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NYC Had a Rough Winter But the Shift Is Finally Here

03/15/2026, 8:59 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

It is only March 8th but the air in New York City already feels different. A quick reflection on the seasonal shift, the people already dressed for summer, and why after this winter, nobody is complaining.

Six Months Later and People Still Ask About Peppa

03/15/2026, 8:29 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

A brief moment in an elevator with a neighbor and her child turned into a quiet reminder of just how deeply Peppa touched the lives of everyone around us. Six months later, she is still very much present.

It’s Nice to Be Important But More Important to Be Nice

03/15/2026, 8:21 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

A saying I came across recently caught my attention and got me thinking about how much the world has traded basic kindness for status and clout. Here’s what it stirred up.

Losing Peppa: Grieving the Loss of My Sweet Five Pound Pomeranian

03/15/2026, 2:46 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Losing Peppa, my sweet five pound Pomeranian, left a hole that words barely cover. If you have been through pet loss and found your way through it, I could use your story right now.

Mint Mobile Has Better Data Limits But What Good Are They If You Cannot Connect

03/15/2026, 1:14 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Mint Mobile may offer better data limits on paper but two years of dropped signals and subway dead zones in New York City tell a different story. Here is why Visible by Verizon might be worth the switch even with its known throttling issues.

Is Apple Forcing You to Upgrade Again? An Honest Look at the iPhone 14 Slowdown

03/15/2026, 1:09 am Angel Rodriguez 0

The iPhone 14 is starting to show its age in ways that feel a little too familiar. Here is an honest look at Apple’s upgrade cycle, the ecosystem trap, and why switching to Samsung is easier said than done.

Waggy Tail and Korean K9 Rescue: A Day at Two NYC Dog Adoption Events

03/15/2026, 12:55 am Angel Rodriguez 0

We were not ready to adopt. We went anyway. A spontaneous visit to two dog adoption events in the city turned out to be exactly the reset we both needed after a tough evening.

That Shantaram Scene Hit Differently and Here Is Why

03/15/2026, 12:36 am Angel Rodriguez 0

One scene in Shantaram stopped everything. The woman who started his downfall looks at him sitting in a prison cell and says “I’ll be okay, don’t worry about me.” The audacity of that moment is what great storytelling looks like.

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Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community
by@Angelrtalk

Some time ago, I wrote a post saying I wasn’t completely comfortable with my wife training jiu jitsu with men. The reaction from many practitioners was intense. I was called insecure, and some people insisted that abuse simply doesn’t happen in the BJJ community.

Since then, I’ve seen more and more posts and discussions acknowledging that jiu jitsu has had issues with grooming and abuse, and that these problems have existed for years. It’s been interesting to watch that shift. When I first shared my concerns, a lot of higher belts and experienced practitioners dismissed my perspective. Now, many of those same types of voices openly recognize that these problems are real.

That contrast is hard to ignore. I talk about it in more detail in episode 116.

I saw something similar during my time in the military. In environments that are heavily male dominated, with very few women, the risk of misconduct can increase. My concerns were never about insecurity. They were about awareness, caution, and looking out for the people I care about.

Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community
02/09/2026, 3:56 pm
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