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A double negative? On first look, I guess so. But I use it in a different context today. Trying to sort through the madness and chaos going on in our society, this episode takes you through my personal struggles in dealing with it.

Using various musical verses and personal experiences, I attempt to tie together the concepts of chemical bonding (yep, chemical bonding), good versus evil, educator versus teacher and who knows what else.

There is a lot of Traywickian Philosophy ( a term coined by a former student, Amy Sunderland) in this episode. Pure gold I humbly declare.

Yes, for you Trump-ettes, I do take him to task again, but it is late in the episode, so don't be scared. I think it is informative, an educational experience and without a doubt,pure honest passion.

Give it a try.

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Unbelievable! I have said on several occasions, since retirement, that EVERY day of the week is the same. And that has proven true for me many times over. I remember on one occasion losing a Friday, when someone at the Walmart told me the reason the lines were long is that it was Saturday! The conversation in line with this lovely lady soon took a turn by my discovery that it wasn't Friday. I hope I recovered well, because I wanted to continue our congenial chat.

But this latest experience has me gaining a day when I realized it was not Super Bowl Sunday yesterday but SB Saturday ( hang my head in shame).

BUT out of my humiliation comes enlightening lessons on HONESTY, OPENNESS, APOLOGIES and FORGIVENESS (to paraphrase Kenny Banya, "it's GOLD Joey." ) Yep this episode of the Therapist's Couch has GOLD.

AND Then I close it out with inviting YOU to "laugh at my pain" concerning MTWTFSS! WGAF

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Some random thoughts on Super Bowl Sunday. I even include a couple of thought-provoking thoughts maybe. Update on various topics.

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Christmas - so confusing if you try to understand it. So, I have found it best just go with the flow. Not a bad option to take. HOWEVER, in this episode I dare to travel into sacred traditional Christmas territory guarded by the Keepers of Sacred Truths (whoever they are) to suggest that HE may not mind be omitted from aspects of it.

Thought provoking, completely candid and honest. Afraid? yes. Deterred? NO! Courage answers when fear rears its ugly head.

There is GOLD in here and I do not say that lightly. Plus my FIRST COMMUNION during my mid 20's (40:40 mark) is worth the price of admission.

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It's Christmas time again. YES!!! But I am confused - Santa? Christmas Tree Decorating? Birth of Jesus? It stresses me out IN THE PAST!! No longer. I am HERE FOR YOU SHOPPER!!! If I come into your store, I am coming in UNLEASHED! SPREADING GOOD CHEER! I brought my personality with me and hope I can pull a smile out of you that is genuine!!

Plus I share this song with you that I promise will improve your mood about Christmas shopping and all the stuff associated with this season of the year.

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Today is the eleventy third (that's 113 in Hobbit speak) anniversary of my Dad's birth. On Father's Day of this year I awoke with the song "Daddy's Tune" by Jackson Browne running through my head. A song that I had first heard in the mid to late 70's from The Pretender album. Even though I have listened to it several times since then, it hit me in a new light that morning. With ideas running through my head, I figured if JB could write such a song about his dad when he was in his mid 20's, then I could use it as a springboard for a tribute to my own DAD.

It is seldom that an idea can be conceived and given birth on the same day. My mind requires longer period of gestation. So,I decided to wait until the date of his birth, November 29, to publish it. It is not as polished as I would like but none of my recordings are, but I decided after two previous recordings that were scrapped, to let it ride.

And so, here is a one-sided version of my relationship with him that is as truthful and heartfelt as I could produce. If it helps you to evaluate and appreciate your own relationship with your parents, then I am honored to do so.

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One score minus two days since the Presidential Election and I have been silent. What have I been doing? Processing. Re-assessing. Trying to make some sense of something to me that makes NO DAMN SENSE! But I have emerged from my cavern of contemplation ready to face the next four years of TOTAL CHAOS! I do not claim to be able to predict the outcomes of Presidential elections cause I overestimate the integrity and decency of the American electorate. But what I can predict is that an unstable egomaniacal power-hungry lunatic serving as President will guarantee total chaos. And I am forced along for the ride.

And so as a gesture of good faith, I will begin with a refresher course/ Pre-Test of the first term of DJT so that we can be prepared for Trump Part Deux. That's part 2 for those who do not speak French. So come along for the ride. I promise integrity, honesty, educational value and maybe a touch of entertainment.

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I cannot stand politics. It is necessary in forming and running a government but it is for the most part a dirty business. I hate having to publish a podcast of this sort and I hope it is the last of its kind - I hope.

But I cannot remain silent on this issue as I see the things unfolding around me. It has stressed me more than any other factor in my life currently. I WANT MY LIFE BACK. And either way it goes, I am hopeful that I will again slip into my apolitical self and concentrate on more important things around me.

I am adamant that Donald Trump has NO BUSINESS being president of this country and the confusion, hurt, sadness and anger all come out in what I hope to be My last word concerning. And my hope is that he will no longer be a factor in the political arena and he can spend his time working on his court cases or his plans to flee the country.