In this episode, I will urge you to take the word of sports pundits with a grain of salt. Then, I'll share my thoughts on how NILs and the transfer porter have transformed college sports for the better. Finally, I'll give you my take on why I'm not a fan of gambling on sporting events.

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In this episode, I will tell you about my very first musical duos. Then, I'll talk a little bit about Gear Acquisition Syndrome, aka GAS, and how to keep it for getting you into trouble. Finally, I'll tell you about my final duo and why it's my favorite one.

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In this episode, I will talk about “the village” and how much (or little) we need it to raise a child. Then, I'll share with you my thought of how destructive it is to ignore those we care about.” Finally, I'll share with you an example as to how I shine a light in those who are unfairly neglected.

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In this episode, I will dust off my crystal ball and attempt to forecast what will occur this month in podcast land and beyond. Then I will admit to past mistakes, and the excuses I gave whenever I came up short. Finally, I will announce some changes regarding the content I create for this podcast.

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February is Black History Month in the United States. But it’s a month of even greater importance to me, with several birthdays and anniversaries of family and loved ones. And with this being a leap year, I wonder how much the extra day will impact the divine master plan for my life for 2024.

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This week, I’ll celebrate my 13th wedding anniversary. I will also be celebrating the 14th anniversary of my reconnection with music. Coincidence? No! They’re part of a divine master plan that will come to pass if I can just get out of my own way.

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Checkup season for 2024 is in the books. My latest echocardiogram showed good heart function, except for a couple of leaky valves that don’t require action at this time. However, I just discovered that I’m going bald. Getting old isn’t for wimps!

In this episode, I'm going to read an essay from one of my new favorite books, "Gettin' Old Ain't for Wimps", by Karen O'Connor. It's available on Amazon. To get your copy, just tap or click HERE.

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Shiny object syndrome is the condition where people focus undue attention on an idea that is new and trendy yet drops it in its entirety as soon as something new can take its place. I hope that it's not contagious.

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I admit that I’m hooked on sports talk radio. In addition to getting game results, I listen for the commentary and analysis, even if sometimes I disagree with the hosts and/or guests, especially when they tend to "bash and trash". Despite that, listening makes having to root for the Panthers and Hornets easier to handle.

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Other than the actual day I was born, last Saturday turned out to be one of the best birthdays of my life! There was very little fanfare and absolutely no fireworks. It was just an amazing trip down memory lane without me cringing in horror. I beg your indulgence as I drag you along on the first leg of this journey.

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