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“The Day Willie’s Radio Betrayed Him.”
What was supposed to be a normal delivery run turned into the kind of story that lives forever in hotel locker rooms. Follow me on X: @punisherpapi · IG: @punisherpapi Back when I worked at a hotel in Beverly Hills, the guy who trained me to be a houseman for housekeeping—his name was William. But everybody called him… Continue reading
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“Every Shade of Purple”
A quick trip to help housekeeping turned into a purple fever dream — the night I stepped into Prince’s world. Follow me on X: @punisherpapi · IG: @punisherpapi I used to work in a hotel in Beverly Hills back when I was twenty-two. I was a houseman. Some of the stories from that place and time I’ll eventually… Continue reading
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The Good Neighbor Holiday
If I could invent a holiday, I’d call it The Good Neighbor Holiday. Especially here in Los Angeles, most of us don’t really know our neighbors anymore. We live right next to each other but move like ghosts — polite nods, no real connection. Back in Mexico, my family tells me it’s different. They’ll close off… Continue reading
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You Don’t Have to Wait for the Storm
Follow me on X: @punisherpapi · IG: @punisherpapi 📓 Sunday, October 19, 2025 — 4:39 p.m. El Mercadito, East L.A. There’s a woman who always buys from me. She’s in her forties — kind eyes, warm smile, a little tired. Her mother usually runs a stall here at El Mercadito, but she’s in Mexico right now, getting treatment.… Continue reading
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“Two Brothers, Hollywood Night”
Follow me on X: @punisherpapi · IG: @punisherpapi 📓 Monday, October 6, 2025 – 2:51 p.m. Last night, a bit past ten o’clock, my younger brother Victor asked me to drive. He wanted to see Hollywood at night. Hollywood streets were half closed under construction — flashing cones, neon bleeding against cracked sidewalks. I drove while he sat… Continue reading
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“Hot as all kinds here in LA”
English Version 📓 Sunday, September 7, 4:03 p.m. Illustrated & written by Roberto Sanchez Follow me on X: @punisherpapi • IG: @punisherpapi Sitting under the cool shade of a tree near Crenshaw… it’s been so hot. Decided to take a break. Slow day. Selling bags in LA can burn you out. Sometimes literally — when it’s in the 90s.… Continue reading