Failing Up

On an early June evening in 1977, at a small high school in a small town named Marcellus, in Upstate, New York a sports banquette was being held in the cafeteria.  The menu consisted of spaghetti  wi…

I miss the days when the news was the story and not the drama and need for attention those delivering it crave.  Last week,  the morning "news" host on CNN, Don Lemon wore an outfit that craved atten…

I am really interested in the "Foodie" phenomenon.  So many people these days identify themselves as, "Foodies".  I guess that means they like to eat food, or should I say special dishes.  Which is a…

 It's ironic we "drop the ball" on the New Year right from the start! 
New Year's Eve a time to say goodbye to a year that  most are happy to see end.  Yet, 364 days ago we were eager to welcome.  It …

As I walked in into the grocery store today,  I noticed the Christmas decorations, and music still playing, yet something was different?  It then hit me!! All the hustle and frantic rush was no gone.…

During this season of celebration and tradition, based on peace and love, I just don't understand why it can't stick?  Why is peace, so elusive, and viewed as weak in the face of aggression.  I think…

What would it be like to have a day without a phone, or computer?  Would I be able to read a paper map to find my destination?   Would I be able to use my mind to write, and spell and research withou…

Every year in the beginning of December we get in our car drive to the woods cut down a thirteen foot monster of a tree. We then shove it in our house water it so it does not die quickly, cover it wi…

Technology has become so advanced and we dependent on it.  From google maps, to Siri, to spell check, to self checkouts, we interact with software and not people.  The iPhone is our appendage, and ou…

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It is a holiday of gratitude where memories come alive through a wide variety of foods.  Based on family, friends, and food. The basics. 
Memories so  vibrant they…

I have always been moved by the beautiful culture of Native American's.  The value that is place on all of nature living in harmony, respecting elders , family, community, and their spirituality. Won…

As the Christmas season falls upon us, so does the 24/7 showing of the Christmas Hallmark programs. These cookie cutter programs have become as addictive as cocaine laced candy canes for those that c…

In this episode I reflect on the dangerous (ha)  era that I grew up  in.  There were no bicycle helmets, car seats, we had candy cigarettes, seatbelts were optional. Don't get me started on how our t…

I was always in awe of two institutions, the church and higher education. I was not going to be a saint or a scholar and held those leaders in both institutions beyond a mortal  status.  Then to my s…

It seems to be our new benchmark is: "it's ok, I don't have Covid." If someone is hacking next to me in the store they say: "its ok, I don't have Covid."  My son gets a speeding ticket, "it's ok dad,…

Beyond what to order at the drive through, or what car to drive we have very few choices and that is because the few in influence control the messaging for their gain.  
The various news outlets are o…

Halloween changes as we change.  What began as fun costumed adventure for candy, became a night of eggs, toilet paper and shaving cream, parties, and then being the guide for trick or treat.  Hallowe…

Sixty Years have passed since the world almost was destroyed by nuclear weapons.

What has changed?  Not much.  Give peace a chance.  

timothymahar.org

During the mid-1970's a phenomenon captured the country.  It was the  Citizen Band radio, better known at the "CB".  This form of communication was used by truckers on the highway in 18 wheelers, but…

Autumn in the northeast region of the continental United  States, a beautiful season indeed!  In Upstate New York it is all about the apples.  Appel, cider, apple fritters, apple festival, and apple …