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The Life and Adventures of Ray-Ray, a Basketball Ronin

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Hey there! I’m Ray-Ray. So, Mr. Nick has this blog where he writes all sorts of stories—some about Basketball, some about other CRAZY stuff. He posts new ones every day on Threads, and I’ve read some of them. They’re pretty interesting—and SSSSSSScary! So, go check it out and see what surprises await you!

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Silhouette of Phoenix Ikki walking through a fiery field towards a ruin in Athena's Sanctuary with a full moon overhead. Text: "Sad Brothers" and "Saint Seiya."

Silhouette of Phoenix Ikki walking through a fiery field towards a ruin in Athena's Sanctuary with a full moon overhead. Text: "Sad Brothers" and "Saint Seiya."

Vault of Memories: Sad Brothers (哀しき兄弟たち) - Cover | Saint Seiya

Sad Brothers (哀しき兄弟たち) - Cover | Saint Seiya “Sad Brothers” from the 1986 anime Saint Seiya is one of my favorite pieces from the...

Nick Ho

3 days ago

Morning Conviction — This is Not a Manga

Absolute Zero! Basketball Every morning I wake up, I remind myself: This is not a manga. It’s the fire that keeps my childhood dreams...

Nick Ho

Apr 14

Vault of Memories: Eternal Love (永遠の愛) - Cover | Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Vault of Memories: Eternal Love (永遠の愛) - Cover | Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Vault of Memories: Eternal Love (永遠の愛) - Cover | Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Eternal Love (永遠の愛) - Cover | Super Dimension Fortress Macross “Eternal Love” from Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982) is one of my...

Nick Ho

Apr 4

Karlmann and Flanders the dog stands in sunset-lit forest with yellow leaves. Text: "The Woods of Fatherland" and "Victory Gundam." Mood is serene and contemplative.

Karlmann and Flanders the dog stands in sunset-lit forest with yellow leaves. Text: "The Woods of Fatherland" and "Victory Gundam." Mood is serene and contemplative.

Vault of Memories: The Woods of Fatherland (父なる森) - Cover | Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

The Woods of Fatherland (父なる森) - Cover | Mobile Suit Victory Gundam "The Woods of Fatherland" from Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993),...

Nick Ho

Apr 2

Loran, Keith, and Fran stand on rocky terrain under a large, glowing full moon. Blue and orange hues dominate. Text reads: "Turn A Gundam" and "Uka 羽化."

Loran, Keith, and Fran stand on rocky terrain under a large, glowing full moon. Blue and orange hues dominate. Text reads: "Turn A Gundam" and "Uka 羽化."

Vault of Memories: Uka (羽化) - Cover | Turn A Gundam

Uka (羽化) - Cover | Turn A Gundam "Uka (羽化)," composed by Yoko Kanno and performed by Soichiro Ohtsuka, is one of the standout pieces...

Nick Ho

Apr 2

Loran and Dianna stand on a grassy hill overlooking a river under a large moon. The sky is cloudy. The text reads "After All" and "Turn A Gundam."

Loran and Dianna stand on a grassy hill overlooking a river under a large moon. The sky is cloudy. The text reads "After All" and "Turn A Gundam."

Vault of Memories: After All - Cover | Turn A Gundam

After All - Cover | Turn A Gundam "After All," composed by Yoko Kanno and performed by Australian singer Donna Burke , is a song that...

Nick Ho

Apr 1

Vault of Memories: Walking in the Air - Cover | The Snowman

Vault of Memories: Walking in the Air - Cover | The Snowman

Vault of Memories: Walking in the Air - Cover | The Snowman

Walking in the Air - Cover | The Snowman I first watched The Snowman (1982) when I was around eight years old. I don’t remember every...

Nick Ho

Mar 27

Silhouette of Rinoa in flower field with mountains, under blue sky. Text: "Eyes On Me" and "Final Fantasy VIII". Calm and serene mood.

Silhouette of Rinoa in flower field with mountains, under blue sky. Text: "Eyes On Me" and "Final Fantasy VIII". Calm and serene mood.

Vault of Memories: Eyes On Me - Cover | Final Fantasy VIII

Eyes On Me - Cover | Final Fantasy VIII "Eyes On Me" was released in 1999—26 years ago—but it still touches my heart just as it did back...

Nick Ho

Mar 26

Vault of Memories: 夢の終わり(return to their belongs) - Cover | Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Distant Memories

Vault of Memories: 夢の終わり(return to their belongs) - Cover | Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Distant Memories

Vault of Memories: 夢の終わり(return to their belongs) - Cover | Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Distant Memories

夢の終わり(return to their belongs) - Cover | Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Distant Memories Some stories take on new meaning with time. When I first...

Nick Ho

Mar 25

Vault of Memories: Moon Flower - Cover | Turn A Gundam

Vault of Memories: Moon Flower - Cover | Turn A Gundam

Vault of Memories: Moon Flower - Cover | Turn A Gundam

Moon Flower - Cover | Turn A Gundam Turn A Gundam is one of my favorite anime series, with its beautifully crafted 19th-century-inspired...

Nick Ho

Mar 20

Four Murasame overlooks neon-lit Hong Kong city at night, wearing purple-striped clothing. Text: "Mobile Suit Z Gundam" and "Sorrow."

Four Murasame overlooks neon-lit Hong Kong city at night, wearing purple-striped clothing. Text: "Mobile Suit Z Gundam" and "Sorrow."

Vault of Memories: Sorrow I (悲哀) - Cover | Mobile Suit Z Gundam

Sorrow I (悲哀) - Cover | Mobile Suit Z Gundam This piece of music plays during an unforgettable moment in the 1985 anime series Mobile...

Nick Ho

Mar 20

Kamille and little Cheimin holding hands on a pier at sunset, Hong Kong city skyline in background. Text: Beautiful Earth. Warm, serene mood.

Kamille and little Cheimin holding hands on a pier at sunset, Hong Kong city skyline in background. Text: Beautiful Earth. Warm, serene mood.

Vault of Memories: Beautiful Earth III (美しき地球) - Cover | Mobile Suit Z Gundam

Beautiful Earth III (美しき地球) - Cover | Mobile Suit Z Gundam Some melodies stay with you forever. Beautiful Earth (Part III) from the 1985...

Nick Ho

Mar 20

An ancient caveman plays drum on a log with singing birds, surrounded by a lush forest. Text: "My Take on the Decline of Today's Music: May I Chime In?"

An ancient caveman plays drum on a log with singing birds, surrounded by a lush forest. Text: "My Take on the Decline of Today's Music: May I Chime In?"

May I Chime In? My Take on the Decline of Today’s Music

(🎧 Audio Version) May I Chime In? My Take on the Decline of Today’s Music [📖 Prefer reading? Here's the full article.] ⬇ Recently, I...

Nick Ho

Mar 9

The End of Social Media Metrics: Embracing Artistic Freedom in 2025

The End of Social Media Metrics: Embracing Artistic Freedom in 2025

The End of Social Media Metrics: Embracing Artistic Freedom in 2025

2025: Let your art speak for itself. Instagram, Facebook, and Threads just announced that, starting in 2025, there will be no likes,...

Nick Ho

Dec 16, 2024

The Social Media Trap: Why Artists Should Stop Following the Crowd

The Social Media Trap: Why Artists Should Stop Following the Crowd

The Social Media Trap: Why Artists Should Stop Following the Crowd

You're following the followers. If 100 people head down one path and 101 get stuck, why follow? Yet many artists do exactly that. Every...

Nick Ho

Dec 16, 2024

So You Want More Followers on Social Media? Leadership vs. Mastering Your Unique Role

So You Want More Followers on Social Media? Leadership vs. Mastering Your Unique Role

So You Want More Followers on Social Media? Leadership vs. Mastering Your Unique Role

"Why don't you follow me?" Everybody wants more followers on social media, but here’s the truth: Why should anyone “follow” you? To be...

Nick Ho

Nov 29, 2024

How to Stay Ahead of AI? Harnessing the Power of Human Hands and Courage

How to Stay Ahead of AI? Harnessing the Power of Human Hands and Courage

How to Stay Ahead of AI? Harnessing the Power of Human Hands and Courage

"Let’s be friends!" In the wild world of technology today, it's all too common to forget what sets us humans apart from the machines. As...

Nick Ho

Oct 23, 2024

Mr. Shakespeare was a ChatGPT: Embracing AI in Writing and Creativity

Mr. Shakespeare was a ChatGPT: Embracing AI in Writing and Creativity

Mr. Shakespeare was a ChatGPT: Embracing AI in Writing and Creativity

"How may I be of service to thee?" After spending a month exploring AI's role in my writing, I stumbled upon some exciting insights. The...

Absolute Zero! Basketball

Oct 23, 2024

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