Empathy, a virus and personal freedoms
I addressed the state of Colorado’s latest moves to try and stem the ongoing tide of coronavirus hospitalizations and infections in today’s podcast. It wasn’t long after I wrapped recording that Weld County’s commissioners did exactly as expected and issued a statement that makes clear they won’t enforce any of the state’s restrictions because of...
Ep. 37: Thinking through the next week — a coronavirus Thanksgiving
I borrow a thought from Samuel L. Jackson as I get into my head space about the preps for Thanksgiving in our current world situation. Yes, that thought is a bit salty… Noted in this episode: Daily Beast story on impact of current coronavirus surge on small community hospitals, including Monica’s hometown of Seneca, KS...
Ep. 36: To be or not to be: asshole version
I try to explain my issues with one Donald J. Trump, but wind up with another question: Inspiration or Direct? What’s the better approach towards the American people by their President?...
Ep. 32: Coronavirus matters: groups, lockdowns, frustration
Today I give an overview of a tool that can tell you what your chances are of catching coronavirus in large gatherings, plus the frustration of politicians trying to “thread the needle” while cases move past their previous highs. Visualize your odds for coronavirus infection...
EP. 19: Revisiting Tuesday and it’s aftermath
Yesterday’s episode blew up and there are few things I want to catch back up on regarding emotions and how we approach them in our lives....
Ep. 18: Sometimes, you can’t help but feel the feels
Let’s just say this one is emotional and I decided to be open about where my headspace is right now....
EP. 16: The politics and the personal of fear
Watching last night’s VP debate, there’s one word that came to mind and made me think deeply about current and coming events....
EP 13: An extended family story about pregnancy challenges
Social media is abuzz this Thursday with conversation about a post by Chrissy Tiegen & John Legend and I offer perspective from the life of our “extended family”....
EP. 12: Do not let anger override everything else
On today’s episode, I talk about how anger is the likeliest emotion to be evident today around all forms of media and how not to let it take over your day. Also, Colorado Preps prepares to go to subscription mode....
EP. 11: MLB post-season preview predicated on pandemic
In today’s episode: The MLB post-season takes on a new format, but is a glimpse at the future for the game? The NFL has its first coronavirus outbreak as we move towards flu season Admiration for those having to make the decisions for each league and conference this year...