Failing Up
Life is improvisation! Observations from a regular guy on how with world around us impacts who we are and what we perceive. I explore how life is more about asking questions than accepting what is presented. In addition to my own reflections and experiences, I interview guests from the art, literary, music, cultural and political fields to gain insight as to how we all impact the world we share and our joint realities.
We are all failing up!
Episodes
250 episodes
I EAT HOTDOGS DAMMIT!
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. That means hotdogs! I was recently a the cardiologist for testing, because that is what you do at this age. I told him that from Memorial Day until Labor Day I eat hotdogs! M...
Rhetoric vs. Reality
If seeing is believing is true, all attorneys would be mimes. When faced with the reality of events right in front of their eyes, followers will hang onto words over events. The carefully crafted words that discredit the truth no matter w...
The Man Bun
It goes without saying that I am not an authority on hair, but having acknowledged this I just don't get the "Man Bun." I really thought this would just be a passing fad, but it is still going strong. Why is it event called a Man Bu...
Freedom Under Fire
With all that is going on in our country, and hearing constantly that The First Amendment of the Constitution is under attack, I thought I better brush up and take a look at it. What hit me in the face is that the freedoms I've take...
A Conversation with Reiki Master Heather Maloney
In this episode I have a conversation with Reiki Master Heather Maloney. Our conversation explored the subjects of healing through the Reiki practice and benefits of maintaining self inner peace. We also discussed spirituality...
A Conversation With Patrick Hogan
In this episode I have a conversation with my dear friend Patrick Hogan, former local political figure, baseball fan/historian, who's Irish ancestry flows through his veins. We discussed the critical importance of local politics, (Tip O'N...
Hello Radio, My Old Friend
When I was a young boy I listened to top 40 radio for hours. There was something comforting in listening to the local DJ spin records, have call in games and take requests, they were there all night, in the morning, on the school bus and ...
Fresh Cut Grass
There is nothing like the aroma of fresh cut grass to let you know all is alright. That comforting smell of growth and hope seems like a switch was flipped from black and white to a color screen. It does not matter if it is in a cit...
Let's Make a Deal
When a little boy I use to love to watch the television program Let's Make a Deal with my grandfather. It was fun to see the contestants struggle to get the best deal. When I was at Cornell University one of my responsibilities was to co-...
Are We Almost There?
This was the common question shouted from the wayback in the station wagon when on a trip. The reply was always vague in an attempt to keep all children in the car calm and unaware of the actual circumstance. Dad are w...
Leo The Lion Hearted
The first American to be Pope; Pope Leo the XIV finds himself under attack from the current administration for praying for peace, and calling for leaders to stop the violence and find a diplomatic solution to end war. These are not the wo...
Look In The Mirror America. What Do You See?
I don't care about red states, or blue states, or conservative, liberal, what do we Americans see when we look in the mirror. Do we recognize the reflection today?
Hello Earthlings
After just watching the Artemis II go around the darkside of the moon and viewing the crescent earth, I was in awe and how small our planet is in a vast universe. As they sent back a photo of the full earth in the darkness of space, just ...
Take Me to the Moon
During a time of great division, losing faith, trust in our leaders, unjust actions, fear and a unpopular undefined war, the moon launch of Atremis 2 has brought us together during the spacecraft's brief 8 minute accent into space.&...
Casual Catholics
It's that time for those twice a year Catholics to show up. The ones that go to church on Christmas and Easter only, and consider their bases covered. Now, I do not go to church every Sunday, but just like when you are on a good lax...
Conflict Resolution 101
We live in a time of division and conflict. I know, tell me something new captain obvious. I was thinking of the basic conflict resolution model: 1. Emotions 2. Issues 3. Common Interests 4. Consensus.Looks simple yet so comp...
Answer the Damn Question!!
It would be so refreshing if a politician, member of congress, a cabinet member, even pundits would answer a question directly. Even if I did not agree with your answer I would respect taking the spin off the ball. The tactics of sc...
No Green Shamrock on my Cheek, just Music, Food, and Memories.
I love Saint Patrick's Day. It is a day where memories and friends of long ago come to life through music, and food. When family afar and those that have passed on feel close.
War is Not a Spectator Sport!
We live in an age of video wars that we can watch in the safety of our homes detached from the sacrifice, courage and death that occurs. We look to win, but of course war is not a game. It is fought by those military that have more ...
Fortunate Son
In 1969 during the height of the Vietnam war Creedence Clearwater Revival released the song, "Fortunate Son." This song has remained timeless and is as applicable today as it was then.
United We Stand .....
And Divided We Fall! There is a reason that leaders like to have people divided simply because it weakness their voice and power of influence. In this time of division and name calling, I find myself constantly reflecting on the basic co...
Celluloid Heroes
Way back when I was in college a little wild and all over the place, a dear friend of mine at the time who had vast interest and depth of knowledge with rock music suggested I listen to the Kinks song Celluloid Heroes. This ...
I Love Curling!!
Well, every four years I love Curling. The Winter Olympics has one of the most mellow sports in Curling, but it is action packed and high-risk with the other events. In fact, the Winter Olympics is far more exciting then the summer ...