Finding My Quiet Place

Meet Evan Miga, lover of robots. A self-described tinkerer, Evan spends his spare time building things — mostly robots — in his garage workshop.

We talk about the importance of giving yourself permission to play, create and make things that serve no purpose other than to be. He shares his secrets for keeping a childlike curiosity about how things work, and how you probably have all the ingredients to build a robot in your home right now.

You can meet Evan at Orlando Maker Faire, Nov 9 & 10, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, where he will be launching his new brand: Miga Made.

Evan recommends: Tested, by Adam Savage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA

Meet Evan Miga, lover of robots. A self-described tinkerer, Evan spends his spare time building things — mostly robots — in his garage workshop.

We talk about the importance of giving yourself permission to play, create and make things that serve no purpose other than to be. He shares his secrets for keeping a childlike curiosity about how things work, and how you probably have all the ingredients to build a robot in your home right now.

You can meet Evan at Orlando Maker Faire, Nov 9 & 10, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, where he will be launching his new brand: Miga Made.

Evan recommends:  Tested, by Adam Savage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA

This week, we sit down with Brendan L Byrne, space reporter for 90.7 WMFE in Orlando, and talk about why his quiet place is in the back of his house, making craft beer.

He talks about how mental focus and detailed planning are required to follow all the steps to make a tasty brew, and the fact that he's in control of all the variables gives him a sense of peace and calm.

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin lens camera, on Kodak Tri-X 120 film.

This week, we sit down with Brendan L Byrne, space reporter for 90.7 WMFE in Orlando, and talk about why his quiet place is in the back of his house, making craft beer.

He talks about how mental focus and detailed planning are required to follow all the steps to make a tasty brew, and the fact that he's in control of all the variables gives him a sense of peace and calm.

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin lens camera, on Kodak Tri-X 120 film.

Patty Sheehan, the first openly-gay City Commissioner in Central Florida, takes time out of her busy re-election campaign to talk about the importance of quiet time.

Her "garden of chaos" is a beautiful sanctuary of fruit trees, art, statues, wind machines, and of course, a chicken coop. There are several places to sit and contemplate. It's surprisingly serene, in spite of the fact that she's across the street from Octopus Car Wash.

We discuss the day-to-day challenges of being an elected official, and the importance of choosing how you will react to situations beyond your control.

Her home is filled with artwork, mostly from local artists, and when she's not campaigning, she creates a lot of art herself. We learn the origin story of "Bad Kitty," and get some insight into her difficult childhood.

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin-lens camera, using Kodak Tri-X 120 film.

Patty Sheehan, the first openly-gay City Commissioner in Central Florida, takes time out of her busy re-election campaign to talk about the importance of quiet time.

Her "garden of chaos" is a beautiful sanctuary of fruit trees, art, statues, wind machines, and of course, a chicken coop.  There are several places to sit and contemplate. It's surprisingly serene, in spite of the fact that she's across the street from Octopus Car Wash. 

We discuss the day-to-day challenges of being an elected official, and the importance of choosing how you will react to situations beyond your control. 

Her home is filled with artwork, mostly from local artists, and when she's not campaigning, she creates a lot of art herself. We learn the origin story of "Bad Kitty," and get some insight into her difficult childhood.

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin-lens camera, using Kodak Tri-X 120 film. 

In this week's episode, we get to know self-described serial volunteer and self-taught musician Adam Scheinberg. He talks about how he quiets his mind, and the importance of arts and music education.

One of his volunteer efforts is for OrlandoRep.com

We learn about 'resolving notes' and Adam gets philosophical about how they might be a metaphor for how to live a fulfilled life (if you listen all the way to the end, you'll hear an example played by Adam on his keyboard).

"Music and art are really just fancy math." -- Adam Scheinberg

Gödel Escher Bach: The Eternal Golden Braid https://smile.amazon.com/G%C3%B6del-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567/

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin-lens camera on Kodak Tri-X 120 film.

In this week's episode, we get to know self-described serial volunteer and self-taught musician Adam Scheinberg. He talks about how he quiets his mind, and the importance of arts and music education. 

One of his volunteer efforts is for OrlandoRep.com

We learn about 'resolving notes' and Adam gets philosophical about how they might be a metaphor for how to live a fulfilled life (if you listen all the way to the end, you'll hear an example played by Adam on his keyboard).

"Music and art are really just fancy math." -- Adam Scheinberg

Gödel Escher Bach: The Eternal Golden Braid https://smile.amazon.com/G%C3%B6del-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567/

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin-lens camera on Kodak Tri-X 120 film.

Co-owner of Maxine's On Shine, a popular restaurant in the Colonialtown South neighborhood of downtown Orlando, Kirt Earhart makes the job look easy.

But the 40-hour weekends take a toll on mind and body, and Kirt has developed some methods to recharge, rebuild, and 'rejuicinate.'

Listen as we discuss "Kirt Thursdays," as well as how this business owner does the weekly bookkeeping while enjoying his quiet place at the same time.

Also, from the "things we didn't know" file: Kirt had a starring role in a film, and a small part as an extra in a popular 80's TV show.

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin-lens camera on Kodak Tri-X 120 film.

Co-owner of Maxine's On Shine, a popular restaurant in the Colonialtown South neighborhood of downtown Orlando, Kirt Earhart makes the job look easy. 

But the 40-hour weekends take a toll on mind and body, and Kirt has developed some methods to recharge, rebuild, and 'rejuicinate.'

Listen as we discuss "Kirt Thursdays," as well as how this business owner does the weekly bookkeeping while enjoying his quiet place at the same time. 

Also, from the "things we didn't know" file:  Kirt had a starring role in a film, and a small part as an extra in a popular 80's TV show. 

Photos made with a 1950s Rolleiflex twin-lens camera on Kodak Tri-X 120 film.