho Cienega Citywide Shooting Champion. 

Here are some messages I shared with my basketball team related to the pain. 

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Post-Game Message to My Basketball Team Friday Night

The pain below my knee right now is no joke, but 100% worth it. I'll do it all over again without hesitation. 

I got called for travel twice yesterday because my limp affected my footwork. Overall, I contributed more than I thought. 

I'll go somewhat easy on it for the next few days. The earned bye-week is a lovely treat. Thank you, Pickle Ballers! ☺️

Saturday Afternoon Message

Let me tell you... Ice does wonders. I was scheduled for an LA Parks shoot-out competition this morning. I couldn't make their requested time of 9 am. I could barely walk!!!

They called before 11 am and told me I could still come in. Layers of ice later, I showed up in better condition and left with the highest score and was told I'll probably be advancing to regionals next week. That's if no one else better shows up before 2 pm. Lol. Fingers crossed.

About An Hour Later

I won. They got a medal for me. Lol.  Regionals, here I come.

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If I had iced more diligently early on, I probably would've healed up by Friday. You live and you learn. 

Sunday, September 6, 2026 

* 40FOR40 Editing...

* Rewatching Snowfall...

Monday, September 7, 2026 

* Labor Day. No pickleball coaching...

* Returned to tennis on Mondays for the first time in forever. The last time was probably in 2024.

* Rewatching Snowfall...

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball...

* 40FOR40 Interviews...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 

* Volleyball league practice...

* Rewatching Snowfall...

Thursday, September 10, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Rewatching Snowfall...

Friday, September 11, 2026 

* Adult basketball league. I was hobbled. 11 points. We won! Second seed secured. 

Saturday, September 12, 2026 

* Hoops Challenge. I won! Advancing to Regionals next week. 

* Blogging...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 833: Phone Issue Discovery Gift

Weekly Written Review

Thursday evening, the SIM card on my phone stopped working. That's a bummer, but the conquest to fix the phone led to a treasure chest of cool discoveries. If my phone was working, I would've gone to the tennis courts to work on my serve solo. No one else RSVPed, yet I'm determined to get some form of tennis in once a week. Instead, I went on a journey to fix my phone. After a few phone calls, I found a place a few bus stops away. Once my phone got fixed, I decided to play Friday evening tennis. The last time I played with that group was February 7, 2025. Long story short and last thing I wrote to the host was, "I don't play with quitters." As a result of that, I brought back Lunch Time Heroes. 

I dominated all my doubles tennis matches. I only lost the first match, and I think that partner lost with everyone else too. As I was leaving the courts, I decided to check the window to see if the gym has a new basketball schedule. Not only did I discover a new schedule, but I also found out about a basketball shooting contest. Later, via the website, I discovered a volleyball league. I immediately joined the shooting contest, and a few days later I said, "What the heck!" and joined the volleyball team. I don't have much experience. I'll just learn as I go. Less than a week later, the results are fire! Read week 834 for more details. 

Sunday, August 30, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Narcos...

Monday, August 31, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Blogging...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* 40FOR40 interviews...

* Basketball...

* Rewatching Snowfall...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 

* Rewatching Snowfall...

* 40FOR40 Editing...

Thursday, September 3, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* 40FOR40 interviews...

* Ping-Pong event hosting...

Friday, September 4, 2026 

* Cancelled Lunch Time Heroes

* Phone issue and fix...

* 40FOR40 editing...

* Friday evening tennis...

* New sports discoveries...

Saturday, September 5, 2026 

*American Sake Festival...

*40FOR40 editing...

* Rewatching Snowfall...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 832: Every Game Matters!!!

Weekly Written Review

My message to my team after Friday's scrimmage. Excuse the typos. 

Yesterday's scrimmage exposed a lot of our weaknesses. We're all good individual basketball players but often that doesn't translate to good team basketball. Some of us play like we're the only person on the team. Way too many missed wide open layups! Force passes, force shots, and when we miss, we pout, slap our hips without getting back on defense. That's unacceptable! These same errors also happens against our opponents and we have to call it out. I had to call it out. Every game of basketball should be played with purpose and integrity.  

Look, we're in second place! That's incredible. That's beyond my initial expectations and I'll be damned if we just blow this opportunity. We have a real chance to maintaining second or go even higher. That will require sacrifice! A bye-week doesn't mean relax and chill. We should to be working out, practicing team basketball and conditioning throughout the week. Training doesn't stop! 

When it comes to the playoffs, we have to be even more disciplined physically, mentally, and strategically. More sacrifice! At this moment, I'm not confident some of us are ready for the playoffs. Perhaps some of us shouldn't play in the playoffs. Hopefully, we will find a way to be ready when the time comes. 

I don't have the solutions, nor am I a decision maker. I just want us to be in the best position to perform our best when our season is on the line. 

Go,....

Have a great weekend.

Motown

Sunday, August 23, 2026 

* Yardwork, edges...

* Store...

* Resumed watching Nacros while here. 

Monday, August 24, 2026

* Departing/Arriving...

* Pickleball coaching...

* Game of Thrones season 1 episode rewatch

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* 40FOR40 Interviews...

* Basketball...

* Finished Game of Thrones season 1 episode rewatch...

* Started Snowfall rewatch...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 

* Last LSM part 11...

* Snowfall season 1 rewatch...

Thursday, August 27, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Narcos...

Friday, August 28, 2026 

* Adult basketball game. Opponent no-show. We ran a scrimmage, and I had to get vocal about the horrible basketball my unit played. Post-game message posted above. 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Watching Narcos...

Saturday, August 29, 2026 

* Super lazy day...

* Watching Narcos...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 831: Return to Tuesday Basketball | Rewatch Season | Evaporating Existence

Weekly Written Review

With the basketball league progressing, I'm doing what it takes to level up. I stayed for basketball last Tuesday and this Tuesday. A moment ago, I realized I retired from that shift exactly a year ago. Ironically, now I'm back. Half-court at 3 pm, and I'll stay for full-court at 5 pm. If my team loses, I'm out. If we win, I'll stay. There's not as much arguing, but I'm still not putting up with it for long periods. I'm also not interested in going home late in the evening. 

Over time, I've been announcing that I don't exist, and it's starting to manifest in other ways. This week I unpublished several of my Facebook pages. That's years of history, now unavailable. An action I never thought I would do. Perhaps more to come. 

Last week, I started rewatching Game of Thrones with my partner. Later in the week, I caught a glimpse of the trailer for The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. In the comment section, various people showed their love for Snowfall by revealing multiple watches. I don't think I've ever rewatched a series by myself. Rarely do I rewatch an old movie by myself. Nonetheless, I'm excited to revisit Snowfall with my partner in preparation for The Drop. 

Sunday, August 16, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Blogging...

Monday, August 17, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* 40FOR40 interviews...

* Basketball: Half and full...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

* Y prep/Newsletter...

* 40FOR40 editing...

* LSM part 10...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* 40FOR40 interviews...

* Basketball...

Friday, August 21, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Adult basketball game. 10 points...

* Flight...

Saturday, August 22, 2026 

* Arrived...

* Backing up flies...

* Central Casting Harassment video...

* Resting...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 830: Bench Press Discipline

Weekly Written Review

For the first time in over a decade, I bench-pressed this week. It wasn't a lot, but I'll build on it. I'm seeking to improve my strength to elevate my basketball performance. 

Sunday, August 9, 2026 

* Bench & squats... 

* Basketball practice at AMY...

* LA Sparks game...

* Started A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms...

Monday, August 10, 2026 

* Basketball...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH pickleball play...

* Y stuff/computer work...

* Basketball: Half court. I think I got roped into playing one full-court game.

* 40FOR40 shift...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 

* LSM coaching part 9...

Thursday, August 13, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* 40FOR40 shift...

* Watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms...

Friday, August 14, 2026 

* Off day for all basketball teams...

* Finished A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms...

Saturday, August 15, 2026 

* Movie Theater: The End of Oak Street. I wasn't impressed. 

* Watching Silo...

* Started rewatching Game of Thrones...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 829: Basketball Dominant

Weekly Written Review

For the first time in a while, basketball is the most dominant sport on my schedule.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 

* Canceled pickleball...

* Basketball practice at AMY...

* Watching House of Dragons...

Monday, August 3, 2026 

* Basketball - One full court game...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 

* LSM Coaching part 8 

* Y stuff...

* Washing clothes...

Thursday, August 6, 2026 

*Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball: 3 full court games. My team pointlessly jacked up the ball for the last 3 possessions. No team ball, and of course we lost the last game. 

Friday, August 7, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Basketball league game 5

Saturday, August 8, 2026 

* Screening: Tony...

* Watching  House of Dragon (finished an episode from a previous watch)...

* Trying on clothes...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 828: Watch Quest

Weekly Written Review

Finishing shows is a journey. 

Sunday, July 26, 2026  

* No coaching...

* Watching House of Dragons & Silo...

Monday, July 27, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball got canceled because of wet floors. Did someone dribbling. 

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH pickleball play...

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 

* LSM Coaching part 7...

Thursday, July 30, 2026 

* League finals: Singles & Doubles...

Friday, July 31, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Basketball League: 3 points. We lost by 22...

* Watching live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender...

Saturday, August 1, 2026 

* Watching live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 827: In The Lab

Weekly Written Review

To my surprise, my basketball team is 3-0, but since I know the future, it won't last for long. lol.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Monday, July 20, 2026 

* Full court basketball...

* Pickleball coaching....

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH Pickleball play...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 

* LSM coaching part 6...

Thursday, July 23, 2026 

* Pickleball league week 3...

* GoC week 3...

Friday, July 24, 2026 

* Tennis cancelled...

* Sake In The Park...

* Basketball league: team forfeited. 

Saturday, July 25, 2026 

* Cross-court skills session...

* Watching Breaking Bears...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 826: Sports & Prep

Weekly Written Review

I'm either playing or prepping. The balance is decent. 

Sunday, July 12, 2026 

* No coaching...

* League stuff...

Monday, July 13, 2026 

* Basketball: Half court. All games won.

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Stranger Things Back from 85

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 

* LSM Coaching part 5...

Thursday, July 16, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* GoC League week 2...

Friday, July 17, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Basketball league: 10 points.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 

* LSM Volunteer party...

* Watching Obsession...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 825: Back in the League

Weekly Written Review

I'm still recovering from my last two basketball league experiences, which is why I initially declined offers to join a particular team. I had plans to show support this Friday, but since my tennis Meetup got canceled, I offered to play. Hence, now I'm roped in. 

Sunday, July 5, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Blood of Zeus...

Monday, July 6, 2026 

* Basketball. One full-court & 3 half-court (2 out of 3). I hurt my shoulder during thefull-court game. Felt like it was dislocated at first. Soreness followed. 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Finished Blood of Zeus...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Blogging...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 

* Coach prepping...

* LSM Coaching part 4...

Thursday, July 9, 2026 

* GoC league week 1

Friday, July 10, 2026 

* No tennis...

* Basketball league: 4 points. 3 blocks.  Several rebounds. We won. 

* Watching House of Dragons...

Saturday, July 11, 2026 

* Coach &You VS You & You event...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 824: Underwhelmed and Overwhelmed

Weekly Written Review

This past week, I was borderline burnt out. I'm overwhelmed because I'm shooting and editing a project I wish I had declined. I'm underwhelmed because, as a coach, I'm always helping people improve their game. Sometimes I wish I had a coach determined to push me and elevate my game. I have a lot more to give competitively, which is why I was in deep thought this week. I value coaching, but I desire something that will shake up my schedule in the near future. That's why I signed up for Backstage and started submitting. I also applied for two reality show competitions recently. 

Sunday, June 28, 2026 

* Last day of...???? (I don't know what I wrote, lol)

* 40FOR40 editing...

* Watching The Bad Guys...

Monday, June 29, 2026 

* Basketball: Left hand drills...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

* Backstage sign up. My first submission is for a pickleball-related gig.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 

* Completed an application for a challenge show...

* Tennis head coaching with LSM part 3...

Thursday, July 2, 2026 

* 3-point shoot out. Lost! 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Last session of BH Pickleball on Thursdays...

Friday, July 3, 2026 

* Tennis drills with Rob. No Lunchtime Heroes RSVPs.

* Watching House of Dragon Season 3...

Saturday, July 4, 2026 

* Playing Fortnite... I play at least once a day. lol.

* Watching Stranger Things: Back from 85...

* Watching Blood of Zeus season 3...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 823: Under but still on Top

Weekly Written Review

I'm rarely under the weather, but when I am, it never stops my plans. For the first two days, when I got home, my body needed immediate sleep. After that, my body was great, but I did have a cough that lasted longer than usual. Occasional coughing existed in week 825 but my body is 100. 

Sunday, June 21, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

* Errands: Wing Stop driving drama...

* Watching The Last of Us...

Monday, June 22, 2026 

* Under the weather... Woke up with a clogged throat the past two nights, and my body took a hit today. I believe it was because I was wearing a thin shirt at night, and cool air got to my body. 

* Basketball: 3-point shoot-out...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Under the weather...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 

* Under the weather but better...

* Head coaching with LSM part 2...

Thursday, June 25, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Friday, June 26, 2026 

* No tennis because there were no RSVPs...

* Still coughing, but my body is good...

* Watching Blood of Zeus...

* Submitted application for a reality show. I'm in my thoughts about...

Saturday, June 27, 2026 

* Vons...

* Less coughing. Body great.

* Watching Blood of Zeus...

* Watching the 1978 Lord of the Rings animated movie. Didn't finish.

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 822: Show Wrap Up Season

Weekly Written Review

Watching a show is a journey, and all journeys must come to an end. Tis the season to finish shows started years ago and some recently. 

Sunday, June 14, 2026 

* Watching Spider Noir...

* Watching Fallout...

* 40FOR40 Editing...

Monday, June 15, 2026 

* Basketball: Played 3 full court games...

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Fallout...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 

* First day as Head Coach/LMS...

Thursday, June 18, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

Friday, June 19, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes. Learned a new way to play Australian... 

Saturday, June 20, 2026 

* Special pickleball event cancelled due to fire smoke...

* Finished Black Rabbit...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 821: Tennis Head Coach Edition

Weekly Written Review

On Friday, I accepted the role of tennis head coach with LSM. Maybe my destiny is actually late-night coaching. 

Sunday, June 7, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* 3-point shoot out/2 on 2...

Monday, June 8, 2026  

* Blogging...

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball: Played one full court game...

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 

* 40FOR40 Editing...

Thursday, June 11, 2026 

* Coaching...

* BH Pickleball...

Friday, June 12, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Call with Coach PK...

* Watching The Boys...

Saturday, June 13, 2026 

* Can You Beat the Coaches? 

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 820: It's Time to Turn Up the Pickle!

Weekly Written Review

I lost some doubles pickleball games this week that I should've won. I blame myself for not playing aggressively enough. As a coach, I often don't have to hit hard. I mostly use finest. This was a wake-up call. It's time to turn up! 

Shout-outs to the Netflix animated series Mating Season. I enjoy watching it.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 

* Goodwill drop off...

* Lowe's pick up: Edger lid...

* Tennis and Basketball drills. 

* Pickleball. (Triple header)...

Monday, June 1, 2026 

* Flight...

* Pickleball coaching...

* Y stuff: scheduled emails...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Voting. MS News interview.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 

* Eye doctor visit...

* Y stuff...

* Watching Mating Season. Rewatching some with...

Thursday, June 4, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball shooting around...

* Watching Mating Season...

Friday, June 5, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Watching Mating Season...

* Watching Lee Corin's The Mummy...

Saturday, June 6, 2026 

* I misinterpreted a pop-up event for registration, but ended up playing a great session of pickleball at the La Cienega Tennis Center. I even played singles. Won all those games. Only lost one doubles game, but won all the matches.

* Finished Mating Season...

* Blogging...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 819: The Process of Letting Go...

Weekly Written Review

... of clothes and other junk I've been holding on to for decades. Lots of donations were made this week. Several more to go. On the bright side, I made pocket change selling scrap metal. 

Sunday, May 24, 2026 

* Pop room cleaning...

* Goodwill donations...

* Porch/shed cleaning...

* Pickleball...

* NBA Jam Legends modding...

Monday, May 25, 2026 

* New porch shelf purchase...

* Newsletter prep...

* Sorting personal clothes for drop off...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

* Goodwill drop off...

* Flea power purchase...

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 

* Pickleball...

* Porch cleanup...

* Scrap metal drop...

* Removed old rug. Flea power didn't work. lol

Thursday, May 28, 2026 

* Frontier appointment...

* Porch cleaning...

* Clearing P's storage shed. I'm done.

* Y stuff...

* DC pickup...

Friday, May 29, 2026 

* Y stuff... Game of C development...

* Lawnmowing...

* Post office...

* Pickleball...

Saturday, May 30, 2026 

* Grass edging and other areas...

* WCF - Spurs...

* New security Cam...

* Sorting books/magazines...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 818: Endless Junk

Weekly Written Review

After several years of storing my belongings in someone's shed, it's finally been cleared out after two car-filled trips. It was successful, but the cleansing process is far from over. 

Sunday, May 17, 2026 

* Degnan Micro Farm visit...

* Costco...

* Watching Swapped...

* New wallet change. Thank you, A...

Monday, May 18, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball...

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

* Flight...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 

* Y stuff: Corporate Basketball editing, emails...

* Sweeping...

* Something posted???

* Frontier stuff. Appointment set...

* AAA jump...

* Spurs/Thunder game 2...

 

Thursday, May 21, 2026 

* Frontier bill change...

* AAA Jump/New battery...

* Costcos...

* Letter written...

* Knicks/Cavs game 2...

Friday, May 22, 2026 

* Toyota oil change...

* Pickleball...

* Clearing P's shed...

* Scrap metal drop...

Saturday, May 23, 2026 

* DollarTree/garbage bags...

* Publix subs...

* Pop room cleaning...

* Tennis/Basketball drills...

* Knicks won...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 817: I still Got It!

Weekly Written Review

I'm getting my share of basketball weekly, but I'm not playing enough full-court. I played full on Saturday for the first time in a while, and I played well. In game one, I only missed one shot and drained my first 3-pointer. I think I had 3 or 4 total shots. In game 2, I got one put back and a running foul line game winner. Several rebounds on top of that. I wasn't even as exhausted as when I play two on two at the Y. lol. I'm pleased with my play, and my teammates were too. 

Sunday, May 10, 2026  

* Pickleball coaching...

Monday, May 11, 2026 

* 2 on 2 basketball...

* Coaching...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* At's b-day at Bottega Louie...

* Watching The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim

* Renewing passport...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 

* Homeday...

* Y stuff...

Thursday, May 14, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Corporate basketball interviews...

* 40 project first interview...

Friday, May 15, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Y editing...

Saturday, May 16, 2026 

* Weho drop-in basketball. 

* Blogging...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 816: League Wrapped

Weekly Written Review

I wrapped up conducting my first pickleball on Thursday, and it was a success. Here's the breakdown.

Thursday’s finals was an exhilarating nail‑biter from start to finish. The games were grueling, evenly matched, and packed with competitive fire. Radickle and Brazos Oros clashed in a best‑of‑three match, with each match made up of three games — Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed. In this format, the games are timed and total match points ruled.

Brazos Oros struck first, taking Match 1 with a commanding 32–21. The next three games could decide the victory. Radickle said, “Hold my paddle,” and returned the favor with a score flip, 32–21 win in Match 2. Wild!!

That set the stage for a match tiebreaker — but with a twist. You can’t just win by one or two. You must win by 6 or more, or go to overtime. Brazos Oros battled through Match 3 and finished ahead 24–21, a 3‑point lead… not enough. After 9 games/3 matches, now overtime: a race to 7, rally scoring, with everything on the line. 

It was minutes before 9 pm. The Y is soon closing. Every point felt like a heartbeat. Tensions high. Emotions frantic. Brazos Oros won the coin toss to determine serve, and the battle began.
In the final surge, Brazos Oros rose above, taking overtime 7–3, becoming our first-ever league champions. You had to be there. It was one for the ages.

Sunday, May 3, 2026  

* DJing at AMY. tournament (reschedule event)...

* Y editing...

Monday, May 4, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Y stuff...

* Basketball...

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH pickleball...

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 

* Dental checkup...

* LoveSetMatch coaching...

Thursday, May 7, 2026 

* League week...

Friday, May 8, 2026 

* No Lunchtime Heroes. No RSVPs. Relaxation opportunity.

Saturday, May 9, 2026  

Y Staff meeting...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 815: Ideas Are Expensive!

Weekly Written Review

Given what I know now, I wouldn't have pitched an idea to someone on Wednesday. Soon after, I found out this person is leaving the environment. We all got to do what we got to do. I'm happy for this person's promotion. For me, it's a lesson learned to keep more of my ideas to myself moving forward. 

Sunday, April 26, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* 3 point shout out (lost one challenge)...

* Watching Beef...

Monday, April 27, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Y stuff...

* Finished Beef season 2...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH Pickleball...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 

* Lakers lost...

* Y stuff (that 40 pitch)...

* League prep...

Thursday, April 30, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* League Week 4...

Friday, May 1, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

Saturday, May 2, 2026 

* Weho gym was closed. No basketball. I don't recall what I did today...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 814: I Played Uno...

Weekly Written Review

I played Uno for the first time in ages on Saturday using actual physical cards. I played a Fortnite version of Uno recently, but I don't remember the last time I played any type of physical game in person. It was okay. Playing video games is better. lol.

Sunday, April 19, 2026   

* Shared Space pickleball introduction...

* Watching Hoppers...

Monday, April 20, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* 2 on 2 basketball...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching the Laker game/win...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 

* Watching Beef season 2...

* Y stuff/planning...

* Watching Fallout season 2...

* Gaming with Bizzy....

Thursday, April 23, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Pickleball league week 3...

* Watching Beef season 2...

* 3 point shoutout and shortened 21 game...

Friday, April 24, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Watching Beef season 2...

Saturday, April 25, 2026 

* Laundry day...

* Blogging...

* Adam's Bday get together...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 813: PIckle Storms

Weekly Written Review

Two new pickleball events stormed into my mind this week, and I believe they're both going to be bangers. I'm looking forward to developing them and participating. 

Sunday, April 12, 2026 

* 3-point shoot-out. Barely lost 2. 

Monday, April 13, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 

* Anderson Munger Fundraiser...

Thursday, April 16, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Pickleball League week 2

Friday, April 17, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

Saturday, April 18, 2026 

* Mother Mary screening...

* Plummer pickleball...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 812: Coasting Through the Void

Weekly Written Review

I knew that day would finally happen; the worst part is making certain phone calls, which I dread. It ended up being the easiest calls ever made. 

Sunday, April 5, 2026 

* DJ prepping...

* Making undesired phone calls...

* League prepping...

Monday, April 6, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

* Signing paperwork...

* Clasuell airport pickup...

* League prepping...

Thursday, April 9, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Pickleball League week 1...

Friday, April 10, 2026 

* Booksigning event/Leimert Park...

Saturday, April 11, 2026

* DJ-ing at Picklepalooza...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 811: No More Suffering

Weekly Written Review

It's the phone call nobody wants to get. It's the call that brings tears to your eyes and pain to your soul. It turns your life upside down. It's the news that makes you question the purpose of life. As my suffering piles, I'm glad it's over for my loved one.

Sunday, March 29, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Monday, March 30, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

* League Prep...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 

* Team Captain's kickoff meeting...

* LoveSetMarch coach support...

Thursday, April 2, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

* BH Pickleball...

Friday, April 3, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

Saturday, April 4, 2026 

* Call received at 2:49 am...

* Impromptu Y coaching, new setup 

* Plummer Park pickleball...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 810: Go DJ. I'm The DJ

Weekly Written Review

Had an official DJ gig this week, and it actually went well. I wasn't required to make anyone dance. I provided background music and microphone access. 80's was the theme assignment and it worked. I'm still a fake DJ, but I don't mind this form of creativity from time to time. 

Sunday, March 22, 2026 

* DJ prep/organizing sounds...

Monday, March 23, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching. DJ troubleshooting.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* DJ  Prep...

Wednesday, March 225, 2026 

* Ketchum's 40th Anniversary

* 3-point shoot-out. Lost 2 to 1. 

Thursday, March 26, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH Pickleball...

Friday, March 27, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

Saturday, March 28, 2026 

* Spontaneous Y DJ gig. It wasn't necessary, but I'll take it.

* Pickleball Net Setup...

* 3-point shootout and a game of 21. I won it all. 

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 809: Fake DJ Kickoff

Weekly Written Review

I helped out with a basic event on Thursday, setting up audio and playing some music. It was a good warm-up for the abundance of gigs lining up. lol. 

Sunday, March 15, 2026  

* Pickleball Coaching...

* Started watching The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep. Probably finished it later this week.

Monday, March 16, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

* Blogging...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 

* Car pickup...

* Quest in LB...

* DJ prep...

* Y stuff...

Thursday, March 19, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* DTLA RA Mixer/A/V deparement in effect, but only audio.

Friday, March 20, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* DJ Prep...

* ????? (I can't figure out my handwriting, lol "Tronble shooting"? 

Saturday, March 21, 2026 

* Pickleball/Budakan...

* DJ Prep/Equipment testing...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 808: 6 days of Sports

Weekly Written Review

6 straight days of sports, which includes a doubleheader on Saturday. Basketball and pickleball. No off days until next week, Wednesday planned. 

Sunday, March 8, 2026 

* Lazy day...

* Watched 28 Days: Bones Temple...

* Started Fallout Season 2...

Monday, March 9, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* 3 on 3 basketball...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH Pickleball...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 

* AMY pickleball/3-point shoot out...

Thursday, March 12, 2026 

* BH pickleball...

Friday, March 13, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

Saturday, March 14, 2026 

* Weho Basketball. 3 for 3 in shots. In my last game, I put my team up with the last two baskets. A 3 and a rebound, then put back. After each shot, our opponent shot back-to-back easy 3s. No defence. It was so deflating. 

* Pickleball at Plummer...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 807: Basketball Woes

Weekly Written Review

Basketball play increased this week, which is good, but I've realized I've grown to like shootouts more than games. A lot of team games are not good for my mental health. Too much bad basketball. Not enough team play. 

Sunday, February 1, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

Monday, February 2, 2026 

* 3 on 3 basketball...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

* 3 point shootout...

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH pickleball...

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Finished Pluribus...

Thursday, February 5, 2026 

* 3-point shoot out...

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH Pball cancelled...

Friday, February 6, 2026 

* Girls Empowerment Day...

* Thought about writing a book today...

Saturday, February 7, 2026 

* Lazy day...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 806: League Time

Weekly Written Review

Promotion for a league I've been playing since December went live this week. Let's see where this ride takes us. 

Sunday, February 22, 2026 

* Car pickup with...

* Grocery store run...

* Watching 28 Years later...

* Watching Pluribus...

Monday, February 23, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* League launch...

* Y stuff, emails...

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* 3 point basketball shoutout...

* BH pickleball...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 

* Y work...

* Music organizing...

Thursday, February 26, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

* BH Pickleball

Friday, February 27, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Resting...

* Y stuff...

Saturday, February 28, 2026 

* Manhattan Beach Pickleball Club...

* Laker game...

* Resting...

* Organizing audio files...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 805: VPNs are legit

Weekly Written Review

I have great TV service, but it sometimes has connection issues. I was advised to use a VPN in the past, but it seemed complicated and expensive. After being pushed to the edge, I finally tried Proton VPN, and it's neither complicated nor expensive. It's the complete opposite, and it solved my connection problem. Now I'm in TV service paradise. 

Sunday, February 15, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Rancho Cienega Tennis Club Valentine's event...

* Watching Predator Badlands ..

Monday, February 16, 2026 

* No coaching...

* Testing a VPN...

* Watching Primate...

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

* Pickleball Coaching...

* Watching Marty Supreme...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 

* Mini Golf with...

* Watching Bugonia...

Thursday, February 19, 2026 

* Pickleball Coaching...

* Video chat...

* BH pickleball...

Friday, February 20, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Watching 28 Days...

Saturday, February 21, 2026 

* Watching 28 Weeks...

* The League registration works...

* Watching Pluribus...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 804: Ducktales! Woo Whoo!

Weekly Written Review

Before sleeping, I consider watching shows I need to finish, but my spirit currently isn't interested in consuming all that violence and choice dialogue. I often get sleepy from searching for something to watch. This week, I landed on Ducktales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, and it became an instant nostalgia takeover. I loved this show as a child, and I still do. After the movie, I started on the show. It's been so long, but there are sequences I vaguely remember. I'm so into DuckTales right now, I purchased the original and remastered video games on Steam. I can't help but smile while viewing. Great stories. Great characters! Great voices. Sweet memories. 

Sunday, February 8, 2026 

* Super Bowl Sunday. Go Seahawks!

* Y stuff...

* Music video audition video sent...

* Watching Wonderman...

Monday, February 9, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Thrift shop drop...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 

* Blogging...

* Pickleball at AMY and basketball shooting around/ 3 point shoot out...

* Y stuff...

Thursday, February 12, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Audition video sent...

* BH pickleball...

Friday, February 13, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes

* Watching Ducktales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp

Saturday, February 14, 2026 

* DJ Practice...

* Y stuff

* Finished Ducktales the Movie and started the show. 

* Ordered a Ducktales video game remaster...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 803: Laundry profiling - Could've of Been Worse

Weekly Written Review

Last Wednesday was laundry day. It's never fun, but it has to get done. As I wait for the water to settle before loading my clothes, a guy walks in who, presumably, needs to wash his hands. He says hello, I say hello back. After a beat, he asks for my unit number. That's a bit odd, but I tell him anyway. The immediate expression on his face was as if he caught me in a lie. He tells me that's not a unit here, and he asks me again. I repeat myself. He repeats himself. Still calm, I ask, "Who's asking?" and then he insinuates I'm causing a problem. I repeat myself, and he claims he's the owner. I met the owner, and that's not him. He gets on the phone, asking questions. I attempted to make a call at no avail, but that was a waste of effort anyway. I tell him that if he needs to, he should call the police. He agrees about calling the police. 

A few moments passed, and he wrapped up his call and approached, apologizing. He didn't know that my unit was a part of the building and attempted to give me a fist pump. 

Let's break down what happened here. He wanted to call the police on a guy who used a code and a key to access the laundry room for washing clothes. If this isn't a case of prejudice and profiling, I don't know what is. 

I spoke my mind, and he continued to apologize by explaining that before there was a gate, people used to steal. So, again, he looks at me, and the first thing he thinks about is theft. 

After expressing myself, I told him, I'm a man of peace and regrettfully gave him a fist pump. I partly wish I had spat in his face, told him off more, and not accepted his apology. For days, my spirit was troubled by this. 

Later, my partner left a message in the building chat, reminding everyone about the included building numbers and not to call the police on someone from those units doing the laundry. He actually revealed himself with more wack apologies. 

Today makes a week since it happened, and I'm glad to finally write it out of my system. This should never have happened. Unfortunately, this type of profiling has happened before, and it ended much worse.

The fact that he wanted to call the police on a man for doing his laundry is pure evil. 

Sunday, February 1, 2025 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Wonder Man...

Monday, February 2, 2025 

* Pickleball coaching/music rehearsal...

Tuesday, February 3, 2025

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball training, 30 mins of shooting around...

* Pop accident miss call...

Wednesday, February 4, 2025 

* Laundry profiling... 

* League planning...

* Hospice call...

Thursday, February 5, 2025 

* Pickleball coaching/3 pm meeting...

* BH pickleball...

Friday, February 6, 2025 

* Lunchtime Heroes... 

* Y stuff... league development...

Saturday, February 7, 2025 

* Basketball at Weho...

* Y Stuff...audio idea...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 802: Operation Music Database

Weekly Written Review

What I appreciate most about my new DJ journey is that it has finally inspired me to organize my music and sound effects. Using specific commands, I located all my audio files, made copies, and began the prep. It's a lot, which has been consuming most of my time. Before now, after a project, I wouldn't have easy access to these files, and if I needed something as simple as a heartbeat, I would do a new search. Not anymore. Now I have an audio database.

Sunday, Janaury 25, 2026

* Computer work...

* Organizing songs...

Monday, January 26, 2026 

* Y garbage diving for thrown speakers...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

* Pickleball coaching...

* Basketball training...

* Organizing music...

* BH Pickleball...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 

Y stuff planning...

* Organizing music...

* Vons...

Thursday, January 29, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* BH Pickleball...

Friday, January 30, 2026 

* Lunchtime Heroes...

* Watching The Witcher...

Saturday, January 31, 2026 

* Youth Development Summit...

* Finished watching The Witcher Season 4...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 801: What Kind of DJ Am I?

Weekly Written Review

I'm not a real DJ, but I've been enjoying the preparation process. My algorithm is mostly DJing videos lately. Learning the art and some of the techniques has been enjoyable. At some point, I'll experiment with what I learned at The Y. That's good enough for me. 

 

Sunday, January 18, 2026

* Coaching...

* Posted Dog Found filers...

* Organizing music files...

* Y Stuff...

Monday, January 19, 2026 

* Y stuff...

* Coaching...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

* Coaching...

* Y storage revamp...

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 

* Pickleball audition with Brad...

Thursday, January 22, 2026 

* Coaching...

* Whole Foods family meal pickup...

* Organizing music files...

Friday, January 23,  2026 

* Tennis...

* Basketball attempt at Bodakan, failed...

* New talent showcase idea for The Y (CP)...

* Organizing music files

Saturday, January 24, 2026 

* Pickleball Bodakan...

* Watching The Laker game...

* Organizing music files...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice

Week 800: Futsal Tested

Weekly Written Review

After discovering futsal late last year, I finally had a chance to try it on Friday. It was cool. I won't be adding it as a consistent sport in my schedule, but I'm open to trying it every few months. The biggest challenge is fitting it into my schedule. I'm not interested in doing it again if I have to play 3 sports in one day. 

Shoutouts to Friday, aka Shirley, the dog I rescued after tennis. The next day, we gave her to a no-kill shelter. She's a sweetie, and she's no longer listed on their website. Hopefully, she found a good home. I think I did a good thing. 

Sunday, January 11, 2026  

* Relaxing...

* Returning emails...

* Completed Stranger Things season 5...

Monday, January 12, 2026   

* Coaching...

* New Surface 7 Plus Pro arrived. Formatting and setting up.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

* Coaching...

* Download progress...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 

* Errands: Post office, Vons...

* Music gathering...

* Watching Arcane...

* Y stuff...

Thursday, January 15, 2026 

* Coaching...

* Music gathering/collecting...

* Finished Arcane...

* BH Pickleball...

* Whole Foods...

Friday, January 16, 2026 

* Tripleheader: Tennis, Basketball & Futsal...

* Rescued a dog after tennis...

Saturday, January 17, 2026 

* Resting? 

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice 

Week 799: Back to Pickle

Weekly Written Review

More pickleball, new location.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 

* Pop visit...

* Pickleball...

Monday, January 5, 2026  

* Flight...

* Pickleball coaching...

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Watching Derry...

* Backing up footage...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 

* Resting...

* Pillowcase washing, lol...

* Rewatching a latest South Park Episode...

* Gaming...

Thursday, January 8, 2026 

* Pickleball coaching...

* Whole foods return and pickup...

* BH pickleball...

* Rewatching a latest South Park Episode...

Friday, January 9, 2026 

* Lunch Time Heroes...

* Avatar: Fire & Ash 3D screenining.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 

* Pickleball at Bodakan 

* Drinks with Brad, Raf and At...

* Gaming get together...

As the quest continues...

The Future of Late Night

Motown Maurice