Statements of Opinion

#152 I recently witnessed something that caught my attention. A man giving advice to some teens. The amazing thing is, they were strangers to each other! In this day and age there are enough examples of bad behavior to go around. This is one time when someone took the time to try to give a positive message to some kids who probably needed to hear it. Listen in and see if you agree. Support the sho...

#151 As most of you have heard by now, Former President Donald Trump was recently found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Now, I know this is a controversial issue. But my take on it all is, is this the best we can do? Listen in and see if you feel the same! Support the show

#150 On Youtube you see a lot of interesting stories. The viral ones make it to big news outlets for all to see. Recently one such story arrived about a man caught on Zoom driving a car while he was participating in his own court case for...wait for it...driving with a suspended license! Now this story has a few twists and turns, but I still find myself shaking my head! Listen in and see if you ar...

#149 Over the years I've tried several different meal prep services to try to make it a little easier to manage a busy life. Recently I decided to give Factor a try. In this episode I talk a bit about what I liked and disliked about a few of the services. If you have ever given the idea of ordering prepped meals a try, then this episode is definitely for you! Support the show

#148 In this episode there isn't a lot of introduction necessary. The news is full of teachers  doing unthinkable things, and it just needs to stop. If it's a topic that is triggering or uncomfortable, you may wanna skip this one. If you happen to be a teacher with nonsense on your mind listen up because you need to hear this! Support the show

#147 I was recently introduced to the game Too Many Bones. It's been around for a while, but I'm just getting into it and it's fun! It's a dice game, so most things depend on the luch of the roll. But it has some interesting parts to it. Listen in to my short review on the game, and let me know what you think about it! Support the show

#146 It seems that Hannah Gutierrez Reed has been sentenced for the Involuntary Manslaughter confiction she got. It didn't really go well for her, mostly because of her own words! It's a terrible tragedy that could have been avoided, but it seems Hannah doesn't really think she's to blame. Listen in and see if you agree with her, and if you think her sentence was fair. Support...

#145 In NYC, Manhattan specifically, there will be congestion pricing instituted. Driving into lower Manhattan will cost $15 per vehicle. A lot of people are up in arms, as it's already expensive to visit the Big Apple. Listen in and hear what I think about the new congestion pricing model, then let me know if you agree! Support the show

#144 A lot of things have changed since the pandemic, and they have also gotten more expensive. One of those things is a visit to your hairstylist! Now I recently came across a story where clients are being charged by the hour to get their hair done! In this podcast I let you know just how I feel about that, and shocked is only one! Listen in and see if you think its reasonable or if you would use...

#143 MSC is dealing with a lot of backlash over a recent incident with popular Youtubers Ben and David. Apparently, it all revolved around being able to film content, or not. But the issue is, is MSC at fault for creating a whole lot of bad publicity? Or are the content creators Ben and David crossing the line in some way? I found this little cruise drama interesting, and thought you might too! Su...

#142 It seems that the great debate on tipping culture here in the U.S. is still going strong. A recent trip to a restaurant had me scratching my head over what was expected. This topic makes a lot of people mad, but no one can really make a definitive answer. Should we tip or not? Listen to what I have to say in this episode and let me know what side you fall on! Support the show

#141  From time to time I come across articles that originate from reddit's "Am I the Asshole" thread, or AITA for short. I gotta say, sometimes I am left scratching my head at the behavior people display in these stories! And sometimes I can't stop laughing either! I thought it would be interesting to check out a few posts from AITA and see what I think. Let me know if you agr...

#140 I recently came across a trivia quiz to see how much I remember about the 80's. Now, we are talking 4 decades ago really, so that was a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...wait Star Wars came out in the 70's, wrong decade! Anyway, let's see how well you remember the 80's, because I'm a bit shaky myself! Support the show

#139 Here we are in a brand new year-2024! I know it's taken me a minute to welcome the new year, but hey we still have 11 more months right? In this episode I do get caught up on a very important topic, the U.S. elections. So tune in and let me know if you agree with the observation I make about it. Whether you do or not, we are gonna have a very interesting year ahead of us! Support the sho...

#138 As winter has arrived in full force across most of the United States, I have experienced yet another pet peeve-parking lots that are not properly cleared of snow and ice! Forgive me if I rant a bit on this one, but as I get older, I'm more aware of these types of hazards. In this episode I do identify some of the worst offenders of this. So if you own a parking lot, then listen closely!...

#137 These days we are trying to be more mindful of the environment. One way many states have done this is to get rid of plastic straws. While on the surface it may seem like a good idea, I'm not so sure. In this episode I tell you why I think maybe we are being too hasty with abandoning plastic straws, and I come up with an alternative item we should throw out that I know you'll agree w...

#136 Just that fast, we are at the end of another year! I'm keeping this short and sweet, with a message of self care! I'll be back in a week or two, so until then Happy Holidays!! Support the show

#135 It recently came out in the news that a planned 3 year cruise that was supposed to start in early November got unexpectedly cancelled! What a nightmare! In this episode I talk about this a bit and I let you know how I feel about taking a cruise like this. Would you? Support the show

#134 Well, the holiday season is here! And to get everyone in the mood, I thought it would be fun to do another BuzzFeed quiz. This one is about holiday movies, and we will find out together just how well I know them. Let's be honest, I've got a 50/50 chance here! Let me know how you do, too! Support the show

#133 Here in the United States we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving. I hope those who celebrate enjoy the time with their families and loved ones. It's also the start of the holiday shopping season, something I am much less enthusiastic about, as you'll hear! Support the show

#132 Sometimes you find yourself rewatching a movie you have seen before. You may have seen it several times before, but this time it's different. That's because you notice a fun fact or a little hidden item you never did before! It's like seeing the movie for the first time! I recently watched Independence Day, and something jumped right out at me, and I can't believe I never...

#131 I recently had the opportunity to see John Wick 4, the latest installment of a series of very popular movies starring Keanu Reeves. Now, the acting is great, but the plot leaves a lot to be desired. I can't say that I enjoyed it, and I was left with more questions than answers. Let me know if you agree, or if you think the more John Wick, the merrier! Support the show

#130 After a recent terrorist attack by Hamas on civilians in Israel, the Middle East is on the brink of war again. In fact, Israel has declared war, has been bombing Gaza, and the whole thing is about to get a lot worse. In this episode I'm looking at how it doesn't seem like the rest of the world is allowed to stay neutral. And really, why are we stuck in this cycle of violence. It&apo...

#129 In a world that is heavily focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), I can't help but wonder if we are making a mistake leaving the creative arts behind. Some schools don't even offer music and art, while others only offer one type. Now I know STEM is important, but so are the creative arts. Listen to this episode to find out why! Support the show

# 128 There are a lot of different subscription boxes available these days. You can have toys, games, clothes and food delivered to your home on a regular basis. One type of subscription that I got into over the pandemic was murder mysteries. It is a unique sort of who dunnit in a box, and if you like solving puzzles and/or crimes, this will be just the box for you! Listen in while I explain my ex...