Chew the Cud

I'm back! Slowly but surely. I am ready for this year to be over, but not before the 2nd season of The Mandalorian. Thanks to my smartphone, it has pushed me some interesting articles about the cast, and its definitely worth chewing the cud over!

Restricts parole for certain offenses currently considered to be non-violent. Authorizes felony sentences for certain offenses currently treated only as misdemeanors. https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/20 

Changes Certain Property Tax Ruleshttps://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/19 

https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/18 CA constitution to permit 17 y.o to vote in primary and special elections if they will turn 18 by the next general election.

https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov.propositions/17 Restores the right to vote after completion of prison terms.

https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propostions/16 Allows diversity as a Factor in Public Employment, Education, and Contracting Decisions Homework material before listening to this episode:1) Read on Proposition 2092) Listen to episode 7 of Chew the Cud

Increases Funding SOURCEShttps://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/15/title-summary.htm

Taken from the horse's mouth, going over Prop. 14 with you so you don't have to waste your time reading your Voter guide at home when your family wants your attention. Proposition 14: Stem Cell Research Bond

Who knew that I would be back at it again?! This time around we talk to Scrappy Skates, Musician, Poet, and Artist... and how a Makeshift Mind can help us in this crazy 2020 we have been having! 

Here are my thoughts and takeaways from the top 10 episode.   Who is your pick?

Geez, this new way of life has been draining me into insanity. What are your thoughts? Here are my thoughts. You may agree, you may disagree, that is fine and that's ok. I talk about that too. Not trying to make anyone drink the Kool-Aid, but I want to see if there are other flavors out there.

This episode, I speak with an advocate and a mother Ms. Ashley Pope, who is also on the Board of Directors of Autism Society. She shares her story from a parent's perspective to help us understand how important it is to be an advocate whether you have someone in your life on the Autism Spectrum or not.

Autism in perspectiveIn this episode, I chew the cud with Gerad and Gilbert. As they share their experience with me, I seek to understand how they felt living with their respective disabilities from an early age, to current times and how they foresee their future as they walk along the streams of time.  

I had an opportunity to chat with Dr. Sarah Pelangka to discuss a little bit about Autism. There is so much about the topic, but we only scratch the surface.  Visit Dr. Pelankga's site: knowieps.comand check out siblingsofautism.org to learn more information and about the services they provide   ###Disclaimer: I am an Amazon Affiliate and could possibly collect a small compensation by visiting the links below...  Check out these recommended books for the young, from the interview:Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism https://amzn.to/38wPZlfMy Best Friend Will https://amzn.to/2vR08f4  

This live episode was a treat to discuss because I am out of touch with the games. I had a guest to chew the cud on this topic with me.  ***Fast forward to about 7 mins in***My guest: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sanoshi 

Disclaimer: I did not have the chance to watch the full episode of the new American Idol season debut. I have decided that I will base these reviews from the American Idol channel on Youtube. If you feel there are more golden ticket winners that weren't featured on the Youtube channel, shoot the name of the contestant and I will give a review on them.https://answerthepublic.com/?via=aj 

Still hard to believe the 2017 season is still brewing. I still feel that there is more to this story. Look at what people are asking on the internet: https://answerthepublic.com/?via=aj 

With football season officially over, Baseball is around the corner. Betts is starting to become a household name in the homes in Southern California. Make it happen, LA.  

It is the famous speech from Dr. King. Have you ever heard it in its entirety? I thought I give you the pleasure of hearing it. It still rings true in a way that we don't normally hear this speech. I mean, how many of you can say that you've heard this speech from beginning to end? Or how long has it been? We need to remember that we are all one kind, the humankind. I think most of us are still afraid of progress, some may think progress isn't possible, but I am here to say that Progress is Possible Visit Answer the Public to see what is trending with the keyword(s) "I have a dream". A neat tool I have discovered; just recently became an affiliate --so click my link it'll take you there!https://answerthepublic.com/?via=aj https://www.archives.gov/files/press/exhibits/dream-speech.pdf 

Make entertainment great again! Ricky Gervais recently hosted the Golden Globes, and had a Public Service Announcement to the world. The Englishman does this with poise and smoothness like 007. This was a quick fun episode I wanted to get done, so it should be a quick listen for you! Cheers.

On this episode; there's a shoutout in order to my first live, in person guest JP. The creator of Burritolist.com. and a trail of an abundant photos of some real delicious burritos. To the naysayers with real strict New Years resolutions, follow and leave it there in your back packet for now. We know you'll want to visit those photos a few weeks from now. We literally chew the cud on foodie adventures. We talk about Blue Monday-- not the 80s song, the Eve of Epiphany and more burritos!

After coming home from work, I reflect on my experience engaging with high school students. High school students, that don't have a clue about what they are going to do after graduation...and college/trade schools are not in their plans. Is this the generation that is supposed to be 'woke'? Is this the generation that is on the on-deck circle for us?? What are you doing millennials, boomers? What are we doing to help guide these padawans to carry on the torch?Also, I scratch the surface on the topic of being diverse.

I want to see them all! I am working on them, but I do talk about a few that are just coming through the channels of my mind. From Foreign Indies to current favorites. Spoiler alert about Quantum Leap series. Geez, just I am typing this, I realized I forgot to touch on Battlestar Galactica, 12 Monkeys, Back to the Future!! Ill talk about my new Ghostbusters review, squashing controversy! SCI FI nerds, tune into this frequency.

There comes a time in a man's life that he needs to make for his family, Vasectomy is one of them. It is a topic in my home once in a while, but nonetheless still something that I need consider...since my wife did carried and birthed my children. We're jumping in the shoes of someone that I know personally that has been through the process, and hopefully offers reasons why it takes balls to make this sacrifice. 

I am a family man. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a family man; no matter what career I decided to choose. But, it comes with its battles. At the end of the day, building up my family to achieve their potential, is all that matters. Speaking of families, I give you my Top 10 family movies of all time, see if your picks are any different than mine.