Thoughts in the Car

Episode 195 - Stand Your Ground Ukraine talks abou how the people of Ukraine intend to stand their ground against a Russian invasion. It doesn't matter that Russian is the big guy and Ukraine is the little guy. It's about peace and protecting what is yours despite the pitfalls. Let's all pray for the Ukrainian people and hope that Russian comes to it senses because the days of allowing the big guy...

Episode 194 - 80/20 Rule for Business begs the question of whether or not the 80/20 rule works for your business. For the longest time I framed the principle in reverse. The principle determines that less will get your more. I believe that putting in the most will get you the best result. Does the 80/20 rule work for your business?

Episode 193 - First Book Vending Event of 2022 talks about me venturing out of the house to meet people and gain new readers. Sometimes the easiest way to create awareness about your products/services to be out among people. The difference in gaining new business is your presence. I lost sight of that during these trying times. 

Episode 192 - Russian Shenanigans talks about how everyone is worried about Russia seizing control over Ukraine. I don't believe President Zelensky is going to let it happen. The United States of America is more than willing to provide the tools necessary for Ukraine to protect themselves, but we do not have time for the Russian Shenanigans.

Episode 191 - New for 2022 talks about my goals for 2022. The number one thing is to start getting out amongst the people because that's what started my fan base and readership. The goals might seem familiar, but the approach will be different. We all have aspirations for bigger and better things. We can achieve them one step at a time and if we miss the mark at least we can get closer.

Episode 190 - Milder Variant Replaces the Common Cold? Many people have been testing positive for COVID-19. Could it be that since we are in the cold and flu season, mask mandates have been relaxed, people are getting really bad cases of cold and flu as they normally would prior to the COVID-19 outbreak two years prior? Everything can't be a milder variant of COVID-19. The symptoms are the same as...

Episode 189 - Resolutions are Overrated talks about the typical things that people put in place as attainable in the new year. They always fail and feel defeated because they give up. Resolutions are overrated and I share some of mine from the past and how I'm moving in the future. The glass is always half full as long as you see some progress. Sure, it will never be exactly as you envision. Somet...

Episode 188 - CDC Changes? Talks about the possibility that CDC is changing the protocol for COVID-19 because they could be trying to speed up herd immunity. What do you think?

Episode 187 - Happy Holidays is my Christmas wish for you and yours.

Episode 186 - Preparing for Guests talks about getting ready to have people visit overnight. It’s a lot of work for people who don’t normally entertain. I’m having visitors. I’m exhausted with the preparation and they haven’t arrived yet.

Episode 185 - The Mashup gives a snippet of the many current events that are of concern to me and many. I rundown a list of recent events that require attention in one form or another. 

Episode 184 - Concerned but not worried talks about the new variant to this never-ending global pandemic situation we all have to embrace as we live life. Whatever it is that you are doing to keep you and yours safe, continue and stay mindful. We don't know what we don't know, but don't let your guard down. The mutations have got to slow down. The Spanish Flu lasted two full years before it began...

Episode 183 - Be Thankful is a short message to remind folks even in times of adversity we must always be thankful to be present, loved, and for all the lessons learned. It is the beginning of the holiday season and we want everyone to have a happy Thanksgiving.

Episode 182 - Infrastructure leads to Destruction talks about how the infrastructure bill can lead to the destruction of the Democratic hold on the Biden administration. Progressives use the bi-partisan bill as leverage to get the social infrastructure bill passed and it cost them big with a loss in the state of Virginia. The Democratic Party always seems to get in their own way and they will have...

Episode 181 – Don’t Let Stress Take You Down talks about my health scare that made me realize that I need to pay attention to myself. It is essential to be mindful about when your body sends you a signal that something is wrong. We all need to answer the call so that we can do what is necessary to be well for ourselves and the people in our lives who care about us.

Episode 180 - Off The Cuff Random Thoughts talks about mandate vaccinations, staff shortages, cost of goods, slow government, and looking forward to calmer days.

Episode 179 - What's Happening Today? - Kids have too much time talks about how young school children are losing their self-expression. Writing is a way for them to record their thoughts, ideas and feelings. Journaling is an old fashion way for children to express themselves. I created a  new journal called What's Happening Today? It is available for just that purpose. Everything can't be about te...

Episode 178 - Pick and Choose talks about how the United States of America picks and chooses who they want as refugees. Haitian people were blatantly mistreated when they reached the border in Texas looking for a safe haven. They were 15,000 strong at a campsite under the International Del Rio Bridge in Texas. In a matter of days, all 15,000 Haitian people were gone. Where did they go so quickly?...

Episode 177 - The Struggle is Real talks about how people sit in judgement of folks who are having a hard time with stability. You shouldn't judge someone when you have not walked in their shoes. We are all just one catastrophe away from becoming impoverished. Remember that the next time you have an unproven opinion about someone else's life. 

Episode 176 - Not Ask, Demand talks about the President of the United States of America no longer pleading for citizens to get vaccinated, but demanding vaccinations to occur. Many argue the point of infringement, but due to the possible loss of livelihood compliance with commence.

Episode 175 - Shame on SCOTUS talks about how the new abortion law in Texas was not reviewed properly by the Supreme Court of the United States because of the shadow docket. SCOTUS got it wrong.

Episode 174 - Highlights talks about all the hot topics of the week from the Afghanistan suicide bombing of United States military personnel to Hurricane Ida making landfall in Louisiana to the mask versus no-mask for children in school. It’s all bothersome despite your vantage point.

Episode 173 - Handwriting on the Wall talks about the Afghanistan collapse debacle. Everyone knows that the United States of America is reactive and not proactive. History has proven it as such. From afar an individual could see that all the time, effort, and training would be for not after American troops pulled up stakes. It should be no surprise the Afghan army and government folded like a deck...

Episode 172 - Stuck talks about being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Having a routine can make you feel stuck. By altering your schedule, you can make room to free your mind from being caught up. I'm stuck but I am shifting my energy to help push pass the feeling.

Episode 171 - Feels Like Deja Vu talks about how we are moving backward instead of forward with the Coronavirus in terms of what we know and what has changed, the inflated cost of goods, and limited goods on store shelves. We have to stay vigilant to keep ourselves and families safe.