Author: cbholganza

I'm a retired army officer with a passion to serve, hence I continue to soldier on with my dreams, my advocacies.

Making Sense of the War in the Wild, Wild West

Overall, the key factors that will matter most in these last few games in the regular season will be: how the new players (Durant, Irving, Westbrook, etc) integrate into their new teams’ systems; how the injuries (Lebron, Durant, Zion, Towns, etc) affect their teams’ standings at the end of the season; and how other issues (Morant, Wiggins) pan out. We have here a long list of outstanding players. But do they fit in? Will they bring out the best out of the rest of the crew? Are they healthy enough – physically and mentally – for the rigors of the playoffs?

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Buchi’s a Big Boy Now

My grandson, Buchi, is turning 4 very soon. How he’s quickly grown from being a cute baby to a luvable toddler to an impish pre-schooler is still a surprise to me. If you ask me, I wish he’d remain that happy, cheerful kiddo whose smile could turn my cloudy days bright oh-so-effortlessly. I wish that I could enjoy his silly antics some more. I wish he’d forever stay the same fun-loving, mischievous tyke with nary a care in the world.

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A Sentimental Journey to Baguio

Life has been good to us. And it’s all because of the Academy. It’s all about the character-building, the ‘Courage, Integrity and Loyalty’ motto it has inculcated in us, it’s about the maturity, the love-of-country – all these and more – that I am so thankful for. And even as I reach the twilight of my years, I shall forever cherish – and remain forever indebted – to the Academy.

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A Milwaukee Bucks – Phoenix Suns Finals Rematch In The Making?

It looks to me like it’s the Phoenix’ fearsome foursome going up once again against Milwaukee’s trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kris Middleton and Jrue Holiday for this year’s finale. And this time, Phoenix will take the upper hand with the entry of Kevin Durant. With the playoffs coming up fast, teams are alternately pacing their stars, developing the teamwork and chemistry with the new trade acquisitions, defining individual roles and preparing for the long grind ahead. Up ahead, it’s the playoffs. Let’s get ready to rumbleeeee!!!

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It’s the Eagles vs the Chiefs: Who You Got?

It’s showtime once again, folks, as American football’s finest meet at centerstage for the much-awaited season finale, the Super Bowl showdown. Featuring the fancied Kansas City Chiefs versus an equally star-studded Philadelphia Eagles, this movie script couldn’t get any better than this, with betting odds favoring the Eagles by a slim 1.5-point spread only. For the first time in a long time, 2 conference top seeds, the best of the best – the AFC’s Chiefs and the NFC’s Eagles – will be pitted against each other. Both teams have identical 16 – 3 win-loss slates, and making this even more fantastic, both have identical 546 points scored for the season. Will the Chiefs roast the Eagles for dinner? Or will the Eagles claw off the Chiefs’ scalps this Sunday?

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