My Basic Training Experience Part II

#142 It seems that the great debate on tipping culture here in the U.S. is still going strong. A recent trip to a restaurant had me scratching my head over what was expected. This topic makes a lot of people mad, but no one can really make a definitive answer. Should we tip or not? Listen to what I have to say in this episode and let me know what side you fall on!

#141  From time to time I come across articles that originate from reddit's "Am I the Asshole" thread, or AITA for short. I gotta say, sometimes I am left scratching my head at the behavior people display in these stories! And sometimes I can't stop laughing either! I thought it would be interesting to check out a few posts from AITA and see what I think. Let me know if you agree with me when I pass judgement on who is the person at fault. You might be surprised on what side you come out on! 

#140 I recently came across a trivia quiz to see how much I remember about the 80's. Now, we are talking 4 decades ago really, so that was a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...wait Star Wars came out in the 70's, wrong decade! Anyway, let's see how well you remember the 80's, because I'm a bit shaky myself!

#139 Here we are in a brand new year-2024! I know it's taken me a minute to welcome the new year, but hey we still have 11 more months right? In this episode I do get caught up on a very important topic, the U.S. elections. So tune in and let me know if you agree with the observation I make about it. Whether you do or not, we are gonna have a very interesting year ahead of us!

#138 As winter has arrived in full force across most of the United States, I have experienced yet another pet peeve-parking lots that are not properly cleared of snow and ice! Forgive me if I rant a bit on this one, but as I get older, I'm more aware of these types of hazards. In this episode I do identify some of the worst offenders of this. So if you own a parking lot, then listen closely!

#137 These days we are trying to be more mindful of the environment. One way many states have done this is to get rid of plastic straws. While on the surface it may seem like a good idea, I'm not so sure. In this episode I tell you why I think maybe we are being too hasty with abandoning plastic straws, and I come up with an alternative item we should throw out that I know you'll agree with!!

#136 Just that fast, we are at the end of another year! I'm keeping this short and sweet, with a message of self care! I'll be back in a week or two, so until then Happy Holidays!!

#135 It recently came out in the news that a planned 3 year cruise that was supposed to start in early November got unexpectedly cancelled! What a nightmare! In this episode I talk about this a bit and I let you know how I feel about taking a cruise like this. Would you?

#134 Well, the holiday season is here! And to get everyone in the mood, I thought it would be fun to do another BuzzFeed quiz. This one is about holiday movies, and we will find out together just how well I know them. Let's be honest, I've got a 50/50 chance here! Let me know how you do, too!

#133 Here in the United States we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving. I hope those who celebrate enjoy the time with their families and loved ones. It's also the start of the holiday shopping season, something I am much less enthusiastic about, as you'll hear!