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