I usually post once a day, but today is a special occasion - 1 year ago today I drove home in the worst freak snowstorm ever and my commute home went from 1.5 hours to 9 hours.  Since this is a podcast recorded on my drive home, I figured it was an appropriate topic to add to my queue for your listening pleasure, especially if you take pleasure in other peoples' horrible memories.   Luckily I can laugh about it now, and so can you.

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

Part of my commute takes me right by the airport, and it reminds me of how everyone seems to have a sense of childlike wonder, even for a second, about seeing an airplane take off.  In this episode, as I drive by the airport and try not to avert my eyes for too long, I think about all of this, along with my own memories.  Maybe you can relate!

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

I've become accustomed to driving in suburbs and on highways.  Endless rural country roads are a piece of cake.  City traffic, on the other hand, is my nemesis.  Forgive me, because in this episode I start to vent quite a bit about why I don't like driving in the city.  Don't worry, I keep all the bad words put away (it's not a belligerent rant!), and I try to turn it around in the end.  

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

After catching an interstellar eyeball watching me the other night, I've been considering the idea of aliens, ghosts and alternate dimensions.  Trying to keep this train of thought ride around 10 minutes was tough, as I could talk about this topic for days!  Come listen to why I believe in all of the above, and I encourage discussion on these topics!

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

Being that this is a podcast where I talk about topics that are on my mind while I drive in rush hour traffic, it's surprising that I didn't think about the concept of traffic itself yet.  My commute while I recorded this episode was a lot longer than usual, thanks to.....what?  No accidents, just a little rain... why is traffic a thing?  Come sit in the passenger seat as I ponder, surprisingly without venting!

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

The title of this episode is something of a mantra for me, if you take away prior to the hyphen.  Do you ever wonder how this "adult" status snuck up on you?  Seems like just yesterday you were worrying about books, tests, and social issues.  Wish it was that simple now...

Join me as I reflect on the concept I refer to as "adulting."  I even witness an adulting moment that justifies my thoughts near the end!

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

I've always enjoyed video games, but never had too many friends who did past middle school.  I've always been a bit self conscious admitting to enjoying them because of it, but was that a self-imposed stigma or was it real?  A perfectly innocent question at lunch makes me explore that question on my drive home for this episode.

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)

No, I'm not talking about finding your way around building blocks that your kid left on the floor in your living room.  In this episode, as I commute home I reflect on how difficult it is for me to start something new and creative, despite my constant planning and brainstorming. 

Intro Song credit - "Traffic Jam" recorded & produced by "Weird Al" Yankovic. (1993 by Rock 'n Roll Records)