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This is where I’ll post my rants and raves on whatever happens to grind my gears that day.

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A Subway Ride in the City

04/06/2026, 2:13 am Angel Rodriguez 0

A single subway ride through the city is a masterclass in human behavior and the unexpected.

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Stomping Ketchup Packets and Growing Up in the Bronx in the 80s

04/05/2026, 3:10 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Growing up in the Bronx in the 80s meant finding your own fun. For us, that looked like stomping ketchup packets and hoping for the best.

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Testing Keto and Low Carb Eating for Neck Pain and Inflammation

04/05/2026, 2:30 am Angel Rodriguez 0

I have been running a personal experiment connecting low carb eating to reduced neck pain and inflammation. The pattern is hard to ignore and this week I am testing it again.

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Winning the Lottery and Losing the Plot

04/05/2026, 2:09 am Angel Rodriguez 0

A lottery winner spent $20,000 of his $30,000 prize on a gold chain and promptly had it snatched at a gas station. The decision making here is worth talking about.

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Why I Never Ride the NYC Subway Without My Headphones

04/05/2026, 2:01 am Angel Rodriguez 0

The NYC subway is loud from every direction. Here is why headphones are non-negotiable for my daily commute.

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A New York Survival Instinct: Always Check the Bottom of Your Sneakers

04/03/2026, 1:43 am Angel Rodriguez 0

You smell something, you scan the area, and then your eyes go straight to the bottom of your sneakers. If you are from New York you already know exactly what I am talking about.

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Nobody Outside Needs to Hear Your Phone Drama

04/03/2026, 1:31 am Angel Rodriguez 0

A tiny woman on the third floor of a mall screaming into her headset about her personal drama while the rest of us just try to go about our day. This is a thing that happens and I still do not understand it.

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New York City Drivers, Please Use Your Blinkers

04/01/2026, 9:52 am Angel Rodriguez 0

A near collision between a car and a cyclist over something completely preventable. Turn signals exist for a reason, and in a city like New York there is no excuse not to use them.

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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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