PITSTOP PIONEERS

We all go through different seasons in life. Therefore, sometimes you need a break in order to process, digest or work through some things in life… focus on yourself so to speak, self care or lets say take a look at the inner life of yourself; the heart, the soul. It took a littler longer than I expected, but hey, it was important. Well, here I am, back at it again, sharing my heart with you… than...

There are some people that are just genuinely uplifting, happy and content; and then there’s the rest of us; no offense. We all journey through this life as best as we can, dealing with things and some might deal with them differently or better. Either way, make sure to surround yourself with people that are uplifting, happy and content, because it makes the journey easier! Join the conversation!...

Christmas is great. Movies are great. So, once a year I sit down to watch some of my favorite Christmas Movies… I am still at the beginning of my list, but have a few more days left to knock them all out. What is your favorite Christmas Movie? Merry Christmas! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #christmasmoviemarathon #christmasmovies #christmas #merrychristmas #whitechristmas #itsawonderfullife...

Sometimes all you need is 45 seconds of silence… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #silence #silentmoment #sometimes #allyouneed #45seconds #rest #tranquility #lakeview #preserve #naturelover #lovetheoutdoors #lovebeingoutside #sunday #dayofrest #haveagreatsunday #restwell #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hik...

It is really always a matter of perspective, how we look at something and what we actually see. On my journey as I learned to slow down, my vision became clearer for the things around me, like what’s important and what I value. In short, it’s the little things, the things we usually miss and take for granted, that make our lives more full. Here’s to the little things! Join the conversation! Godspe...

Life comes with all kinds of experiences, whether good or bad, uplifting or challenging… it is part of the journey. We all go through storms that come our way, trying to keep our balance, not to fall. However, sometimes we do get knocked down and if we do, we need to make sure to fall forward… and get back up again! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #fallforward #bounceback #tryagain #partofthe...

So excited about the release of GUARDIANS OF THE 12 “Jakob and the lion pendant”, the first novel of a series by my good friend Sammy Iovino, aka @authorsamueljames. Check it out on all major bookseller platforms and get yourself a copy; even a signed copy… and Happy Thanksgiving! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #guardiansofthe12 #guardiansofthetwelve #samiam #nogreeneggsandham #iamexcited #e...

He won’t shave nor trim his beard during the month of November, and maybe beyond that. At least that’s what he told me. I am talking about the one and only Bill Marino. What can I say, he is an inspiration. What do you think about NO SHAVE NOVEMBER and should Billy keep his beard after this month? Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #billysbeard #noshavenovember #november #thebeardedman #thebeard...

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between! Taking breaks is important, at least it has become important to me, coming from a guy who has been running through life…until I stopped running. So sit down, relax, enjoy a cup of coffee as I share what’s on my heart. THANK YOU for watching and listening and for being on this journey with me. If a PITSTOP PIONEERS episode (or episodes) speaks to...

Yesterday Billy told me that he will bring in homemade chili for lunch today. Somehow I thought that he would bring in a little extra to share with me… I guess that was wishful thinking on my part. Therefore I had to dig out this recording to remind me where I got my fair share of chili. However, the question remains open, did Billy make the chili himself this time around? Join the conversation! G...

BE STILL Usually our lives are busy; too busy. We’re running instead of walking; we’re moving too fast. Therefore we miss some important things along the way and often we only learn to pay attention to those things if our lives are forced to slow down by somethings beyond our control. Then we start to pay attention, start to listen as we slow down, quiet down and become still. Slow is better, less...

I remember when I received my first watch from my Godfather when I was about the same age as my daughter, for whom we just got her first watch as a graduation gift from middle school. She got herself a MoonSwatch. As a Swiss I am a staunch supporter of analog watches, which for me not only helps to tell time, but is a steady reminder that God holds my destiny and its timing in His hands (Psalm 16:...

About 15 years ago someone told me that her son saw me on YouTube. I kindly replied that she must be mistaken, yet out of curiosity I did check and to my surprise there was our reenactment of the Budweiser Wassup commercial with over 1 million hits on someones YouTube channel. After 25 years, I think it’s about time that we release the original GRÜÄN TEE - WAS ISCH LOS and GREEN TEA - WHAT IS UP b...

About 15 years ago someone told me that her son saw me on YouTube. I kindly replied that she must be mistaken, yet out of curiosity I did check and to my surprise there was our reenactment of the Budweiser Wassup commercial with over 1 million hits on someones YouTube channel. After 25 years, I think it’s about time that we release the original GRÜÄN TEE - WAS ISCH LOS and GREEN TEA - WHAT IS UP b...

My son is something else, quite a character. I love the fact that has the courage to try new things and the confidence that whatever he’s trying will work. In this story he accomplished to make a fire in his own way . All I could say and did say was: Great job, son. I am proud of you! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #yourewelcome #sundayrest #sundaybreak #morninghike #sundaymorninghike #boyti...

There was a time when there were no cell phones or mobile phones and at times, I wish it would still be that way…and here is why! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #turnitoff #nocellphones #cellphones #mobilephones #pager #palmpilot #haveaconversation #startaconversation #manners #mannersmatter #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire...

Even though I recorded this a while back, I don’t want to withold the following cooking episode from you. Billy is back in the kitchen and let me tell you he ain’t messing around. Even though we did not quite agree on the fact if pineapples belong on a pizza or not, whatever we cooked up came out quite nice! Let me know what you think about pineapples and pizza. YES or NO? Join the conversation! G...

There are moments in life that are just special and you know when you experience them, because you won’t ever forget them. The other day I got my son his first hiking boots and let me tell you, seeing the joy on his face and the fact that he wants to wear them all the time, not only made his day, but also made mine. All that’s left to do now is to go out there on an adventure! Join the conversatio...

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between! There is so much going on around us 24/7 and therefore it is wise to escape the busyness and flood of information that hits us everyday. So, just push the pause button; take a step back, reflect and then move forward. THANK YOU for watching and listening and for being on this journey with me. If a PITSTOP PIONEERS episode speaks to you, share it...

Books are great, not only to read them but to own them. And sometimes it happens that you own a lot of them but did not have the time yet to read them all. Well, we go through different seasons in life, I think I just entered a season where I read more books again; and I love it. So, pick up a good book, sit down and escape into another world as you turn the pages… Join the conversation! Godspeed,...

Usually when a storm is brewing, one should not plan to go outside, but rather find shelter. Well, and sometimes you just need to go outside and look at what’s about to come down; face the storm so to speak. It reminded me of an experience I had with my daughter when we were on a hike and it started to rain. We decided to keep going even though it started to pour and we got soaked. And though it f...

What better way to start the day with a cup of coffee. Here I am sitting in the parking lot with my favorite mug, having a moment to myself. A moment where I don’t plan what is next, but simply be in that moment. This ain’t easy because most of us have too much going on and we miss out on moments like this. So take a break, have a moment and enjoy the rest of your day! Join the conversation! Godsp...

Birthday’s are here to be celebrated and if you’re not able to get together on that particular date with the birthday child; a phone call, a text message or a card will send a message, that you care, that you love and that you thought of that special person. It’s the thought that counts, even if it happens to be the wrong date. Happy Birthday Billy! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #billysbirt...

Wrapping up my Swiss Trip viewing the beautiful mountains of Arosa and showing you a real Swiss treasure or let’s say a mascot; the Swiss Groundhog called Murmeli. Happy Groundhog Day! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #murmeli #swissgroundhog #groundhog #groundhogday #happygroundhogday #swissmountains #arosa #hiking #nobadweather #nobadweatheronlybadclothing #swissspecial #swiss #swisstrip #ma...

I lived in Switzerland most of my life, but never made it up to one of the most famous mountains; the Pilatus… until on my last trip. And boy, was it worth it. A spectacular view from up here to lake Lucerne or Vierwaldstättersee with the sound of cowbells and alphorns in the background… What more do you need? Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #pilatus #alphorn #cowbells #luzern #lucerne #lakel...