Failing Up

Wishing all a Merry Christmas with the reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas.

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The pandemic has prepared us to deal with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season like nothing else could. We became accustomed to rushing  into stores  playing parking lot demolition derby to get our items, (toilet paper) before it was gone.  Grapping the canned food, just like we search for presents and holiday dinner.  It has been holiday survival boot camp. 

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In this episode I reflect on how the two iconic Christmas songs written and performed by some of the greatest rock and roll artists of all time, are timeless in their message and capture the true meaning of the Christmas season. 

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In this episode I reflect how I find myself living in real time Dr. Seuss's Opposite Day.

I find myself rooting for Liz Cheney as she stands up to what was once the Republican party.  She is more conservative than  most and me this liberal is cheering her on. I also, take pause to reflect on eggnog. 

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12-8-1980 John Lennon the soul of the Beatles is killed.  A man of music, and man of peace, and man of questions.  On that cold December evening on the upper west side a part of many of us also died.  A reflection on his life and how he was one of my four food groups. 

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In this episode I reflect on Thanksgiving.  The simplest of our holidays, unspoiled by commercialism, and yet has such warmth,  meaning, and memories for all in their own individual way.    

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In this episode I reflect that humankind has managed to screw up institutions, organizations, wildlife and the planet itself. Now we must go to space the final frontier to continue our quest to mess up all we touch.  

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In this episode I reflect on our first post quarantined Halloween, and how we have changed as a result.   In one instances the custom of toilet papering trees and fences and mailboxes is a thing of the past!  As a result of the pandemic toilet paper became like gold and who in their right mind would waste it on trees?  Also, the Great Orange Jack O' Ass  Lantern  is out of the White House, but still in the pumpkin patch.  Let's hope he does not rise again! 

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In this episode I reflect on how organizations and individuals strive to think "outside the box".  If we we never were put in a box we would not have to attempt to think outside of it.  This goes back to childhood when we are rewarded for coloring between the lines and using the correct colors.  Don't look at the lines and choose our own colors.  The lines are what exists, how  we add or take them in a new direction is what counts.  Trusting organizations, institutions in the lines will lead to disappointment and harm: whether in politics, religion, or business. I do go on a tangent about the 4 minute space billionaires ride and why it is a rip-off. 
it is all connected.  

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In our society titles matter, they create status.  In this episode I discuss the importance of looking beyond titles and learning from the individual.  A title should never diminish  us from asking questions and questioning.  Challenge! A title does not make one superior to the other.  Look beyond the labels absorb information.  Share your perspectives and value, regardless of title or perceived status.  You don't know who is a hero until you need one.  Greatness is hidden in the shadows of life. 

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