Podcast

Political Conventions (MM #1958)

The political conventions are over. Did anything happen at either convention that makes you change how you’ll be voting? I honesty doubt it. It seems that social media has changed us. Because most people have already made up their mind, and there’s nothing that will change it. And that seems to be much different than…

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Speed Limit (MM #1957)

While I was cruising down the road recently a car went flying past me. And made me think about the speed limit. What if speeding wasn’t possible? Since the technology for self driving cars is in our near future it could soon be a reality. Imagine how that will change your life…

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Shine My Shoes (MM #1956)

I had an important meeting the other day and needed to dress up a bit. So I grabbed my dress shoes and noticed that I needed to shine my shoes. But where was my shoeshine kit? Dressing for work has gotten so casual in recent years, I couldn’t tell you the last time I actually…

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Personal Search Engine (MM #1955)

I have a new job. Fortunately the job isn’t full time though. Since my parents don’t like computers, I’ve become their personal search engine. Now I don’t actually get paid for this talent, but perhaps I can add this skill to my resume…

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Travel Planning (MM#1954)

I’ve often talked about my love of a good road trip. And last week when I was on the road something hit me. How we travel today is nothing like it was back in the old days. Due to the invention of GPS and smartphones traveling by car is now an entirely different experience…

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Airbnb (MM #1953)

I have lots of friends who swear by Airbnb when they travel. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be right for me. But, I decided to take the plunge last week in New Orleans. While there are some similarities to staying in a hotel, I can honestly say that it’s not even close…

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Birthday Cake (MM #1952)

I often find myself wondering about the strangest things. For example the other day I was wondering about birthday cake. Why do we eat cake on our birthday? Why not pie, or donuts, or even pizza? So, of course I had to find out why…

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Ageism (MM #1951)

One of our local TV stations recently let go of a few on air talent. An while many people say it’s ageism, it’s likely more budget related than anything. And that’s an even sadder truth that we all will experience many times as we get older…

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Cajun Food (MM #1950)

I love Cajun food. I can’t remember the first time I tried it, but I know it was love at first bite. It’s one of the reasons I fight the battle of the bulge. It’s usually my go to meal for my birthday, but this year after spending a few days in New Orleans I…

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Old Briefcase (MM #1949)

Do men ever carry briefcases anymore? I found my old briefcase the other day and it still had some paperwork inside. I don’t think I’ve used it for 15 years. Once I got an office at work I didn’t have the same need for a briefcase anymore. Have briefcases simply become relics of the past?

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