In Thursday’s blog, I highlighted my favorite things. Getting to the point, these would be:
1.) Toastmasters meetings and other big events like the speech contests. I get to reconnect with other members and meet new people along the way.
2.) Fall, because it brings a change in the weather and lots of color. That doesn’t just mean the leaves changing on the trees. It’s a new season of football at the high school, college, and professional levels.
3.) New shows to enjoy. Recently, I finished the reboot of King of the Hill on Disney+ and enjoyed it. The show was renewed for a second season in 2026.
Yesterday, the Paper premiered on Peacock, from the creators of another iconic show, The Office. Like that show, the Paper is a mockumentary and if you’re a fan of Dunder Mifflin you may notice a few familiar names. Greg Daniels is creator, and one of the episodes was directed by Ken Kwapis. An old face returns for the new series, and that’s Oscar. Not sure what his role will be, as I’ve only watched two episodes. I plan to take the month of September to watch all ten episodes so I’ll have a better idea on how I feel about this show.
Other than Oscar Nunez, the only other recognizable name on the show is Domnhall Gleeson. You may remember him as eldest Weasley child Bill in a few of the Harry Potter movies.
Just as I would root for the Stars Hollow Gazette if that ever became a Gilmore Girls-themed spinoff, I’ll do the same for the Toledo Truth Teller. Now onto the sports page.
The NFL kicked off its 2025 season Thursday night when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles were an 8 ½ point favorite, and there was drama right off the bat. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct when he spit on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. That may have been the deciding factor between a close game and a blowout. I’m quite surprised Dallas kept it close. It was a much improved performance from them after scoring only 13 points in the two meetings last year.
Severe weather delayed the game for over an hour in the third quarter. After play resumed just after 11:30 PM EDT, both teams’ offenses went into the tank. The s Eagles escaped with the victory, but it was too close. I had the score at 34-17. It’s the first game and things will get better. Time to rest, regroup, and get ready for Big Red and the Chiefs next Sunday.
Looking ahead this weekend, the Steelers’ 2025 season opens in New York against the Jets in a battle of two quarterbacks facing their old teams. A great division rivalry resumes later when the Lions travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers. These two teams should battle it out for the NFC North in 2025. Sunday night brings a divisional playoff rematch to the table when Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens travel to Buffalo to face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. It will be the final home opener in Orchard Park, N.Y. before the team moves into its new stadium in 2026.
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