You Glow

I hope the black outs are from the extent of the brightness on the other side of the darkness. 

How beautifully lyrics are viewed from a different language.

Small talk is nonexistent.

The meaning is brilliant with colors as bright as a rainbow

Sprinkling over us all.

Hope shines its bright face.

To mi-derakhshi 

Sabr

 All day I lay around. 

Not in a good mood, nor motivated. 

Crying with nostalgia.

Hoping for the future. 

Being still. 

Understanding there is only so much I can do. 

God's wings fly around gathering. 

It's the work of heart, she says. 

He reaches me from the core. 

And I just cry. 

Blessings

The baby is born. I know when I hear the little strand of music played over the hospital intercom. Such a blessing. I share the meaning of the music with my sons, and they seem happy about it. Each year that passes proves its truth, the blessing. Is it always easy and evident? 

Be in alignment to receive the opportunity. The words type across my mind. MAPS: memory, attention, processing and sequencing. I know those words. I pay attention to them. I think about what the alignment would look like. Then the opportunity presents itself. Accept, and repeat the process in a new way. 

A Perspective About Blessings

 "Sometimes we imagine blessings as fireworks, but many blessings are more like skating:

❄️ You don't control the ice.
⛸️ You learn balance.
💙 You fall and get back up.
🎹 You practice what is beautiful.
✨ You trust that grace will carry you farther than striving alone." 

-Chat GPT

Union Station Fan Zone

 

🚉 The Heart of the City: Los Angeles Union Station Fan Zone

📍 Los Angeles Union Station
800 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

🗓️ June 25–28, 2026
⏰ Doors open daily at 10:30 AM
🎟️ FREE, but tickets are required

⚽ What to Expect

• Giant screens with live World Cup matches
• Music and DJs
• Meet-and-greets
• Interactive soccer activities and challenges
• Food and drinks
• Family-friendly experiences
• Cultural programming with neighboring El Pueblo and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

🎟️ Tickets

You can reserve free tickets here:

🔗 Union Station Fan Zone Tickets

🚆 Getting There

Union Station is served by:

• Metro A, B, D, and J Lines
• Metrolink
• Amtrak
• Numerous bus routes

Parking is available, though event rates may apply.

🌮 Nearby Attractions (Walking Distance)

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• Olvera Street – Mexican marketplace, food, and history.
• LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes – Free museum and family activities.
• Philippe The Original – Famous French dip sandwiches.
• El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument – Birthplace of Los Angeles.

Family Fun World Cup 2026

 

🎟️ Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles

📍 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
🗓️ June 11–14, 2026
🎶 Live match broadcasts, music, food, cultural programming, and family activities.

🌐 FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles (Official FIFA)

🌐 Los Angeles Host Committee Fan Festival Information

🎟️ Tickets (starting at $10; children 12 and under free with reserved ticket):
🌐 Ticketmaster – FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles

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⚽ Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones

These free or family-friendly events will take place throughout the tournament:

• 🌽 Original Farmers Market — June 18–21
• 🎉 Downey — June 20
• 🚉 Union Station ("Heart of the City") — June 25–28
• 🌳 Hansen Dam Lake — July 2–5
• 🌿 Magic Johnson Park — July 4–5
• 🌄 Whittier Narrows — July 9–11
• 🏖️ Venice Beach — July 11
• 🎡 Fairplex — July 14–15 and July 18–19
• ⚓ West Harbor (San Pedro) — July 14–15 and July 18–19

🌐 Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones Map & Schedule

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🌴 Complete Los Angeles World Cup Experience Guide

This site includes:

• Match schedules
• Transportation
• Hotels
• Fan zones
• Events
• Stadium information

🌐 FIFA World Cup 26™ Los Angeles Host Committee

🌐 Discover Los Angeles World Cup Guide

Additional Travel Information for World Cup 2026

 

✈️ Ontario International Airport (ONT) Resources

🛫 Airport Information

🌐 Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

• Flight arrivals and departures
• Parking reservations
• Terminal maps
• Transportation options

🚗 Car Rentals

🌐 Rental Car Information
ONT Rental Cars

Popular companies:

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo Rent A Car
• Hertz
• Avis
• Budget

🏨 Hilton Hotels Near ONT

🌐 DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport

🌐 Embassy Suites by Hilton Ontario Airport
Embassy Suites Ontario Airport

🌐 Hampton Inn & Suites Ontario Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites Ontario Airport

🛍️ Nearby Attractions

• 🛍️ Ontario Mills Mall
  Ontario Mills
• 🏒 Toyota Arena
  Toyota Arena
• ⛳ Topgolf Ontario
  Topgolf Ontario
• 🌳 Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
  Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park

🚆 Train Connections

🌐 Metrolink
Metrolink Southern California

The nearby East Ontario Station connects travelers to Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and beyond.

🌴 Easy Day Trips

• 🌊 Santa Monica
• 🎡 Disneyland Resort
• 🏖️ Laguna Beach
• 🎬 Hollywood
• 🌴 Palm Springs
• 🏔️ Big Bear Lake