I hope you enjoyed Easter Sunday if you celebrated. Here in the city it rained lightly on the Easter Parade but that didn't dampen the spirits of those who came out in their Easter attire. Also, here in the city, it's spring break for students who have the week off which features great weather and a time to enjoy.

In sports we come to the end of March Madness, with no local teams making it to the championships.

In women's sports on Easter Sunday - UCLA dominated South Carolina 79-51 to win first women's NCAA championship in program history The win secured the Bruins their first women's title in program history. UCLA outscored South Carolina by 16 points in the third quarter, the largest scoring margin of any quarter in women's title-game history, according to ESPN.

Tonight brings the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship featuring the UConn Huskies vs the Michigan Wolverines in Indianapolis starting at 8:50 PM EDT. Michigan enters as a slight favorite after a dominant tournament run, while UConn seeks an historic title, with high-scoring offenses for both teams. I'm going with UConn. Good luck to all.

Many people use the "F" word as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb from time to time most often to vent in the moment.

As a norm it's people who - - grew up in environments where that kind of language was the norm, people dealing with emotional or anger issues, people under the influence, drivers and others stuck in stressful situations, those who are easily triggered or reactive, people in high-pressure professions, people who use humor or sarcasm as a coping mechanism, and highly expressive passionate personalities who use strong language to emphasize their thoughts or feelings.

And now we add this to the list ... the President of the US dropped an "F" bomb on Iran yesterday, Easter Sunday.

Trump came across as a frustrated figure - someone used to getting his way - now reacting to declining ratings and mounting global criticism over a war many see as a diversion. To put it bluntly, his anger and frustration felt palpable, not unlike a child lashing out when things don't go their way.

To the world, Trump's message on Easter Sunday struck many as profanely embarrassing, with a tone that felt overly aggressive and performative. His administration has yet to present a clear, coherent rationale for the war - leaving behind speculation rather than a defined plan. For voters in the United States who supported him based on campaign promises, this lack of clarity raises concerns, especially as the country moves closer to midterm elections.

Many political observers believe the Democratic Party could regain control of the House - and possibly the Senate - as frustration grows. Since his reelection, Trump has maintained a tight grip on his party, but whether that influence holds amid increasing criticism remains an open question.