Peace and Joy 505

Mindfulness moments including conversation, poems, songs and humorous observations about the everyday process of seeking peace and joy in a complex world. Come join a lot of folks just like you

Can Singing Teach the World? 04/24/2024

Can Singing Teach the World? This “regular” episode contains one 8-line rhyme about war and people plus a discussion of featuring what we can learn from CocaCola /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/30967978

Very short episode of astrophysics fun 04/08/2024

Very short episode of astrophysics fun Very brief episode /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/30734798

Strange Lights in the Sky Over Indiana 04/01/2024

Strange Lights in the Sky Over Indiana This episode features some thoughts about lights, the first part of 2024 and more. This was recorded with the assistance of AI It also includes some lovely little limericks enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/30624523

March Madness Money and becoming blueblooods 03/25/2024

March Madness Money and becoming blueblooods Betting paying athletes and other elements of competition are considered from a seeking peace and joy and other perspectives.. The time to make important decisions about how we define ourselves may be at hand.. the madness is real /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/30539778

For the Week of St. Patrick’s Day 03/18/2024

For the Week of St. Patrick’s Day This will only take a minute you can find links to the printed formats on FB and X May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you are there /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/30414643

Politics are Outrageous 03/01/2024

Politics are Outrageous In this episode P&J returns with some ideas about government/politics… the weather and adding a few thoughtful rhymes at the end. Wnjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/30189173

On Someday in History 12/01/2023

On Someday in History Something happens on everyday. Of the year. This unique perspective on the “on this day “ calendar will probably shed a new light on things like the moon landing conspiracy or maybe not Enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/28887743

Rethink Thanksgiving 11/04/2023

Rethink Thanksgiving Would we give more thanks if the marketing and decorations were better? Here are some thoughts.. Where do M&Ms really melt? Well here are things to ponder peace /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/28515389

Moonshots Malls and the Family Farm 08/17/2023

Moonshots Malls and the Family Farm In this episode AI voices provide the slave talent to deliver some rhymes and an essay on moon parking. some good humor and insights abound /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/27782028

Popping the AI Balloon 07/22/2023

Popping the AI Balloon This episode offers yet another perspective on the whole AI craze. Should we be afraid? Should we regulate? Maybe we should remember what it is to be humans /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/27536925

The Human Truth About AI 05/30/2023

The Human Truth About AI This episode features some “evolutionary (not really) common sense guidance for considering the real impact of AI now and in the future. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/26994591

staring at the dark Side of the Moon 05/05/2023

staring at the dark Side of the Moon So in this episode we offer a human look at space exploration and the galactic ally successful Pink Floyd album that spent over 18 years on the Billboard top 200. It really goes to show what music and mankind can do when we let artistic and scientific curiosity be our driving force. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/26754045

The Real Importance of the NFL Draft 05/01/2023

The Real Importance of the NFL Draft some folks may think too much attention is paid to the draft.. but I say .. No way.. Maybe we need to rethink things just a bit and consider what the draft could symbolize… Enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/26703849

Overcoming the Fear of AI? 03/02/2023

Overcoming the Fear of AI? This episode takes a creative glance at today’s hot topic—AI. We also throw in some “AI” read poetry and we shout out for a couple of community. Culture creators that will be featured soon .. We promo a great storyteller. Pearce who can be found. On Spotify by searching true life of P and Duende a musical force ready to drop their latest albums Love Dogs In Space /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/26100429

Blowing in the Wind 02/13/2023

Blowing in the Wind This episode asks us to become aware of things that can catch a breeze and rise above…yes your spirit (and kites). Of course strings are part of the flying and so pondering what strings we choose and who holds them and why. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/25910673

Life Hacks- New Year’s Resolutions 01/13/2023

Life Hacks- New Year’s Resolutions This episode explores why resolutions are so hard to start/complete and using math as a metaphor we have some hacks (Yes Real Math Hacks) that you or your kids should have been taught ..but it’s not too late This opens a three part series on learning to fear math, life change, and seeking peace and joy far less. Enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/25599477

All We Need Is “Love” 01/01/2023

All We Need Is “Love” Kicking ofthe nw year with a positive message about. The need for “love” (Learning Observations, Values, and Exploration Maybe this view is all the seeking peace and joy universe. Needs for a New Year’s Resolution… time will tell /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/25475493

Take time to thank someone 11/20/2022

Take time to thank someone This is the “Thanks”-Giving episode. Everyone has something or someone to give thanks for and that’s what this episode is about. If you don’t think you have time to give thanks then share this. get some Gratitude in. Your attitude /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/25075293

Are Words Your Money? 10/14/2022

Are Words Your Money? In this episode we get back on the path and explore how words (some new) are the containers of the peace and joy economy just like money represents value in most economic systems… and much more /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/24687090

APeace it’s not easy 09/23/2022

APeace it’s not easy As we head into the fall it’s time to thank some folks and remind everyone that seeking peace goes beyond sitting and waiting. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/24466149

QE II and Scooby-Doo 09/15/2022

QE II and Scooby-Doo This episode mixes thoughts on the reign. Of a monarch -and the need for one in your life and some thoughts about the anniversary of Scooby-doo and looking. At life as a journey of solving mysteries. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/24385713

A Life With No Strings Attached 09/08/2022

A Life With No Strings Attached This episode presents some ideas about “strings attached.” Do you ever get offers with no strings? That’s doubtful so maybe it’s time to consider the usefulness of some strings and the choices we make about other strings. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/24310740

The International Day of Words 07/19/2022

The International Day of Words This episode features a statement of gratitude and purpose surrounding the seeking peace and joy universe (blog and podcast) It reaffirms the why and thanks all those who have inspired this effort— /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/23795027

Great combinations mac & cheese and 07/15/2022

Great combinations mac & cheese and Some fascinating facts about Mac & Cheese that’s one great combo and so is Peace and Joy This is a brief set of thoughts about a versatile part of our diet and much more /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/23751107

Always Room for JellO Birthdays 07/12/2022

Always Room for JellO Birthdays Just getting back on the horse with and episode that reminds us there’s always room for many things in life…. Including birthdays, old friends, JellO and of course Peace and Joy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/23724227

Cross-Country Cousins Create Part II and 06/10/2022

Cross-Country Cousins Create Part II and In episode 164 we finally get to hear the full versions of some great creations by the cross-country cousins Dan and Brian McNamar. After that there is a brief explanation and demonstration how the stream of music creations can impact careers in different fields and lives in important ways—Enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/23383796

Cross-Country Cousins Create Culture with Music 06/01/2022

Cross-Country Cousins Create Culture with Music This episode is Part One of an entertaining interview featuring the insights and music of songwriting and performing cousins Dan and Brian McNamar. These musicians span the musical spectrum and do so from the distant localities of Des Moines, IA and Corvallis OR. Find out what music has meant to them and how they have come to share their talents over a lifetime of giving of their creative natures. You can hear their musical offering by searching SoundCloud using the term Eldorado Songwritiers Guild. Enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/23297279

Creating New Worlds to Explore Experiences 05/07/2022

Creating New Worlds to Explore Experiences This episode features Author/Creator Jay H. Cults #Magnovi_ do that search on Twitter and you’ll experience the breadth of creativity forged by Jay H. In fact all Genders Press has selected this artist and will soon publish some intersting and engaging works. In this interview insights are presented and a promising use of bringing written works to life through gaming is discussed. Look for the works of Jay H. Cults on Twitter and through his new publisher soon /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/23034278

Diana Discusses her “Gospel of a Witch” 04/12/2022

Diana Discusses her “Gospel of a Witch” This episode features emerging and enlightened author Diana Bishop discussing her recently released book—The Gospel of a Witch. Drawing from Old and New Testiment inspirations infused with modern magic themes this book offers an intriguing and creative perspective on human and historic behaviors and experiences. Diana offers her insights on writing and on finding a community of writers. You can get the details on buying the book and make contact with this intellectually rich writer through twitter. enjoy /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/22771046

Promising Poet -Reload 03/23/2022

Promising Poet -Reload This episode features Sir Blake the 5th. Well Blake V. Rose anyway. Blake is a promising young poet and short fiction writer who inspires people with his environmentally focused works. Growing from a musician he has broadened his skills and horizons. In this pod he describes his work and offers a great deal of wisdom for growing writers—demonstrating a humble attitude and dedication to the craft. To learn more about Blake check out this link. /episode/index/show/peaceandjoy505/id/22543934

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