Elon Manning

Aneesah Morrow notched her 6th double-double this season, the most in the WNBA ‼️

Summertime is officially around the corner, and you can already feel the energy shifting. Over the next few weeks, our neighborhoods are going to be alive with block parties, graduation celebrations, backyard birthdays, and community parades. ​It’s the best time of the year - but it’s also the most dangerous time of the year on our roads. ​With more people out celebrating, we are about to see a massive influx of foot traffic, children playing near streets, and drivers who are either rushing to get to a party or just trying to navigate around the chaos to get to work. ​And that is exactly where the danger creeps in. ​Too many times during the summer months, we let impatience and heat take the wheel. You get stuck behind a parade detour, or traffic slows down near a neighborhood block party, and your blood starts to boil. You let a temporary moment of frustration turn into a reckless decision. ​But we need to ask ourselves: Is a split-second emotional outburst ever worth a lifetime of regret? ​If you are hosting or partaking in a get-together, plan ahead. Be mindful of where your guests are parking and keep an eye on the kids. ​If you are a driver, give yourself an extra fifteen minutes. Expect the delays. Understand that the road doesn't belong just to yo - it belongs to the families celebrating milestones, the kids chasing basketballs, and the community coming together. ​When you choose to drive recklessly out of anger or impatience, you aren't just risking a ticket. You are risking tearing apart someone else’s family during what should be their happiest season. You are risking your own freedom, your future, and your peace of mind over a moment of unchecked ego. ​Let’s make a collective agreement to look out for one another over the next few months. Be mindful. Be respectful. Share the road, check your emotions at the door, and remember that arriving late is always better than destroying a life. ​It is never, ever worth it. Stay safe out there.

I’ve decided that I’m done tipping on counter service. So tired of hitting $2 here or $4 there on Square/Clover screens. Adds up to be such a huge waste of money just to avoid social anxiety. Life is already expensive enough!