That Upper Left Life

What's the difference between discipline and motivation?  We try and figure that out in this episode.  

Have you ever wanted to try out a different restaurant than the usual?  Restaurant Week can help you with that.  Sponsored by the Spokane Inlander, about 100 restaurants are participating in this event.  February 23 - March 4.  The range of set prices are $25, $35, and $45.  Here is a link for more information Inlander Restaurant Week | February 23 - March 4, 2023

Deena and I discuss how er celebrate Valentine's Day.  We also give you some helpful tips.  And we talk garbage about Valentine's Day...Just Kidding.  Let us know how you celebrate February 14th.

Today I have a conversation with Jason Sneep about his home project, a tiny home!  We talk about what it was and how it is coming along.  Have you thought about downsizing to a tiny home?  Take a listen and find out more.

Ladies and Gentlemen, in this episode the battle continues, the "Battle of the Winter Blues".  Is it fact or Fiction?  What is it?  What are the things that can combat it?  Find out and see if you are in need of ideas to help you through this time of the year.

Happy New Year!  Today my special guest, my wife, Deena Budano, and I talk about goals and themes for the new year.  Leave a comment on That Upper Left Life Facebook Page or Instagram and let us know what your goals are this year.  

It was an awesome year!  We had a blast spending time with you all.  Today we do somewhat of a recap and also talk about the conversations we are thinking about next year.  Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

The boys and I roundtable what our most memorable Christmas and Christmas gifts are.  What are yours?  Let us know in the Instagram and Facebook.

What do you and your family do for Christmas?  When do you start decorating?  How do you celebrate?  The boys and I answer these questions and more.

The boys and I talk about the origins of Thanksgiving, how we celebrate with our family, and what we believe the lost meaning of Thanksgiving is.  How do you and your family celebrate Thanksgiving?  Do you do Black Friday?

Where to begin?  Today we talk about activities we do here in the Pac Northwest during the fall and how we feel about this time of year.  We also talk about darker things that go on at this time of year...the conspiracy of pumpkin spice and the terms for this time of year...fall or autumn.  Do you feel the same way or do you think that it's a normal thing?

Today I talk with Darfus Moore, a long-time friend, about his new endeavor, inspiration to move towards his new career, habits to make him succeed, challenges, current highlights, and words of encouragement to those who want to follow their dreams. https://wedomoore.life http://couragetogrowfarms.com

Believe it or not, Spokane has produced some famous people.  There definitely are artists, writers, poets, actors, athletes, people who are involved in science, and people who have contributed to the world.  Take a listen to me and the boys to find out the people we dug up.  Obviously, there are more, but these are just the few that we personally wanted to talk about.  Are the...

Today the boys and I talk about movies filmed in Spokane.  How many movies do you think were filmed in Spokane?  We did a google search and found 18 Movies Filmed in Spokane - Everyday Spokane .  There are more, but this is 18+ most recent movies.  Take a listen and see if you've seen any of these movies.

After all the busyness, Angelo has had some time to sit with me and talk 49ers, Giants, and Lakers.  Not to mention fishing.  We did limit out that weekend on Kokane.  Super fun weekend for sure. 

Do you think you know at least one big business that has changed the world?  How about two?  Three?  How about all three based out of the same state?  Washington offers a pretty big handful.  Take a listen and find out what companies have changed how the world operates.  ***I mentioned Airbus what I meant was Dreamliner.

The boys and I talk about the History of Spokane.  Well...we barely scratch the surface of it.  We find it interesting enough to talk about.  Take a listen and learn something new about where we live.

Today we pose the question, "Where do you want to go?"...for vacation.  Seriously, if you don't have to worry about work or money, where would you go?  Who would you bring?  For how long would you be gone for? That Upper Left Life | FacebookRandy Budano (@thatupperleftlife) • Instagram photos and videos

Today we talk about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.  Just some Geeks, geeking out on a Disney + Star Wars Series. Follow and Rate us on the podcast platform you use. That Upper Left Life | Facebook Randy Budano (@thatupperleftlife) • Instagram photos and videos

Today the boys and I talk ideas for the summer here in our corner of the Pac Northwest.  I hope you listen and try out some of our suggestions.  Go to That Upper Left Life Facebook or Instagram pages and let us know what you like to do here in Spokane during the summer.  Follow and Rate us on the podcast platform you use.  (2) That Upper Left Life | Facebook Randy Budano (@thatupperleftlife) • Ins...

The roundtable today is on Contentment.  What is it?  How do you find and maintain it?  Are you content?  

We roundtable about biking here in Spokane, Washington.  Are we a bike community?  Do we have facilities to accommodate biking?  Are there bike shops in the area?  Find out.

"That Upper Left Life" and "Dream Big With Deena Budano" talk about Our anniversary, the Outdoorsy app, and Van-Trek.com.  Two different Podcasts, Three days, and 2 companies.   Trusted RV rental marketplace | Outdoorsy Vantrek (van-trek.com) Birdie's Pie Shop | Absurdly Delicious Pie (birdiespies.com) Visit Us (bocopop.com) Home (whitehousegrill.com) Facilities • Spokane County, WA • Ci...

Why are these titles to song names?! No, this isn't about Lou Reed's "Take a Walk on the Wild Side". Did you know Spokane had a Zoo?  We talk and share our opinions and thoughts about the zoo in Spokane, where it was, and why it's not here anymore.

No, not the Johnny Cash song, but volcanoes in and around the Pacific Rim.  We have a conversation about what it is.  Let us know out of all the natural disasters, which can you live with and where might that be.