Open Your Toys

It’s going to be one of those weeks. So, I’m going to bow out of writing this time around. We have tested our technology for doing the G.I. Joe: The Movie commentary, and we’re going to do it live. Listen to our next show for details. Comes a fearful cry…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 297: Crashing Through the Sky… appeared first on...

How many things are you an expert at? Now, there will always be people who know more, but do you think you know more than the next hundred people? How about the next ten thousand or the next million people? I tend to dabble in a little bit of everything, so there are not too […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 296: Expert Level… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

Life is hard enough by itself, let alone when people are actively trying to jeopardize you and yours. Now, I have a feeling that a lot of people feel active forces are working against them when, in reality, it’s just bad timing, luck, or whatever. However, people are shady to an extent that seems unfathomable […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 295: It’s a Sabotage… appear...

Why is it that you really don’t start getting interested in history until you get older? Yeah, you’re taught history throughout school, but unless you become a history buff, it doesn’t seem like people dig history until they’re much older. That is especially true with me. After about 45, I couldn’t watch enough documentaries. I […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 294: Doomed To Repeat...

It never is…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (2:43 / 156.8 MB) Follow along with the show notes The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 293: It Seems Impossible… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

I’ve always been low-key humble. What do I mean by low-key? I’ve always taken pride in my accomplishments and never shied away from recognition, but I have never sought it. When presented with compliments and even just acknowledgment, I smile, say thank you, and show appreciation. However, usually, it’s just me doing what I do. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 292...

I’m not really feeling writing right now, but I’ll be back. You keep doing you. Just keep on swimming…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (1:59 / 114.9 MB) Follow along […] The post Open Your To...

One of the most important things you can do in this world is to set expectations, whether with your kids, co-workers, or even your friends. Setting a standard of behavior from you that people can depend on helps foster stable and tranquil relationships. However, one of the worst things you can do is have expectations. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 290: Setting Expectations… appe...

I was supposed to write this post on April Fools’ Day. You can see how well that went. I guess it works. I’m writing this two days after April Fools and giving it that title. See, I tricked you. What I don’t think major companies are doing anymore is trying to trick us. They have […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 289: April Fools… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

You know how I do…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (2:55 / 168.1 MB) Follow along with the show notes The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 288: Let’s Get This Paddy Started… appeared first on Open Your...

It’s the time-old question: do you have more money than time or more time than money? Do you eat out more than cook at home? Do you do delivery or pick things up yourself? What are the things that you sacrifice your hard-earned money for even a modicum of convenience? Through my Joy Of Missing […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 287: Cost Versus Convenience… appeared first on Open You...

Four years ago, I had a catastrophic injury to my ankle. It caused me to be resigned to the couch for over two months. I spent a lot of that time watching documentaries. Most of them were war-related. We have all seen the Hollywood movies, but the actual footage from war is so much more […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 286: The Lesson of War… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

Wow, what a difference a couple of weeks and a whole lot less booze can do for your motivation, not to mention your home life. It’s like night and day. While I still do not have the output I hoped for, I’m getting there. It is so nice to feel accomplished, even if it is […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 285: Hey, Ho, Let’s Go… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

How are your resolutions going? Mine? Don’t ask. However, every day is a new day. Every day is a new opportunity to do what we need to do. Every new day is a chance to be a better you. Outside influences may make our goals more difficult, but that doesn’t mean things won’t be better […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 284: One Day at a Time… appeared first on Open Yo...

I’ve talked about change, motivation, and getting things done too much. It’s time to put up or shut up. Believe…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (2:45 / 158.2 MB) Follow […] The post Open You...

So it’s the holidays again. I can’t remember the last time I had one that went smoothly. I get it; it’s over a month of family, friends, and obligations, but is it that hard? Is it really that hard to be around the people you love, or at least you say you love? It is […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 282: It’s Always Messy… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

That HISS drop hit like a bomb. I haven’t seen so many collectors so happy about something in a long time. I have only seen a couple of people complaining, and it was just minor gripes sandwiched with praise. Now me, I haven’t even opened mine yet. What are you waiting for, you might ask. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 281: HISS Mania… appeared first on Open Your Toys...

I saw this meme the other day, and it made me think of one of my favorite memes. The meme I saw went, “Become OK with being the villain in someone else’s story even if you weren’t. Never forget people will turn you into whatever it is they need you to be so that their […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 280: Moral of the Story… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

Considering most of my posts are a kind of “ripped from the headlines” of my life approach, we’re going to focus on Support. Notice that’s Support with a capital S, not just everyday support. I’m referring to the people who are paid to help us when something goes wrong. Since I basically work in Support […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 279: The Frustration with Support… appeared fi...

I meant to save a bunch of time and do a really well-thought-out reflection of our 15th Anniversary show. Well, you see how well that worked out…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download […] The post Open Your Toys Cast –...

(mic drop)…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (3:21 / 193.7 MB) The post Open Your Toys Cast Discussion: 15th Anniversary… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

Maybe not today. I don’t really even know the exact day. But, about 15 years ago, Mrs. McFavorite did our first “pilot” episode of Open Your Toys Cast. I dare you to listen to it. I can’t even imagine how bad it is. Not that in those 15 years, we’ve become some highly polished, ultra-popular […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 277: Do You Know What Today Is… appeared first on Open You...

I have been putting off writing the post for days now. It’s the only thing standing in my way of putting something else off. Why are there things I just don’t want to do? They’re not even difficult. It’s not like yard work or helping someone move. It’s just sitting around in a climate-controlled house. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 276: Can’t...

Why is it that I am constantly laboring on Labor Day? We just spent 3 hours doing yard work. That was after camping for the second time in so many weeks. Setting up and tearing down camp is always crazy laborious. The one thing I can skip is writing about it. Now you don’t have […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 275: Labor Day… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

I take for granted that everyone goes camping. I grew up doing it and have continued to go my entire life. While we don’t go nearly as often as I would like, we manage to go at least a couple of times a year. The older I get, the more I have come to understand […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 274: The Great Outdoors… appeared first on Open Your Toys .