5for5day

I had a 5for5day. Let me tell you all about it.

Episode 30. The past is always present to teach us great things of character and honor and heroism and sacrifice. #ststephenschurch #fourchaplains

In the summer of 23 my son left for BC for the Air Force at Lackland Texas. This podcast speaks of our experiences and immense pride in his sacrifice.

A short story. I hope you enjoyed it.

Is college for you? Maybe or maybe not. Say yes, fill your calendar, extend yourself.

Episode 26. Part two of a discussion on careers and jobs and making sense of it all.

Wow. If you are in that 18 to 21 year old to range and need some advice on how to manage shit, listen up.

Too Many Whales Washing Up Dead on the New Jersey Coast.  How do we come together to prevent more of the same.

An awe inspiring musical performance.  A history lesson.  A work of art.  Share with others and see the wonder.

Get out in the world.  Become a Regular.  Connect.

The satisfaction of DIY, building something useful, maintaining your property, it can be revelatory.  This podcast is about the trails and tribulations of such an endeavor.  Hopefully you will be encouraged to undertake your own project.  Build your own patio and I promise the beer you drink on it will taste better. Spiritual 5, Emotional 4, Intellectual 3, Social 2, Physical 1

Season 2 of the 5for5Day Podcast kicks off with a dive into the concept of Gratitude.  This episode dedicated to my beautiful wife.  Have a 5for5day.

The validation of being a Marvel Comic Fan in my youth.  We mourn and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Stan Lee.  Stan Lee is largely responsible for creating an entire world of modern mythology and we are forever grateful. Spiritual-5, Intellectual-4, Emotional-3, Social-2, Phsyical-1

The great Mom and Pop places that have been around for years are in trouble an they need your help.  This pandemic has hit they hard and they need your support to survive.  Make an effort to foster that personal relationship with the neighborhood store so they can stick around for a long time and we can enjoy them in the future.  We discuss three of North Jersey's best. Social-5, Em...

My Son Michael discuss President's Day.  The role of the commander in chief, influence, favorites, how it has evolved and the concerns of the direction of the presidency and government itself.  Intellectual-5, Emotional-4, Social-3, Spiritual-2, Physical-1.

Super Bowl Sunday Special.  Tampa Bay vs. Kansas City.  The New G.O.A.T. against the True G.O.A.T.  Make the day special-food friends family nd the spectacle of the big game.  Predictions and memories. Emotional-5, Social-4, Intellectual-3, Physical-2, Spiritual-1

Do you have the courage to tell me your favorites?  This is the first 5for5day that centers on the emotional domain.  The emotional attachment to committing to your favorites, sticking with them, and learning loyalty.  Say yes, its much more fun and rewarding than saying no.  Learn about my first summer as a baseball fan and just how perfect it was.

A talk about taking care of the physical side of things.  Play games, challenge yourself, get out of your comfort zone, be consistent.  Incremental change over a long period of time.

Mike and Mike Jr discuss ways to increase voter participation.  How does the country get people off their asses to vote?  Should the country make any effort to get those people off their asses?  If you are too lazy to vote do we really want you voting?  Constitutional Convention perhaps?

It is a term that has been thrown around quite a bit lately.  It originates with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his attempts to get the United States out of the depths of the Great Depression in the 1930's.  Its use and meaning have been weaponized lately so it might be time for you to get a little history lesson.   

Attempt to control what you have influence over and have the strength to ignore all else.

Take a deep dive into one of the most interesting novels of the 20th century.  It truly is the gift that keeps on giving as it is connected to a multitude of events, people, culture, ideas, and murders.  I was introduced to this novel almost 40 years ago and a year does not go by when I don't learn something new that it s related to.  Enjoy. Primarily an INTELLECTUAL domain podcast...

Maybe the most neglected of the 5 domains of the 5for5day Philosophy: Spiritual.  Stay humble, realize that you don't have all the answers and you are part of something way bigger than yourself.  Spirituality provides perspective.

This month marked the 40th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back and 15th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith.  Mike and Mike discuss the impact of the series and the major reoccurring theme in all of their favorite movies.

My obsession with government overreach is effecting my media choices.  What the hell is going on?