Random thoughts and silliness and maybe seriousness from the head of a middle-aged-ish man from Southern Illinois.
I lost one of my best friends, my other mother, my work mentor Wilma Ogilvie on March 14, 2025. This is my tribute to her, a true legend of Christopher, Il.
There used to be a Twitter account that a guy called “Sh*t My Dad Says”, which was made into a TV Series starring William Shatner. My dad was like that. He had his own little way of saying things. Everybody called my dad “Mighty” (a.k.a. Leonard Riggs, Sr) because of his athletic abilities when he was younger and i still have to laugh at his “Mightyisms”.
Reminiscing about my life in the 1980's. I was 13 at the beginning of the decade and ended it as a 23 year-old. The 80's were all about music and movies for me. My life wasn't very interesting, but the entertainment was amazing!
Thought I'd talk about how I'm doing after the holidays and how I'm coping still with loss. It's a continuing journey and I hope I can help someone by sharing my thoughts.
Talking about a bunch of random subjects. I had a lot of random things to say.
I love December! I was born December 21 and this month seems like a homecoming of sorts to me. I love Christmas, the movies, the music and just all the memories of Christmas past. I'm here to talk A LOT about it!
I've got a lot in my mind on this November morning. I'm talking about the election and my family, pets and Thanksgiving.
Special Halloween Podcast featuring listener stories, stories about haunted Southern Illinois and my own personal stories.
With the deaths of my mother and older sister, I've had to adjust to living without two of the most important people of my life. Today I'm discussing what I'm doing and how I'm changing things up.
I was blessed to have had 4 older sisters. I am the baby of the family and the only boy. I'm sharing a few memories and stories about our life.
Talking about fall and other stuff because I can't ever stay on the subject. Hey, it's my podcast and I'll talk about what I want. :)Also, I talked about fall last year..but this is a sequel.
I loved toys. The Sears “Wish Book” catalog was my bible for what I wanted for Christmas. I had and wanted a LOT of cool toys in my childhood.(my mother nicknamed me “Leonard “I Want” Riggs”) I tried to remember a lot of them that I had or wanted.
Summer boredom gets the best of me. Definitely NOT my favorite season, but often I am inspired when I am bored.
Just an update on how I am doing after losing my mom and how I cope.
Talking about growing up in the 1970's and 80's in a small town!
My mother passed away and I wanted to say a few words about her and my time as her caregiver.
Anniversaries are so hard. My dad passed away on May 7, 2016 after complications from a broken hip. In this podcast I'm sharing stories of my dad's last days. Leonard Riggs Sr August 14, 1925-May 7, 2016
Caregiving has its ups and downs, but ultimately I feel very fulfilled and love caring for my mom.
Talking about the total eclipse of April 8, 2024 which brought a lot of visitors to my area(Southern Illinois)
After a long break, I'm back with my podcast! I've got a lot to talk about, so be sure and listen!
No no that that kind of “afternoon delight”, but I'm talking about afternoon television that I rushed home to see after school and beyond. We had a lot of great local programming in the early days and cable television opened up a world of classic reruns.
Just in time for Valentine's Day. I'm talking about the things I love. (Movies, tv, food, etc)
Doing a little self-introspection. Talking about my weaknesses and good qualities and how I feel about others criticism.
I love to talk about my pets. Thought it was time to do a podcast about all the great pets I've had who were more than animals, but cherished family members.
Birthday and Christmas thoughts.
Craig talks about his adventures in the tv and movie industry. Be sure and check out Craig's award winning blog! https://craiglgooh.blogspot.com/?m=1
Pt 1 of a 2 part interview with my friend Craig Edwards, who has worked on many movies and tv shows as a production assistant, extra and even a screen credited part in “Empire Records”. This episode we talk about our wonder years and growing up in Christopher Il.
Talking about how we all have a different perspective about all sorts of things.
Another segment in my occasion feature on the 7 decades I've lived in in my life. Today I'm talking about all the wonderful technology we've encountered in the last 7 decades.
Talking about Thanksgiving and early celebrations of Christmas and how I feel about all of it
Talking about my month-long, personal film festival where I watch at least a scary movie a night from Oct. 1-Oct. 31(second season finale')
Talking about my favorite time of year, Fall!
Talking about the when's, where's and what I'd like to do when I retire.
Several people made the news in my earlier decades that left a huge impression on me. Actress Sharon Tate, Kidnapping victim Patty Hearst, Missing Child Adam Walsh, child peace activist Samantha Smith, accident survivor Baby Jessica and murder victim Jon Benet Ramsey. I tell their stories on this episode.
Seeing as summer is winding down(thank God), thought I'd talk about the busiest time of year at my job.
Having a gift of a big imagination makes it easy to find something to do when I am bored out of my mind. http://leonardsview.blogspot.com/2021/08/memories-of-my-father.html
Talking about my journey in caregiving for my mom who has Alzheimer's.
In this episode of my podcast, I'm talking about some of my favorite black-and-white movies from the 1940s 50s and 60s. #movies #filmnoir #classics
Talking about dealing with grief and how I do it personally.
Talking about music and artists you don't hear much of who still record. I also have recommendations for new songs and albums.
I don't know where I'd be without my pets. I'm an animal lover and I've had some great furbabies in my life. This is my tribute to them.
Talking about the dangers and pratfalls of working for the public
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