Monday, May 12, 2025

The Amtrak Way


I’ve always loved trains, whether they were my childhood model trains or real trains, trains have been an adventure for me all of my life, so it was only natural for me to take the auto train to Florida for a visit with the grand-kids. Traveling on the Auto Train offers a unique and convenient way to explore the East Coast of the United States without leaving your car behind. Operated by Amtrak, the Auto Train runs nonstop between Lorton, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., and Sanford, Florida, near Orlando, allowing passengers to relax in comfortable accommodations while their vehicles are safely transported in specialized rail-cars. The Auto Train combines the freedom of a road trip with the comfort of rail travel...no traffic, no overnight driving, and plenty of time to unwind.

Fortunately my wife Sarah is an experienced travel agent and she was the one who booked this trip.

Using my old iPhone I recorded some of the more interesting moments starting with getting there.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

[re]build: Moving Past Fear To Find Purpose

The famous Stoic philosopher, Seneca, believed that fear is not a sign of weakness but rather a natural human emotion. Seneca believed that fear can be useful in helping us prepare for potential obstacles and challenges. How does one overcome fear, and how does one find purpose in one's life? You might try to google an answer but you'll end up with hundreds of suggestions from this search. Or you might want to pick up a copy of [re]build: Moving Past Fear To Find Purpose, written by my guest who for over 30 years has worked as a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach, and has helped organizations and individuals to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

"Stop That Bus" The Music of "Mickey" de la Vega (Video Version)

"Stop That Bus" The Music of "Mickey" de la Vega (Video Version) It was around 1970 when my step-brother Miguel Ernesto Lasso DeLaVega, known as "Mickey" to his friends, began writing volumes of song lyrics. He may have started earlier with poems, but my brother passed in 1991 so I'll never know. Special thanks to EK Bruhn https://ekbruhn.com/, Jeff Burger https://byjeffburger.com/, Steve Perrett https://www.songstuff.com/music-business/article/music-business-scams/ and Rebecca Katzman for contributing to this show.