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#158 Have you taken a $h!t Today?

This Week's RehashJun 06, 2023

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#158 Have you taken a $h!t Today?

#158 Have you taken a $h!t Today?

Feeling frustrated of not being where you want to be in life? Finding that there are so many things you lack? Worrying about retirement, the economy and all the idiots running this country? 


Have no fear, a happy tip is here.


Schadenfreude [shahd-n-froi-duh], I think is the term for the satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortunes.


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mentalhealth #california #losangeles


Jun 06, 202305:22
#157 Trust in the Great Unknown

#157 Trust in the Great Unknown

When things seem to go down the drain, in what or to whom do you put your faith into?

Jesus, Allah, Mohammed, Science. the government...Chuck Norris? :D




#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mental #health #religion #unknown #bible #faith #god #faith

Mar 21, 202306:51
#155 Family Business

#155 Family Business

Blood is thinker than water so we say. Family should stay together, back each other up, forgive and forget. 

Well, that same logic is what has been taken as a license to take advantage of family. 



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mentalhealth #family #relationships #principles #parents #siblings


Mar 14, 202304:23
#154 When we complain, we remain

#154 When we complain, we remain

Which principle do you subscribe to?  

"The squeaky wheel gets the oil?" or

  "When you complain, you remain?"


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mentalhealth #principlies #work #laziness

Mar 07, 202303:48
#153 Blessed are the Childless

#153 Blessed are the Childless

Having children isn't all that it is hyped up to be.  It takes a whole lot to raise even just one.  



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mentalhealth #parenting #children #dad #mom #couples


Feb 28, 202306:59
#152 Enjoy the Process

#152 Enjoy the Process

Experiments have been done that shows through brain scans that people who try to learn to juggle whether they learn or not show the same brain activity while learning. 



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mentalhealth #filipino #tagalog #podcast  #philippines #pinoy #pinay #rehash #zoom #college #education #mental #health #kali #cognitive #school #money 

Feb 07, 202307:33
#152 Tikim TV

#152 Tikim TV

How come impoverished people in a third wold country such as the Philippines can find a way to make a living, while vagrants here in California keep on multiplying?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mentalhealth #filipino #tagalog #podcast  #philippines #pinoy #pinay #rehash #zoom #filipina #money #jobs #business # #losangeles #california #vagrants #homeless #poverty

Jan 31, 202305:03
#151 Life is too short

#151 Life is too short

It is true that Life is short  but like most things we hold as truth, it is also relative.


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #mental #health #ponderuponthis #relationships #family #jobs #time #living 

Jan 17, 202303:35
#150 Gift Giving

#150 Gift Giving

Should a gift giver relinquish  control over what is given?

The more expensive the item is and the harder it was to acquire, the more attached we become.  It becomes more of a favor expected to be returned than a gift that was freely given.


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #gift #giving #charity #help #mentalhealth #health #mindset #inheritance #teaching #relationships #parents #children #money #friends #philanthropy 

Jan 10, 202305:31
#149 What is the meaning of Christmas?

#149 What is the meaning of Christmas?

Where does Santa live?

What do you call Santa’s helpers?

What were the gifts that the Magi presented to the baby Jesus?

Where was Jesus born?

What is the meaning of Christmas?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #christmas #christianity #catholic #religion 

#filipino #tagalog #podcast  #philippines #pinoy #pinay #rehash #zoom

Jan 03, 202305:39
#148 TWR Profiles: Eric "I just don't like Thinking that much"

#148 TWR Profiles: Eric "I just don't like Thinking that much"

In This Week's Rehash Profiles, is Eric, an Overseas Filipino Worker in Singapore whose main principle in life is "I don't give a fuck."  

He explains how he lives a blissful life by not caring what others may think and keeping things simple, one thought at a time.



#profiles #TWR #society #philosophy #personality #mentalhealth #ofw #overseasfilipinoworkers #filipinos #pinoy #pinay #philippines #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #principles #life #anxiety #stress #bliss 

Dec 06, 202214:45
#147 Honesty, NOT the best Policy
Nov 29, 202205:08
#146 Living with Drug Addicts

#146 Living with Drug Addicts

Unless you have lived with or close to an addict, you will never know how nasty they get.



#drugs #marijuana #addiction #addicts #mental #health #mentalhealth #philosophy #life #journal #podcast #thisweeksrehash #rehash #hash #twr #du30 #California #losangeles #obamacare #healthinsurance #hospitals #pharmacy #bigpharma #heroin #meth #overdose #relationship #section8

Oct 18, 202209:08
#145 The Third World Diet

#145 The Third World Diet

"I am ON a diet"  is proof that diets do not work, because that means at one point in time we will get OFF of it, but there is one diet that I think will work because it is about changing the life style and not the actual food we eat.  



#weightloss #jokes #philippines #food #diet #lifestyle #weight #tips #comedy #journal #opinion #life #filipino #filipina #pinoy #pinay

Aug 23, 202208:23
#144 Life is not fair!

#144 Life is not fair!

That ain’t fair! Probably the most common cry from children to adult.
But is the statement actually true?



#philosophy #life #mentalhealth #california #personal #journal #musings #selfhelp
Jul 19, 202205:55
#143 The Golden Rule

#143 The Golden Rule

Matthew (7:12): “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you"

The Golden Rule they call it, but does it actually work?

May 17, 202204:30
#142 Institutionalized

#142 Institutionalized

“You believe whatever you want, but I tell you these walls are funny. First you hate them, then you get used to them. Enough time passes, it gets to you depend on them. That’s institutionalized.” - Red in Shawshank Redemption


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #shawshankredemption #morganfreeman #job #finance #money #tip #corporation #greed #business #california

May 03, 202206:24
#141 It is what it is

#141 It is what it is

"It is what it is" or "C'est La Vie" and another one is "Que Sera Sera". Although they maybe true, it is still annoying to hear. 

Is that our excuse to quit?  Just accept our fate and leave it be?




#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #chaos #quitting #hope #innovation #ElonMusk #tesla #amazon #netflix #blog

Mar 29, 202204:27
#140 Contradictions

#140 Contradictions

If a person says one thing and does another don’t we call that person a liar?

So what do we call people who contradict the principle they claim to believe?



#society #culture #philosophy #politics #contradictions #dichotomy #hypocrisy #twr #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #rehash #editorial #opinion #millenial #snowflake #democrat #republican #podcast #behavior 

Mar 08, 202206:48
#139 War, what is it good for?

#139 War, what is it good for?

Only the dead has seen the end of wars - Plato




#Ukraine #Russia #opinion #editorial #news #society #culture #events #war #2022 #gas #prices #economy #twr #thisweeksrehash

Mar 01, 202204:47
#138 Is Customer Service Dead?

#138 Is Customer Service Dead?

Robot calls, long hold times, long wait times, companies who do not care about customers because they have a monopoly in the industry. Are there any company left that actually cares about the plight of customers? 



#tmobile #verizon #homedepot #trek #trekbike #americastires #customer #service #society #culture #journal #personal #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #rant #blog #bike #companies #healthcare #obamacare #universalhealthcare

Feb 15, 202210:26
#137   Christmas Everyday!

#137 Christmas Everyday!

If Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, would you like it to be Christmas Everyday?




#merry #christmas #holiday #philosophy #culture #society #bible #christian #american #tradition #newyear #2022

Dec 28, 202104:21
#136 It is alright to Fail

#136 It is alright to Fail

Let's go ahead and Fail.

 Get it over with so we can move on and try again.




#philosophy #life #ponderuponthis #culture #society #failure #success #twr #thisweeks #journal #education #school #selfhelp #inspiration

Dec 14, 202104:42
#135 Counting Blessings

#135 Counting Blessings

Have you ever stopped, sat down and wrote down all your blessings?  It can be quite a long list depending on how you think about it.  This Thanksgiving Holiday, let's use it for what it was meant for, to give thanks for all our blessings.



#thanksgiving #holidays #society #culture #usa #america #season #blessings #podcast #thankful #hope

Nov 23, 202105:27
#134 Fifty 50

#134 Fifty 50

What are your chances on anything? From landing a job, winning the lotto or succeeding?



#philosophy #culture #chances #lotto #podcast #twrehash #rehash #earlfrancis #thoughts #youtube #life #oftr #onefortheroad

Oct 26, 202104:27
#133 Age Does Not Matter

#133 Age Does Not Matter

If am a rude to you, how would you most likely treat me back? Will my age matter to you?

If your child was vulgar to you, how would you respond? How about if it’s a teenager on the street?


So why do we give the rude and nasty elderly people more slack ? Is being an elderly an excuse to be nasty to people?





#relationships #family #philosophy #culture #society #attitude #psychology #elderly #abuse #therapy 

Oct 12, 202105:54
#132 Another Freedom Lost

#132 Another Freedom Lost

Warning: This is a rant

Dictator = A person exercising absolute power.

Governor Gruesome = horribly repugnant

California = shits

Mandate on Healthcare Workers


#california #governor #newsom #podcast #rant #vaccine #hospitals #news #recall #politician #politics #communism #crime #covid #freedom 


Aug 31, 202108:26
#131 TWR Profiles: Arch. Ivy Tee
Aug 10, 202101:27:30
#130 When do we get to enjoy?

#130 When do we get to enjoy?

You only live once so enjoy it now or Save for tomorrow? 



#money #saving #financial #podcast #twr #philosophy #principles #life #finance #tips #budget 

Jul 27, 202104:25
#129 Six Pandemic Practices Worth Keeping

#129 Six Pandemic Practices Worth Keeping

Are there actual positive things that were brought about by the pandemic?



#philosophy #podcast #social distancing #rehash #pandemic #tips #opinion #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #covid #corona #culture #society #life #tips

Jul 13, 202107:51
#128 Teachers

#128 Teachers

There are those that have the title but there are those who actually teach.




#podcast #journal #teacher #preacher #philosophy #thoughts #opinion, #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #education #teaching #lausd #homeschool #life #school #college

Jun 29, 202106:20
#127 Build Your Boat

#127 Build Your Boat

Are your personal issues and the chaos around you causing you to loose it? Want to get a grip? Build your Boat!


#therapy #rehash #philosophy #podcast #earlfrancis #weekly #life #mentalhealth #calmness #peace #focus #stress #anxiety #ncis 

May 25, 202105:11
#126 Practice

#126 Practice

Most challenges in life are painful. When we are in the moment, it feels as if it won’t end or we question why we have to go through it. It is not until we pass through that valley that we realize, that what we thought was a set back was more of a set up for better days.



#inspiration #philosophy #podcast #life #journal #foodforthought #earl francis #twr #thisweeksrehash #martialarts

Apr 27, 202103:60
#125 Being Humane

#125 Being Humane

What do we mean by being humane? Who judges what is humane anyway?




#humane #humanity #humans #culture #society #earlfrancis #opinion #pets #animals #twr #thisweeksrehash #hypocrisy #philosophy

Apr 13, 202107:40
#124 Seaspiracy

#124 Seaspiracy

An interesting show on Netflix that tackled on the fishing industry and how it is practically destroying the planet but is it really the fishing industry that's the problem? 





#tvshow #netflix #conspiracy #society #philosophy #fishing #plastics #sea #seaspiracy #documentary #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash

Apr 06, 202107:10
#123 Do People Change?

#123 Do People Change?

Do People actually change? Or are we just suppressing our nature?

When push comes to shove or when opportunity presents itself, does your true personality come out?




#culture #philosophy #ponderuponthis #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #people #behavior #society #musings #personality #truth

Mar 16, 202106:11
#122 Diversity Quotas

#122 Diversity Quotas

Would you hire people based on qualifications or based on a quota on ethnicity, size and gender?




#millenials #diversity #equality #government #culture #society #California #Newsom #LA #losangeles #gender #ethnicity 

Mar 09, 202108:01
#121 Running in Circles

#121 Running in Circles

For what are we really working for? How much do we really need? Are we missing out in trying to catch the wind?





#jobs #culture #society #work #finance #retirement #journal #podcast #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash

Feb 23, 202105:50
#120 Friends

#120 Friends

“A friend in need, is a friend in deed” but why only in need? People who are genuinely happy for us in our victories or support us in our endeavors are as true friends as those who come to help when we are in need aren't they?




#culture #society #friends #journal #philosophy #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #podcast #relationships 

Feb 16, 202105:17
#119 One For The Road: Retirement (Tagalog)

#119 One For The Road: Retirement (Tagalog)

In this Tagalog Episode of This Week's Rehash we ask the guys  "What does retirement mean to you?




#Filipino #tagalog #pinoy #pinay #Philippines #retirement #OFW #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #twr #finance #aging #podcast #youtube #culture #society 

Feb 09, 202117:19
#118 Socialism, Communism, Capitalism

#118 Socialism, Communism, Capitalism

It all boils down to what you can tolerate or at least what works for you for now.



#government #socialism #communism #capitalism #society #culture #philosophy #journal #podcast #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash

Feb 02, 202110:14
#117 Is Speech really Free?

#117 Is Speech really Free?

In the US, we often boast and claim that we have freedom of speech but how free are we really to speak our minds?




#freedom #speech #1stamendment #constitution #press #censorship #podcast #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #socialmedia #culture #society #philosophy 


Jan 26, 202106:50
#116 One for the Road: Wish upon a Genie [Tagalog]

#116 One for the Road: Wish upon a Genie [Tagalog]

Tagalog Episode; In this One for the Road session we ask what if we were granted three wishes, what would you wish for?




#tagalog #Philippines #pinoy #pinay #talk #podcast #twr #thisweeksrehash #society #culture #philosophy #youtube #friends #alladin #wish

Jan 19, 202117:60
#115 One for the Road: New Year Session 2021 [Tagalog]

#115 One for the Road: New Year Session 2021 [Tagalog]

Tagalog Episode.

Just us guys thanking the universe for getting through 2020. 

This One for the Road conversation can also been seen on Youtube!

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to us all!



#newyear #happynewyear #2021 #corona #covid #pandemic #Philippines #pinoy #pinay #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #journal #podcast #filipino #ofw #friends #filipina

Jan 12, 202116:06
#114 The Devil made me do it.

#114 The Devil made me do it.

The Devil is a necessary evil for our human logic to be able to differentiate a good God.




#hypocrisy #church #religion #catholic #christian #devil #bible #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #journal #podcast #evil #god #philosophy

Jan 05, 202107:03
#113 Wrap Up 2020

#113 Wrap Up 2020

Everyone will already count down the worst that happened in 2020.

So let's try to find the silver lining, though as thin as they may be.



#newyear #2021 #wrapup #2020 #journal #personal #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #podcast #yearend 

Dec 29, 202005:10
#112 One for the Road: Passion [Tagalog]

#112 One for the Road: Passion [Tagalog]

Tagalog Episode Architecture, free diving and martial arts are our passions.  What's yours?




#jobs #passion #dreams #architecture #architect #tagalog #Filipino #ofw #filipinos #filipina #pinoy #pinay #podcast #oftr #onefortheroad #youtube #talkshow #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash

Dec 22, 202031:16
#111 Happy Thoughts

#111 Happy Thoughts

Imagine you were in Peter Pan's Neverland where people can fly by remembering happy thoughts, how far do you think you could go?




#happiness #philosophy #psychology #culture #society #journal #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #depression #mentalhealth #sadness #tips #podcast

Dec 15, 202005:48
#110 One for the Road: [Tagalog] Overseas Filipino Workers

#110 One for the Road: [Tagalog] Overseas Filipino Workers

Kwento nang anak na naghawak ng pwet at nang lasingerong senior citizen Bakit nga ba umaalis ang mga skilled and professional Filipinos para maghanap ng trabaho sa ibang bansa?  Nakipag kwentuhan sa mga OFW sa Middle east, Singapore, Vietnam at isang nagbalik bayan.  Bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan wag magalit. Contains foul language and sexual context. Bawal ang mga sensitive.  Listener's discretion is advised :D




#ofw #overseasfilipinoworkers #filipino #filipina #pinoy #pinay #vietnam #singapore #dubai #philippines #pilipinas #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #podcast #youtube #buhayamerica

Dec 08, 202050:23
#109 Kicked in the Nuts

#109 Kicked in the Nuts

Our history, is not as important as the story we tell ourselves.




#journal #failure #hope #sports #culture #society #regrets #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #podcast 

Dec 01, 202007:14
#108 One for the Road: Sound Check

#108 One for the Road: Sound Check

A Bonus (Tagalog) Episode of This Week's Rehash 


Unang Gitara at Kwentong Navy

Bato-Bato sa langit ang tamaan wag magalit. Walang personalan at walang basagan ng trip. 

Listener's discretion is advised due to foul language, violence and sexual content. Not for the faint of heart.



#oftr #filipino #pinoy #pinay #pilipinas #philippines #guiars #music #tagalog #youtube #podcast #personal #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #twr #journal


Nov 30, 202049:12
#107 School and Teen Suicides

#107 School and Teen Suicides

There is no point in finishing school and getting a diploma if it comes with a death certificate!



#teens #suicide #bullies #mentalhealth #depression #school #kids #journal #society #culture #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #earlsamson #diploma #college #parenting

Nov 24, 202007:08
#106 Pets as Food?

#106 Pets as Food?

WARNING: Animal lovers and sensitive people beware.

The culture expressed here is different from yours, listener's discretion is advised.

No animal was harmed in the making of this episode.



#philippines #pinay #pinoy #pets #food #cuisine #culture #society #hypocrisy #journal #personal #twr #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash

Nov 17, 202008:25
#105 Impermanence

#105 Impermanence

What makes life so valuable?

Usually we don't know what we got until we are about to or actually lose it.

It is not that we take it for granted, it’s more of thinking that whatever it is, will always be there.

It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase Live in the now and appreciate the moment when we realize what it took to get here and how fleeting this moment is.



#philosophy #culture #society #journal #personal #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #death #now #life #podcast 

Nov 10, 202006:28
#104 Personal Politics

#104 Personal Politics

Quite frankly, presidential elections are dramatic and is more of a spectacle than anything else. Politicians will be politicians no matter the party.  What really affects us most are the local laws that our own city and state come up with. Those are what screws with our everyday lives. I often wonder how it would be like if there were no professional politicians. Instead just regular working men and women who volunteer some of their time to actually serve the people.


#politics #personal #culture #society #democrat #republican #journal #usa #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash #politicians #voting #election

Nov 03, 202008:03
#103 Remembering the Dead

#103 Remembering the Dead

I guess the concept of people passing is hard for us to grasp because no one really knows what happens after or is there even an after life. 

Every tradition has their own version of a world beyond this one and whatever requirements necessary to have a pleasant life there. 

I guess that is why we imagine the after life as something like this life because this is all we know.



#death #philosophy #spirituality #religion #culture #society #spirit #funeral #cemetery #belief #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash

Oct 27, 202007:12
#102 Be Right or Be Happy

#102 Be Right or Be Happy

Do you want to be right or Do you want to be Happy? Many of us are usually happy when we are right but some can only be happy if they are right.  I guess it is another way of saying, You might be right, but is it worth it?



#society #culture #philosophy #choices #happiness #argument #relationships #journal #podcast #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis

Oct 20, 202007:11
#101 I Know Nothing

#101 I Know Nothing

 One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you are right but not enough to know you are wrong. - Neil deGrasse Tyson




#philosophy #stoicism #journal #twr #thisweeksrehash #principles #life #podcast #earlfrancis #degrasse

Oct 13, 202007:32
#100 What's your Financial Mentality

#100 What's your Financial Mentality

What if our financial problems aren't really about money?  Ever thought that money problems are more of mental problems?  What our attitudes are towards money?



#finance #money #tips #moneymatters #wealth #mindset #society #culture #journal #twr #earlfrancis 

Oct 06, 202011:37
#99 Stairway to Heaven

#99 Stairway to Heaven

No more pain, no more suffering, pure joy, bliss,  total freedom, peaceful, singing songs of praise and being in the loving arms of our creator.




#religion #heaven #philosophy #culture #society #belief #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash #twr #catholic #christian #nirvana #samadhi #podcast

Sep 29, 202007:33
#98 Eight Learning Styles

#98 Eight Learning Styles

It may not be a problem with attention.  It may just the teaching method is not suited to the child's learning style.  Hopefully, by figuring out how children learn and adapting to it would help out parents in the home school situation that was forced on them by the pandemic.




#tips #education #society #culture #school #earlfrancis #podcast #thisweeksrehash #twr #lausd #student #college #homeschool #teacher 

Sep 22, 202008:54
#97 Art Influence Culture

#97 Art Influence Culture

There is a saying that we are what we eat, at the same token we are whatever kind of media we consume.



#society #life #philosophy #education #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #art #music #culture #podcast #journal #architecture

Sep 15, 202005:26
#96 Labor Day in 2020

#96 Labor Day in 2020

Complaining about your job?  At least you still have one.  In this time of pandemic, a job is still better than nothing.   Just think of the harsh working conditions they had back then before the Labor Day holiday was actually declared into law.




#union #labor #laborday #society #culture #work #holiday #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal

Sep 08, 202004:59
#95 Which Side are You On?

#95 Which Side are You On?

As much as we would like to seek peace, understand both sides of the argument, at one point or another, sooner or later, we would have to take a side or the chose will be made for us.   It is not until the destruction is brought to our front door do we really realize what side we are on.




#riots #la #lariots #culture #society #news #thisweeksrehash #twr #democrat #politics #blm 

Sep 01, 202006:31
#94 Are We Living in 1984?

#94 Are We Living in 1984?

Ever had that feeling the our electronic devices are watching and listening in?  Notice how the meaning of words are being changed and history being rewritten?  If you think Nostradamus' predictions were on point, try reading Orwell's 1984!




#1984 #history #culture #society #freedom #bigbrother #government #millenial #democrat #snowflake #fakenews #news #education #parenting #language #media #socialmedia #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash

Aug 25, 202008:10
#93 Church vs. State

#93 Church vs. State

Is it still about a virus or is it already a blatant attack on the Constitution and people's freedoms?  



#covid #vaccine #freedom #america #society #culture #media #constitution #journal #personal #twr #thisweeksrehash #podcast #speech #religion #government #news #communism #hypocrisy #politics #politician

Aug 18, 202005:46
#92 What made Micheal Jordan great?

#92 What made Micheal Jordan great?

“Mr. Jordan and myself tried to share with them, don’t wait for somebody to give you something, you are strong, you are intelligent, go out and earn it and work for it.” - Deloris Jordan

If only there are more Deloris Jordan these days.



#society #culture #philosophy #nba #work #blm #riots #entitlement #losangeles #work #jordan #mj #nba #sports #twr #thisweeksrehash #rehash 


Aug 11, 202005:33
#91 Passion vs Hobby

#91 Passion vs Hobby

Fortunate are the people who makes a living out of what they love doing.  Most of us only take on jobs as a means to an end, to pay the bills.  The Karate Nerd, Jessie Enkamp made a good point about people's passions.  



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Aug 04, 202004:39
#90 Hang in there

#90 Hang in there

Here we go again, businesses are forced to close while criminals are set free.  People are supposed to social distance unless you are a protester with the dictated cause, a looter or a rioter.  These are all convoluted!  What do we do to stay sane?



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Jul 14, 202004:57
#89 I Pledge Allegiance

#89 I Pledge Allegiance

Happy 244th Birthday to this Great Country!  

One Nation Under God, with Liberty and Justice for All




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Jul 07, 202005:31
#88 How long do we hold on?
Jun 30, 202006:54
#87  Better off Hungry

#87 Better off Hungry

It turns out, when we have a full stomach, when we are not busy looking for food or surviving the elements, we tend to find other issues and drama to deal with.  Idle hands and minds either tend to create something amazing or commit horrific crimes. That's just how we are I guess.



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Jun 23, 202006:20
#86 Life and Sugar Cookie

#86 Life and Sugar Cookie

Think of someone who did you wrong and got away with it. Now imagine bestowing justice on that person. Wasn't that gratifying?



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Jun 16, 202006:33
#85 It starts with US

#85 It starts with US

Black history is American history - Morgan Freeman

How does cutting the Police Department's budget solve racism?  Is this how we thank them for protecting us during the riots?  How about taking out the Mayor's protective detail and take him out of his bubble?

Racism or Police Brutality?  One is a matter of perception, how we perceive and relate to each other while the other as a matter or training and policy which is far more practical to solve.

All this, starts at home.   

I think it is more important to make headway in our own house,  by the time the system comes into play, the damage is done - Denzel Washington





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Jun 09, 202012:24
#84 An Excuse to Loot

#84 An Excuse to Loot

We are barely coming out of the Covid attack and here they go again.   Did people just go crazy for being cooped up indoors for months?  Or is it simply their nature to riot, vandalize and loot?



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Jun 02, 202006:22
#83 Easiest Way to get into Podcasting

#83 Easiest Way to get into Podcasting

I am not an authority in podcasting, but a couple of people asked me how I got into it, so I thought I'd make an episode out of it.  I hope you would find this helpful and I'm looking forward to listening to your podcast.



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May 26, 202006:44
#82 Do what you got to do

#82 Do what you got to do

TV talking heads and politicians keep debating on whether it is a good idea to open up the economy.  Who should make the call, what businesses are to be permitted and so forth.  Keep in mind all these people are getting paid to talk even when they are at home.  None of these people care about our families.  They can careless about the bills that we have to pay.  At the end of it all, we have to decide and do what we got to do to survive. 



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May 19, 202005:34
#81 Beaches that broke the camel's back

#81 Beaches that broke the camel's back

Seems like Californians have a great tolerance for corruption, abusive taxes, vagrants defecating and shooting up drugs on the streets, criminals just being let loose, but take away their beaches and you got yourself an instant protest!  



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May 12, 202006:30
#80 All a Matter of Perspective

#80 All a Matter of Perspective

Ever been in one of those carnival mazes?  Isn't it frustrating to find your way out while in it? Then you look up and you hear your friends trying to coach you on which path to take because they got out before you and they are watching you from a higher point of view.   It’s all just a matter of perspective.



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May 05, 202005:52
#79 How much responsibility do we take?

#79 How much responsibility do we take?

How much responsibility do we defer to the government and how much do we take on to take care of ourselves?  Isn't the whole point of living in a free country is to be responsible for ourselves?  


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Apr 28, 202006:50
#78 Budget in Lock down

#78 Budget in Lock down

Lessons Learned in Lockdown:  Budget

Not everyone has the luxury of making residual income or working from home.  For those of us who still have to go out and work to make a living, we have to find other ways to ease the burden and one of the lessons learned in this lockdown is how important a budget is so that we could have a "Buffer" and an "Emergency money"  especially for times like this.



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Apr 21, 202006:58
#77 Homeschooling during Lockdown

#77 Homeschooling during Lockdown

Lessons Learned in Lockdown: Homeschooling

All of a sudden all children are now homeschooled even the college students.  It isn't that bad right?  

There are a lot of misconceptions about homeschooling and perhaps one good thing out of this lockdown is that people would get to see that it is not how it is portrayed in mainstream media.  


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Apr 14, 202006:39
#76 Civil Liberties in Crisis

#76 Civil Liberties in Crisis

It is a slippery slope when we start giving up our civil liberties.  Is it not the whole point of having a constitution, is to have a guiding principle when the lines get blurry and things get tough. Is safety more important than freedom?  



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Apr 07, 202009:16
#75 Safety v Economy

#75 Safety v Economy

As we all go through this ordeal with Covid-19, people are questioning our 45th President's encouragement to open up the Economy and let people start working again.  They are saying that he is dismissing the safety of the people.  I for one am torn.  As much as I'd like to keep myself and my family safe,  I am worried that my shortened work hours would be enough to sustain my family.  


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Mar 31, 202006:18
#74 Pandemic Anxiety

#74 Pandemic Anxiety

All this overload of information on the virus is stressful.  The topic just keeps on injecting itself into our everyday living.  The continues hit on our economy is becoming more scary than the actual virus.   Now it's the anxiety that is sweeping the nation.



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Mar 24, 202006:57
#73 Pandemic Panic

#73 Pandemic Panic

Have you stocked up on your basic needs?  Is this the zombie apocalypse we used to joke about? I pray  we all meet on the other side of this, healthy and whole.   


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Mar 17, 202005:11
#72 Church is a Show Business

#72 Church is a Show Business

People should go to church for god, not for the man at the pulpit or the show on stage nor the ceremonies right?  That may be so, but it sure helps if the one on stage is entertaining or at the very least, interesting.


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Mar 10, 202007:42
#71 Be Careful What You Wish For

#71 Be Careful What You Wish For

Thinking about it is the same as wishing for it.  Everything starts from thought, the only problem is, very few of us actually watch what we think.  Just be glad that there is a buffer between thoughts and it's manifestation.  Just imagine the thoughts that pop in our heads. 


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Mar 03, 202004:20
#70 I Call Your Name

#70 I Call Your Name

How import are titles to you?  May it be a professional one or any title for that matter?  Is simply calling you by name not enough?


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Feb 25, 202005:19
#69 Imagine all the people living life in peace

#69 Imagine all the people living life in peace

Would you want to live in a world with no conflict? Where everyone is agreeable and subdued? People getting along with no differences?


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Feb 18, 202005:38
#68 Drive My Car

#68 Drive My Car

We have all heard that cars loose their value the moment it is driven off the dealership lot, so how can a car be considered as an investment?


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Feb 11, 202005:35
#67 What to do when life happens?

#67 What to do when life happens?

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face - Mike Tyson.    Solid philosophy from one of the worlds greatest boxers.  How do you react when situations change all of a sudden, when things do not go as planned?  How do you deal with bad news?  What do you when life throws you a curve ball?



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Feb 04, 202008:00
#66 Kobe 24

#66 Kobe 24

NBA players voluntarily took a 24 shot clock violation as a salute to Kobe's death.  People wore their number 24 jerseys and headed to Staple Center to gather and mourn his death as a community.  

Kobe's death reminds us to appreciate every moment of our 24 hours, for we'll never know when our shot clock is up. 



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Jan 28, 202005:04
#65 Are you willing to give up your privacy?

#65 Are you willing to give up your privacy?

Would you like apple to create a master key for anyone to use, to access your iPhone and collect your data without your permission?


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Jan 21, 202006:03
#64 Budget Tip: Pay Yourself First

#64 Budget Tip: Pay Yourself First

You get a notification that your paycheck has been deposited. Then you notice the  pile of bills on the table while your children are reminding you of school tuition and all you can think of is that pair of boots you have been eyeing on.  Who do you pay first?



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Jan 14, 202005:21
#63 Budget Tip: Categorize it

#63 Budget Tip: Categorize it

Just like how genres help us to find movies and music that we like or how the isle labels help us find items at the grocery, categories on items simply makes it easier to find what we are looking for.



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Jan 07, 202007:15
#62 New California Laws in 2020

#62 New California Laws in 2020

My sincere gratitude to those who have listened in.  It has been a year since I started with Anchor.  Thank you.

In 2020 comes new laws.  Is there hope for this state of California?  One can only hope because this year we are giving away more money than ever before!  Stifling more businesses and producing more addicts!  



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Dec 31, 201907:48
#61 Happy Winter Solstice?

#61 Happy Winter Solstice?

When was Jesus born?  Why do we bring in pine trees indoors?  What is actually celebrated during this season?



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Dec 24, 201904:59
#60 Living with the Walking Dead

#60 Living with the Walking Dead

Forget about the dead rising back to life,  dealing with the living dead is much more frustrating!  

Drug addiction and mental illness  are just political issues until it hits closer to home.   How do you deal with an addict when they become a menace to the community?  Police do not and can not help, that's for sure.  We actually have laws that prevent authorities from forcing these people to seek medical help. So what are we left with?




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Dec 17, 201906:26
#59 The Homeless Industry

#59 The Homeless Industry

What is the connection between the Mayor of Manila, illegal street vendors, food stamps and the homeless population in the US? By the looks of it, Homelessness is actually an industry because despite the billions of money that has been poured into it the problem still persist and has even grown bigger.  That only means corruption.   So who is making money of homelessness?


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Dec 10, 201908:41
#58 It is OK to Fail

#58 It is OK to Fail

Life is filled with circuses You will fail, you will fail often,  It will be painful.  It will be discouraging.  At times it will test you to your very core. but If you want to change the world, don't be afraid of the circuses.  - Paraphrased from Admiral William McRaven's speech


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Dec 03, 201906:58
#57 Three Steps to Stop Worrying

#57 Three Steps to Stop Worrying

Anxiety can creep up on anybody,  I even hear of high school students actually shaking and grinding their teeth because of school pressures.   We can easily blame outside pressures and stress but it is actually us that cause our own worries.  It's the way we think or how we were trained to think.


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Nov 19, 201907:28
#56 No such thing as a Selfless act.

#56 No such thing as a Selfless act.

Is there actually a good deed we do that is solely for the benefit of others?  Doesn't the mere fact that we felt good is already a reward itself? How about those who use social media to broadcast their so called "kind deeds"  to get thumbs up, likes and subscribers?  Isn't it all hypocritical?



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Nov 12, 201905:29
#55 Dealing with Insecurity

#55 Dealing with Insecurity

Got insecurities?  What are the ways you've tried to deal with it?  


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Nov 05, 201905:52
#54 Hallow's Eve

#54 Hallow's Eve

The only night when parents relax the rule of "Not taking candy from strangers"  

An awesome display of the power of marketing and capitalism. 

Stay safe and alert out there for people who trick or treating!


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Oct 29, 201904:31
#53  The Price of Convenience

#53 The Price of Convenience

Very few of us are willing or can even pull off an off the grid lifestyle for one simple reason,  convenience.  We prefer to live comfortably.   All the technology that surrounds us are mostly designed to make our lives more convenient but at what cost?



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #google #privacy #enduseragreement #technology #spying #information #amazon #convenience 

Oct 22, 201906:23
#52 Climate Change

#52 Climate Change

If the efforts to "save the planet" consequently makes human living insufferable,  is the effort still worth it?


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Oct 15, 201906:17
#51 Born or Raised?

#51 Born or Raised?

How much influence do parents really have in their children's attitudes?  Aren't the children's personalities and characters built in the moment they were conceived?  Why are there traits that child exhibit but neither parents have?


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Oct 08, 201905:22
#50 Simpler Life

#50 Simpler Life

We have all heard it, "life was simpler back then"

What does that really mean?  It's simpler to hunt for food than to have it delivered at your door?  Isn't it all just relative and life is only as simple as we make it to be?



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Oct 01, 201906:40
#49 A message from the parents of the children who died in a mass shooting

#49 A message from the parents of the children who died in a mass shooting

The Sandy Hook Promise.  

"I promise to do all I can to protect children from gun violence by encouraging and supporting solutions that create safer, healthier homes, schools and communities"



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Sep 24, 201907:24
#48 Everyone knows where they were on that day

#48 Everyone knows where they were on that day

"In remembrance of 9 / 11" 

Does using that quote justify posting pictures of bikinis and cars for sale claiming it's about remembering the people who died in that tragedy and sympathizing with their families?


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Sep 17, 201904:18
#47 Budget Tip: Write It Down!

#47 Budget Tip: Write It Down!

Do you have a budget?  Do you have it written down?  If not, then that means you don't have one!


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Sep 10, 201904:53
#46 Happy Labor Day!

#46 Happy Labor Day!

Kudos to those who continue to work and earn an honest day's pay.  I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing labor day weekend.


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Sep 03, 201903:38
#45 Suspensions are now Suspended

#45 Suspensions are now Suspended

California Senate Bill 419 by July of 2020, bans all public and charter schools from suspending students whose behavior falls under "Willful Defiance" until 2025 if not extended.  It now allows students to swear and insult their teachers,  not their school work, not to follow directions and not to pay attention with no consequence.  So what is school for then?  Maybe some children are just not meant for school because they learn in a different way.  How about those children that want to do well in school.  Who advocates for them?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #school #lausd #charterschool #losangeles #california #public #education #suspension #childcare #children 

Aug 27, 201907:52
#44 Riana Moment: Smoked Salmon

#44 Riana Moment: Smoked Salmon

I know of this young lady who is quite focused on her studies to become a psychiatrist. So focused that her world gets a little too small that sometimes she has these unintentionally funny moments.

Her name is Riana and these are her moments.


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Aug 23, 201900:53
#43 Big Mama on the horrors of public schools

#43 Big Mama on the horrors of public schools

Big Mama talks about the horrors that she had witnessed when she was working for Los Angles public schools, where children are violated and money grabbing is the primary goal and not our youth's education.


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #lausd #losangeles #school #homeschool #education #california #horror #publicschools 

Aug 20, 201916:46
#42 Riana Moment: Taiwanese Fusion

#42 Riana Moment: Taiwanese Fusion

I know of this young lady who is quite focused on her studies to become a psychiatrist. So focused that her world gets a little too small that sometimes she has these unintentionally funny moments. Her name is Riana and these are her moments.



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #shorts #funny #story #fusion #food #ethnicity #joke #comedy

Aug 14, 201900:55
#41. Going Mental

#41. Going Mental

The recent tragedies of mass shootings have once again focused the spot light on gun control.  Everyone focusing on this one single tool and intentionally ignoring the laws and society that willingly allow these kinds of horrendous people to commit such horrendous murders.



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #guns #guncontrol #news #politics 

Aug 13, 201906:47
#40 Gender, Ethnicity and Body type

#40 Gender, Ethnicity and Body type

Why is it that now a days people are too reluctant to use gender, ethnicity and body type to describe and identify a person from a crowd?



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #gender #ethnicity #racism #discrimination #racist #equality

Aug 06, 201908:35
#39 Ten Must have Survival Supplies

#39 Ten Must have Survival Supplies

In continuation from the previous episode,  which were tips on preparing your family for disasters, here are must have in your survival supplies.



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #tips #survival #disaster #crime #losangeles #preparedness #prepping #prepper

Jul 30, 201908:17
#38 Six Major Disaster Preparedness Tips

#38 Six Major Disaster Preparedness Tips

The couple of earthquakes that rocked California a couple of weeks ago started the bandwagon of reminding everyone to be prepared but here are 6 disaster tips that are barely mention by the media, to help you start preparing now! 


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Jul 23, 201908:55
#37 Manila vs. California

#37 Manila vs. California

Trash piles on the streets, violent vagrants defecting, urinating and shooting up drugs on the streets, horrible traffic, criminals let loose early because of corruption and drug dealers are welcome to stay and do business. Now guess which fits the description, Manila or California?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #losangeles #california #politics #democrat #government #politicians #corruption #homeless #homelessness #manila #philippines #vagrant

Jul 16, 201905:43
#36 Ignorance is Bliss?

#36 Ignorance is Bliss?

Would you want to know the truth if the truth will make your life harder?    Maybe that is why ignorance is bliss, because truth takes effort.   So is it more about not knowing the truth or is it our preference to being comfortable that keeps us ignorant?


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Jul 10, 201906:51
#35 Fate or Volition

#35 Fate or Volition

Do you believe in destiny?  How much control do we really have in our lives?  It has been proven that our minds does affect matter and how we think affects the events in our lives.  So which is it.  Is our fate already sealed no matter what choices we make?



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Jul 02, 201907:23
#34 Looking for a Savior

#34 Looking for a Savior

The first installment of episodes dedicated to the age old philosophies inserted in the movie "The Matrix" Doesn’t everyone seek for a savior?   In every movie, every story, and even in every religion, there is always a search for "the one."   A messiah that will awaken the people,  that will come back to judge the living and the dead and bring justice to the faithful and punishment to the wicked. So have you found your Savior? 


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Jun 25, 201906:39
#33 Never Give Up?

#33 Never Give Up?

Never give up!  Don't quit!

But what if we are forcing the matter and that there is an easier way to get to our goal?  

What if the goal isn't really for us and that we would be better off changing the goal?

So are you a quitter or simply smart?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #principles #goals #success #failure #ideas #questions

Jun 18, 201904:35
#32 The Faithful Con

#32 The Faithful Con

Who among us do we think is worthy to live luxuriously?  Should a person with a noble vocation be poor?  Are we even in a position to judge? Maybe it is more of envy than social justice that we criticize these people who have found a way to live well.  If it weren't the case, then why don't we pay the people to whom we actually depend on, more than we do now?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #earlfrancis #relgion #authority #corruption #lies #deceit #prejudice #judgemental #rich #poor #money #finance 

Jun 11, 201906:50
#31 What does Retirement mean to you?

#31 What does Retirement mean to you?

When do we have to start thinking of retirement?  What does that even mean?

Click on the link below to leave me a voice message and tell me what you think of retirement.





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Jun 04, 201906:34
#30 Pulled over twice to Texas

#30 Pulled over twice to Texas

I got pulled over twice on our way to Texas but the experience was surprisingly pleasant.  You could say it had a hint of southern hospitality.  

I hope everyone had a good memorial day weekend.   

To the men and women who chose to serve and protect this country from foreign and domestic threats, we salute you!  This country is only free because of brave people like you.  Thank you!




#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #texas #profiling #security #military #police #lawenforement #cops #racism #memorialday #servicemen #hospitality

May 28, 201908:09
#29 To spank or not to spank

#29 To spank or not to spank

Most decent parents only want the best for our children.  We impart whatever we have learned from our own experience hoping that they would listen and not make the same mistakes.  The trouble is in how we impart that knowledge.  Do we actually explain the why of things or do we just hit and punish so children will remember to obey our will? 



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #parenting #tradition #childhood #parents #childcare #schooling #school #family #relationship

May 21, 201906:51
#28 Self reliance in slums

#28 Self reliance in slums

Imagine living on a landfill,  with the ever present repugnant aroma of rotting trash and sewer water,  no proper toilet, not enough food for the day and barely a roof to cover you in down pouring rain.  What are you willing to do to survive?


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #philippines #homeless #homelessness #poverty #selfreliance #survival #thirdworld #California #news #politics

May 14, 201905:15
#27 All we seek is Pleasantness

#27 All we seek is Pleasantness

If everyone told you since you were a child, that God is in heaven but heaven is a horrendous place, would you still want to go? https://anchor.fm/thisweeksrehash/message



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #religion #faith #heaven #samadhi #nirvana #sahdguru 

May 07, 201904:21
#26 Marriage, A Business Transaction

#26 Marriage, A Business Transaction

If we treated our marriage as a business transaction and our spouse as a business partner with equal stake,  would there be less divorce? 




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Apr 30, 201904:58
#25 De-escalate

#25 De-escalate

May it be a martial artist, a trained armed citizen or anyone with a sheepdog mentality.  We all train for varied reasons but it is not necessary that we have to engage in all situations.  More often, the best defensive technique is to de-escalate.




#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #self-defense #defense #tips #crime #protection #tactic #awareness

Apr 23, 201903:32
#24 A Tribute to our beloved Mother

#24 A Tribute to our beloved Mother

If the saying is true, that a our life is measured not by the number of years lived but by the number of lives we've touched, then Nora's life was lived in full.  Rest easy Mama, enjoy eternity with our Creator.



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #death #religion #family #mother #funeral #burial #faith #afterlife




Apr 16, 201904:09
#23 Is your religion costing you more when you die?

#23 Is your religion costing you more when you die?

If you had $25,000 would you rather spend it while you are alive or when you are dead?    Have you ever thought of how much your beliefs will cost you when you pass? How much are you willing to spend on your beliefs?



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #religion #tradition #money #finance #death #insurance #tips #faith #death #funeral #burial #forestlawn #ritual #heaven 

Apr 09, 201905:40
#22 The cost of burrying the dead

#22 The cost of burrying the dead

It is not a pleasant conversation but a necessary one to have.  It is better to deal with it now than put it aside until the time comes.   Getting things in order is not for us but for those we are leaving behind. 



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #death #religion #afterlife #funeral #burial #dying #insurance #money #tips #finance #planning #family 

Apr 02, 201904:02
#21 Scheme or a Scam

#21 Scheme or a Scam

Multi Level Marketing or Pyramid Schemes have been around for sometime and new ones are still popping up.  Is it a Scheme or a Scam?  Can people really make money with these companies or is it just the guy or gal at the top of the pyramid the only one making money?



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #money #finance #mlm #pyramid #schemes #scams #tips 

Mar 26, 201905:44
#20 Red, Black and Zero

#20 Red, Black and Zero

Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims in the recent New Zealand mass shooting. Navigate through your budget with Red, Black and Zero.





#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #budget #money #finance #tips 2

Mar 19, 201904:47
#19 Five Home Buying Tips

#19 Five Home Buying Tips

Considering buying your first home?  On This Week's Rehash are 5 things to consider when buying your first home.



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #housing #finance #money #tips #homebuying #

Mar 12, 201908:21
#18 Penny Pinchers, Discounts and Cash backs

#18 Penny Pinchers, Discounts and Cash backs

On This Week's Rehash are Penny Pinchers, discounts and apps that give you cash backs.  If you are like me who just like to pinch some discounts here and there, even while checking my email or shopping online, then here are some apps that might be to  your liking. 

To get paid while shopping online is Ebates (https://www.ebates.com/r/LEONY02?eeid=28187) 

To get coupons and cash backs on your groceries, is Ibotta. (https://ibotta.com/r/ofhlhan) Have fun pinching! 😉


#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #finance #money #coupon #tips #websites #

Mar 05, 201907:21
 #17 College is all BS!

#17 College is all BS!

How much does a college degree cost and what do you really get out of it?  Is it really a guarantee that people with college degrees will be or are better off?  

This Week's Rehash was inspired by https://www.mikeroweworks.org/ 



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #college #education #work #profession #mikerowe #rowe

Feb 26, 201909:45
#16 Are you a Racist?

#16 Are you a Racist?

The word racist has been thrown around like it was another curse word.    Vaguely defined and often used out of context.   What does being a  racist really mean now a days?   



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #ethnicity #race #racism #blm  #losangeles #news #riots #lariots #social #socialmedia

Feb 19, 201905:55
#15 Do you forgive and forget?

#15 Do you forgive and forget?

If you still remember an offense, does that mean you have not truly forgiven? If we forget offenses, wouldn't that be an opportunity for the same person or others to hurt us again?



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #forgiveness #bully #pain #hurt 


Feb 10, 201905:32
#14 Yesterday

#14 Yesterday

Are you stressed?  Welcome to the club!  What do you think is causing your stress?  Think about it for a minute.  Now come back to the present. Are the consequences you imagined happening to you now?  



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #time #stress #mentalhealth #tips 

Feb 03, 201904:40
#13 Foundations of a debt free lifestyle

#13 Foundations of a debt free lifestyle

These foundations of money managing can start you  off  towards living debt free.  It works with children and adults alike.  Simple but effective habits that allow you to save automatically, spend freely and give generously.  To find an opportunity to volunteer,  visit https://childrenshungerfund.org/volunteer



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #money #finance #debt #tips #ramsey #freedom

Jan 28, 201907:17
#12 Finding miracles

#12 Finding miracles

If we only look for the grandiose and the spectacle of miracles, dismissing what can be explained, the logical or mundane,  are we missing God?



#society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life #religion #jesus #christian #catholic #bible #miracles #god #divine #scripture #faith

Jan 20, 201904:24
#11 I hate Dave Ramsey!

#11 I hate Dave Ramsey!

He teaches nothing new, yet he charges people to attend a pricey event where people only get introductions to books of authors that he probably is already paid to promote!

But if you want to learn the old, simple, tried and true way of getting out of debt, here is a link to his Financial Peace program. 

https://www.daveramsey.com/ 



#finance #money #tips #daveramsey #marketing #budget #celebrity #books #programs #classes #earlfrancis #twr #thisweeksrehash

Jan 13, 201905:01
#10 Pop Up Stores and a Horse Raddish

#10 Pop Up Stores and a Horse Raddish

Internet celebrities are popping up all over the place and so are their pop-up stores which is a good sign for the economy but when it comes to  common decency, some are just to greedy and prey on their young audience's vulnerability.




#youtube #millenial #greed #celebrity #children #parent #society #culture #internet #popup #economy #influencer #teens #teenager #kids #wasabi #socialmedia

Jan 06, 201907:24
#9 Happy New Year!

#9 Happy New Year!

The beginning or the end?  Can't wait for it to pass or holding on to every bit of time left.  We all have our take on the new year.  You maybe glass half empty or half full kind of person, you better get ready cause the new year is upon us!



#newyear #resolution #holiday #promise #culture #society #people #behavior #opinion #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast

Dec 30, 201805:38
#8 A season of Giving?

#8 A season of Giving?

They say it's the season of giving.  Isn't giving supposed to be an everyday thing?  And how come is it better to give than to receive?  

A very merry Christmas to everyone!



#religion #bible #church #catholic #christmas #season #donation #giving #sharing #tithe #holiday #newyear #culture #society #christ #nativity #winter #december #philosophy #opinion

Dec 23, 201805:03
#7 Highway Robberies in Los Angeles

#7 Highway Robberies in Los Angeles

Move if you can, spare yourselves!

Robberies are happening all over Los Angeles. People are getting screwed over and over. 

Why pay to use roads that you already paid for to build and continually pay to maintain.  Where will the money go? 


#politics #corruption #losangeles #culture #society #tips #rant #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #news #local #politicians #greed


Dec 16, 201804:32
#6 Four Life Saving Habits

#6 Four Life Saving Habits

Living in a developed country has its perks. The relative comfort and illusion of security have led us to put our guards down.  Current mentality has shifted to putting the responsibility of Self Protection to government entities such as the police rather than ourselves. Being situationally aware is more of a mindset. Practicing sensible habits that may one day save your life. For other general safety tips http://www.lapdonline.org/crime_prevention/content_basic_view/1370 



#tips #safety #riots #blm #protection #society #culture #tips #habits #twr #earlfrancis #thisweeksrehash

Dec 09, 201808:42
#5 Five Car Buying Tips

#5 Five Car Buying Tips

One of the most annoying things in America is buying a car! Hopefully these tips will help you out in your first or next car buying experience. 



#tips #cars #finance #money #scams #twr #thisweeksrehahs #earlfrancis #society

Dec 02, 201805:19
#4 Happy Thanksgiving!

#4 Happy Thanksgiving!

From a tradition of celebrating a deal made between a native american tribe and a group of migrants to today's turkey dinners. The thanksgiving tradition has evolved and has even become a fad that has spread beyond the United States.



#holiday #thanksgiving #traditions #lie #usa #america #culture #society #philosophy #life #unitedstates #history

Nov 25, 201803:38
#3 Got Budget?

#3 Got Budget?

Unless you are one of those people who earn way more than they can spend, then living without a budget is simply unaffordable!





#money #budget #finance #life #tips #culture #dollars #savings #life #society

Nov 18, 201803:38
#2 Learn to Fall

#2 Learn to Fall

Another certainty that life offers besides death and taxes is that we all fall. We may not have a choice on where life throws us, but we could at least choose how to fall.



#culture #society #philosophy #martialarts #aikido #failure #life #hope #lessons  #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life



Nov 11, 201803:44
#1 Debt Free Life for just $1000

#1 Debt Free Life for just $1000

Would you pay a $1000 to get out of debt? If you think that's expensive, try paying for an ambulance for your loved one to be taken to a hospital or for funeral services.




#debt #money #finance #budget #tips #life #family #freedom #financial #moneymatters #society #culture #philosophy #rehash #twr #thisweeksrehash #earlfrancis #podcast #journal #personal #life

Nov 04, 201804:55
#0 Old dog with a new toy

#0 Old dog with a new toy

The not so very first episode.  

An old guy learning new tricks, playing with Anchor and wishing it had more editing capabilities. If you got any tips and tricks on podcasting, please let me know.



#firsttimer #new #podcast  #twr #thisweeksrehash #podcasting #welcome

Oct 28, 201803:38