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In this episode - A 5G Christmas . . . Eureka! Did you know, that YouTube still archives the Norelco  Santa commercials for all to enjoy during the Christmas season!  What? Who cares? Face it; there's comfort in cherished memories that make the holidays special. Was it that long ago? I remember when you could turn on the TV and catch Santa cruising down the snow-covered slopes riding his triple-head  Norelco  electric shaver. Ha, ha, before your time? No problem, just say, "Hey Siri, show me Norelco Santa commercials on  YouTube . How can you help but notice, that this year, the commercials are all about 5G! "Black Friday is better with our 5G phones."  Thanksgiving is now a memory, and  Yes , "Christmas - is - just around the corner." During my kid days - just around the corner - meant Main Street, and our local stores on the square – Ben Franklins, Marshall's, Coxs Corner, and of course, there was Santa Land.  Walmart, no such animal. We would ...

In this episode - Happy Thanksgiving . . . "The year has turned its circle, The seasons come and go. The harvest all is gathered in And chilly north winds blow. Orchards have shared their treasures, The fields, their golden grain, So open wide the doorway~ Thanksgiving comes again!" -Author Unknown On this Thanksgiving Day, we wish you happiness, tasty memories, the warmth of friends, family, and  healthy life.  Happy Thanksgiving! I'm Patrick Ball; thanks for listening. See you in the next episode.

In this episode - If it Sounds Good - It Is Good . . . Let's talk about Guitars. When considering a purchase, do you find yourself on Google searching for that unique guitar and rely on the expertise of some stranger who tries to record a comparison review on YouTube? Come on - let's be honest, they all sound the same through computer speakers or headphones. And the biased of the critic always seems to come through. Honestly, though, a competent reviewer will always say, "Don't take my word for it; play the guitar yourself and just listen." Yes, I'm guilty of the above. Since August 2016, I've played my treasured 60th birthday gift and love it, my Fender Telecaster. Thankfully, my skills have improved, and I now understand why so many performers play an acoustic guitar. It's not only convenient, but the sweet, simple, soft, resonating sound achieved from an acoustic is emotionally moving. Last weekend we made a trip to Los Angles to visit the Griffith...

In this episode – Interview with Dr. Don Hanley . . . Music and singing, “In the year 2110, folks decide to think again, Choosing life is always free, It's the best in history, whoa whoa” . . .   Audio – Interview Questions: Hello Dr. Don, how are you today? Please tell the audience a bit of yourself. What is your doctorate in? Did you know we now have four podcast episodes, A New World of Hope , excerpts from your book on Spotify as a playlist ? Let's talk about the book. How did you come up with the premise for the book? What do you want people who read your book to come away with? You focus on the difference between indoctrination and education. Is there a solution? Why include the quote from Hitler? "What good fortune for those in power that people do not think.” How do you propose to teach people to THINK rather than just memorize? Do you have any final thoughts you would like to share with our audience? Thank you for your time today. The discussion continues; tune i...

In this episode - Experience . . . Have you ever considered the details your brain retains from an experience? Recently during a visit to the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles, CA., vivid experiences from the past exploded into my minds-eye. First, a bit of housekeeping. In preparing to visit the Observatory, check the website https://griffithobservatory.org before leaving home. (Chuckle) . . . What am I thinking? With wireless cellular transmission and a smartphone, your traveling partner can plan your visit on the way. Since COVID 19, the Observatory has limited hours, Friday - Sunday 10 am. - 10 pm. We arrived at the parking lot about 9:30 Saturday morning. It was foggy, early November; fall was in the air, step out of the car, close your eyes, take a deep breath, feel the damp air on your face, smell the cool familiar clouds. Hidden in the thick fog, the Hollywood sign was not visible. Surprisingly, everything looked the same - except for pay stations that require you to pa...

In this episode - Don’t Throw Away Yesterday . . .    On Friday, October 22nd, Lori and I celebrated another special wedding anniversary. We decided to take a day and drive to Orange County for a fabulous lunch. While in Orange County, we strolled the church grounds where we were married, reminiscing about that day 33 years ago. Garden Grove Community Church, at that time, was called the Crystal Cathedral. Father time certainly has a way of dimming the past. We strolled the campus now called Christ Cathedral, part of the Catholic Dioceses. To my astonishment, it was as if the history had been completely erased. As we took in the sights, sounds, and smells of the beautiful gardens, I was reminded of all the life-changing experiences we had as church members. And how Robert H. Schuller had affected the lives of millions over the 50 plus years of his ministry. You see, Dr. Schuller epitomized the philosophy of Possibility Thinking, always dreaming about tomorrow. Many only witnes...

In this episode – Sundays with Glenn | Ep. 2 . . . Have you ever had a friend that you wish you could spend more time with? But life's daily responsibilities just seem to get in the way. You may know such a person, a kind, gentle soul that you could just sit relaxed on your porch on a crisp autumn afternoon, passing the time engaged in conversation? We all have. Or should I say we all wish we had? With years of experience, Glenn has that uncanny ability to synthesize life lessons into rare practical ideas that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Welcome to episode two of Sundays with Glenn. "March to the beat of your own drummer and let not those about you deter you from that which you know to be right. Each step you take is the foundation for the next, and when you are young, there are so many steps ahead of that a single step seems of little consequence. Yet, a single step can change your destiny, so build a solid footing. Reach for the horizon, and if you acq...