Rick’s Rambles

Pinball!  I LOVE Pinball!  I don't get to play as much as I used to, but I'll say I was quite the pinball wizard back in the day.  Our fun facts this week take us into the fascinating world of pinball!
Are you over 50?  Part of the AARP crowd?  Well, it might be a great time to try something new.  It could be as adventurous as skydiving, or perhaps an adventure of a different sort---writing a book or using an app like Duolingo to learn a new language.  The over 50 crowd is always trying new things, in record numbers.  That's what today's good news story is all about!
Winter is tough on a lot of us, myself included.  I throw in a few tips on how to make winter more bearable.
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How much do you know about the Ukulele?  I've played for years, and I learned a whole lot researching this week's episode!
We hear a story about a gentleman in Alabama who saw neighbors in need and decided to do something about it.
What were the top songs of 1963?  You'll find out in this weeks' episode!
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Lego.  they are HUGE these days, but for some reason I just have never been able to capture the magic other folks feel.  Nevertheless, we've got some great fun facts about Lego this week!
As we age, we need to start taking better care of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.  Who knew that gardening could play a major role in that?
We've also got 7 tips for you to have a better day TODAY!
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Winnie the Pooh is one of the most iconic children's characters of our time, and in honor of Winnie the Pooh day, we learn lots of things we likely didn't know!
2 sets of twins are rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, all for charity.  We hear their story today.
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.  It's a real thing.  I deal with it, and maybe you do also.   This week, we look at some ideas for new things to try to help with that!
Along with the special days of the week, it's another fun episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast!
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The Grand Canyon is one of those places I'd really like to visit, but haven't had a chance to yet!  I learned a lot of things in researching this, and it sounds like such a fascinating place to visit.  I need to make it out there.
Seasonal Affective Disorder----it's a real thing, and I suffer from it.  You may, also.  Today we take a look at a woman who decided to try something new to stave off depression, and it worked wonders----and it's not hard.
January is National Hobby Month.  My main hobbies are ham radio, geocaching, and bicycling.  We found a list of the 15 most popular hobbies in the USA.  Is yours on the list? Whether it is or not, I'd really love to know what your hobbies are!
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Welcome to 2023!  We've got a fun episode this week.
Classic TV is always popular on this podcast, and in this week's episode we take a look at some fun facts about Perry Mason, the TV show.  I learned more than a few things while researching this!
Kindness is such a gift.  We hear about Captain Tom's Bulletin Board, where for leave messages and experiences of kindness.
I asked a few of my friends shared what their gals of 2023 are, as well!
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Spam.  I LOVE it, it's one of those tastes of childhood for me.  Spam certainly is an iconic food, and in this week's fun facts is all about Spam!
Holidays can be very trying for all of us.  In this week's good news story, we take a look at that phrase "I'm Fine" and how we can perhaps give a more appropriate response when we're struggling.
One of my favorite childhood memories was reading comic strips in the newspapers.  Is that a memory you have?  We look at 8 of the best comic strips from the 70s in today's nostalgia segment.
We also look at the special days for this week.
As a reminder, Rick's Rambles Podcast will be in hiatus until January 2nd.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!
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Fruit cake!  Love it or hate it, it's a holiday tradition!  This week's fun facts are all about that delicious treat!
Small acts can truly change the world, and this week we take a look at a very special book all about that!
It's hard for me to believe that 1972 was 50 years ago!  What were the top 20 songs of 1972?  You'll find out in this edition!
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If you'd like to purchase a copy of the book Humankind, here's the link: HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time: Aronson, Brad: 9781928055631: Amazon.com: Books
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We have a quite fun episode this week, I think!  Chiristmas is cookie time, right?  I know that Christmas Cookies are one of my favorite treats of the season.  We take a look at cookie fun facts!
A grandmother watching Marvel superhero movies?  It's how one very special grandma relates to her grandchildren.
I'm a big fan of 60s music.  We look at the top 10 selling songs of 1962.  Can that really be 60 years ago?  Add to that some of the most popular toys of the 1970s, we have a a few minutes filled with nostalgia and fun this week!
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A fun episode this week!  We take calls from our listeners who share with us what they are thankful for.
Do you know what the most served Thanksgiving foods are in the USA?  We look at that!  We've also got 25 random fun facts, and more!
As always, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen, and a big thank you to our latest affiliate, Hometown Radio USA, in Brookville, Indiana!  You can listen to this great station live online at www.hometownradiousa.net
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