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Confessions of A Mid-Centurian

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All journals are confessions. Welcome to” Confessions of a Mid-Centurian,” the podcast that delves into the coming-of-age stories of an Italian American male who reflects on his youth in and around New York City during the transformative years of 1955 to 1969. Join us as we journey back in time with our host, Richie, a man in his seventies, a man with a wealth of memories and experiences to share. In each episode of” Confessions of a Mid-Centurian,” Richie takes us on a nostalgic trip through the

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09:56

What Charlie Chaplin Said: The Final Speech from "The...

Confessions of A Mid-Centurian ·

2025/06/21

The Great Dictator was Chaplin’s first film with dialogue. Chaplin plays both a little Jewish barber, living in the ghetto, and Hynkel, the dictator ruler of Tomainia. In his autobiography Chaplin quotes himself as having said: “One doesn’t have to be a Jew to be anti-Nazi. All one has to be is a normal decent human being.”Chaplin and Hitler were born within a week of one another. There was something uncanny in the resemblance between the Little Tramp and Adolf Hitler, representing opposite poles

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14:52

The Man Who Wouldn't Eat Chicken Ass

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2025/06/17

One hot Brooklyn Night in the Summer of 1963 while working the night shift counter at a Wetson's Hamburger walk-up restaurant, my night cook, Johnny and I served a customer the two-piece dark meat chicken basket he ordered- then things got very interesting very quickly.Listen and discover what went down in this episode: "The Man Who Wouldn't Eat Chicken Ass"! Thanks for listening, subscribing, liking, sharing and commenting. Next episode will drop this Friday June 20, 2025- just as our Summer

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22:08

Origins of Friday the 13th and The Legend of Dr Max B...

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2025/06/13

Strawberry Moon before Friday June 13th! We dive into the historical origins of why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day and then we go back to late last mid-century Brooklyn NY for the Legend of Dr Max B Kaplan- or at least what my confessional memory calls The Legend of Dr Max B Kaplan. Thanks! Next episode will drop on Monday, and this one is called "The Man Who Wouldn't Eat Chicken Ass"!

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14:28

Every Gig Has Its Own DNA-Report from the Stage

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2025/06/10

The classic rock band I play bass for gigged on Sunday at a small-town Illinois restaurant/bar from 2-5PM.Every gig has its own DNA- its unique DNA that is stamped with the time, the place, the music, the musicians and the audience sharing the experience. So, this episode is this humble bassist's near real-time thoughts about the DNA of this gig. I've played over a thousand live gigs in my musician's lifetime so far and so far, each has been unique indeed! Give a listen and then dance on into

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11:40

Yung Pueblo's Interlude from Inward- Another Mind...

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2025/06/06

One of my commitments to you, my dear Confessions of a Mid-Centurian listeners, is to bring you closer to minds far greater than mine. Past episodes have had the words of Walt Whitman, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Mark Twain among other great minds. Today, I continue that commitment with the words of Yung Pueblo, a young Ecuadorian author, Yung Pueblo is the pen name of Diego Perez, a contemporary writer, poet, and speaker known for his profound insights on self-love, healing, and emotional growth

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14:36

Learning to Drive NYC Winter 1965- The Wisdom of Mark

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2025/06/03

NYC Late Winter 1965- herein I impart the driving wisdom gems drilled into my psyche and muscle memory by Mark, my cowboy dressing, handlebar mustached driving instructor as we tooled around the dark wet streets of NYC in the specially equipped instructional Lincoln Town Car. Feel free to share this episode with anyone you know who is learning how to drive or has developed bad driving habits. If not, hope you enjoy this episode anyhow. Thanks- next episode will drop on Friday June 5!

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15:26

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 4 The Finale...

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2025/05/31

Here is the 4th and final part of "Secret Boundaries of The Heart", an original short form story about Clara McAllister and Samuel Washington on the banks of The Missouri River in the 1880s.Check out podcasts #73, 74 and 75 for Parts 1, 2 and 3 respectively of "Secret Boundaries of The Heart". May we all recognize that our hearts have needs our minds can't comprehend! Good luck with that, eh? Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, commenting or sharing this podcast. A new Confessions of a

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16:30

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 3- Whispers of...

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2025/05/27

WE go back to Clara McAllister and Samuel Washington, 1880s banks of the mighty Missouri River- two graphically talented young almost-lovers. She a gifted sketch artist, he an innovative steel monger who has designed what he calls "The Washington Steel Pen"- finely tuned steel pen capable (in the right hands!) of creating much finer details than the in-use quill pens of the day.As these two young almost-lovers discover their shared dreams- will they chase those dreams, or will the dreams chase

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17:26

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 2- When Dreams...

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2025/05/23

In the later part of the 19th century, the Missouri River flowed with a timeless grace, carving through landscapes that told stories of resilience and love, hardship and perseverance.This era was marked by the promise of the American frontier and the struggles of its people and serves as the backdrop for this tale of "The Secret Boundaries of The Heart". Set against the sweeping plains and undulating Missouri River bluff settlements, this story follows two souls- Clara McAllister and Samuel

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11:49

Secret Boundaries of The Heart- Part 1 of 4

Confessions of A Mid-Centurian ·

2025/05/20

In the later part of the 19th century, the Missouri River flowed with a timeless grace, carving through landscapes that told stories of resilience and love, hardship and perseverance.This era was marked by the promise of the American frontier and the struggles of its people and serves as the backdrop for this tale of "The Secret Boundaries of The Heart". Set against the sweeping plains and undulating Missouri River bluff settlements, this story follows two souls- Clara McAllister and Samuel

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10:27

The Mysterious Tall Man in the Big Black Silk Hat-...

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2025/05/16

November 1964- an 8th grade kid, the NYC subway system, a suspicious stalker dude and a magical intervention by a mysterious tall man in a big black silk hat tells us all to be open to angelic guidance! Go figure.Thanks for subscribing, liking, listening, sharing, commenting! Next episode will drop this coming Monday and will be the first installment of a 3-part tale entitled "The Secret Boundaries of the Heart".

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11:02

The Rusty Blade Story

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2025/05/13

Spring 1960- The short story about an elementary school student, bullying and how his wise Grandpa gave him a megadose of wisdom and courage. Thanks for liking, subscribing, commenting, sharing etc.! Next episode will drop on Friday 5/16 and will be Part 1 of an original story: "The Secret Boundaries of the Heart".

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22:39

The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C Clarke

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2025/05/10

Today, I read the short story "The Nine Billion Names of God" by Arthur C Clarke. It is a cautionary tale about AI, technology, religion, the nature of God and the nature of the human experience. Hope you enjoy!Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (1917–2008) was a renowned English science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking works that explored the possibilities of space travel and technology. Born in Minehead, Somerset, Clarke developed an early fascination with

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08:38

The VA Hospital Gig and the Opera Singer

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2025/05/06

Feb 1968: What happens when a Brooklyn garage band meets an opera singer lady and what could that possibly mean to anyone today?

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13:09

Flying Story 4: Red Winds at Sky Harbor or The Cookie...

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2025/05/03

Airports are miracles of transportation technology.Airports are for moving thru, not being stuck in. Airports sell cookies. I bought some one night long ago when my plane had to wait for dust storms to end high over Phoenix's Sky Harbor. As the song goes: this one is on me. Thanks for liking, commenting, subscribing, sharing, listening, downloading etc! More to come with next episode dropping Monday 5/5/25 (wow! lots of 5s!)

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13:09

The River Gig- An Eyewitness Report

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2025/04/28

Well, folks- blessed as I am to be a performing bassist for a talented band of fellow musician friends, here is a 13-minute eyewitness report from a Midwestern river town food, drink and fun venue....just a little bounce back from the from the stage. All I can say is music is one of the master keys to open the doors to a time when we all live happier ever after. Thanks and more to come!

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09:10

Is Time Full? And a New Tune Kernel

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2025/04/28

Maybe it's just me, but it seems to feel like there is so much human activity and so little time to perform said activities.....in plain speak: Is time full? And if so, what happens next? Oh, and a draft basement tape of a new song kernel...... Sorry for the 72-hour delay and more to come momentarily!

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10:08

28 June 1986- An American in Germany, Englisher...

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2025/04/22

Watch what cords you yank in this life! 'Nuf said.Next episode drops this Friday 4/25!

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12:39

A Rock and Roll Easter Memory- The Lamb's Head

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2025/04/19

Come and hear about a late 1960's moment where Italian Easter cuisine tradition intersects with garage-band era rock and roll. Thanks, and next episode drops Fri 4/25/25.

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02:55

Pity the Nation by Lawrence Ferlinghetti 2004 Revisited

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2025/04/14

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lawrence Ferlinghetti Ferlinghetti in 1965 Born Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti March 24, 1919 Yonkers, New York, U.S. Died February 22, 2021 (aged 101) San Francisco, California, U.S. Occupation Poet activist essayist painter publisher Alma mater University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) Columbia University (MA) University of Paris (PhD) Literary movement Beat poetry Years active 1940s–2021 Spouse Selden

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