Views from Point Breeze

Thursday was a great day for breaking news across the country and world.  Bill Cosby was found guilty on all three counts of indecent and aggravated sexual assault against him.  He dodged the legal bullet last year when a jury was deadlocked on the charges.  Kim Jong Un became the first leader from North Korea to cross the DMZ in 65 years.  As recently as six months ago, Mr. Un was shooting missiles all over the place.  I hope the world can breathe a sigh of relief that nuclear war can be averted.  Finally, Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. was arrested and charged as the Golden State killer.  He terrorized that area of the country for years and at one time was a member of the police force. I guess comedian Hannibal Burruss can be credited for helping to finally bring Bill Cosby to justice. Amazingly, even with a net worth of almost $400 million, Bill Cosby was still performing.  I guess he had this insatiable need to be in front of audiences.  At...

Philadelphia was in the news for some crazy reasons this past week.  A Southwest Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing yesterday due to a malfunction.  A woman from New Mexico, Jennifer Riordan, lost her life during the harrowing landing.  This plane was on its way to Dallas but was diverted because of this tragedy.  Many of the passengers were calling loved ones to give their last goodbyes.  On the positive side, the Flyers and Sixers are in the playoffs.  I rode the subway with the Flyers fans today.  Good luck against the Penguins.  The other news story became a national referendum on race. Two African American males were arrested in a Starbucks while sitting there waiting for a friend.  It was a Starbucks on 18th & Spruce Street in Center City.  I received a Starbucks gift card from my nieces Saba and KiKi this Christmas.  I am not considered a frequent visitor but I love the one located in the Barnes & Noble...