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February is Black History Month in the United States. But it’s a month of even greater importance to me. And with this being a leap year, I wonder how much the extra day will impact the divine master plan for my life for 2024. Introduction I'm Ken Boone and this is my Podcast, “MUCH MORE TO SAY”. This show is a production of the Descant MMG Podcast Network. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Show Notes can be found on our website, MUCHMORE2SAY.WEEBLY.COM. That’s MUCH MORE (the number 2) SAY.WEEBLY.COM. And now, on with the show: A Block I started this podcast during a Leap Year. 2020 to be exact. The three trailers as well as the first five episodes were published in 2020. The goal was to get us to the next Inauguration Day January 20, 2021, with our sanity somewhat intact. It was in Leap Year 2020 that COVID-19 began running rampant throughout this country and throughout the world. Most of us were terrified yet hopeful that Inauguration Day 2021 would bring us leadership that can perform well in a crisis. Fortunately, the work we put in during Leap Year 2020 was just enough to get to the new year without everything going to hell. And I have a silly question for you, how much of a factor did the extra day play in things working out for us? I need the extra day since February has been one of my busiest months for as long as I can remember. Where I grew up, it has always been the coldest month as well as being the shortest month everywhere that recognizes our calendar. But as I’ve mentioned earlier, we did get an extra day this month. I’d like to look back to see if I used it wisely on this podcast. This retrospective doesn’t replace my monthly News, Notes & More blog post I’ll publish this Friday. But it doesn’t stop me from rehashing what I talked about this month. In my first episode of the month, I warned you about getting distracted by chasing that next big thing, better known as the shiny penny. That means, don’t focus undue attention on that new and trendy idea, only to drop it when something newer and trendier comes along. That’s been one of my character flaws. While I remind myself to stay focused and on task, I also remind myself not to ignore a good thing when you see it, even if it may take to off course. In the words of American author, Charles Marshburn, “so don’t pass by that penny when you’re feeling blue. It may be a penny from heaven, that an Angel has passed to you.” In my second episode of the month, I decided to revive the theme of my very first hosted podcast, “From Grievance to Gratitude”. But instead of airing grievances about perceived slights in my past, I applied a humorist touch to my grumblings. Using the book “Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps” by Karen O’Connor as the basis of my resentments, I decided to take on the role of the Grumpy Old Man. I spoke about check-up season with all my various health care providers. And since most of the news I received was good, I had nothing to complain about. However, I did find one thing to complain about. To my horror, I discovered that I’m starting to go bald. So, it was only fitting that I ended the episode with a quote from another bald man, Larry David, who said, “anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man – there’s your diamond in the rough.” In my third episode of the month had an anniversary theme. Beginning with the date Celia and I first met (02/19/2010), to our first date (02/21/2010), and topping off with the day we got married (02/19/2011). We make it a point to celebrate all those dates, since they represent the start of the best years of our lives! That was also the time that I got reacquainted with music. As you know, it was Celia who gave me permission and encouraged me to approach music as a long-lost friend, and not the bitter adversary of my youth. And as a birthday resolution, I’ve decided to make music again, serving as Celia’s on-stage sidekick, of course. Keeping things in a musical context, I ended the episode with a quote from Music Superstar, Garth Brooks. who said that “music keeps you eternally young. It just does. What I love about it now is touring without the guilt. Now it’s like nothing is being held back. You get to eat mashed potatoes with both hands instead of one. It’s fantastic.” Parting Shots There were other things that happened in February 2024. In order of occurrence, on February 11th, we celebrated the 34th birthday of my son, Kenny. On that same day, we saw one of the greatest Super Bowls of recent memory. We also saw the justice system work, by way of a large civil judgment rendered against a very famous, very bombastic individual who thought that he would never be held accountable for any wrongdoing. Time will tell if he can even come up with the money, or if the judgment will be overturned on appeal. As a native New Yorker, I hope that he files for bankruptcy protection, and must admit publicly that he’s broke, or at least not nearly as wealthy as he claims to be. But worrying about things I can’t control wouldn’t be using this year’s extra day wisely. We still have a lot of work to do to make my next birthday, January 20, 2025, a special day. And that would be to witness my guy take the Oath of Office for a second term! Today's Quote “Today only comes once in four years. So, make this extra day, extra special. Take that extra LEAP. Happy Leap Year, everybody!” Anonymous
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About the HostKenneth E. Boone, Sr. is a writer, podcaster, music lover, sports enthusiast, and retired accountant. Archives
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