Much More to Say w/ Ken Boone, Sr.: Recent Episodes
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Picking up where his last podcast left off, the focus of this show, hosted Ken Boone, Sr., will be to facilitate conversations in the areas of culture, the arts, and self-improvement, just to name a few. In other words, we'll cover a lot of ground. Visit his website at: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/
If money were no object, and your success is guaranteed, what would you do? I'd continue doing what I've been doing, only with a new name, new artwork, and new theme song. In other words, I'd put a face to a name.
It's been six weeks since I've published my last episode of this podcast, and I've used my time off wisely. While I'm still officially on hiatus, I thought I'd take a few minutes to let you know how I've been keeping busy, as well as things I've avoided.
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This marks the end of Season 10. After a brief break, I'll return with all-new episodes. Hope to see you then. Take care and God Bless!
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In this episode, I give you another example of Karma collecting on a long overdue debt. Then, I increase my choices of sports-themed viewing alternatives. Finally, I weigh the pros and cons of continuing this venture.
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In this episode, I suggest that we go back to the old way of settling political discourse. Then, I share my replacement to my past entertainment needs. Finally, I let you know that I'm resuming old habits in the wake of my upcoming hiatus.
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In this episode, I urge my friends not to take the bait by stepping into the “spin cycle”. Then, I express my surprise over the Panthers winning their first game of the season. Finally, I begin to think about how I will spend my vacation from podcasting.
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In this episode, I make the decision to stay out of things I have no control over. That includes all things political and broadcast sports related. Then I share my thoughts on what's next for the Descant Multimedia Group.
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In this episode, I talk about how I lost interest in both politics and sports in broadcast form. However, until I finally resume performing, my appetite for entertainment is being satisfied in a whole new way.
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In this episode, I talk about forming new habits brought on by a newfound freedom from the pressures of financial constraints. Although compromises are necessary, the benefits more than make up for the sacrifices.
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In this episode, I will talk about my new jobs as a responsible political observer and connoisseur of independent entertainment content. Finally, I will remind you of the most important job I've ever had.
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In this episode, I will begin exploring life in a “porous caste society” and how it is still important to play by the rules in order to get ahead.
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In this episode, I will let you know how life is after “cutting the cord” as applies to my consumption of politics, sports and my “extra” health care providers.
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In this short episode, I will explore the concept of “cutting the cord” as applies to my consumption of YouTube contents, sports fandom and my health care protocols.
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In this episode, I will spotlight another of my favorite YouTube political host, whose forte is taking on the violators of the rule of law in a blunt, humor-laden way. Then, I'll confess to being a hater of those living an overabundant life. Finally, I will share with you a consequential decision I made concerning my health care.
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In this episode, I will spotlight my favorite YouTube political host. Who is on a mission to keep democracy from going off the rails. Then, I'll give a shout out to the Charlotte Hornets for winning the Summer League tournament in Las Vegas. Finally, I will tell you why I'm questioning the advice of a current health care provider of mine.
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In this episode, I will highlight one comic book villain who showed courage at the expense of his political career. Then, I'll briefly rant about how professional athletes constantly break the rules without consequences. Finally, I will update you on my recent health odyssey and share some good health news about someone I admire.
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In this episode, I announce the release of the first video on my "Descant Multimedia" YouTube channel. Then, I preview of the first video from my “Raising Pops” channel, due out Fall. Finally, I express sympathy for all those who continue to be duped.
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In this episode, I will introduce you to some of my YouTube channels that will launch this Summer. In fact, I hope to upload my first video this Friday (if only I can find the nerve to press the RECORD button).
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In this episode, I will say goodbye the 2025 NBA season that left me disappointed. Then, I will update you on my current health issues, and how they have inspired me to keep moving forward. Finally, I will share why I've moved my critique of the current administration to a less prominent place in my brain.
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In this episode, I will draw comparisons between the expensive DC Military/Coronation Parade that drew about 10,000 and the thousands of peaceful “No Kings” events across the country that literally drew millions. Then, I will let you in on one of my secrets to being a successful single parent. Finally, I will share a clever strategy on how to be efficiently creative when it comes to keeping the content flowing.
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In the episode, I ponder who I should lay my money on in a battle between to not-so-nice wannabe shot callers. Then, I begin workshopping ideas for my first YouTube videos. Finally, I give another shout out to our neighbors from the north, and how they inspire me to persist even when the deck is stacked against me.
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In this episode, I will tell you about my change in information consumption. Then, I officially end my 50+ year rooting relationship with the New York Knicks. Finally, I admit that I haven't shut the door on producing this podcast.
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In this episode, I will lay blame on the real "Original Sin". Not to rewrite history, but to add a trivial ingredient to the mix... a dash of the truth. Then, we'll turn to the sports pages to bring you up to date on the NBA Playoffs. Finally, I will ponder aloud about the future of this podcast as we approach 200 episodes.
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In this episode, I will comment on the last race certified in the 2020 election (Associate Justice of the NC Supreme Court). Then, I will officially jump on the Knicks' bandwagon, although I've rooted for them over years. Finally, I will share with you my latest adventures.
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In this episode, I will direct you to a YouTube podcast episode that can tell you about what's currently in the news much better than I can. Next, I'll turn to the sports pages to share with you what I've watching while channel surfing this week. Finally, I will begin to set the stage for my foray into video content production.
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In this episode, I acknowledged that trying to keep up with all things 47-related should be left to the professionals. I'll just be here to point you in the right direction. Then, I'll don my analyst cap to separate the real from the hype when it comes to this year's NBA Playoffs. Finally, I will begin paving the path to my transition to the world of video content creation.
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It's great to be back with you for Season 10! I will continue the format of a little politics, a little sports, a dose of "Dear Diary" thrown in. This season, I'll share my strategy of how I plan to live to be 100 years old (this should be interesting).
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We've reached the end of Season 9 of this podcast! In this episode I will recap what we've learned about ourselves and those around us. In the areas of politics, sports, and personal awareness, we've discovered that our opinions have the same validity as others. Next season, we will continue to share our take on life's event with the same level of honesty while maintaining a tone of respect.
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In this episode, I will announce the new "Resistance Strategy" that I'll use in the upcoming season of this podcast. Then, I'll put a bow on the college basketball season. Finally, I will give a shout out to all the brave members of my cardiac care tribe.
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In this episode, I will lament over the misfortunes of someone who was in desperate need of a little comeuppance. Then, I will try to determine who I will cheer for in the sport world. Finally, I will share a laugh with you on the subject of borrowing trouble.
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In this episode, I will introduce you to a guy who was MAGA years before the movement started. Then, I'll explain why it's never too late to make a comeback. Finally, I'll prepare myself for another round of medical follow-ups while trying not to borrow trouble.
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In this episode, I will begin my quest to determine who is behind all of the chaos we are forced to endure. Then, I'll dust off my old super scout hat as we embark upon another season of "Madness". Finally, I'll share with you a new radio show hosted by my buddy, Pete.
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In this episode, I will try to make sense as to why few people can accurately assess talent. Then, I'll express my gratitude for the opportunity to once again dust off my calculator. Finally, I will explain why being a has-been with name recognition is both a blessing and a curse.
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Did you know that while Ali invented the "Rope-a-Dope", it was Zelensky who perfected it? Also, did you know that a closed door can lead to an exciting new thing, such as starting a new career? Finally, where did all of my favorite MSNB guests go? Well, try looking for them on YouTube and Bluesky.
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In this episode, I will try to make sense out of this time we live in when things are out-of-sync, and what we should do about it. Then, I will highlight a few individuals who are part of the new resistance, and how I want to be just like them. Finally, I will take you on a sneak peek of my nearly completed happy place.
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In this episode, I will help you realize that we have been sold a bill of goods. Then, I will introduce you to another truth teller out there in YouTube land. Finally, I will add another item to my growing Gratitude List for 2025.
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In this episode, I'll tell you how I finally evicted the squatters who lived in my head rent-free. Then, I'll celebrate the retirement of my least favorite talking head. Finally, I'd like to encourage you to pat yourself on the back once in a while.
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In this episode, I will begin the process of evicting tenants who are living rent-free in my head. Next, I will give a special shout out to my son, Kenny, on reaching another milestone birthday. Finally, I will shine a spotlight on another YouTube channel I've recently discovered that shares my view of the world.
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In this episode, I will offer some "friends" a little bit of free advice as to how Karma works and how it accrues interest. Next, I will defend all of us who have been accused of living in a dream world. Finally, I will announce another entry to my Gratitude List for 2025.
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In this episode, I will share my feelings about Inauguration, and how I acknowledge it, since my birthday happens to fall on the same date. Then, I will shine a spotlight on another podcast I've been checking out on YouTube. Finally, I'll give thanks for some underappreciated servants of man whose accomplishments are overshadowed on this day.
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In this episode, I will give you a heads up on how our new crisis management unit operates. Then, I'll introduce you to my new information tour guide. Finally, I will tell you how I won't be spending my next birthday (January 20th).
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In this episode, I will take a bystander role instead of jumping into some recent drama I'm witnessing. Then, I will share with you my decision to broaden my horizons. Finally, I will map out the final tour stops of a great world figure.
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In this episode, I will share my new way of setting goals for the coming year. Then, I will review just some of the blessings I received in 2024. Finally, I will declare myself a spectator who is just taking notes.
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In this episode, I will promise to stand on the sidelines and watch them duke it out. Next, I will once again explain why I strongly feel the word “never' should be forever outlawed. Finally, I will explain to you how I got the last laugh.
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In this episode, I will present more data to prove that it really wasn't a blowout. Then, I'll explain why I feel that the guests were always the true stars. Finally, I'll continue to assess the validity of this particular dream.
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In this episode, I will give thanks for this life of mine as I strive to find its purpose. Next, I'll cast my gaze on Canada as a possible future home for peaceful dissenters. Finally, I'll explain the difference between ruling and governing a people.
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In this episode, I will tell you how I walked a few steps in someone else's shoes. Next, I will share with you the surprising new place where I get most of my news and information. Finally, I will talk about the opportunities l missed by taking the wrong road
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In this episode, I will forgive the folks who shut me out of my favorite Thursday gathering. Then I will begin to say my final goodbyes to a one-time trusted friend. Finally, I will tell you when to stay in the herd and when to fly solo.
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In this episode, I will attempt to wrap up my postmortem of the election plot twists. Then, I will let you in on a little trick you can us when faced with sticker shock. Finally, I'll give you some solutions for dealing with this "uncertain economy".
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In this episode, I will give you some reasons why all is not lost. Then, I will tell you about the simple things I do to get back to equilibrium. Finally, I will share ways to deal with the "Post-Election Stress".
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In this episode, I will celebrate a milestone event in the life of one truly remarkable woman. Then, I will scan the sports pages for a bit of good news for Buzz City. Finally, I will tell you how I've learned to deal with “Election Stress”.
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Welcome back! In this episode, I will give a shout out to all the heroes and survivors of Hurricane Helene. Then, I will update you on what I'm currently following in the world of sports. Finally, I will begin to make the case as to if I should try to fulfill a lifelong dream.
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In this episode, I will update you on the relief efforts from Helene and Milton. Next, I'll turn to the sports pages in an attempt to restore some hometown pride. Finally, I will take a look back to when, and why, I started on this amazing journey.
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In this episode, I will check in on my friends affected by Helene. Then, I'll attempt to prove that I’m more than just your average disloyal fan. Finally, I'll explain why one of mankind’s greatest inventions is the eraser.
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In this episode, I will express my concerns and well wishes to those affected by recent events, Then, I will try to enjoy life’s pleasant distractions for what they are, win or lose. Finally, I will go back to the beginning and remind myself why I started this in the first place.
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In this episode, I will extend my deepest sympathies to another victim of the Peter Principle. Then, I will call out a certain group of thought leaders for setting up a moving target. Finally, I'll let the naysayers know there are no hard feelings.
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In this episode, I will give credit where credit is due about my adversaries. I will then ask why all of these so-called sports experts keep getting it wrong. Finally, I will celebrate five years of sustained recovery from the “Big Scare”.
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As I said at the start of my last episode, September is a turning point month for me. It’s also a month for new beginnings. September 2020 was when I started thispodcast. Of greater significance is that September 2019 was when I got my new lease on life.
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Maya Angelou once said, “you forgive yourself for every failure, because you are trying to do the right thing. God knows that and you know it. Nobody else may know it.” That's good advice for someone who needs to make amends when it is not feasible to do so.
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I’m getting used to this new me. Before, it seemed like I was just trying to quietly reach the finish line of my life relatively pain free and in one piece. Before that, all I wanted was praise, recognition, and most of all, getting the credit. That's no longer the case.
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In this episode, I will note some significant changes in my life. While I saw those changes coming, it still seems like they caught me by surprise. My question is, if I could see them coming, how could they possibly sneak up on me?
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In this episode, I will use the theme of timing as a backdrop for lessons we can learn in sports, life, and hope. It’s like the old gospel song states when it comes to all things God, “He may not come when you want him, but He’s right on time!”For those non-believers, simply trust the timing!
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In this episode, I will take you back to an event in my life that was both disappointing and eye opening. It was when I learned that talent isn't enough. You have to work hard and have passion for your pursuits to find success.
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In this episode, I will share with you how I’m preparing myself for the mad dash to November 5th, whether we win or lose. That’s because I will be putting into practice the three greatest components to navigating a happy and purposeful life.
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In this episode, I will continue my rant about what’s wrong with the current state of journalism. At the same time, Iwill celebrate the new perspective I’ve gained as I lessen my reliance on it. That’s because my focus is more on what I have as opposed to what I might lose if things don’t turn out to my liking.
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In this episode, I will give you my reason why it’s a good idea to “lower the temperature”. And then I’ll nimbly change the subject to how we can do just that, and how you can help us. And the best part is you probably can do it well.
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In this episode, I will continue my rant about the dangers of journalism, and so-called journalists, when they behave more like performance artists than tellers of the truth. Then, I will update you on what Celia and I are doing to “strike up the band” once again.
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In this episode, I will tell you that, although I missed church, I cracked open a couple of books that proved helpful. Then, I'll share with you that I’m thinking about demanding a trade (to another party)! Finally, I'll tell you how an old, temperamental jalopy led us a new place of health and happiness.
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In this episode, I will explain to you that I missed church out of an abundance of caution (heat wave). Then, I will announce why I'm no longer going to view politics as a spectator on sports. Finally, I'll share with you how minding my own business protects me from manipulation.
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In this episode, I will talk about keeping busy while trying to do the next right thing. Then I'll let you know how well I'm doing at controlling my daily tv sports fix. Finally, I will acknowledge that perfection is an illusion.
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In this episode, I will talk about blessings that are all around us. Then I'll tell you why I need to right-size my need for sports television consumption.” Finally, I'll share what I've learned about getting "unstuck.”
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In this episode, I will tell you why I missed church for the second straight week. Then I'll explain my recent binge watching of sports, and why that's a good thing. Finally, I will sing the praises of two people who made me feel like I belonged to a very special fellowship.
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In this episode, I will tell you about other types of meetings I recently attended for spiritual nourishment. Then, I'll talk about other ways I'm getting my "sports fix". Finally, I'll list some of the things that make my blood boil, and the things I do to keep them in check.
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In this episode, I will talk about why I’m jumping off the NBA team bandwagons for the playoffs. Then, I'll tell you about my second visit to Assurance UMC and how it might be my new Sunday tradition. Finally, I'll explain why, in my opinion, I feel that there things more important than winning.
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In this episode, I will talk about the status of my bandwagon teams in the NBA Playoffs. Then, I'll tell you about my latest blessing that I received. Finally, I share with you how I am trying to use my addictive personality for good.
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Greetings! In this episode, I will give you my bandwagon pecking order for the NBA Playoffs. Then, I'll share with you the first time I attended church in years last Sunday. Finally, I'll tell you how that fellowship affected my real and imagined shopping list of stuff I want to make my Man Cave comfortable again.
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Welcome to Season 8 of "Much More to Say". In this episode, I will tell you how I spent my two-week "vacation". Then I will try to determine why so many people are at a crossroads in their lives. Finally, I will tell you about the path Celia and I chose to take when we were recently at our crossroads.
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When I reached the end of Season 7, I told you I needed totake a couple of weeks off to relax and recharge. That didn’t work because I got a little antsy and wanted to give you a sneak peek into what I have planned for next season.
In this episode, I will give a shout out to the rulers of the college basketball world. Then, I will talk about my quirks and why I have them. Finally, I will tell you how I now embrace my quirks.
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In this episode, I will tell you how the team I was rooting for failed the “Eyeball Test.” Then you'll learn of a couple of old friends we reconnected with, and how those friends inspired us to make our next big move.
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In this episode, I will urge you to take the word of sports pundits with a grain of salt. Then, I'll share my thoughts on how NILs and the transfer porter have transformed college sports for the better. Finally, I'll give you my take on why I'm not a fan of gambling on sporting events.
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In this episode, I will tell you about my very first musical duos. Then, I'll talk a little bit about Gear Acquisition Syndrome, aka GAS, and how to keep it for getting you into trouble. Finally, I'll tell you about my final duo and why it's my favorite one.
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In this episode, I will talk about “the village” and how much (or little) we need it to raise a child. Then, I'll share with you my thought of how destructive it is to ignore those we care about.” Finally, I'll share with you an example as to how I shine a light in those who are unfairly neglected.
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In this episode, I will dust off my crystal ball and attempt to forecast what will occur this month in podcast land and beyond. Then I will admit to past mistakes, and the excuses I gave whenever I came up short. Finally, I will announce some changes regarding the content I create for this podcast.
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February is Black History Month in the United States. But it’s a month of even greater importance to me, with several birthdays and anniversaries of family and loved ones. And with this being a leap year, I wonder how much the extra day will impact the divine master plan for my life for 2024.
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This week, I’ll celebrate my 13th wedding anniversary. I will also be celebrating the 14th anniversary of my reconnection with music. Coincidence? No! They’re part of a divine master plan that will come to pass if I can just get out of my own way.
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Checkup season for 2024 is in the books. My latest echocardiogram showed good heart function, except for a couple of leaky valves that don’t require action at this time. However, I just discovered that I’m going bald. Getting old isn’t for wimps!
In this episode, I'm going to read an essay from one of my new favorite books, "Gettin' Old Ain't for Wimps", by Karen O'Connor. It's available on Amazon. To get your copy, just tap or click HERE.
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Shiny object syndrome is the condition where people focus undue attention on an idea that is new and trendy yet drops it in its entirety as soon as something new can take its place. I hope that it's not contagious.
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I admit that I’m hooked on sports talk radio. In addition to getting game results, I listen for the commentary and analysis, even if sometimes I disagree with the hosts and/or guests, especially when they tend to "bash and trash". Despite that, listening makes having to root for the Panthers and Hornets easier to handle.
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Other than the actual day I was born, last Saturday turned out to be one of the best birthdays of my life! There was very little fanfare and absolutely no fireworks. It was just an amazing trip down memory lane without me cringing in horror. I beg your indulgence as I drag you along on the first leg of this journey.
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This coming Saturday, I’ll celebrate my 66th birthday! I won’t have a party, which suits me just fine. And I probably won’t receive random and/or unsolicited well wishes on social media. To tell you the truth, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Welcome to the second episode of 2024. Today, I will revisit a post from my first blog. Since then, I've learned how to think and speak up for myself as easily take suggestions from people smarter than me. As we dive in, let’s see if I’m still that guy who was so full of resentment. I don’t think I am, but I’ll let you be the judge.
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Greetings, and Happy New Year! This year promises to be one for the ages in so many ways. I’m thrilled to lend my voice to the conversation, and grateful that you chose to join me for the ride. I'm also taking a different approach to the creation of this podcast as well as my companion blog. Hope you like it!
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This is the final episode of 2023, and I’d like to thank all of you for the support you gave me this year. Every time you listen, like, and share one of my episodes, you’re advocating for me. You’re the best, and I can’t wait to do it all over again in 2024. Take care, and God Bless!
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To quote Mother Teresa, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” The stone I cast is one that acknowledges the good work of others. And that happens to be Item #2 of my New Year's Resolutions for 2024.
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Although my list of next year's resolutions is not yet complete, one item that I'm sure will be on that list is for me to work smarter, not just harder. That means that I'll eliminate redundancy in my efforts. Why make more work for myself if I don't have to?
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I only had seven items on my list of resolutions for 2023, and I stillcouldn't keep them all. Does that make me a failure? Not really,because this year I learned how to change course whenever I hit adead end.
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Greek philosopher Epictetus said, “wealth consists not in having great possessions but in having few wants”. As someone whose "wanter" is poised to overtake my common sense, this is a quote I must keep reciting, or I'd end up in the poor house with no way out.
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British Writer, Poet, and Philosopher Gilbert K. Chesterton once said that... “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” Wise words indeed. Happy Thanksgiving to yours!
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When I was growing up, I felt like one day a week was a complete washout. No playing outside, no television, and no going to the store. What was worse was that it seems like the sun was always shining on everyone else. How did I make the best of a seemingly bad situation? Well, I turned on the radio and let my imagination run wild.
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It's Election Day, and I just got back from casting my vote. I can't believe it's November already. Where did the time go? And with the holidays just around the corner, that means that we are entering the season of making lists. Am I ready for what's to come? Well, I'd better be, because time keeps marching on!
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There are a lot of quotes floating around suggesting that winning is the only thing that matters. I don't agree, because we sometimes can't control the outcome. All we can do is compete and get up each time we get knocked down. In this episode, I'll explain why the thrill of competition is actually better than the thrill of victory.
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It's always a good thing when you reach a milestone. Especially when you're a podcaster who just published your 100th episode. While you get a chance to celebrate, you also have the opportunity to see if you any unfinished business. It seems like I may have an incomplete to-do list, which totally caught me by surprise.
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This is the 100th episode of my little podcast, and I'd like to extend to you my heartfelt thanks for all of your support over these past three years! While the first 100 have been a blast, we've only just begun. Stick around because I still have "Much More to Say". Take care and God Bless!
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I'm reminded of the weekly trips from my in East Harlem apartment to choir rehearsal back in the 1960s and 1970s. On my way there and back, my soul would be serenaded by all the different genres of music that poured out from the many area records stores. This episode takes me back to those happy times.
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“When an opportunist sees that the world is going to the dogs, he starts selling dog food.” Is that behavior really something we should be applauding? Sure, they'll get rich. But they'll still be screwed up human beings. Call me naive, but that is just not cool.
Today's episode will be a short rant about the entities that were created to provide protective services to the public. Now I'm not saying they should do their thing free of charge, but they shouldn't be allowed to take advantage of us in our time of need.
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The theme of today's episode is simple. Being the best doesn't always mean being the most popular. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the former.
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I'm happy to say that, after four years, my heart function is still normal! My weight and blood pressure are at normal levels! I'm still eating healthy and faithfully taking my medications. So, the state of my ticker is still great!
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Muhammed Ali once said that, “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” If he's to be believed, I won't ever have toworry about getting evicted. Mahatma Gandhi said that “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Who am I to dispute wise words from wise men.
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My brother, Mike Boone, will be dropping his eighth jazz album this week. I'm going to do what I can to promote it. But first, let me take you back to a time when we didn't think something as ambitious as recording an album was even possible. This episode contains portions of a 2020 interview I had with Mike for my podcast, "Freelancer Survival Stories". At the time, first strain of COVID effectively shut everything down, cutting off the financial spigot of many gig workers.
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The late American Priest and Missionary Walter Elliott once said that “perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” In this episode, I will shine a spotlight on "The Philly 3", a trio of talented musicians who helped us get through the COVID pandemic by sharing their music and positive spirit.
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There's a saying that goes something like this... “what we planned for ourselves isn't always what life has planned for us.” Hopefully, life's plans will have a better outcome than mine. My plan is to simply survive my recent chaotic happenings. It would be nice if life's plans are for me to absolutely triumphed!
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After a chaotic week, I was praying for a little calm. My prayer was answered, and through a series of minor miracles, I had one of the best weeks ever!
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Just when I thought things couldn't get any crazier, I recently received a letter addressed to the “Estate of Kenneth E Boone”. I admit that I have been called a deadbeat a time or two, but never has anyone announced that I'm dead! Thank goodness that I'm not.
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Back in 2020, I my website got blocked by a certain Social Media platform for violating their Community Standards. It seems as though I unknowingly offended a certain group of "Friends". Three years later, in 2023, the next domino fell. I don't see myself as a rule breaker, especially if I'm unaware of the rules I'm breaking.
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To quote the late television icon Jerry Springer, “someone once said I had a face for radio and a voice for newspapers”. He seemed to overcome those deficiencies. As someone who's about to try his hand at other types of communicaation, I'd be happy if I were half as successful as he was doing his thing.
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Albert Einstein once said this, “I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don't have to.” I can relate, because today marks three years since I received my first pension check and Social Security monthly benefit. No more two hour commutes for me.
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Just when I finally began deleting episodes from my dead podcast, a funny thing happened. I found out that the show still has a pulse. Well, not the show itself. Apparently, the companion blog posts were taking a three-year nap.
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Welcome to Season 6 of my podcast, “Much More to Say”! I took a week off between the end of Season 5 and this episode. While I wanted to rest and relax, I just couldn't shut off my brain. But I do feel refreshed and my battery is recharged, and I'm ready to have another go at this show!
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We've reached the finale of Season 5, and it's hard to believe that I'll be posting my 84th full episode of this show. If you asked me three years ago, I would have considered 20-25 episodes a success. After taking a short break, I will start production on Season 6. There are still some things on my resolutions' list that I haven't accomplished yet, but I will keep plugging away. In the meantime, take care and God Bless!
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My creative juices are flowing. In fact, the ideas are gushing out. However, I feel that if I don't control the flow, things will soon dry up without me accomplishing much of anything. In my last episode, I quoted American poet and author Dorothy Parker, who once said that, “creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.” That's all good, but how can I make that work? Stay tuned, and I'll tell you how.
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Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “do what you can, with what you have, where you are”. I know a few people live by that mantra. I strive to live by those words with varying degrees of success. But I have to keep trying.
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“Getting off the dime” is a Native American saying that means to stop stalling and start moving. Other sayings with similar meaning are “fish or cut bait”, and the G-Rated version of the classic, “poop or get off the pot”. Now, that I use all three as my mantras, I've been able to finally get stuff done.
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“Everything old is new again.” This famous quote from the 18th Century Irish author and satirist Jonathan Swift, has had many lives – from appearing in everything from popular songs to political essays. In this modern world, never is it more relevant than when looking at the trend to reuse, revamp, recycle and revive.
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One inexpensive corner table, plus three pieces of gear, and the downstairs music room studio will finally be completed. Style and function will meet to hopefully spur on inspiration and creativity. Now, if I can keep my word and make good use of the space.
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If you're lucky to live long enough, you'll eventually run across people who just don't like you. And the reason for their dislike sometimes is not rational, but that's humans for you. In this episode, we'll seek to find out why.
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In the past few weeks, I lost my cellphone at the gym. Then I lost my car keys at the supermarket. Am I losing my mind? The good news is that the mind is fine for the time being. My vision and hearing are another story altogether. Getting old just isn't for wimps!
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This episode highlights a three day long string of emails and responses to emails which turned out to be pep talks between two senior citizens best friends trying to figure out our next chapters in life. I hope that they will be the first of many such chats.
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Just when I made up my mind that I would have to learn needlepoint as a way of spending my retirement years, I found the world of podcasting. Better yet, the world of podcasting found me. The precious shows that I've created or hosted over the years fell into a several categories, such as the Arts, Education, Self-Improvement, and Society & Culture.
This show is in the Personal Journal category. And what, pray tell, might a Personal Journal podcast be? It's like an audio (and sometimes video) diary where people talk about their lives or put forth their opinion on certain topics. It also has the added bonus of not requiring guests to be effective. Which is totally in my comfort zone.
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For this week, I was planning to record an episode highlighting some of the other podcasts I've been listening to over the past few months. I admit I was a little stuck. That was until I got the email from my dear friend with his long-awaited, recently completed project attached. I decided to push my original episode idea back another week to give him his due. Maybe the timing of his email was a God Shot of sorts, because it could not have come at a better time.
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“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.” That's a quote from H. Jackson Brown, American Author aka “Best-Selling Giver if Fatherly Advice”
Welcome back to the second half of Season 5! I stayed busy during my break, and I'd like to tell you a little bit about what I did, as well as you what I didn't do on my week off. One thing I didn't do was gripe about opportunities missed, or point play the "Blame Game". As per British author C.S. Lewis... “you can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending".
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American author Mark Twain once said, “whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
We're at the halfway mark of Season 5, things are going great! I haven't had this much fun doing this podcast. However, I think now is a good time to take a one week break to recharge my battery.
I will be publishing my next episode on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
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To quote British Life Coach Matthew Hussy, "remember, the pain of rejection is nothing compared to the pain of regret."
Rejection is a normal part of life, and what’s more, it happens to everyone. Sometimes, it can feel like a big deal. Remember that there could be a million reasons for a rejection. Very few of the reasons are based on you having done something wrong. Try not to feel sorry for yourself, because there’s more to be learned from failure than success. And remember, rejection does not define you.
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To quote the great American humorist and social commentator Will Rogers, “too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like.” Those are words to live by. In this episode, I will attempt to make money, matrimony, and work together, which is no small feat.
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The 14th Century Zen Buddhist Monk Musi Soseki was quoted as saying... “when there is no place that you have decided to call your own, then no matter where you go, you are always heading home.”
I now don't feel badly that it took me a mere 51 years to find my place to call home.
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When making a change, author Salil Jha says, “Do more of what's already working for you.”
For today's episode, I will report on my success, or failure, in following through on three of the seven items on my list of New Year's Resolutions for Calendar Year 2023.
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Sunday, February 11, 1990 was one for the books. Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years of incarceration in South Africa. On that same day, just a few hours later, my only child, Kenneth Edward Boone II, was born at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Both events changed my life for thr better!
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To quote British poet Nikita Gill... “some people survive in chaos and that is how they grow. And some people thrive in chaos, because chaos is all they know.”
To determine which type of personal I am, let me take you back to the beginning, my origin story.
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“Sometimes walking away is the only option. Not because you want to make someone miss you, or realize they took you for granted. But because you finally respect yourself enough to know that you deserve better.” - Anonymous
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This past Friday, I celebrated my 65th birthday! As I said in my last episode, there was no party and no proclamations of any kind. I did get a few well wishes on social media. It wasn't until my brother posted a mention on Facebook that a few more people jumped on with congratulatory messages. And it just happened to be my best birthday yet.
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This is the week that I celebrate my 65th birthday! There will be no party. No proclamations of any kind. Few, if any, well wishes on social media. But I expect this to be my best birthday to date! That's because I've stuck around much longer than I ever could have imagined!
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What does my Little League drama, that took place over 20 years ago, have to do with what took place last week in the well of the House of Representatives? To tell the truth, not much. Except the part where most of the people who the barely-elected Speaker thought he was protecting ended up biting him in the “you-know-what”!
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Happy New Year! I think I'll start the new year and the new season with my list of 2023 New Year's Resolutions. There were 15 items on my resolution to-do list for Calendar Year 2022. With the exception of the desire to attend church services occasionally, I started all of them and I've stuck with most of them.
We've reached the end of Calendar Year 2022, and now it's time for me to come up with my list of resolutions for Calendar Year 2023. I promise it won't be 15 items long, but it won't be just one or two items either. I will try my best keep my expectations low and my acceptance high. If I can do that, I can live with the results. Also, this show is going on a brief hiatus. When I return on January 4, 2023, I'll kick off things with my new list of New Year's Resolutions.
I planned to publish this episode this past Wednesday, but a medical emergency prevented that from happening. So here I am today, health restored, and expressing gratitude to all of the healthcare angels who went above and beyond to make me a healthier person and the world a healthier place!
We're nearing the end of Calendar Year 2022! After celebrating Thanksgiving, next up is Christmas, Hanukkah, and finally New Year's Eve, depending on the year! And as always, I wish you and yours had a safe and happy holiday! But for now, let's see how we did in keeping up with our New Year's Resolutions for 2022.
For some of you, patching and repainting some walls, picking up refills from the pharmacy, and signing up for Medicare benefits in a timely fashion may seem like no big deal. Doing those things without undue procrastination is a major feat for me. It means that I'm getting unstuck, getting out of my head, and getting out of my way!
Think of all your achievements. Do you feel proud of what you've accomplished? Or do you feel like a fraud? Do they bring you joy? Or do they leave you with the feeling that, one day, your cover will be blown, and everyone will find out that you just got lucky?
If you experience self-doubt, take comfort to know that you're in great company! Impostor Syndrome is typically associated with high achievers. So, if you feel like a fraud, chances are that you're more capable than you think. Real frauds never worry about this! They never, ever experience self-doubt!
To quote Canadian-American motivational speaker, Brian Tracy, "If you can dream it, you can do it. Your limits are all within yourself”. But if you don't have the courage or ability to dream, you can find what you need within yourself. Trust me, it's there!
I'm still feeling a little nostalgic. Today, I'm reminiscing about the games we played and the fun we had while living in the concrete jungle. Outsiders might think of it as surviving, but I truly believe we were thriving!
We're in the home stretch, so I thought that now would be a good time to check in once again on my Resolutions for Calendar Year 2022. Now is also the time that I start thinking about my Resolutions for next year. But today, I'd like to revisit the three music-related items on my list, and why they fell by the wayside.
I'm feeling a little nostalgic today, thinking about my childhood home. Hope you enjoy.
In the world of sports, we root for our teams... win, lose or draw. With the midterm elections upon us, I think I'll take the same approach. I'll vote for my people and accept the outcome. I'm too old to play any games and, by this time, too wise to fall for scare tactics. Go Team!
This marks the 50th full episode of this podcast! Thanks for supporting me by listening to this podcast and reading my weekly blog posts. God Bless!
I'm thrilled to be entering season 4 of “Much More to Say”. This season will present a new set of challenges, or should I say, growth opportunities. I'm ready to start this new chapter. Would you like to come along for the ride? Thanks, and tell a friend or two!
Three years after my health scare, what is the state of my existence? I'm happy, pretty damn healthy, happily married, a proud father and grandfather, and enjoying a retirement filled with pursuing my life's passions! In this episode, I'd like to thank just some of the many people who are responsible for me having this fantastic new life!
Over a decade ago, someone asked me what I wanted to do with the rest of my life? At the time, I didn't have a ready answer. For me to know "what", I first had to discover "who" I was. Then I could answer the "what", and all the other questions: "when", "where", "why", and let's not forget "how".
Because I've been here since 2009, I felt it was time to switch my sports rooting interests from teams based in NYC to teams based in the South. But this episode isn't about hardcore, or even passive, fandom. It's more about hometown pride, with me having felt that sense of pride for the first time in my life!
The American poet and essayist Mary Karr once said that “a dysfunctional family is any family with more than one person in it.” And here's a quote from an anonymous source that also fits this topic: “There is no such thing as the perfect family. Every family is unique with its own combination of strengths and weaknesses.”
Just because someone grew up in a dysfunctional family doesn’t mean there isn’t hope for them to grow up to live a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life. At the end of this episode, I'll share the steps I've taken to heal from the effects of my mild dysfunctional upbringing.
Take what you like and leave the rest!
While keeping a family secret from the outside world may be advisable in some instances for privacy or protection, keeping secrets within the family can prove problematic.
Keeping can destroy relationships, children’s lives, cause suspicion and resentment, create a false sense of reality, cause illness, and lead to a life of underachievement. In this episode, we'll begin to dive into family dynamics and how they impact us for years, if not generations to follow!
Once again, I go back to my 2022 New Year’s Resolution #8, which is to “Attend Church Occasionally”. Well, I can tell you that this past Saturday, I found myself in a church, at a gathering. Not a service, but at a very special 12-Step meeting. It's been over two years since I've seen these wonderful friends!
This episode is a follow up to “Ep032: Are Those Seats Taken?” There I shared a number of reasons why folks want to attend church, as well as reasons for not wanting to attend, using surveys plus my own opinions. Today, I'll take a deeper dive.
2022 New Year’s Resolution #6: Watch less cable news and return to watching. After a while, sports watching brought on even more stress than political news. What really drives me nuts is listening to the loud "experts" who love the sound of their collective voices.
In this episode, without naming names I'll identify them, their behavior, and how we should deal with them. Now that I know how to cope, my only regret is not learning how sooner!
Insincerity is the action or practice of pretending to feel something that you do not really feel, or not meaning what you say. It is a sign of weakness, with some of the reasons being narcissism, control, and insecurity. Sincerity, even in error, is a sign of strength.
Fatherhood isn’t for wimps! It took me a minute to learn that for myself. It’s something that challenges me every day, even though my son, my only child, is over 30 years old, lives over 250 miles away in Atlanta, GA, and is a father himself. The worries never end.
He always thanks me for being a great Dad, but I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to give a long-overdue shout out to the man who wrote the manual on how to be a good father.
Our car was recently totaled, with us inside! Physically we were fine. It was the other driver's fault, by his own admission. The police officer on the scene agreed, as did his insurance company. So, the processing of the claim should have been a slam dunk. That was until the humanoids started tinkering with a system that should work flawlessly, which always ends badly. A lot of people have horror stories in their dealings with giant corporations... here's mine!
This is the third week in a row that I’m publishing a new episode of this podcast. If I make it to five weeks in a row, I’ll find an interesting way to celebrate! But until then, let’s keeping moving forward!
Now that I’m working with a decluttered mind and can accept the fact that nobody is perfect, and that excellence is more than good enough, I can take on what I hope is the final roadblock. And that is speaking with my authentic voice!
Welcome back! In my last episode, I announced that I would try my best to publish a new episode every week! As a procrastinator, and a perfectionist, I know that I’ll have to get those character flaws in check if I’m going to come close to achieving my goal of a new episode each week, beginning now!
At the end of my last episode, I said I’d be announcing the new direction of this podcast. After working out most of the kinks, I've decided to do everything in my power to publish a new episode every week!
Will I be able to publish an episode of this podcast every week? I’d bet on it! But first I'll have to declutter my mind of all unnecessary and unproductive thoughts. Wish me luck!
Rolling down the highway, we find ourselves approaching the halfway mark of 2022. So, let’s use this time and this episode to bring you the final progress report on my New Year’s Resolutions. I will use the second half of this year to make steady improvement on the good habits I've adopted so far.
The end of this block of episodes is in sight! I’ve already given updates on 10 of my 15 Resolutions for 2022. I originally wanted to save Item 4 (“Keeping up the good work”) for last. As sort of a recap, or better yet, as a touchstone that I can return to from time to time.
But then it occurred to me… is it enough to just stick with these resolutions, or should I actually try to improve on them once they stick? I’m confident that by the end of this year (2022), I’ll be able to report to you that I’ve kept all the resolutions on my list. And that I've taken the next step and improved upon these new actions!
Item 8 on my list of New Year's Resolution for 2022 has me attending occasional church services. For reasons that are not clear to me, doing so presents challenges where there should be none. In this episode, I'll explore the reasons for attending as well as the reasons I might use to skip church altogether. This should be interesting.
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I'm considering dropping Item 12 from my list of New Year's Resolution for 2022 (conducting interviews for this podcast). I came to the realization that this type of social interaction is something I can do without. I also discovered that being an introvert/loner isn't necessarily a bad thing.
That was then, and this is now. I am grateful that success in my life today doesn't depend on the number of zeroes in my bank account, but the love and respect of family and friends!
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In this episode, I'll update you on Item 5 of my music-themed New Year's Resolution for 2022 (making my house livable again). Going through the unmarked boxes collecting dust, I found reams of documents relating to bad relationships, bad financial times, and bad relationships caused by bad financial times.
That was then, and this is now. I am grateful that success in my life today doesn't depend on the number of zeroes in my bank account, but the love and respect of family and friends!
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We begin this episode with an update on all of the New Year's Resolution for CY2022. Then we'll move our attention the goal of fulfilling the resolutions, establishing a new set of rules to live by if the current ones no longer suffice.
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Moving right along, in this episode I'll take a look at New Year's Resolution #6, which calls for me cutting back on my consumption of cable news. I was successful but discovered that I need to cut back on a few more things!
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In this episode, I'll revisit a few more of my New Year's Resolution for 2022 to let you know if I'm sticking with them. So far, so good! Now if I could just get my head around why the list of resolutions is so long.
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In this episode, I'm checking in on a few of my music-themed New Year's Resolution for 2022 to see if I'm still sticking with them.
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Welcome to this our first episode of 2022! Hope you and yours had a safe and happy holiday? We have an entire year of conversations ahead of us, so let’s get things started with some New Year's Resolutions!
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As we near the end of another year, I'd like to thank you for all of your support and wish you a Happy and Joyous Holiday. See you next year!
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Today's episode is my belated giving of thanks for being in a great place in my life, both physically and spiritually!
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Today, I thought that I would break with form to do something that I should do a lot more of - brag about my kid! Thanks in advance for indulging me!!!!
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Most stories have both a hero and a villain. In today's episode I talk a little about a couple of my earliest influences who, while not villains, didn't quite reach hero-status. Like me, they were just a couple of well-intentioned, but flawed, individuals.
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This episodes begins the second year of this podcast, as well as the fourth year of this network. This has been a dream come true for me! To mark the occasion, I want to reflect on another life-long dream of mine. While remaining in the background, I've always wanted to start and sustain an endeavor in the arts. After decades of fits and starts, I'm proud to say that my dream is finally a reality!
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I always wanted to use my voice to be of service to others. If I can shine a spotlight on the good works of friends and strangers alike, I’m doing my job.
On Facebook, I follow a number of jazz musicians from the Philadelphia area. For this episode, I’d like to shine a spotlight on three of them who generously shared their gifts with us during a challenging time!
Here's to health, peace, and happiness! God bless!
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On September 19, 2020, I published the first episode of this podcast. The timing could not be better since we in the middle of a very heated general election campaign season. Some said the future of our democracy hinged on the outcome of that election.
Not sure how to proceed, I decided to kick things off with three "teaser" episodes, ranging in length from three minutes to seven minutes per episode.
Trying to be honest while not seeking to further incite the excitable masses, I covered three main points:
1.Listen more, talk less (The Divine Ratio)
2.Love your enemies (To Those Who Persecute You)
3.Get involved (Part of the Solution)
The response from listeners was positive, so the show continued. Over the past year, we talked about dealing with the pandemic. We also began to deal with the challenges of returning to a normal existence, especially the types and level of anxiety most are dealing with.
Entering the second season of this show, we shift our focus to fulfilling any hopes and dreams that we had to put on the back burner. The main lesson learned from the recent past is that the future is both uncertain and not guaranteed. And it’s never too late to strive for a happy outcome in life!
Here's to health, peace, and happiness! God bless!
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What big dreams do you have? What dreams have you given up on? What are you going to do to get your dreams back on track?
You're never too old to pursue your dreams. Mine is to use this platform to inspire others to turn their dreams into attainable goals. Your journey to self-actualization starts right here, right now.
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These are challenging times. People want us to make decisions that will benefit them, with little regard as to how these decisions impact us, positively or negatively. I ask myself, are they trying to scare me into making a choice, or are they giving me the facts and trusting that I make a decision that is beneficial to all?
Are we totally screwed or is there still time to change course? You decide!
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I have this small show with a small audience and even smaller prospect for future growth. That leave me with this question… “is it a failure? Am I a failure?” Here’s the short answer – Absolutely Not!
With hard work, honestly, and setting modest goals, this show has survived "pod fade" and completed its first year of production. So, I consider this show a rousing success - all the while still having fun producing and hosting it!
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I'm back from a vacation, where I searched for and found, inner peace. Coming to terms with my relationship to music as my chief form of expression. Finding my true calling at this late stage of my life was revealing and liberating. I'd like to share my story with you. To quote motivational speaker Les Brown, “you are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.”
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We’ve reached the end of this round of episodes on the subject of “Return to Normal Anxiety”. It has been quite the learning experience for me. Here’s where we learn about some calming techniques, or coping mechanisms, as well as identify resources that will make this journey as painless as possible.
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Over the past couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the personal and societal challenges of a return to normal, now that we are finally getting our arms around the situation. In today’s episode, we’ll figure out how to navigate our comfort levels. From there, we’ll determine our comfort zone to find out if we’re in a good place or not.
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When it comes to tips for coping with “Return to Normal Anxiety”, Dr. Garry Spink, at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY suggests three. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at the first tip: ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR (OR MY) ANXIETY. More to come in future episodes.
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As the number of people vaccinated increases and gathering restrictions are reduced, a level of reluctance to adjust back to pre-pandemic life has started to emerge. In this episode, we begin our search for ways of coping with "Return to Normal Anxiety".
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Direct deposits are going in bank accounts. Vaccine shots are going in arms. Things are headed in the right direction. So why still the long faces?
While we still have reason to be cautious, to grieve, and to doubt, we should be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode, I will try to explain why grumbling is a strategy that needs to be rendered powerless. Big ideas take time to become reality, with patience being the road to get us there.
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In less than sixty days, the Biden Administration has accomplished quite a bit! The $1.9 billion Covid Recovery Bill was passed and signed into law. We are on the threshold of exceeding the President's goal of 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days! Competence and compassion are the new order of business.
In this episode, we will embark on the task of evaluating the performance of this administration as it seeks to reestablish the United States of America as the envy of the world. We will also take a look at the opposition and try to explain the logic of their arguments.
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It's in the contract. Typically, two or more parties compete for votes. The understanding is that whoever wins agrees to represent all constituents. But recent history suggests that's not the case. How do we get back to normal. We face our shortcomings head on! We must remind ourselves that there is more that unites us than to divide us. And we must do so quickly, because our real adversaries are watching our every move!
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I feel fortunate that my birthday (January 20th) also happens to be Inauguration Day. So, depending on who gets sworn in, it's either a cause for celebration or a reason to air my grievances for the next four years. Today, the former is the case!
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2020 was quite a wild ride! While we are assured to have a little more stability going forward, 2021 won't be a walk in the park either. In this episode, Ken will briefly touch upon some high and low lights of 2020, as well as a bright spot just over the horizon, the successful "Save Our Stages" campaign, spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association! To find out more about NIVA, just visit: https://www.nivassoc.org/
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While all of our attention should be on the rollout of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, we're still having to keep a sharp eye on the presidential election that took place over one month ago. With the challenges to the results all but exhausted, we find still ourselves sleep-deprived with elevated blood pressure readings as we try to anticipate the "next move".
In this episodes, I'd like to give a shout out to a couple of cities (Philadelphia, PA and Atlanta, GA) who withstood withering attacks to hold the line for the democratic process. And since numbers rarely lie, I've packed this episode with raw percentages to support my claim!
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This has been a rollercoaster year, with the coronavirus, sagging economy, and presidential election topping the list of challenges. Now we face the challenge of navigating our way through the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
While the current state of affairs is forcing us to compromise as well as improvise, we can and should, take a moment to create a gratitude list. As difficult as that seems, we still have a lot to be grateful for.
In this very brief episode, I will reveal my partial gratitude list. I ask you, my friends and family, to do the same. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Now that the voting is over and the post-game analysis is under way, let me say something that you may find controversial: we are right where we should be. The system is working! Now comes the hard work... putting the train back on the rails! What do you think? Respectful agreement and/or disagreement is encouraged.
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Election day 2020 is just around the corner. We are being bombarded with political ads, amplifying as well as distorting the records of the candidates and positions. At stake are a number of key issues, one or more my apply directly to you.
This election season comes with more challenges than others in recent memory. A public health crisis is at the top of the list. Also, a candidate who is so insecure that they feel that throwing dirt on not just his opponent but the entire election process is his only path to victory. Oh, and did we mention that he willingly risks the health and safety of his ardent followers just to improve his chances to win, So, it's up to you to cast your vote to make your voice count. Don't let fear keep you from getting off the dime!
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With about three weeks before our next election, we need to decide if we are part of the problem or part of the problem. If you choose the latter, and if you haven't already, please take the time to formulate your election plan.
In this time of crisis and confusion, here's my brief contribution to the conversation...
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Talk less, listen more. That's the premise of my new show. With full episodes coming in the late Fall, I will shine a spotlight on all of the conversations, debates, and even arguments that are of interest to you, the listener. Join the community by visiting my website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/