I’ve got a lot in my mind on this November morning. I’m talking about the election and my family, pets and Thanksgiving.

Special Halloween Podcast featuring listener stories, stories about haunted Southern Illinois and my own personal stories.

With the deaths of my mother and older sister, I’ve had to adjust to living without two of the most important people of my life. Today I’m discussing what I’m doing and how I’m changing things up.

I was blessed to have had 4 older sisters. I am the baby of the family and the only boy. I’m sharing a few memories and stories about our life.

Talking about fall and other stuff because I can’t ever stay on the subject. Hey, it’s my podcast and I’ll talk about what I want. :)Also, I talked about fall last year..but this is a sequel.

Talking about my favorite subject…my cats.

I loved toys. The Sears “Wish Book” catalog was my bible for what I wanted for Christmas. I had and wanted a LOT of cool toys in my childhood.(my mother nicknamed me “Leonard “I Want” Riggs”) I tried to remember a lot of them that I had or wanted.

Summer boredom gets the best of me. Definitely NOT my favorite season, but often I am inspired when I am bored.

Just an update on how I am doing after losing my mom and how I cope.

Talking about growing up in the 1970’s and 80’s in a small town!

My mother passed away and I wanted to say a few words about her and my time as her caregiver.

Anniversaries are so hard. My dad passed away on May 7, 2016 after complications from a broken hip. In this podcast I’m sharing stories of my dad’s last days. Leonard Riggs Sr August 14, 1925-May 7, 2016

Caregiving has its ups and downs, but ultimately I feel very fulfilled and love caring for my mom.

Talking about the total eclipse of April 8, 2024 which brought a lot of visitors to my area(Southern Illinois)

After a long break, I’m back with my podcast! I’ve got a lot to talk about, so be sure and listen!

No no that that kind of “afternoon delight”, but I’m talking about afternoon television that I rushed home to see after school and beyond. We had a lot of great local programming in the early days and cable television opened up a world of classic reruns.

Emptying the contents of my mind this week.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about the things I love. (Movies, tv, food, etc)

Doing a little self-introspection. Talking about my weaknesses and good qualities and how I feel about others criticism.

I love to talk about my pets. Thought it was time to do a podcast about all the great pets I’ve had who were more than animals, but cherished family members.

Talking about what’s on my mind right now…

Talking about 2023 and the new year.

Birthday and Christmas thoughts.

Craig talks about his adventures in the tv and movie industry. Be sure and check out Craig’s award winning blog! https://craiglgooh.blogspot.com/?m=1

Pt 1 of a 2 part interview with my friend Craig Edwards, who has worked on many movies and tv shows as a production assistant, extra and even a screen credited part in “Empire Records”. This episode we talk about our wonder years and growing up in Christopher Il.

Giving thanks for all the wonderful things in my life

Talking about how we all have a different perspective about all sorts of things.

Another segment in my occasion feature on the 7 decades I’ve lived in in my life. Today I’m talking about all the wonderful technology we’ve encountered in the last 7 decades.

Talking about Thanksgiving and early celebrations of Christmas and how I feel about all of it

Talking about my month-long, personal film festival where I watch at least a scary movie a night from Oct. 1-Oct. 31(second season finale’)

Talking about stress and how I deal with it.

Talking about my favorite time of year, Fall!

Talking about the when’s, where’s and what I’d like to do when I retire.

Several people made the news in my earlier decades that left a huge impression on me. Actress Sharon Tate, Kidnapping victim Patty Hearst, Missing Child Adam Walsh, child peace activist Samantha Smith, accident survivor Baby Jessica and murder victim Jon Benet Ramsey. I tell their stories on this episode.

Seeing as summer is winding down(thank God), thought I’d talk about the busiest time of year at my job.

Having a gift of a big imagination makes it easy to find something to do when I am bored out of my mind. http://leonardsview.blogspot.com/2021/08/memories-of-my-father.html

Talking about my journey in caregiving for my mom who has Alzheimer’s.

In this episode of my podcast, I’m talking about some of my favorite black-and-white movies from the 1940s 50s and 60s. #movies #filmnoir #classics

Talking about dealing with grief and how I do it personally.

Talking about music and artists you don’t hear much of who still record. I also have recommendations for new songs and albums.

I don’t know where I’d be without my pets. I’m an animal lover and I’ve had some great furbabies in my life. This is my tribute to them.

Talking about the dangers and pratfalls of working for the public

Some of my favorite memories include the summer movies of what I call the golden age of the Summer blockbusters.

Talking about people and about myself too, seeing that I’m a person.

On this episode I speak my mind on various subjects(election year, caregiving, etc)

Memories of my favorite end of year class trips and field trips during my school trips.

Talking about summer vacation memories.

A tribute to my dad. August 14, 1925-May 7, 2016