Ramblings Episode 389: House Cleaning

We’re trying to fill up the Salvation Army store. Also, granulated ice. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 388: Fallout Shelter

I found a new addicting game to play on my phone. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 387: Pirate Carols 3

Captain Gizmo returns for another piratey batch o’ Christmas cheer! #RoaUMP


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For more piratey Christmas goodness check out Pirate Carols and Pirate Carols 2.

Pirate Lads Are Coming to Town

Ye better not fight
Ye better not hide
Better to run
I’m tellin’ ye why
Pirate Lads are comin’ to town

We’ll search the town once,
we’ll check it twice
Gonna find loot all sparkly and nice
Pirate Lads are comin’ to town

We’ll find where ye are hiding
All yer high-priced stuff
We might e’en grab a wench or two
We can never get enough

O! Ye better not fight
Ye better not hide
Better to run
I’m tellin’ ye why
Pirate Lads are comin’ to town

Muskets a-fire
Cutlass a-swing
Many a lass give plenty a scream
Pirate Lads are comin’ to town

Give us yer gold
Silver, too
Wouldn’t say no to a gem or two
Pirate Lads are comin’ to town

We’ll find where ye are hiding
All yer high-priced stuff
We might e’en grab a wench or two
We can never get enough

Ye better not fight
Ye better not hide
Better to run
I’m tellin’ ye why
Pirate Lads are comin’ to town


Let it Blow! Let it Blow! Let it Blow!

Oh the weather outside is frightful
but the grog be so delightful
and since we've no place to go
let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And the sails be always popping
The boys be hunkered down below
let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

When it’s finally time for watch
How I’ll hate going out in the storm
But as long as the rum is near
All the night long I’ll be warm

The deck is pitching madly
And we watch the waves break wildly
As long as we’ve ports to go
let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

Oh the weather outside is frightful
but the grog be so delightful
since we've no place to go
let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And the sails are always popping
The boys be hunkered down below
let it blow, let it blow, let it blow

When it’s finally time for watch
How I’ll hate going out in the storm
But as long as the rum is near
All the night long I’ll beOh the weather outside is frightful
but the grog be so delightful
since we've no place to go
let it blow, let it blow, let it blow


You’re a mean one, Captain Hook

You’re a mean one, Captain Hook
You’re slippery as cold steel
You be as cuddly as a cannon
You’re charming as an eel
Captain Hook
You’re a rotten ship with a barnacled keel

You’re a robber, Captain Hook
Ye hate an empty hold
Ye like lots of loot and gems
You’re stingy and you’re cold
Captain Hook
Ye wouldn’t share a single
Dubloon of gold

You’re a vile one
Captain Hook
Ye have weevils in your smile
You have half the tender sweetness of that ticking crocodile, Captain Hook
Given the choice,
I’d take the ticking crocodile

You’re a foul one, Captain Hook
Ye hunt lost boys on a whim
Ye sharpen up your hook
Hope to rip them limb from limb
Captain Hook
You be a three-decker whale fat sandwich,
With ground up fish sauce

You are ruthless, Captain Hook
You’re the king of dog-eat-dog
Your crew be just as brutal, ye all deserve to rot
Captain Hook
Your ship be an appalling wreck
Overflowing with the most disgraceful
Assortment of rubbish humanity imaginable,
Someday you’ll be lined up and shot!

You’re a slime ball, Captain Hook
Like a hand full of nauseous slugs
Ye run a crooked ship
full of hairy rats and bugs
Captain Hook
The three best words that best describe you,
Be as follows, and I quote
Skewed!
Rude!
Crude!

Ramblings Episode 386: The Masters

I realized that newer readers probably aren’t reading the classic greats of sci-fi. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 385: Fooled

My dad liked to pull the wool over my eyes at Christmas time. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 384: Christmas Cards

I’m a little surprised people still send these things. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 383: Star Wars-The Force Awakens

My long-winded ramble about the latest installment. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 382: Snow Shame

It’s odd that the warm weather has me feeling odd about preparing for winter weather. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 381: The Wookie Rookie Podcast

I’m following the experiences of a new viewer of the Star Wars saga. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 380: Elf On A Shelf

I’m glad I don’t have to get this creative every day of the Christmas season. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 379: ID2 vs The New Trek

Once again similar movie trailers evoke different reactions. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 378: Lasik

My experience of getting surgery on my eyes. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 377: Krispy Kreme

One of my absolute favorite donuts. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 376: The Expanse

I watched the first episode of this new SyFy series.#RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 375: Tablet Woes

I talk about the declining performance of my Android tab. Also, comics. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 374: Looking Ahead

A milestone on the horizon has me planning sooner than I had thought. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 373: Hardcore History

Dan Carlin’s take on times we’d rather not live through. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 372: Musical Weekend

We saw some interesting live performances. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 371: The Man Cave

Come along for the five cent video tour. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 371: Mistborn

Thoughts about a new-to-me fantasy series. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 370: Unlikely Battles

I compare two movie trailers that have good guys fighting good guys. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 369 – Christmas Decorating

Mine is done for this year, but I don’t do as much as I used to. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 368 – Missed It, By That Much

A Tuesday-that-feels-like-Monday ramble, some of which was inaccurate. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 367 – Loot Crate

In this special video episode, I unbox my free Loot Crate. #RoaUMP



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Ramblings Episode 366 – Scrivener

The pros and cons of this popular writing tool. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 365 – 50,000 Words

Today I won NaNoWriMo 2015. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 364 – The Melting Potcast

A Little of Everything, from Everyone, Everywhere. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 363 – 7Wonders

We played a new game at a friend’s house, and had a great time even though I lost. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 362 – Now a Major Motion Picture!

Thots on Mockingjay, Part 2 and other novel-to-movie adaptations. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 361 – The Roundtable Podcast

A writerly show I’ve recently subscribed to. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 360 – Thursday Thots

Musings about my novel, the weekend, and fall rain. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 359 – A Surprising Evening

A couple of nice surprises came my way last night. Also, an annoying vending machine. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 358 – Differences in Pronunciation

Sometimes what’s in the written word begets dissimilar ways of speaking. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 357 – Somber Monday

Death is on my mind, both in my novel and in the real world. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 356 – Being Coy With the Details

One method of storytelling that is great when done well, and lousy when done wrong. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 355 – Unearthing the Past

Spending some time helping with an archeological dig is on my bucket list. Also, stupid news day. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 354 – Writing Descriptions

My style when it comes to relating actions and places has changed since my last novel. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 353 – Character Arcs

Info on some of the people I’ve been writing about. Also, thanks to all veterans! #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 352 – Stereotypes

Once again the latest internet outrage is feeding false group images. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 351 – Too Soon For Christmas

Monday chatter about football, Krazy Karaoke, and the proper timing of the holidays. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 350 – Spectre

My thoughts on the latest James Bond flick. Warning, spoilers. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 349 – Sudden Rain

I got wet getting my Friday coffee. Also, moving into the #mancave. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 348 – NaNo Funk

‘Cause NaNo Funk goin’ give it to you. Don’t believe me just write! #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 347 – Other People’s Passions

Sometimes it’s good to learn what other people are enthused by. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 346 – Edgy Humor

It’s odd that some feel old humor can’t push boundaries. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 345 – NaNo Chapter One (NSFW)

I share a little from the start of my #NaNoWriMo novel. #RoaUMP

Note: Marked NSFW due to language and violent images.


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Ramblings Episode 344 – NaNoWriMo Eve

I think I’m ready to start my novel tonight! Also the phone video experiment would have taken way too much time today, so I scrapped it. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 343 – I See You

A popular phrase used by sportscasters that I really don’t care for. Also, Scrivener. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 342 – I am Heartless

And I just don’t care. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 341 – Star Wars: The Proper Order

There is a best way to watch my favorite sci-fi movie series. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 340 – Too Connected?

Those who moan that we’re too into our digital lives need to chill out. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 339 – Fall Colors

We went up north to look at trees. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 338 – Plot Twist

I made a major decision about this year’s NaNoWriMo. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 337 – Who Asked You?

Sometimes I question the expertise of those who analyze sports. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 336 – I’m a Moron

Every now and again I do dumb stuff. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 335 – That 1960’s Color

It’s possible that Spectre might look more like an original James Bond than I first thought. #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 334 – Monday Grab Bag

Painting, the Golden Age FB group, my NaNo work, ebook pricing, and more! #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 333 – Counting Calories

I’ve started to control what I’m eating to shed some unneeded pounds. #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 332 – Dentists

What used to be a stress-filled visit is no longer so. #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 331 – News Delivery

My method for getting breaking news is so 2002. #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 330 – Who Needs Sleep?

A restless night apparently means I don’t. #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 329 – Monday Thots

A bit about the weekend and the days ahead. #RoaUMP #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 328 – Painting

I talk about painting, and some of the gadgets for it I’ve used over the years. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 327 – Bond No More?

I talk about Daniel Craig, Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and spy movies. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 326 – 250,000 Words

I talk about my total word count, and thoughts about current and upcoming works. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 325 – Running Late

I had two tasks this morning and forgot them both. Also, NaNoWriMo novel synopsis. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 324 – Man Cave Prep

I talk about plans for converting the closet in my man cave to a recording studio. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 323 – The Right to Bear Arms

I talk about the complexity of the gun control issue. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 322 – Howard Hughes

He spelled his last name just like I do, but with more money. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 321 – Over-Educated

With my class for work almost over, my brain needs a rest. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 320 – Privacy

I talk about people who think that anything on Facebook is private. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 319 – Audio Podcasts on YouTube?

Earlier this week I had my little podcasting mind blown. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 318 – Low Ropes Course

I talk about an interesting activity I took part in at the retreat. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 317 – Retreat Recap

We had a good time this weekend at the first church retreat. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 316 – Camping

I talk about my experiences doing this questionable activity. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 315 – Decision Made

Graduating a semester earlier than planned sounds good. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 314 – A Minor Problem

A call from the college may force me to make a decision. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 313 – Changing Point of View

An author changing focus in the third installment of a series annoys me. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 312 – Web of Life

My review of this third podiobook in the Through The Fold series. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 311 – Into the Dark

I talk about a book I recently finished. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 310 – Nano Prep

I‘ve managed to free up some time for NaNoWriMo. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 309 – Seven Things

I talk about something you don’t know about me. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 308 – Corporate Dress Code

I talk about my experience with proper work attire. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 307 – Fear of Geese

I find it strange that some people are scared of these annoying birds. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 306 – The Nest is Empty

I talk about the success of the big move. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 305 – Windows 10

My first impressions regarding the load and upgrade of this latest OS. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 304 – September 11th

Since the terrorist attacks, this date has become memorable for a few other reasons. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 303 – Semester is Over!

I got my grade on my capstone paper. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 302 – Medical Weenie

I are one. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 301 – Minecraft Fishing

I talk about what I’ve been doing with the latest release of my game. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 300 – Favorite Movie Lines

I talk about dialog that has stuck with me over the years. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 299 – Moving

I talk about one activity I’ve never really enjoyed. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 298 – Writing in the Cloud

I talk about the start of my search for an internet-based writing solution. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 297 – Achievement

I talk about reaching a milestone in my capstone class, and in games. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 296 – You Must Remember This

I talk about a new history-based podcast I’ve added to my list. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 295 – Monday Wrap-up

I talk about the weekend. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 294 – Writing Technology

I talk about what software I might use to write my next book. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 293 – Novel Thoughts

I talk about a book I’ve read (twice) and one I plan to write. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 292 – NaNoWriMo is Coming

It is almost time once again to slay that literary dragon. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 291 – Media Bias

Despite what the newsies want us to think, it exists. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 290 – Time Off

I talk about the amount of vacation time I’ve taken this year. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 289 – Saturday Chatter

I talk about my video game and our day out on Friday. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 288 – Thrill Factor

I talk about the new show (which I named wrong) starring Kari and Tory from Mythbusters. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 287 – A Bit Too Far

I talk about when commentary turns mean-spirited. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 286 – Hello Boys, I’m BAAAAACK!

I talk about my active return to Twitter. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 285 – The Alton Browncast

I talk about my newest podcast addiction. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 284 – Training Day

I get to teach some stuff today. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 283 – Grillin’ on the Barbie

I talk about one of my favorite cooking methods. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 282 – Grab Bag Wednesday

I talk about a few different things. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 281 – Are You Ready For Some Football?

We watched the first game of the season. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 280 – Monday Meanderings

A few random thoughts for the start of the week. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 279 – Memories Found

Going through some boxes in the basement revealed some cool stuff. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 278 – Waze

I talk about this handy app. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 277 – My Capacity for BS

I was reminded how great it is. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 276 – Alton Brown

I talk about my favorite Food Network personality. Also, Deadpool. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 275 – It Is What It is

I talk about dealing with petty people, both online and in real life. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 274 – Exceptions

Sometimes they are good and sometimes not so good. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 273 – Grumpy Friday

I talk about things that are annoying me. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 272 – Jimmy Hoffa Day

I talk about a news story that always grabs attention here in The D. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 271 – Reboot Reasonings

I had a thought regarding Hollywood’s penchant for reboots. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 270 – Reliving Television

I talk about rewatching a TV series and knowing what is coming next. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 269 – Homesick

I talk about the 2nd book from the Through The Fold series by Paul J. Joseph. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 268 – Movie Night

I had a three-movie marathon last night. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 267 – The Island

My thoughts on this Michael Bay movie. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 266 – Meeting Tweeple

I talk about our experiences meeting Twitter friends in real life. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 265 – Greek Mythology

Been having a hankering lately. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 264 – The Donald

I talk about this unlikeliest of political figures. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 263 – Unlikely Folk Heroes

An ISTYA podcast about Bonnie and Clyde has me thinking about who we idolize. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 262 – Prices

I talk about some of the financial forces that might be making things more expensive. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 261 – Mental Dissonance

A bout with anesthesia feels odd. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 260 – Clear Liquid Diet

I am on this to prepare for a medical procedure. Also, Pluto. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 259 – A Momentous Day…Kinda

A day with some biggish happenings. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 258 – Eternal Mysteries of the Human Body

I talk about some odd things my body does. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 257 – TitansGrave

Today I’m talking about role-playing games. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 256 – Planned Destruction

I loves it. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 255 – Just Desserts

A local, fraudulent doctor gets sentenced today. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 254 – Feelin’ Optimistic

Things are looking good right now. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 253 – Heat

This on-again, off-again summer has me wanting some. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 252 – The Eyes Have It, Two

Contacts are out, and a decision has been made... #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 251 – Dimensional Abscesses

I talk about this entertaining anthology, featuring a story from my wife. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 250 – Troy

I talk about this epic wannabe from 2004. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 249 – Terminator Genisys

My thoughts on the latest movie in this series. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 248 – Capstone

I talk about my most challenging class for this semester. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 247 – What’s New on the Podcatcher

I talk about some new podcasts, and some old ones. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 246 – Motivation

Sometimes I have a hard time finding any. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 245 – The Wheel of Time

My thoughts after finally finishing this epic fantasy. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 244 – Recasting Superheros

Just how many different people need to play Batman, anyway? #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 243 – New Semester

And with it fresh challenges. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 242 – Fireworks

I’ve seen them twice so far this week. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 241 – The Confederate Flag

As a natural-born Yankee, I’m not a fan. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 240 – Alibi Jones and The Time War of The Devrizium

I review the final title in this series (so far) by Mike Luoma. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 239 – Father’s Day

I had a good one, and tell you about it. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 238 – Westworld

I talk about this 70’s classic and its possible link to newer films. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 237 – Trading Places

My finance class helped me better understand this classic 80’s comedy. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 236 – The Adventures of Alibi Jones

I finished the first short story collection by Mike Luoma. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 235 – Phone Trouble

My new phone is acting up and other thoughts. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 234 – Announcements

I talk about a bit of news from the world of video games. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 233 – Jurassic World

I talk about the latest dino-disaster movie. #RoaUMP

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Ramblings Episode 232 – Close Encounters

My thoughts after re-watching this Steven Spielberg classic. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 231 – Tomb Raider

My experiences so far in the latest installment of this franchise. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 230 – Hollywood Adaptations

News of an adaptation of a beloved book has me thinking about movies from novels. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 229 – New Laptop

I have a new PC for work. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 228 – Sony Xperia Z3v

I talk about my new cell phone. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 227 – Eagle Scout

Our youngest nephew just became one, and we attended his Court of Honor. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 226 – Hug a Programmer Day

Do it, or else! #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 225 – Marker Stone

My review of this short Podiobooks title by Paul J. Joseph. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 224 – The Eyes Have It

My eyeballs are giving me problems. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 223 – At the Old Ball Game

I talk about our visit to Comerica Park. #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 222 – Alibi Jones and The Sunrise Of Hur

I talk about the second installment in this series by Mike Luoma. #RoaUMP


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