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2021 Bandera Mardi Gras? Join Scott Pitney as he interviews fellow revelers, local law enforcement and more in Bandera, Texas for Mardi Gras because of COVID-10 restrictions in Louisiana and it was the only place in Texas they could find that was celebrating the event.

Listen to the podcast below our photos from the day.

Join Scott Pitney and friends, Mike and Kim Willey, as they visit Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas and talk with others while sampling the infamous Starlight Theatre Restaurant and Saloon Prickly pear margaritas in the Terlingua, Texas ghost town, hiking the many trails and other locations in the park.

Listen as Scott interviews archaeologists Frank and Mark about prehistoric archaeology in the area, interesting markers, and other finds in the area.

Looking for a  place to stay? Scott recommends the Maverick RV Resort at Lajitas Golf Resort.

Enjoy some of Scott’s photos here:

You never know what you will find out about your friends when having fun around a fire. A must listen to podcast featuring stories too scandalous to own up to with a name.

We thank our “anonymous” friends for being brave enough to air their experiences here on Your Chron.

Join Scott Pitney on his recent trip to Fredricksburg, Texas, where he discovered Lost Draw Cellars, a favorite local winery.

Originally from Alabama, Lisa moved to Texas when she was in high school. Thirty plus years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in the special events industry brought her to the wine business in the Hill Country where she has thrived since 2015.

Learn more at www.lostdrawcellars.com

Scott Pitney’s youth football coach Robert “Bob” Stanelle returns to Your Chron to catch up with the events of 2020 and the writing of his book, China: in My Eyes.

About the book:

Most Americans and people all over the world have grown up with an image of China that is vastly different from what is the real China of today. The author, a “senior” American has lived and taught in China for five years and, through his teaching and travels all around the country, tells the story of those incredible five years. What he experienced, discovered and learned during that time will at times have you laughing, smiling, thinking, wondering or amazed at the China of today. Some stories may bring tears to your eyes. Whatever you may think and feel as you read this fascinating tale, you will thoroughly enjoy China: In My Eyes.

Available in hardback, paperback and digital download: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477260242/

About Robert Stanelle:

Known as a visionary change artist who has built teams and developed superior departments and programs worldwide, Robert Stanelle has expertise in both the corporate and educational worlds of recruiting, teaching, training, counseling and developing effective leaders. He has extensive travel and cross-cultural knowledge supporting his outstanding presentation skills, having led workshops and seminars worldwide. He has also served in positions of leadership for several professional associations.

With a bachelor’s degree from Ball State and masters and doctoral studies at the University of Tennessee, all in the field of education and leadership he has worked in teaching and administration at several universities in the USA plus taught or lectured in six countries on four continents in addition to once directing the recruiting efforts for a Fortune 100 company in America. He has spent approximately half his career in human resources and half in education with proven ability to adapt to and communicate effectively across a variety of cultures.

Following is first “retirement,” he came to Wuhan, China, and for five years served as the English Program Coordinator for the Department of Postgraduate Affairs at Wuhan Textile University, where he revolutions the English curriculum for students seeking their master’s degrees. His first book, A Comprehensive Postgraduate English Curriculum, now serves as an important university textbook in China. He has now entered his second “retirement” of mostly traveling, speaking and writing.

He is also a published songwriter and photographer plus plays quite a good game of ping pong!

Today’s podcast is a continuation of Scott’s reunion with his youth football coach, Bob Stanelle. A native of Wisconsin and life-long Packer fan, Bob has been known to wear a cheese head on occasion while spending his career in both the corporate and educational worlds of recruiting, teaching, training, counseling and developing effective leaders. His extensive travel and cross-cultural knowledge supports outstanding presentation skills, having led workshops and seminars worldwide. He has also served in positions of leadership for several professional organizations. With a bachelor degree from Ball State followed later by master and doctoral studies at the University of Tennessee, all in the fields of education and leadership, he has worked in teaching and administration at several universities in the U.S. plus taught or lectured on four continents in addition to once directing the recruiting efforts for a Fortune 100 company in America. He has spent approximately half his career in human resources and half in education with proven ability to adapt to and communicate effectively across a variety of cultures, giving over 300 presentations worldwide.

Learn more about Bob Stanelle on his website: www.robertstanelle.com

Today’s podcast feature’s Scott’s youth football coach, Bob Stanelle. A native of Wisconsin and life-long Packer fan, Bob has been known to wear a cheese head on occasion while spending his career in both the corporate and educational worlds of recruiting, teaching, training, counseling and developing effective leaders. His extensive travel and cross-cultural knowledge supports outstanding presentation skills, having led workshops and seminars worldwide. He has also served in positions of leadership for several professional organizations. With a bachelor degree from Ball State followed later by master and doctoral studies at the University of Tennessee, all in the fields of education and leadership, he has worked in teaching and administration at several universities in the U.S. plus taught or lectured on four continents in addition to once directing the recruiting efforts for a Fortune 100 company in America. He has spent approximately half his career in human resources and half in education with proven ability to adapt to and communicate effectively across a variety of cultures, giving over 300 presentations worldwide.

Learn more about Bob Stanelle on his website: www.robertstanelle.com

Listen to our latest podcast where Scott Pitney is honored to interview his mentor: Grandmaster Kim Soo, Black Belt Magazine’s 2018 Instructor of the Year.

Grandmaster Kim Soo, began his martial arts training as a child in Korea. He was promoted to 1st-Degree Black Belt when he was 13 years old. During high school, he began teaching and dedicated his life to spreading martial arts throughout the world. While in college earning his BA in Russian Languages and Literature, he founded Kwon Bop Martial Arts club at Han Kuk University of Foreign Studies. He went on to found the karate club at Kon Kuk University and the Korean Taekwon Karate Academy in Seoul, Korea; taught the bodyguards of former Republic of Korea President Syng Man Rhee, members of the Korean Military Intelligence Agency, and personnel of the U. S. Armed Forces.

With $100 in his pocket, Grandmaster Kim Soo came to the United States in 1968 and established his first dojang in the U.S. in Houston, TX downtown at the corner of Jackson and Clay St. Since then, he has taught and inspired thousands of students and continues to instill the teachings of his masters and principles of Chayon-Ryu.

Learn more at www.kimsookarate.com

From the wine business to mobile app development to treasure hunting, Leff takes Scott Pitney through his many adventures!

Ghostcast is his mobile app that gives a voice to social media. You can also follow him on Twitter.

Images from Jim Rome’s Smack Off:

Meet Kyle Pierson, the owner/operator of one of Scott Pitney’s neighborhood spots for good food, music and fun.

In the middle of unprecedented times (COVID-19), The Branch Restaurant is using what they learned during Harvey and shifting business practices to weather this new storm facing small business owners all over the world.

Support the restaurant:

Website: https://www.thebranchsbtx.com/

Address: 7710 Long Point Rd., Houston, Texas