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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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16:12

Look In The Mirror America. What Do You See?

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2026/04/08

I don't care about red states, or blue states, or conservative, liberal, what do we Americans see when we look in the mirror. Do we recognize the reflection today? timothymahar.org

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12:58

Hello Earthlings

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2026/04/07

After just watching the Artemis II go around the darkside of the moon and viewing the crescent earth, I was in awe and how small our planet is in a vast universe. As they sent back a photo of the full earth in the darkness of space, just like the one taken in 1972, I was struck by beauty of earth. This fragile planet that we al share and have found ways to destroy eachother and it. John Lennon had it right: "Imagine there's no countries, It isn't hard to do, nothing to kill...

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18:00

Take Me to the Moon

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2026/04/02

During a time of great division, losing faith, trust in our leaders, unjust actions, fear and a unpopular undefined war, the moon launch of Atremis 2 has brought us together during the spacecraft's brief 8 minute accent into space. As WE marvel at the dedication, courage, and technology of so many. No red, no blue, just us. This reminds me of the 1968 Apollo 8 Christmas Eve orbit around the moon ending a year of violence and turbulence, when those astronauts read...

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13:45

Casual Catholics

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2026/03/31

It's that time for those twice a year Catholics to show up. The ones that go to church on Christmas and Easter only, and consider their bases covered. Now, I do not go to church every Sunday, but just like when you are on a good laxative, I am a regular and not all the time. These folks however, show up twice a year like it's some fringe concert. They take up the parking spaces and hog the pews. I think the collections should be double on these holidays, an...

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16:02

Conflict Resolution 101

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2026/03/24

We live in a time of division and conflict. I know, tell me something new captain obvious. I was thinking of the basic conflict resolution model: 1. Emotions 2. Issues 3. Common Interests 4. Consensus. Looks simple yet so complicated when we are stuck in emotions. Timothy Mahar received a Master's of Arts in Public Administration along with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Conflict Resolution from the Maxwell School of Public Administration at Syracuse University. ...

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18:40

Answer the Damn Question!!

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2026/03/21

It would be so refreshing if a politician, member of congress, a cabinet member, even pundits would answer a question directly. Even if I did not agree with your answer I would respect taking the spin off the ball. The tactics of screaming, story telling, infomercials, deflections, have me spinning like I am on the Tilt-A-Whirl and about to lose my cookies!! timothymahar.org

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16:45

No Green Shamrock on my Cheek, just Music, Food, and...

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2026/03/15

I love Saint Patrick's Day. It is a day where memories and friends of long ago come to life through music, and food. When family afar and those that have passed on feel close. timothymahar.org

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21:11

War is Not a Spectator Sport!

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2026/03/12

We live in an age of video wars that we can watch in the safety of our homes detached from the sacrifice, courage and death that occurs. We look to win, but of course war is not a game. It is fought by those military that have more courage than I will ever be made to understand, and started by those who watch. I think back to when I worked for the Syracuse Newspapers and was doing an internship with the Newsline. I was sent to do a story on the D-day invasion. On...

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16:59

Fortunate Son

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2026/03/05

In 1969 during the height of the Vietnam war Creedence Clearwater Revival released the song, "Fortunate Son." This song has remained timeless and is as applicable today as it was then. timothymahar.org

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20:16

United We Stand .....

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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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