Episodes
Feb. 28, 2024
What Is Lent?
What Is Lent? To be honest Lent, or in particular the Lenten Season was a much bigger deal to me when I was younger, than it is now. I'm surprised at the amount of people that have no idea what Lent is and the practices that…
Jan. 31, 2024
Valentine's Day, History, Hype, or a little of both.
Valentine's Day, History, Hype, or a little of both. Maybe you have heard this, Valentine's Day is a made up celebration. The primary purpose is to get people to buy things like chocolates, jewelry, flowers and greeting card…
Jan. 17, 2024
What is SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder?
What is SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as Seasonal Depression, is a specific type of depressive disorder that occurs predominantly during certain seasons of the year, ty…
Jan. 3, 2024
New Year Traditions
New Year Traditions After ringing in the New Year, my contemplations turned to the diverse array of New Year traditions observed globally. While some customs are familiar, others might appear foreign, prompting me to explore…
Nov. 30, 2023
Santa Claus, The History and Facts
Santa Claus, The History and Facts. If you are looking for any information about if Santa Claus is real or not, you are in the wrong place. We definitely will not be covering that, instead we will be learning about the histo…
Nov. 18, 2023
Christmas Season When Does It Start?
Christmas Season When Does It Start? The Christmas season, also recognized as the festive season, holiday season, or holidays, is an annual period observed in numerous Western and other countries. Typically spanning from lat…
Nov. 11, 2023
Turkey and Thanksgiving, Why The Connection
Turkey and Thanksgiving, Why The Connection? Turkey and Thanksgiving are deeply intertwined elements of a traditional American holiday celebration. Thanksgiving, observed on the fourth Thursday of November, is a time for fam…
Nov. 4, 2023
Thanksgiving In The United States
Thanksgiving In The United States. As November rolls in, it marks the beginning of the holiday season, encompassing both Thanksgiving and Christmas. While I do my best – and I want to emphasize my attempt – to hold off on fu…
Oct. 28, 2023
Guardian Angels, Do They Exist?
Guardian Angels, Do They Exist? Have you heard the phrase Guardian Angel? No, not the group the Guardian Angels, we are talking about the type of angel that is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, group or nati…
Oct. 21, 2023
What Is A Vegan, or Veganism?
What Is A Vegan, or Veganism? That seems like it should be a simple straightforward question. However, many of us, myself included never learned what a Vegan is, or what Veganism is and is not. They are a person who does not…
Oct. 14, 2023
American Police, Fire Department, Military and Bagpipes.
American Police, Fire Department, Military and Bagpipes. Why Bagpipes are featured at American Police, Fire Department and Military Funerals? Have you ever wondered why Bagpipes are featured at American Police and Fire Fight…
Oct. 7, 2023
Halloween Holiday Traditions, Their Origin.
Halloween Holiday Traditions, Their Origin. It's the favorite time of year for many people. The Halloween season. How many of us know the origins of Halloween and the different Halloween traditions? Halloween is known for gh…
Sept. 29, 2023
When An Elected Politician Dies in the US, What Happens?
When An Elected Politician Dies in the US, What Happens? With the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein I started wondering what was the process for finding her replacement. I know that we covered this in Civics classes during E…
Sept. 23, 2023
Personal Finances and Get Rich Quick Scams
The other day I was having a conversation with a friend about wealth and personal finances. Almost everyday I drive past the West Palm Beach Airport and I see Trump's Jet there. And I also saw a photo of a smaller, but still…
Sept. 16, 2023
Impeachment, What Is It and What Does It Mean?
Impeachment, What Is It and What Does It Mean? Impeachment dominates headlines and social media, yet misconceptions abound regarding its nature. What exactly is impeachment, and does it equate to an automatic removal from of…
Sept. 9, 2023
What Is Labor Day, It's Origins and Meaning?
What Is Labor Day, It's Origins and Meaning? For many of us in the United States Labor Day is a 3 Day Weekend that commemorates the unofficial end of the Summer season. The Autumn Equinox, or Fall Equinox date varies slightl…
Sept. 2, 2023
Catfishing, What Is It?
Catfishing, What Is It? Catfishing refers to a deceptive online practice where an individual crafts a fabricated persona, often on social media, dating platforms, or other internet spaces, with the aim of misleading others. …
Aug. 26, 2023
What is Qualified Immunity for Police Officers?
What is Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? Let's take a deep dive into a topic that is hot, especially on Social Media. What is Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? What does it cover, what does it not cover? Is ther…
Aug. 19, 2023
Wildfires, What You Need To Know
Wildfires, What You Need To Know. Did you know that many so-called wildfires are actually accidental, or in some cases purposefully started by people. Numerous fires that spread rapidly, and cause untold damage and death wer…
Aug. 12, 2023
Political Assassinations, What Lies Behind and Why?
Political Assassinations, What Lies Behind and Why? The news about the assassination of a candidate in Ecuador’s upcoming presidential election, got me to thinking about the history of political assassinations. And why it oc…
Aug. 9, 2023
Juneteenth, What Is It and Why It Should Matter To Us All.
Juneteenth, What Is It and Why It Should Matter To Us All. To be honest, I never gave much thought to Juneteenth because I didn't think that it applied to me. Not so much about race, but more about my family's immigration t…
Aug. 5, 2023
Social Media Challenges: Navigating the Danger Within
Social Media Challenges: Navigating the Danger Within.In today's interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From sharing updates with friends and family to staying informed about curre…
July 29, 2023
Air Conditioner Repair, Do It Yourself?
Air Conditioner Repair, Do It Yourself? Is your air conditioner acting up again? Before you dial the repair hotline or shell out hundreds of dollars on professional services, join us on this informative episode of the Knowle…
July 22, 2023
Followed In Your Car? What To Do If This Happens To You.
Followed In Your Car? What To Do If This Happens To You. We discuss a concerning topic that can happen to anyone: being followed in your car. It's important to know how to handle such situations calmly and ensure your safety…