I am still looking for a Director-level role in Software and DevOps Engineering. My focus is on the Greater Houston area. Things at this level move very slowly and deliberately. I get that. I am not worried. I am studying AI and learning how to book travel for people in my spare time. I love doing both and it keeps me busy during the day.

I am also watching Ted Lasso for the eighth time. Yes, I am watching it straight through from Season 1, Episode 1 to Season 3, Episode 12. Now, some would say I am crazy. I would say that when I need a “pick-me-up” nowadays, there is no better entertainment than watching Jason Sudeikis and the cast of characters he has assembled in Ted Lasso. I read an article today in The Michigan Daily, “Do we need more Ted Lasso?” I would say yes, we do. As Ted says in the first season, when Ted and Trent Crimm are “enjoying” Indian food, “For me, it’s not about wins and losses. It’s about these men becoming the best version of themselves, both on and off the pitch.” That’s not the only time he says this, but to me, it’s certainly the most memorable.

I will not sit here and tell you what Season 4 of Ted Lasso will bring to the TL Universe. But I will say this: the world needs more Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, and Brandon Hunt. I really don’t care how you package them. But empathy and compassion will always beat violence and gore.

During this trip through the TL Universe, I paid more attention to the series’ soundtrack. “Sunday Best” by Surfaces was used ideally when Ted showed Nathan how to “strut his stuff.” When Sam and Rebecca have dinner at a restaurant, “Loving is Easy” by Rex Orange County (feat Benny Sings) shows a different way of watching two people talk to each other over a meal. It was refreshing. Many people (including myself) object to the episode about Coach Beard. I loved how they ended the episode with “Hello,” by Martin Solveig featuring Dragonette. Crazy good song!

The episode that hits you hard is when Rebecca’s father dies. I did not expect to hear “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley so many times! When she decides to use that song as a eulogy, I couldn’t stop the waterworks. Earlier in that episode, Ted uses “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins to prepare for the funeral. Earlier in the series, he reminds us that no one should take more time to get ready than it takes to listen to that song.

The timing of the series and Jason’s brilliance shine bright in Ted Lasso. In the final episode of Season Three, the assistant coaches use “Beautiful Game” by Ed Sheeran to mark the end of the season.

Many more songs in the series, but you always remember the ones that touch you the most.