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I talk about holiday traditions and some good memories as well as why my views over the years have changed. I also encourage that it is not too late to make some new ones. Join me for that and more https://altf4.co

This is a follow-up from last week on the results of the election. I do a little post analysis from what happened and talk about what is next. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Today I am covering the Oregon Voter's Guide. I talk a little about my history with voting and how I analyze the arguments for and against candidates and ballots. Note: there were a couple times I used the phrase 'status quo' and I actually meant 'quorum'. Learn more at https://altf4.co

It's Halloween so I thought it would be fun to imagine that it we are in the Zombie Apocalypse. It is also the last day in National Preparedness month. Would you be surprised that those two situations are one and the same? Learn more at https://altf4.co

I am following up on my review of The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn. This was the Left Coast Culinary Book Club selection for October. I strongly feel like this is a very influential book and probably the best that we have read in our 5 year tenure. Now, with audio levelling!. I have been playing around with microphone position and other features of audacity. Learn more at https...

Do you ever have purchases that you regret? How about spend on you money on things rather than doing things? Of course, this is first world problems, but it helps to keep you mental perspective in check. I talk about some of my foibles and give some perspective to keep things in balance. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Because I am frontloading my content at the moment, I am talking about some more evergreen subjects. This was triggered by a technique called 'Table Topics' for interesting and impromptu subjects. Plus, I wanted to lighten up the subject matter a bit. Learn about this and more at https://altf4.co

I am talking about changing your programming with respect to the child/parent relationship. It is a sticky and difficult decision, but I think that we can get through it. Learn more at https://altf4.co

Have you ever wanted to start over? I address that big question as well as offer some help on how to get started and have success. Learn more at https://altf4.co

I just finished watching the mini-series 'The Dropout'. This triggered a thought and a strong opinion that I needed to talk about data integrity. I use some of my own generated data to use as examples. But, join me on my analysis of why you could see the fall of Theranos coming. Learn more at https://altf4.co

I am talking about father's imparting knowledge to their kids while spending time with extended family at the beach. This was our last hurrah for summer now that school is back in session. Learn more at https://altf4.co

The first thing that is new is I am playing around with bumper music. Aside from that, I am talking about all the different consumer experiences that I have had over the years, driven primarily by some recent new ones. Learn more about what I am doing https://altf4.co

This week I am talking about parenting and enabling kids goals. I consider it my responsibility to educate my kids and not the school system. That being said, my son is struggling to get the classes that he wants and achieve his goals at the same time.

I am talking about how I have done with my goals this year. Of course, I had some successes but also some failures. In addition to just what I have done, I offer some tips and strategies about goal setting. Learn more at https://altf4.co

In this episode, I talk about my experience meeting my local state representative and working a campaign fundraiser. It is probably not exactly what you are thinking, but check it out for the real story.

I wrote the outline for this podcast in 2019, about a month after I left my job. This is all about me, my analysis of my life and what I learned from it (so far). Of course, things have changed a little bit so I comment on that in the context of my discussion. Lest you think that this episode is only my analysis but I offer tips about how to perform your own self analysis and how to learn from cho...

Today's episode is all about music and feelings. This may not be your cup of tea but for me it helps cope with where I am at. The playlist in the link goes along with what I am talking about today. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnPmjkDrCf0LHoOL4Tk7EnykMYJ214xXZ

I am wrestling with setting firm boundaries and living in faith. I talk about how I have handled it and tips to live through conflict. I am definitely no expert but hopefully you can see there is hope.

Today I am talking about the USC/UCLA split from the Pac-12 and what role tradition plays in culture.

Guess what? I have Covid. I am relaying a little bit of my experience about that and some other odds and ends.

I am talking about the three recent Supreme Court decisions to illustrate the ridiculous reactions. Hence, the title.

Today I am talking about the customs, traditions and food in Spain. I enjoyed the personal nature as well as the dedication to the meals that I had on my recent trip.

Today I talk about my introduction to role playing games and how they shaped me as an adult. I also talk a little about how this podcast got started and some of my early ideas.

I bring my years of travelling to the podcast on things that I think are helpful for someone travelling.

I am talking about the movie Field of Dreams, a local fraternal order and how their actions pertain to the mental mindset of the the Toolbox Fallacy.