Holiday/Spirit Chatter
reshmanuel.bsky.social
Holiday/Spirit Chatter
@reshmanuel.bsky.social
99% of my posts on here are about Holiday Movies and the Washington Spirit. Sports/media is my day job
Rustin has been consistently been among the top since day 1. I think it’s him

I grew up in a family of folks with accents like Angel’s, so that evokes warm memories but even without the ‘accent barrier’ I’m not quite sure I see him carrying a film

I can see Rustin in a movie like ‘Santa Tell Me’
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I'm 2/3rds of the way in and this movie is beautifully paced and comforting. So far no crazy turns or unexpected moments, and sometimes predictability is totally fine and comforting. Like a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa.

Genuinely enjoying this
December 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Basic human decency tells me there has to be a better way to rightfully compensate and empower women athletes at the top of their game who sacrifice physical and mental health to generate significant revenue, joyful experiences & brand loyalty

The Washington Spirit fan in me (hopefully soon) says
a woman in a pink jacket with the words seems like a you problem
ALT: a woman in a pink jacket with the words seems like a you problem
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December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
That was such a unifying moment at Audi
December 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Great choices. Let me add two more nominees

A) Ashley Hatch's historic 50th goal as a Spirit (3-14 vs Dash)

B) Croix Bethune vs Bay FC at Oracle for the karma ⬇️

Aug 28, 2024: Croix's iconic rookie season ends on a baseball field

Aug 23, 2025: Croix's first goal back is on a baseball field!
December 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Gonna assume this is the PG version of 'Santa Tell Me' because she has a decidedly more adult version

Also, Kelly Clarkson has so many great Christmas songs and duets (particularly with Brett Eldredge) that would be in my top 10
December 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Way to represent women's sports with the shirt @brambledan.bsky.social !
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Started slow, but built for me to the point where it's definite Hallmark top 3 for me for the season.

As a theater kid who now voluntarily co-leads his kid's middle school theater program, I could relate to much of it
December 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Call it the Rodman Exception similar to the NBA’s Bird Exception

The Rodman Reserve, if you will
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Gen X'er in me always remembers that 2-part Saved by the Bell episode where the kids work at the mall over the holidays and befriend the homeless father and daughter
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Let me tell you something, yes!

Everyone thinks being a people pleaser just comes naturally. No, it’s hard work and it’s stressful

So don’t blame us for getting irritated every now and then
December 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Croix’s one touch, no look against Portland was so smooth that she was already celebrating her assist of the year before Trin even put a foot on the ball
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Not only is she stateside but Rodman plays for a team firmly in the nations capital.

No offense to all the fine fans of Utah, but Rodman is as good a representative as you could want for U.S. soccer, mens or womens, and she plays her home games with the U.S. Capitol building in the background
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I’m going to nominate a defensive play that exemplifies the hustle & heart of this team

We all remember Kouassi’s equalizer against Rahsing, but that all starts with her getting knocked down defending one opponent, getting up & hustling to take the ball away from another before going on her run
December 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
From a competition standpoint the appeal isn’t there so much for Trinity,

But if I’m DC Power FC, any Gainbridge team, I’m preparing a massive offer. Just to see
December 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It has its moments for sure but I just cannot get into The Bishop’s Wife as an all-time classic great for me

The older I get, the more the gap closes at the top between Miracle on 34th Street and Christmas in Connecticut for me
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Rose at Audi scoring from Segra to win the match was pretty iconic
December 8, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Christy Carlson Romano is a 90s Disney Channel icon.

Love that she’s going to be part of this
December 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So you’re suggesting we not watch that for the annual Christmas movie watch party I’m hosting next week
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Halfway through. So far I think I had more fun with last year’s ‘Our Little Secret’

I appreciate seeing Geoffrey Owens (Elvin from the Cosby Show), still recall him getting unnecessarily bashed for being a Trader Joe’s employee a few years back
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM