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Failing Up

Life is improvisation! Observations from a regular guy on how with world around us impacts who we are and what we perceive. I explore how life is more about asking questions than accepting what is presented. In addition to my own reflections and experiences, I interview guests from the art, literary, music, cultural and political fields to gain insight as to how we all impact the world we share and our joint realities. We are all failing up!

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20:16

United We Stand .....

Failing Up ·

2026/02/21

And Divided We Fall! There is a reason that leaders like to have people divided simply because it weakness their voice and power of influence. In this time of division and name calling, I find myself constantly reflecting on the basic conflict resolution model. In that model sides work through emotions, to issues, towards common interests, then to consensus. We all have common interests, in our case freedom, stability, security and opportunity. These may look different for s...

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21:42

Celluloid Heroes

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2026/02/15

Way back when I was in college a little wild and all over the place, a dear friend of mine at the time who had vast interest and depth of knowledge with rock music suggested I listen to the Kinks song Celluloid Heroes. This song written by Ray Davies, that debuted on their 1972 album, Everybody's in Show-Biz instantly moved me, as it in some ways hit home for me. This is one of the most beautiful and meaningful rock ballads of all time, written and performed by one of th...

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12:13

I Love Curling!!

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2026/02/15

Well, every four years I love Curling. The Winter Olympics has one of the most mellow sports in Curling, but it is action packed and high-risk with the other events. In fact, the Winter Olympics is far more exciting then the summer games. I mean come on, the Luge, the Skeleton, Bob Sled, Down Hill Skiing, Snow Boarding, Ski Jumping and of course, Curling. Every four years I become an expert in sports I know nothing about, and find myself glued to the television watchin...

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32:49

That Lucky Old Sun

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2026/02/04

On February 4th, 1988, thirty eight years ago, my father Thomas Francis,"Te Te" Mahar passed away at the age of 55yrs. This podcast is a tribute to my father the love we shared, and lessons I learn during the 8 months leading up to his death. This is shared through the lyrics of his favorite song, Frankie Lane's 1949 hit, "That Luck Old Sun". A song that played constantly during this time, and is a warm hug to this day. As the song say's: " like that lucky old sun, giv...

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18:41

The Bird

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2026/02/02

Everyone is flicking the "bird"! Drivers flick it, kids flick it, leaders flicked it, old, young, red, blue, it does not matter the entire world is getting flicked off. This once cherished gesture of last resort has become a common form of accepted communication, and not in an affection manner I might add. timothymahar.org

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14:40

Oh SNOW!!!

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2026/01/29

The snow just keeps falling! It is like living in a snow globe. There is sense of peace as the snow falls, and also the reality of having to shovel or plow. It does seem as if time stops during the a snow storm, then starts ticking as soon as it is over. As pretty and peaceful as it may be, after a while it just is not cute anymore. I hope that damn groundhog see's his shadow!! timothymahar.org

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18:12

Deep Freeze

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2026/01/24

Put another log on the fire we are in a deep freeze! It's so cold I opened the refrigerator to warm up. This is old school cold, comfort food cold, ping pong in the basement cold. The kind of cold that bites your face and freezes your nostril hairs. The frost of winter's breath. timothymahar.org

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18:56

Holiday Hangover

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2026/01/15

The rush and crush of the holiday season is past. Since Halloween, Christmas trees went up, houses illuminated like the Las Vegas strip, pressure shopping, pressure cooking, pressure fun, all gone with the drop of a ball on New Year's. What does that leave us with? A tree that goes out as fast as it came in, broken New Year's resolutions, utility bills, and bills!! The Christmas sprite gone and the middle finger back, while on the road. Goodwill passed on for another ...

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56:44

Great Lake Ontario with Bill Crist

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2025/12/30

In this episode I have conversation with Bill Crist, the Chair of the Advisory Council with the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Bill shares with us the work and goals of the Sanctuary along with the history of Lake Ontario. Bill also discusses the connection and past history of all the great lakes along with the St. Lawrence River, and the impact they had through the years on the region and the world. timothymahar.org

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13:31

The Truth RIP 2025

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2025/12/21

2025 seems to be the year when the truth was laid to rest. Truth from so called leaders, truth as to what we read online, and the truth from certain media outlets. What are the consequences of unchecked truth, lies without accountably. It is manipulation by a few to motivate many to act for their benefit. It is an erosion of simple values and decency. It is a greenlight for illegal and lethal activity. Yes, it is true: "the truth will set you free." timothymahar.org

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16:20

Don't Eat Yellow Snow

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2025/12/11

As winter's snow blankets the ground with a cold warmth of silent nights, there are a new set of rules to live by. These lifestyle rules apply to how we walk, drive, and even the amount of salt we use. (outside that is) Ah, beautiful winter a season with rules of its own. timothymahar.org

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15:11

Release the Hounds!

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2025/11/29

The tryptophan has worn off, and as we awaken from a peaceful Thanksgiving nap all Hell is breaking loose, it's the holidays! Trees on speeding cars, neighbors houses lit up like a landing strip at LAX, shop until you drop, and get it all done in twenty days! Then when the big day it over the rush to tear down! Deck the halls with whatever it left. timothymahar.org

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13:36

Thanksgiving "Simply" the Best

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2025/11/27

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It's foundation, of family, friends, tradition, and food remains for the most part untouched by the stress and rush of other holidays. Unlike Halloween where decorations are up in in stores by August, or Christmas where decorations are for sale by October, Thanksgiving does not have that forced rush about it. In fact, in many cases it can be overlooked by those who are in a hurry to get their Christmas tree up as fast as they can in Novem...

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14:31

Alice's Restaurant"

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2025/11/23

In this episode a follow-up to 'This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie, I reflect on The Thanksgiving Day classic," Alice's Restaurant" written by his son Arlo Guthrie. This song which honored the legacy of Woody and his belief in blending satire, humor and charm through storytelling and bringing the listener along for ride. "Alice's Restaurant" was released in 1967 the same year Woody died. The song it as applicable today as it was then considering these times we ar...

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15:43

This Land is Your Land

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2025/11/17

With all that is currently going on in our country I found myself searching for inspiration, a sense of connectiveness beyond all the geographic and political boundaries of today. I came across one of the greatest protest songs ever written. It was written in 1940 and recorded in 1944, by Woody Guthrie, "This Land is Your Land". It held true then, and holds true today. timothymahar.org

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12:50

Sunday Night Blues

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2025/11/17

There is something about Sunday Night that can bring on the blues. All the activities of the past week behind and the new week ahead. It is a kind of calm before the storm. Even when I use to work on Sunday Nights there was always a different feel, in a studio, or on the streets. There is a peace, and bit of sadness in the reflection along with a sense of warmth. timothymahar.org

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15:27

The Penny Is Out of Luck

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2025/11/14

After 232 years the penny has been minted for last time. The impact may not be immediate, but over the long run it will be felt. Our friend the penny, with Abraham Lincoln greeting us and giving us a sense of security. Eventfully there will no longer be penny loafers, or just the price "of a penny for our thoughts", even though we always gave our two cents. We will have less luck, and the song, Pennies from Heaven is where all the pennies will be. So, there's my own tw...

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14:19

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

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2025/11/10

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10th, 1975. Twenty-nine brave souls perished that day in the cold waters of Lake Superior. Later a folk rock ballad was written, composed and performed by Canadian singer-song writer Gordon Lightfoot to memorialize the crew on board the Edmund Fitzgerald that perished that evening around 7:15pm. The song was recorded in December of 1975 and released in August of 1976. It was a song that ...

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17:53

RIP Farmers' Almanac

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2025/11/09

After 208 years the Farmers' Almanac is hanging it up. The 2026 edition will be the last. I never read the Farmers' Alamac, but I always took comfort in knowing it was there, especially this time of year. As the cold breath of November was upon us we would hear on the news: "according to the Farmers' Almanac, we are in for a harsh winter". A lineage of 208 years ending makes me sad. Goodbye old friend I never knew, but I took great comfort in knowing you were around. timothy...

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15:55

Intelligent Extinction, ASI

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2025/10/27

I was listening to NPR, (while we still have it) the other day and the topic was ASI, Artificial Super Intelligence. Now mind you, AI fills a void that has been identified in the majority of our civilized species. A void we won't get back because we have become dependent on the technology. This next generation of Advanced Intelligence is still in the very early design phase. The result will be robots that are vastly more intelligent. In essence we are designing the alien&nbs...

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