I was inspired by a friends pictures of her 5 year old son going to kindergarten to do a podcast about when I entered kindergarten and how I realized that it wasn’t just a big step for me, but a big, emotional step for my mom watching her youngest child enter into school. It was an interesting time in my life, full of wonder and first time experiences. I was called “Brubby” at home but at school I was “Leonard”.

Special edition of my podcast. I’m celebrating 35 years of my job at the little convenience store on the corner of two highways. I started there on July 11, 1990 as a skinny 23 year old. It’s been way more than a job. I’ve made so many friends in all these years.

Time is fleeting and things move so fast! Kind of a catch up episode and lots of other stuff. This is also my last episode of season 4!

Getting ready for my 40 Year Class Reunion. I’m discussing my feelings on that subject and also discussing what was popular in 1985.

I lost one of my best friends, my other mother, my work mentor Wilma Ogilvie on March 14, 2025. This is my tribute to her, a true legend of Christopher, Il.

Sharing the state of my life and my world.

There used to be a Twitter account that a guy called “Sh*t My Dad Says”, which was made into a TV Series starring William Shatner. My dad was like that. He had his own little way of saying things. Everybody called my dad “Mighty” (a.k.a. Leonard Riggs, Sr) because of his athletic abilities when he was younger and i still have to laugh at his “Mightyisms”.

Reminiscing about my life in the 1980’s. I was 13 at the beginning of the decade and ended it as a 23 year-old. The 80’s were all about music and movies for me. My life wasn’t very interesting, but the entertainment was amazing!

Thought I’d talk about how I’m doing after the holidays and how I’m coping still with loss. It’s a continuing journey and I hope I can help someone by sharing my thoughts.

Talking about a bunch of random subjects. I had a lot of random things to say.