A podcast with another neighbor.  This time it is Nancy and we discuss her two favorite topics: religion and politics.  We talk about how her faith has transformed as she has gotten older.  We also delve into her thoughts on modern politics, the election, and how the political atmosphere in America has evolved in her time.

A good friend of Bernice, John agreed to talk to me about how he sees life as well as some of his experiences.  He is prolific in thought and creativity, but particularly humble about it.  He has patents to his name, published books, and creates many things out of what most would consider the mundane. He describes his philosophy and how he stays passionate about life into his elder years.

I finally landed some time with Bernice, the woman whom I have been living next to for over four years.  We sit down and discuss her humanitarian work with the Shan people as well as other topics.

I am joined on the shores of mighty Long Lake by Woodrow and Mary.  They are the grandparents to my friend Emma opposite Grandma Pike.  Among the topics that they talk are about coming to Minnesota from Pennsylvania for family reasons as well as a bit about their upbringing.

I recently took my annual trip to one of my favorite parts of this planet, Long Lake in Hubbard County, MN.  There I met up with my friend Emma who had grown up around that area who introduced me to some of her family.  I had two conversations, and this is the first of them.  This is the conversation with Emma's grandma Edith who she affectionately refers to as "Grandma Pike." Edith is in her nineties, had grown up in the area, and reflects on a true rural Minnesotan upbringing.

The next door neighbor to my grandpa (who has been on the

The show returns with Mary K. Boyd and Susan Mackay.  Susan is a returning guest, and Mary K is the friend she referred to as her "Xena: Warrior Princess."  Mary is highly active and well recognized within the anti-racism community.  We have a candid discussion about race and race relations in this country today.

Grandma Sis and Megan are my first returning guests.  Grandma Sis delves further into her spirituality and belief that we are living in an illusion.  I come to realize the benefits of her mindset from my own perspective.

In this episode I travel to my grandmother's house with my girlfriend Abby and we start drinking and talking gender differences, society, and some insights into my family past.  Also, I am currently looking for more folks who want to come on the show, don't be shy email me at [email protected].

This show features Dr. Robert O. Fisch.  He is 90 years of age.  He was born in Budapest, Hungary.  He is a holocaust survivor, anti-communist revolutionary, pediatrician, author, painter, speaker, and many other things.  Before listening to our discussion, read up on his past at http://www.yellowstarfoundation.org/ and check out his books on Amazon.  He also can be found on Wikipedia.