Pt 1 of a 2 part interview with my friend Craig Edwards, who has worked on many movies and tv shows as a production assistant, extra and even a screen credited part in “Empire Records”. This episode we talk about our wonder years and growing up in Christopher Il.

Giving thanks for all the wonderful things in my life

Talking about how we all have a different perspective about all sorts of things.

Another segment in my occasion feature on the 7 decades I’ve lived in in my life. Today I’m talking about all the wonderful technology we’ve encountered in the last 7 decades.

Talking about Thanksgiving and early celebrations of Christmas and how I feel about all of it

Talking about my month-long, personal film festival where I watch at least a scary movie a night from Oct. 1-Oct. 31(second season finale’)

Talking about stress and how I deal with it.

Talking about my favorite time of year, Fall!

Talking about the when’s, where’s and what I’d like to do when I retire.

Several people made the news in my earlier decades that left a huge impression on me. Actress Sharon Tate, Kidnapping victim Patty Hearst, Missing Child Adam Walsh, child peace activist Samantha Smith, accident survivor Baby Jessica and murder victim Jon Benet Ramsey. I tell their stories on this episode.

Seeing as summer is winding down(thank God), thought I’d talk about the busiest time of year at my job.

Having a gift of a big imagination makes it easy to find something to do when I am bored out of my mind. http://leonardsview.blogspot.com/2021/08/memories-of-my-father.html

Talking about my journey in caregiving for my mom who has Alzheimer’s.

In this episode of my podcast, I’m talking about some of my favorite black-and-white movies from the 1940s 50s and 60s. #movies #filmnoir #classics

Talking about dealing with grief and how I do it personally.

Talking about music and artists you don’t hear much of who still record. I also have recommendations for new songs and albums.

I don’t know where I’d be without my pets. I’m an animal lover and I’ve had some great furbabies in my life. This is my tribute to them.

Talking about the dangers and pratfalls of working for the public

Some of my favorite memories include the summer movies of what I call the golden age of the Summer blockbusters.

Talking about people and about myself too, seeing that I’m a person.

On this episode I speak my mind on various subjects(election year, caregiving, etc)

Memories of my favorite end of year class trips and field trips during my school trips.

Talking about summer vacation memories.

A tribute to my dad. August 14, 1925-May 7, 2016

Discussing my beginning at my job.