AltF4.co

If you liked the Toby Keith song and message, then you may not like what I have to say today. The topics covered pretty much stick to the topic such as Trump, Iran, justification for bombing and what that means for his legacy. I also talk about what I am doing instead of fretting about things outside of my circle of influence. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Alright, maybe the platter only has one kind of sandwich on it. Maybe it is an 'S'-sandwich at that. But the idea was that I was going to have a smorgasbord of topics to cover. I guess you got ham and turkey. These are the sandwiches that are going to fill you up though. Let's stop talking about sandwiches and give a listen. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had a lot of downtime, The Handmaid's Tale has been on my reading radar but this time I was watching a show the show with my wife. I take a critical look at the symbology and structure of the show to see if that world is in our future somehow. You might be surprised at my analysis. Learn more at https://altf4.co .

Things may not be as they seem. In this case, that was true. Our senses are a good predicter on whether things look right, feel right then probably are right. But when there is conflicting information it does pay to take a closer look. Learn more at https://altf4.co

A term coined in the mid-2000s about podcasts that stopped releasing new episodes. A show that I listen to recently announced that they would stop making new episodes. I talk about what that means to me as well as some personal information going on in my life and how that effects AltF4.co. Learn more at https://altf4.co

When I look at the calendar, things are pretty booked through late July. This is only a season and I am hoping that with kids starting their own journeys that I can look forward to future years of a more controlled fashion. All this being said, too much focus on the present can loose track of steps to prepare to future projects that need to happen now. I share my tunnel vision and encourage you to...

Parenting can feel like a bull ride sometimes. If you draw the easy one then you might hang on but miss the style points. If you get the hard one, it might kill you. Hang on and do the best you can. My family dynamic is about to to change with graduation coming up in less than a month. As such, I talk about things that occur on that journey and analyze options. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Today, I will talk about what I did last week. It was not really scheduled but I got a lot done by making the most of time. There were some honey-dos as well as some purely self-indulgent things that I chose to do. As a result, I feel good and I do feel rested unlike some of the amazing trips I have taken as vacation over the years. Learn more at https://altf4.co

I am not Catholic, but I have a lifelong closeness to the religion. Today, I talk about how my proximity has influenced my life as well as some of the controversies related to the direction of Catholicism. Surprise, surprise even Dante gets into the discussion. This is about remembering Pope Francis and the impact the church has on inside and outside the faith. Learn more at https://altf4.co .

It is easy to get into a groove and seek validation with sources that meet your bias. I am just as guilty of this by listening to things like talk radio and podcasts. I do this sometimes because I wonder how or why some event is going to be spun. It was years ago that I was listening to Glen Beck and he announced that he was no longer going to talk about Obama as well as pray for him. I thought, w...

I thought that it would be fun (for me) to reminisce about my time in the Carolinas. Of course, I was interested about whether they were getting equitable treatment in the clean-up efforts as well as whether Helene was as bad as I imagined. I suspect that it was worse because things look alright considering the amount of work that was still being done.   Learn more at https://altf4.co

I am not outing anybody, but I do talk about what I would call food processing nightmares today. In some cases, it is enough to make your appetite turn. But we all have to eat to thrive. Fortunately, we have choice and at least at certain times of year we have tremendous abundance. Food can be one of the great pleasures in life that is also a necessity. I encourage you to learn more about your cho...

Big news that was not unexpected happened last week in the bio tech sector. 23 and Me declared bankruptcy in order to sell the company. I have a little bit of experience with it and I share that today as well as what I see went wrong. I finish today off with some general tips on what to do to protect yourself in the future. Keep your head on a swivel when it comes to protecting your identity. Lear...

There are a lot of movies where I think, I'd like to see that. Ken Burn's The Vietnam War is one of those. I have watch his Civil War series many years ago. This is less of a review of his work than an analysis of what we as a people should learn from Vietnam. I consider myself fairly well versed but I learned quite a few things from this. To be honest, nothing should be a surprise but I have been...

Today is a tale about two cities that share a border. One went one way and the the other a different way. As with all of my work, many times looks are deceiving. I am relatively sure that we can take this little story and overlay it over other things that are going on to make a parable more relatable. Tune in today to find out what those cities did and what we can learn from it in other contexts....

I am sure that everyone has their own personal answer to this. For me, it throws a wrench into things when I want to do something else and I am forced to take some downtime. Of course, I always want to make the best out of an imperfect situation which leads me thinking about what I can do with this time. I talk about those things today. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Flannel, messenger bag and mock combat boots. Have I painted the picture yet? Meet Generation Z, the latest Artist generation that is coming of age. The last Artist generation were the Silents. I read a snippet of Co-Pilot, Microsoft's AI to see what they have to say about Gen Z, but I also talk about some other things going on in life related to my ability to relate to them. Learn more at https:/...

I don't exactly know who this person is, but the writings are fire. I saw this reposted on MeWe the other day and I have been forming my own opinions about the massive changes going on at the federal level of government with amazement. Trump and DOGE have a demolition crew at the base of dam. When they finally destroy the foundation, they will probably get crushed in the force of the flood and deb...

Today I break one of my guidelines about bringing up politics midweek. But, this is less about the topic and more about me being upset about what transpired. Sure I made some mistakes by participating and was a contributor to the argument. Today, I talk about why I am so upset and what I am going to do about it. And yes, I am starting to feel better. Learn more at https://altf4.co

If I worked at this a little bit, I could turn this from something serious into some sort of stand-up routine. But, alas I am not going to be a comedian today but adding some perspective. If you are struggling in either relationship or your job then maybe one parallel or the other will ring true. I may or may not be taking my own advice here but I am recognizing what some of my tendencies lean tow...

Today I am going to talk about things you never hear at the sporting goods store. You don't read magazine or blog articles about it. Heck, people don't even talk about it. This might be because they don't deal with it. But, my encouragement for testing or practice is all about the subject. These are the things that have happened to me as I continue to train for my PCT section hike. Learn more at h...

You have probably heard the saying 'What is old is new again.". Well, today is no exception. With people freaking out about the new administration, I try to make the argument that you shouldn't be so concerned just because wasn't your guy. Conversely, I don't think you should be jumping up and down if it is your guy. I think that you will see what I mean if you give it a listen.  Learn more a...

I say pretty much what I want to say in the podcast. This concept is sufficiently nuanced and complicated that I won't do it justice in a short paragraph. This is a programming concept and I do my best to distinguish how you would use each type. The reason that I think it is important is all about that ever sharpening logic saw that I keep pushing and working on myself. Learn more at https://altf4...

Since the beginning of time, man and nature rested in the Winter. I think I am inventing a new tradition. Just kidding, but today I talk about current events in my life and what my plans are moving forward. There is a reason the saying 'No Rest For the Wicked' is common. It describes me perfectly. Learn more at https://alt.f4.co

about a Politician, then this might be the one. There has been a lot of to do about recently deceased, former president Jimmie Carter. I acknowledged last week, while I was alive during the entire term of Jimmie Carter I don't remember a single thing. As a result, I have been reading a lot of anecdotes and other things about the man. Dare I say, his legacy as a President might be dubious but his l...