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Yankee Liver23 Nov 202400:06:39

The 11-year-old Mid-Centurian experiences a face-off between his Dad, the New York Yankees and a plate of liver and onions.

Something we can all relate to!!!

Confessions of a Mid-Centurian - New Episode #2: "The 10th Letter of the Alphabet"19 Nov 202400:08:18

This episode is all about Stella Doro biscotti, espresso puddles, love, understanding and what we do to survive when we have to..........  It tells the story of cross-generational wisdom sharing in a warm food-fragrant kitchen one early fall mid-morning in a Brooklyn home in the mid-1950s......... Enjoy!   

Feedback welcome: confessionsofamidcenturian@gmail,.com 

Listen to your Inner Voice- It Could be a Wake-up Call! Guest spot for Retirement Wisdom LLC12 Aug 202500:32:58

 Hello NeoSeniors Nation!   This podcast is a special edition!

 I was honored to be the guest on this podcast for The Retirement Wisdom's Noteworthy Series (http://www.retirementwisdom.com/). 

This podcast title: Listen to Your Inner Voice – It Could be Your Wake-up Call

Welcome to this podcast which is the third episode of the Retirement Wisdom's Noteworthy Series, which  highlights an article that we think warrants your attention and host a conversation with a relevant guest.

Today’s article is The Power of Wakeup Calls by Gregg Levoy (Psychology Today – July 2017).

Our guest is Richard Losciale, who experienced his own personal wake-up call that changed the way he lived his life – from being focused on the aspirational to being focused on the inspirational.  As Rich listened to his inner little voice, he worked hard to recover from being near death and transformed his life by shifting his mindset to his higher purpose and developed a stronger sense of who he is.  His company, Neo-Seniors Services LLC , focuses on improving the well-being and mindfulness of those who are looking to optimize their senior years and live better lives.

You can learn more about me (Richard Losciale): Neo-Seniors Services LLC  website

And you are invited to Subscribe to The Retirement Conversations' Podcasts

The Retirement Conversation is a free Retirement School on the non-financial side of retirement. Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe today to have our conversations with authors, experts and interesting retirees come directly to you.

 

Protecting Your Digital Identity- 5 Tips05 Apr 201900:03:54

Please enjoy this short pod and hope you get at least one good thing from it! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events. Check us out at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

Defining the Metabolic Syndrome05 Apr 201900:06:46

Please enjoy this short pod and hope you get at least one good thing from it! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events. Check us out at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

Realities of the New Retirement12 Aug 202500:03:07

Please enjoy this short pod! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events.....check us out at at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

Turning Your Lifestyle into Therapy05 Apr 201900:03:12

Please enjoy this short pod and hope you get at least one good thing from it!

We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events.

Check us out at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

Winning the Seniors' Dating Game12 Aug 202500:03:15

Enjoy this short pod! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events.....check us at at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

 

You Gotta Play Your Ball Where the Monkey Throws It!!!12 Aug 202500:03:39

Enjoy this short pod!  We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events.....check us at at https://agedandwise.com   Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com  We are here to help!

Creative Behaviors on a Dreary Sunday in The Lou or ThingsTo Do with Not Much15 Apr 201800:12:40

Spontaneous episode here.....give a listen if you've ever been bored or homebound or a cabin fever sufferer or just feel like its time to do some new things with whatever is around you.....

 

Your comments always welcome...and do visit us at www.neoseniorswisdom.com and email us at NeoSnation@agedandwise.com  

 

Thanks, oh ye citizens old and new, of NeoSeniors Nation. More to come....Hunt for Bounty with the Net of Gratitude (Rumi said that!)

The Joys of Growing Old Part 2: Joy #2: We Handle our Relationships Better13 Aug 202500:19:02

Hello out there in NeoSeniors Services Nation and, if you have enjoyed our podcasts before, welcome back …to those of you just discovering NeoSeniors podcasts, welcome aboard.

This is our newest addition to the podcast series titled “The Joys of Growing Old”.  And today, I am focusing on the the 2nd of my Six Joys of Growing Old. 

At some point, you may want to go back and listen to the earlier podcasts in this series/collection. And I think you will begin to sense that while I call these joys “mine”, they are yours too! For sure!

The next podcast after this one in our Joys of Growing Old series will focus on the 3rd of my 6 Joys of Growing Old….”We Are More Contented”. I promise to be more consistent in my podcast publishing......it's a long story...

If you do find a new good insight into your Emotional Mindfulness from this podcast, feel free to subscribe and like us and make comments either at this podcast site or via email to NeoSnation@agedandwise.com 

So, here we go…..  Joy of Growing Old #2: We Handle Our Relationships Better".

PS: May be experimenting with a metronome on this one...If so, if you hear a metronomic sound, please let me know if you like it...am open to sound scaping a bit and your ideas for sure.....!   Thanks!                   And enjoy.....

The Joys of Growing Old Part 1: Joy #1: We Handle our Emotions Better24 Dec 201700:10:03

Hello out there in NeoSeniors Services Nation and, if you have enjoyed our podcasts before, welcome back …to those you just discovering NeoSeniors podcasts, welcome aboard.

This is the 2nd in the podcast series titled “The Joys of Growing Old”.  And today, I am focusing on the the 1st  of my Six Joys of Growing Old. 

At some point, you may want to go back and listen to the earlier podcast entitled “The Joys of Growing Old- Intro (Part the First). And I think you will begin to sense that while I call these joys “mine”, they are yours too!

The next podcast in our Joys of Growing Old series will focus on the 2nd of my 6 Joys of Growing Old….”We Get Better at Relationships”.

If you do find a new good insight into your Emotional Mindfulness from this podcast, feel free to subscribe and like us and make comments either at this podcast site or via email to NeoSnation@agedandwise.com 

So, here we go…..  Joy of Growing Old #1: We Get a Better Handle on our Emotions!

An Occurrence of Gratitude: The Opening Confessions of a Mid-Centurian....17 Nov 202400:09:35

My short form theatre of the mind playlet about how I got here today.....

An origins story of sorts and of course like any journal entry, it's a confession....

Thanks for listening and please share your thoughts: confessionsofamidcenturian@gmail.com----more----

Teaching This Old Dog a New Trick: Jingle Bells on Appalachian Dulcimer Christmas Eve 201724 Dec 201700:01:39

Dear Neo-Seniors,

One of the social myths I am challenging is the myth that you can't teach an old dog a new trick.  So, I grabbed my 3-String Appalachian dulcimer which I haven't touched for 4 years  since my dear wife died and tried my hand at this rendition of Jingle Bells ... This podcast is Take #7.....

The tempo is reverent and slow- given both my current skill level and the fact I am alone tonight in my 4-bedroom home as Christmas Eve 2017 slides in....but the ancient melody and spirit comes through, I hope. We needn't be virtuosos to tackle going live and sharing what we love to do..

Fellow Neo-Seniors,  this little traditional carol is for you.

Our bells still ring out, perhaps a bit slower but perhaps also a bit more soulful and sincere.   Yes, as we end this old year and move, ourselves older, into the New Year, go out and learn some new tricks.  Rejoice in your small victories and in each other and in the season.  Count our blessings and share what we can with those less fortunate aming us with prayers, good intentions, stuff, whatever. 

Please feel free to subscribe and like us and make comments either at this podcast site or via email to NeoSnation@agedandwise.com. What new tricks are you working on?  Would love to know and will share your input with us all in an upcoming cast!

Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and all other worthy rituals of passage out there. More to come for us all. Peace always and out for now!. 

The Joys of Growing Old - Let our journey begin!12 Aug 202500:11:12

 

This one is a refresh from a while back.......First in a 7-10 part series on The Joys of Growing Old.......My story on how I  prefer to use the term "Growing Old" as to  "Getting Old" and then we dive in from there........Thanks, dear NeoSeniors Nation.  At this special time of the rolling calendar, I am thankful for all of you and the gift of life we are sharing together....even if we don't know it or each other!  Peace/Out and standby for Part the Second : The 1st Joy-We Grow a Better Handle on our Emotions)..Merry merry...RL

NeoSnation@agedandwise.com

The NeoSeniors Nation- A Founder's chat- Why???09 Dec 201700:05:13

Thought I'd let my stream of consciousness flow on why I started Neo-Seniors Services in the first place.

Enjoy and hope my little rant resonates with you!

The photo is me with a Harry Potter-esque lightning bolt fashioned from a green paper clip during a trivia night event to raise money for the Rotary Club of St. Louis' Community Service Giving Fund.

To paraphrase Charles Dickens: I am at your elbow as you listen.

Thanks, dear listener. I hope you come back for more and please do follow this channel....Neo-Seniors Services is just getting started! More to come...Meanwhile, I wish you all wellness, mindfulness and joy.

Email us: NeoSnation@agedandwise.com  Visit our website: https://agedandwise.com 

New Years Blues01 Jan 202100:03:11
Thinking about love and life on an icy 2021 New Years Day
Covid Coping: Scars and Fingernails28 Dec 202000:05:58

This one is about the two types of scars all humans have and what our fingernails represent! 

Covid Coping: Faces in the Bamboo16 Dec 202000:06:26

On nature, grief, memories and human resilience! Enjoy and thank you.....

Covid Coping: Mr. Driscoll's Wisdom16 Dec 202000:03:22

Learning from my past to help us all today!

10 Meal Planning Tips07 May 201900:06:58

Please enjoy this short pod and hope you get at least one good thing from it! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events. Check us out at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

Defining Mindfulness07 May 201900:04:59

Please enjoy this short pod and hope you get at least one good thing from it! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events. Check us out at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

Aging in Place- The Housemate Principle07 May 201900:05:51

Please enjoy this short pod and hope you get at least one good thing from it! We here at NeoSeniors Services are committed to helping us all Optimize the Aging Experience with motivational presentations and events. Check us out at https://agedandwise.com Email us at: neosnation@agedandwise.com We are here to help!

The Scariest Conversation I Ever Had!07 Jul 202500:15:18

Today, we get into our Wayback Machine to Neu Ulm Germany late 1980s and I relate the true story of The Scariest Conversation I Ever Had.

This is a cautionary tale that asks us to somehow break the historical chains of prejudice, otherism, hatred, racism, abuse of power and get our humanity optimized, not our barbarism!

Can we do it? Heck, my money is always on our better angels to prevail.  Don't prove me wrong!

Thanks for listening, subscribing, liking, commenting, sharing this episode.  Next episode will drop Friday 7/11/25.

I Hear America Singing by Walt Whitman 186006 Jul 202500:11:17

Just as the US was on the brink of its Civil War, the poet Walt Whitman wrote his short poem "I Hear America Singing".  Some say he wrote it on the 3rd of July 1860 as he listened to the streets and open windows of his neighborhood in my hometown of Brooklyn NY.  He was 39 years old, unemployed and living in a basement apartment with his mother and two sisters when he wrote this poem.

He also spent some time that summer in Boston working on the first edition of "Leaves of Grass"- an iconic collection of his poetry.   

Walt worked on "Leaves of Grass" right up to his "Deathbed Edition" which was the version of Leaves that he wanted to be his legacy.   Yes, Mr. Whitman, by the end of his life in 1892, he was sure of his talents.  May we all be so insightful, eh?

Anyhow, this is a powerful tribute to human work, done with high intent and purpose as the connective tissue of the great social-economic compact that we all participate in, however varied nation by nation it might be.

Thanks and next episode will drop on Monday 7/7/25........Maybe we'll go to Germany for that one.....

What Tom Waits Said: "Step Right Up"- Another Mind Greater Than My Own!30 Jun 202500:10:01

One of my promises to my listeners is to bring them thoughts from minds greater than my own.  That said, today it is the mind of Tom Waits.   

If you've never listened to his music- you are missing out on a talented unorthodox songwriter/singer/and more.   

Today, I read/perform the lyrics to Mr. Waits song "Step Right Up".

 Step Right Up" is a song written by Tom Waits and included on his 1976 album Small Change. 

The song is from the point of view of a snake oil-like salesman asking potential customers to "step right up" and purchase an unnamed miracle product. 

Waits guarantees that the product will "mow your lawn", play a "rhythm master", "deliver pizza", and locate lost slippers, among other miscellaneous things. Waits sings the song in the style of a carnival barker attempting to entice business. Waits wrote the song as a satire of products that claimed to do more than they advertised. 

For live performances of the song, Waits would use a cash register for the percussion!

Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, sharing, commenting, etc.! 

Next episode of "Confessions of a Mid-Centurian" will drop Friday July 4th! 

The Vietnam War Draft of 1969 and What Happened to Me27 Jun 202500:20:13

It has been said that history goes in a straight line and human beings run in a circle.    Seems there has always been a war happening, a war ending, a war rumored, a war wanted, a war feared, a war won, a war lost.

Well, let's go back to autumn 1969 and see what happened to me then.

Thanks for liking, subscribing, following, commenting, sharing, etc.  Means a lot!

Next episode of Confessions of a Mid-Centurian will drop on Monday, June 30, 2025.  Wow- where did June go?

 

May 1970- Kent State, Brooklyn College - War, what is it Good For?23 Jun 202500:11:55

Well folks, looks like we're at it again!

Let's climb into our wayback machine to May 1970.  4 college students were killed on the campus of Kent State University in Ohio and America was embroiled in the Vietnam War- they say (sadly) that every American generation has its own war and mine was the Vietnam War.

Anyway, this is my story of me as a Brooklyn College upper sophomore, my dear dad's advice to me and my tiny involvement when Brooklyn College students surrounded the administration building to protest that war.

Not being political here, just remembering a time 55 years ago that echoes right up to today. 

When are we going to learn???

Thanks for listening, subscribing, liking, commenting, sharing and all that.   Next episode of Confessions of a Mid-Centurian will drop this Friday, June 27.

 

 

What Charlie Chaplin Said: The Final Speech from "The Great Dictator" 1940 Movie21 Jun 202500:09:56

The Great Dictator was Chaplin’s first film with dialogue. Chaplin plays both a little Jewish barber, living in the ghetto, and Hynkel, the dictator ruler of Tomainia. In his autobiography Chaplin quotes himself as having said: “One doesn’t have to be a Jew to be anti-Nazi. All one has to be is a normal decent human being.”

Chaplin and Hitler were born within a week of one another. There was something uncanny in the resemblance between the Little Tramp and Adolf Hitler, representing opposite poles of humanity.

Providence was in an ironical mood when, fifty years ago this week, it was ordained that Charles Chaplin and Adolf Hitler should make their entry into the world within four days of each other. Each in his own way has expressed the ideas, sentiments, aspirations of the millions of struggling citizens ground between the upper and the lower millstone of society. Each has mirrored the same reality – the predicament of the “little man” in modern society. Each is a distorting mirror, the one for good, the other for untold evil.

Chaplin spent many months drafting and re-writing the speech for the end of the film, a call for peace from the barber who has been mistaken for Hynkel. Many people criticized the speech, and thought it was superfluous to the film. Others found it uplifting.

Regrettably Chaplin’s words are as relevant today as they were in 1940.

Thanks for listening!  Next episode drops Monday June 23!

The Man Who Wouldn't Eat Chicken Ass17 Jun 202500:14:52

One hot Brooklyn Night in the Summer of 1963 while working the night shift counter at a Wetson's Hamburger walk-up restaurant, my night cook, Johnny and I served a customer the two-piece dark meat chicken basket he ordered- then things got very interesting very quickly.

Listen and discover what went down in this episode: "The Man Who Wouldn't Eat Chicken Ass"!

Thanks for listening, subscribing, liking, sharing and commenting. 

Next episode will drop this Friday June 20, 2025- just as our Summer begins!

Origins of Friday the 13th and The Legend of Dr Max B Kaplan13 Jun 202500:22:08

Strawberry Moon before Friday June 13th!  We dive into the historical origins of why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day and then we go back to late last mid-century Brooklyn NY for the Legend of Dr Max B Kaplan- or at least what my confessional memory calls The Legend of Dr Max B Kaplan.   

Thanks! Next episode will drop on Monday, and this one is called "The Man Who Wouldn't Eat Chicken Ass"!

 

Every Gig Has Its Own DNA-Report from the Stage10 Jun 202500:14:28

The classic rock band I play bass for gigged on Sunday at a small-town Illinois restaurant/bar from 2-5PM.

Every gig has its own DNA- its unique DNA that is stamped with the time, the place, the music, the musicians and the audience sharing the experience.

So, this episode is this humble bassist's near real-time thoughts about the DNA of this gig.   

I've played over a thousand live gigs in my musician's lifetime so far and so far, each has been unique indeed!

Give a listen and then dance on into your own life!

Thanks, and next episode will drop this Friday the 13th of June.

Enjoy this week's Strawberry Moon- ("Strawberry Moon" is a great song title if there ever was one!)

Yung Pueblo's Interlude from Inward- Another Mind Greater than Mine!06 Jun 202500:11:40

 

One of my commitments to you, my dear Confessions of a Mid-Centurian listeners, is to bring you closer to minds far greater than mine.   

Past episodes have had the words of Walt Whitman, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Mark Twain among other great minds.

Today, I continue that commitment with the words of Yung Pueblo, a young Ecuadorian author, 

Yung Pueblo is the pen name of Diego Perez, a contemporary writer, poet, and speaker known for his profound insights on self-love, healing, and emotional growth. His works, including Inward and Clarity & Connection, blend poetry and prose, offering wisdom on mindfulness and self-awareness. Through simple, heartfelt language, Yung Pueblo explores the complexities of human relationships, inner peace, and personal transformation. Rooted in his own journey of healing and meditation, his writings resonate deeply with readers seeking growth and balance. With a strong presence on social media, he inspires millions worldwide to embrace vulnerability and cultivate inner harmony.

This episode is my reading of Mr. Pueblo's "Interlude" section from the middle of his Inward book. Take it for your own.

Thanks!  Have a great weekend and next episode will drop on Monday!

Learning to Drive NYC Winter 1965- The Wisdom of Mark03 Jun 202500:14:36

NYC Late Winter 1965- herein I impart the driving wisdom gems drilled into my psyche and muscle memory by Mark, my cowboy dressing, handlebar mustached driving instructor as we tooled around the dark wet streets of NYC in the specially equipped instructional Lincoln Town Car.

Feel free to share this episode with anyone you know who is learning how to drive or has developed bad driving habits.

If not, hope you enjoy this episode anyhow.

Thanks- next episode will drop on Friday June 5!

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 4 The Finale "Their Tides Rise"31 May 202500:15:26

Here is the 4th and final part of "Secret Boundaries of The Heart", an original short form story about Clara McAllister and Samuel Washington on the banks of The Missouri River in the 1880s.

Check out podcasts #73, 74 and 75 for Parts 1, 2 and 3 respectively of "Secret Boundaries of The Heart". 

May we all recognize that our hearts have needs our minds can't comprehend!  Good luck with that, eh?

Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, commenting or sharing this podcast.

A new Confessions of a Mid-Centurian podcast will drop this Monday, June 2, 2025!

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 3- Whispers of The Past27 May 202500:16:30

WE go back to Clara McAllister and Samuel Washington, 1880s banks of the mighty Missouri River- two graphically talented young almost-lovers.  She a gifted sketch artist, he an innovative steel monger who has designed what he calls "The Washington Steel Pen"- finely tuned steel pen capable (in the right hands!) of creating much finer details than the in-use quill pens of the day.

As these two young almost-lovers discover their shared dreams- will they chase those dreams, or will the dreams chase them?

Listen now to Part 3 of Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Whispers of the Past and find out!

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 2- When Dreams Intertwine23 May 202500:17:26

In the later part of the 19th century, the Missouri River flowed with a timeless grace, carving through landscapes that told stories of resilience and love, hardship and perseverance.

This era was marked by the promise of the American frontier and the struggles of its people and serves as the backdrop for this tale of "The Secret Boundaries of The Heart".

Set against the sweeping plains and undulating Missouri River bluff settlements, this story follows two souls- Clara McAllister and Samuel Washington, whose paths cross in a world where societal expectations and personal desires often collided. (What else is new???).

As they navigate the intricacies of personal discovery, love, duty and the uncharted territories of their own hearts, they discover that the greatest boundaries are often those we create ourselves.

So, please join us as journey through the Missouri River region, where the currents of fate and the whispers of the past meet the future and reveal that love has no borders.  

And that our true desires can only be found by bravely crossing The Secret Boundaries of The Heart!

So, herewith Part 2 of 4 of "The Secret Boundaries of The Heart", When Dreams Intertwine.

Thanks for liking, subscribing, sharing, commenting etc. 

This podcast is committed to being free and I apologize for any ads that the carrying podcast platforms insert.

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 1 of 420 May 202500:11:49

In the later part of the 19th century, the Missouri River flowed with a timeless grace, carving through landscapes that told stories of resilience and love, hardship and perseverance.

This era was marked by the promise of the American frontier and the struggles of its people and serves as the backdrop for this tale of "The Secret Boundaries of The Heart".

Set against the sweeping plains and undulating Missouri River bluff settlements, this story follows two souls- Clara McAllister and Samuel Washington, whose paths cross in a world where societal expectations and personal desires often collided. (What else is new???).

As they navigate the intricacies of personal discovery, love, duty and the uncharted territories of their own hearts, they discover that the greatest boundaries are often those we create ourselves.

So, please join us as journey through the Missouri River region, where the currents of fate and the whispers of the past meet the future and reveal that love has no borders.  

And that our true desires can only be found by bravely crossing The Secret Boundaries of The Heart!

So, herewith Part 1 of 4 of "The Secret Boundaries of The Heart".

Thanks for liking, subscribing, sharing, commenting etc. 

This podcast is committed to being free and I apologize for any ads that the carrying podcast platforms insert.

 

The Mysterious Tall Man in the Big Black Silk Hat- Believe in Angels16 May 202500:10:27

November 1964- an 8th grade kid, the NYC subway system, a suspicious stalker dude and a magical intervention by a mysterious tall man in a big black silk hat tells us all to be open to angelic guidance!  Go figure.

Thanks for subscribing, liking, listening, sharing, commenting!

Next episode will drop this coming Monday and will be the first installment of a 3-part tale entitled "The Secret Boundaries of the Heart".

 

 

The Rusty Blade Story13 May 202500:11:02

Spring 1960- The short story about an elementary school student, bullying and how his wise Grandpa gave him a megadose of wisdom and courage.

Thanks for liking, subscribing, commenting, sharing etc.!  Next episode will drop on Friday 5/16 and will be Part 1 of an original story: "The Secret Boundaries of the Heart".

The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C Clarke10 May 202500:22:39

Today, I read the short story "The Nine Billion Names of God" by Arthur C Clarke. It is a cautionary tale about AI, technology, religion, the nature of God and the nature of the human experience.    Hope you enjoy!

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (1917–2008) was a renowned English science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking works that explored the possibilities of space travel and technology. Born in Minehead, Somerset, Clarke developed an early fascination with astronomy and science fiction, joining the British Interplanetary Society in 1934. His military service during World War II as a radar technician influenced his later writings.

Clarke gained fame with his novel "2001: A Space Odyssey," which he co-wrote with director Stanley Kubrick for the iconic 1968 film. This work, along with others like "Childhood's End" and "Rendezvous with Rama," solidified his status as one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers alongside Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein

In addition to his fiction, Clarke was a prolific science writer and a visionary thinker, proposing concepts such as geostationary satellites long before they became a reality. He lived in Sri Lanka from 1956 until his death, where he also pursued underwater exploration and photography. Clarke received numerous accolades, including being knighted in 1998 and awarded Sri Lanka's highest civil honor in 2005.

Thanks for subscribing, liking, listening, sharing, commenting this podcast!  Next episode will drop Monday 5/12/25

Oh, and lest I forget: Happy Mother's Day to all that applies to......We're all products of a mother- again, humanity's similarities far outweigh our differences!

The VA Hospital Gig and the Opera Singer06 May 202500:08:38

Feb 1968: What happens when a Brooklyn garage band meets an opera singer lady and what could that possibly mean to anyone today?

Flying Story 4: Red Winds at Sky Harbor or The Cookie Tale03 May 202500:13:09

Airports are miracles of transportation technology.

Airports are for moving thru, not being stuck in.

Airports sell cookies.  I bought some one night long ago when my plane had to wait for dust storms to end high over Phoenix's Sky Harbor.

As the song goes: this one is on me.

Thanks for liking, commenting, subscribing, sharing, listening, downloading etc!

More to come with next episode dropping Monday 5/5/25 (wow! lots of 5s!)

 

The River Gig- An Eyewitness Report28 Apr 202500:13:09

Well, folks- blessed as I am to be a performing bassist for a talented band of fellow musician friends, here is a 13-minute eyewitness report from a Midwestern river town food, drink and fun venue....just a little bounce back from the from the stage.

All I can say is music is one of the master keys to open the doors to a time when we all live happier ever after.

Thanks and more to come!

Is Time Full? And a New Tune Kernel28 Apr 202500:09:10

Maybe it's just me, but it seems to feel like there is so much human activity and so little time to perform said activities.....in plain speak: Is time full?  And if so, what happens next? 

Oh, and a draft basement tape of a new song kernel......

Sorry for the 72-hour delay and more to come momentarily!

28 June 1986- An American in Germany, Englisher Garten and Queen Concert22 Apr 202500:10:08

Watch what cords you yank in this life!    'Nuf said.

Next episode drops this Friday 4/25!

A Rock and Roll Easter Memory- The Lamb's Head19 Apr 202500:12:39

Come and hear about a late 1960's moment where Italian Easter cuisine tradition intersects with garage-band era rock and roll.

 

Thanks, and next episode drops Fri 4/25/25.

Pity the Nation by Lawrence Ferlinghetti 2004 Revisited14 Apr 202500:02:55
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lawrence Ferlinghetti https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lawrence-ferlinghetti-by-elsa-dorfman_(cropped).jpg Ferlinghetti in 1965 Born Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti March 24, 1919 Yonkers, New York, U.S. Died February 22, 2021 (aged 101) San Francisco, California, U.S. Occupation
  • Poet
  • activist
  • essayist
  • painter
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Alma mater Literary movement Beat poetry Years active 1940s–2021 Spouse Selden Kirby-Smith ​ ​ (m. 1951⁠–⁠1976)​ [1] Children 2[1]

Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti (March 24, 1919 – February 22, 2021) was an American poet, painter, social activist, and co-founder of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.[2] An author of poetry, translations, fiction, theatre, art criticism, and film narration, Ferlinghetti was best known for his second collection of poems, A Coney Island of the Mind (1958), which has been translated into nine languages and sold over a million copies.[3] When Ferlinghetti turned 100 in March 2019, the city of San Francisco turned his birthday, March 24, into "Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day"

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Herein is the 3rd of a short series of short and hopefully humorous travel stories that have some pointers on how best to run our crazy lives in these crazy times!

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