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Ending my on-air participation in this podcast, I spent a short amount of time reflecting on some of the accomplishments we made. The bulk of this episode is to issue a challenge to those facing adversity, uncertainty, and a sense of helplessne
Life isn't always fair. We don't always get out of it what we put into it. But we can't just roll onto our backs like a dog who lost the fight. As American Revolutionary Thomas Paine is credited as saying, you can "lead, follow, or get out of t
Dealing with adversity can prove quite challenging. Conditions aren't always perfect. We must learn how to adjust, adapt, deal with constant pressure. This is especially true for parenting. While we don't want our children to make the same mist
The first steps to manhood typically begin with a game of catch in the backyard. This is when the father gets to be teacher to the son, who is a captive and engaged audience. In this episode, Ken lays out the underpinnings of the relationship h
In this episode, Ken introduces you to his not quite obsession, baseball. From being a form of personal expression to it's use as a parenting, the sport has been an integral part of the lives of Ken and his son. In this, and future episodes, Ke
Golf and stamp collecting are typical hobbies taken up by retirees. I'm looking for a cause to take up. Or maybe several causes. This episode is the first brainstorming session of the DMMG post-retirement committee. More to follow in future epi
Today marks the first day of my retirement! That doesn't mean that I'll stop working. I am cutting back on the number of "From Grievance to Gratitude" episodes I'll produce. That's because I'm moving from a self-centered focus to one where I pu
Today marks the first day of my retirement! That doesn't mean that I'll stop working. I am cutting back on the number of "From Grievance to Gratitude" episodes I'll produce. That's because I'm moving from a self-centered focus to one where I pu
Retirement is not for the faint of heart. Especially for a diagnosed workaholic. In this episode of my podcast, I'll share with you the feelings I have about leaving the gig worker world to pursue the work that my higher power has for me.Please
Decades ago, a college professor of mine told me the steps to success were as follows - first you learn, then you serve, then you earn. At this point in my journey, I've done all three and am ready to take my ball and go home. I will take the s
Welcome to Season 2! When I signed off on 04/27/2020, I thought this podcast was permanently shuttered. I even began posting episodes from my new podcast, "Freelancer Survival Stories". However, I discovered that this show still had relevance.S
This is the 35th and final episode of this podcast. I hope they were of some benefit. I know that recording them has helped me grow as a human being. I'm not getting out of the game, because I am in the process of creating an all new podcast, h
With a cry of "let's reopen the government" getting louder, we've once again retreated to our own ideological corners. While this show is not a political one, my common sense compels me to suggest that we all use our common sense. If you trust
In times of hardship, many people have a tendency to be governed by fear. Fear of not getting what you want. Also, fear of losing what you have. We are currently living under a cloud of uncertainty.It is during challenging times that our true c
The medical experts strongly advise that all but non-essential workers stay indoors. We can do that. While waiting for the test results to arrive (they came back negative), we were told to act as if we had the virus, which meant quarantining ap
The "Shelter-in-Place" order is in effect in many communities across the country, including ours. The pandemic is paralyzing people with fear. All we want are answers and assurances that we will be OK. There are things we can control, and thing
We're living in uncertain times. It seems like we're getting our heads around the risks of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus. Diagnosis, treatment, and hopefully cure, are the great mysteries.I'm devoting this episode, and possibly future episodes, to
My son's former baseball coach used to always say, "piss-poor practice promotes piss-poor performance". Because I have an aversion to practice (running scales, rehearsing speeches, and the like, I guess that means that I'm just out of luck.Inst
It's a time for celebration at the Descant Music & Media. Celia Boone and Angel Snipes are back making great podcast episodes, and plans are underway to resume our programming expansion efforts.The picture wasn't always this rosy. Over the past
When most people reach a fork in the road, they need to determine the path forward. For me, it means that I'm lost! And when I get lost, the solution is always to retrace my steps. From bad habits, to destructive vices, and to a recent health s
My authentic voice is the result of lifelong years of learning, experimentation, and failure. If used correctly, it is a powerful tool to use on my path to self-actualization. If used wrong, it can be used to bludgeon my fellow manly cruely and
Since this is my 25th solo podcast episode, I thought it would be a good idea to take stock of past performances. While I've been making slow, yet steady progress, I've still got quite a ways to go before I reached a level of competence that I
The episodes may not be getting better, but I'm definitely more honest about what I'm doing here. I talk a little bit about loneliness for people in the AARP class. Expect more about this in further episodes. As my list of grievances continues
With my health rapidly returning to normalcy, I'm pursuing my life's dreams with new-found vigor! Not spending too much time worrying about the past, I do vow not to repeat past mistakes. In the words of my wife, Celia, from now on I'll "make m
The road from grievance to gratitude has a number of off ramps. The longer you stay on the road, the more difficult it is not to get "dinged". The earlier you exit, the easier it is for you to get to a place of victory without expending too muc
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