Keys Bartender

Episode 637 Those Hot Summer Nights - Keys Bartender

A rumination on the summer heat brings Jim to discuss technological change. The progression of discovery, introduction, and wide spread use is similar in most forms of the inventions that have changed the way we live. The only thing we can take for granted is change will occur and in many cases it will be positive. Don't fear the change.

Episode 636 The Extraordinary

Jim finds it difficult to mask his feelings with end of the day patrons. Old ways of dealing with work are changing, and that has accelerated over the past few years. We end with the a call to feel extraordinary.

Episode 635 The Freaks Come Out at Night

Abby and Jim avoid being run over by an aggressive Pick-up driver. Weird sh*t happens at night everywhere. Knowing the difference between a want and a need can help you through economic insecurity.Want to motivate, support, or console yourself try talking to yourself using "you" instead of "I".

Episode 634 The Self Aware Boor

Fourth of July maybe Jim's favorite holiday. It has the perfect mix of dehydration and minimally safe pyrotechnical displays. A party host inadvertantly makes Jim unsure of his podcasting skills. A look at the "Sangria Method" to diffuse awkward situations. Jim talks about his awareness of his social skills or lack of skills. Everything you do actually changes the world. P.S. Not in the show- At the Pool Party during some woman's retelling of a bucket list item in an Adult Store "Porn Shop",...

Episode 633 The Pee Story

The Fourth of July brings the whole of South Florida to the Keys. Jim ruminates about a story told to him by his sister of which he has no recollection. the fact he was very young does not stop him from comparing it to later in life blackouts. It is a strange thing to get second hand reports of interesting or significant events. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 633 Pee Story

The Fourth of July brings the whole of South Florida to the Keys. Jim ruminates about a story told to him by his sister of which he has no recollection. the fact he was very young does not stop him from comparing it to later in Life blackouts.

Episode 632 I Differ then I Beg

Staying positive is a job Jim has a habit. When he is asked for an opinion he takes a more serious approach than the asker had. There are things to consider --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 632 I Beg after I Differ

Staying positive is a job Jim has a habit. When he is asked for an opinion he takes a more serious approach than the asker had. There are things to consider.

Episode 631 There is No F-ing Beach In Key Largo

The problem with charter schools in the Keys. A tv show gets lazy with geography, like mentioning a beach in Key Largo. How much content is needed for all the Cable, Satellite, and Streaming Channels. Can it all be good. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 631 There is No F-ing Beach in Key Largo

The problem with charter schools in the Keys. A tv show gets lazy with geography, like mentioning a beach in Key Largo. How much content is needed for all the Cable, Satellite, and Streaming Channels. Can it all be good.

Episode 630 Change Like Sh*t Happens

Why not combine some National Holidays? We did it with Presidents Day. We talk about changes in the Keys over the years. A bad idea from Jim gives him a different perspective into the development of sexuality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 630 Change-Up

Why not combine some National Holidays? We did it with Presidents Day. We talk about changes in the Keys over the years. A bad idea from Jim gives him a different perspective into development of sexuality.

Episode 629 You Can Ring My Bell

Abby goes to her last Radiation Therapy treatment. Both Abby and Jim immediately feel a lessening of anxiety and stress. Now Jim can return to discussing communication mix-ups with Abby. What is an Oriental Message? Did you mean massage or am I going to have to learn Vietnamese? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 629-Ring My Bell - Keys Bartender

Abby goes to her last Radiation treatment in Miami. Both Abby and Jim feel a noticable lessening of anxiety and stress. Now Jim can go back to discussing communication mix-ups with Abby.

Episode 628 Retail Me Baby

Retail is not doing well right now at least brick and mortar retail. There are still places we in the Keys need to go for our necessities.

Episode 627 -Creativity in Action

What ignites Jim's creative side? It may be an early morning drive in Miami. We still are working on a new Podcast for the Florida Keys and those interested in the Keys. Either way you can still continue to hear new content here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 627-Creativity in Action - Keys Bartender

Jim recaps his week. What does being creative have to do with drive?

Episode 626-The Old Gray Matter Aint What it Used to Be - Keys Bartender

Jim is frequently interrupted while trying to explain his inability to focus and stay on topic. The gang from the Catch have a birthday party for one of the owners.

Episode 625- Tropical Starfish - Keys Bartender

A shed poses as affordable housing. Jim goes to an estate sale at his former residence. A man resorts to metaphor to describe a past humiliation. We close with not projecting into the future or another's mindset.

Episode 624- What if God was.........? - Keys Bartender

A tropical depression hits the Florida Keys. Abby and Jim travel to Miami for Abby's radiation therapy. What kind of parent is God? An attentive hands on parent or the kind that gets the ball rolling and then lets go.

Episode 623-Schrodinger's Cat as a Gift - Keys Bartender

An anonymous donor leaves a gift for the Catch Restaurant. Strange as it seems it was not as shocking to the staff a you may expect. Begs the question who and why would someone do that.

Episode 621- Trauma v. Drama - Keys Bartender

Jim experiences a less than busy Memorial Day Weekend. Several speculations addressing the volume defecit are proposed. Sometimes a person will come into the bar to share their trauma with you. Sometimes all you need to do is listen.

Episode 622-Worth - Keys Bartender

How do we value things? Do we over value the wrong things? People have been undervalued.

Episode 620-No, Know it All - Keys Bartender

Jim is working on a know it all issue. Is it a problem? Can he fix it? Who knows certainly its not him.

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Episode 619- Variety is the Spice - Keys Bartender

Jim tries to transfer his Podcast to another podcast service. Variety of action, experience, thought, etc. is Jim's way of keeping engaged.

Episode 618-Jim the Hypocrite - Keys Bartender

Abby is resolving a medical issue which has both she and Jim making regular trips to the Miami Cancer Institute. A pre-Covid regular\vacationer, Mike from Canada, returns to his home away from home after almost 3 years. Jim has a dream and his take on his behavior is self condemnation. Finally , teens try to shock the adult world through the pretense of outrageous behavior and or speech. It is Jim's belief that most of the talk is just.talk.

Episode 617-Monkey Brain - Keys Bartender

A bachelor party stops by the Catch at the end of the night. While on a trip to Miami Jim ponders why his baser instincts are so present.

Episode 616 People Pleaser

A bad accident happens on the stretch at the entrance to the Florida Keys, A patron wants some leomons. How people pleasing tendencies can be a source of anxiety. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 616 Pleaser People

A bad accident happens on the stretch at the entrance to the Florida Keys, A patron wants some leomons. How people pleasing tendencies can be a source of anxiety.

Episode 615- South Beach - Keys Bartender

Jim takes Abby to South Beach for her birthday and to make an early morning appointment easier. They eat at a really nice restaurant and visit with a friend from Poland. Jim almost loses it at the hospital.

Episode 614-Death by Coffee - Keys Bartender

An over caffeinated Jim takes to the internet leaving no thought unexpressed. We will call this an experiment in stream of consciousness.

Episode 613- Its Not just You - Keys Bartender

Life's hardships can feel specifically personal. In many ways they are unique to us but hardships are universal. It how we handle the hardship that can make or break us.

Episode 612-Faint Praise - Keys Bartender

Jim goes to visit his father and step-mother in Dover Delaware and then a quick trip to Philly. He does some catching up, vists some old haunts. Nothing significant happens but he feels different.

Episode 611-Short Trip - Keys Bartender

Jim is going on short trip. The contents of your luggage tips your hand on what you expect to be doing on any trip. We wrap with what made this bartender go dry.

Episode 610 Trivial Matters

The first remote show since Covid-19 shows the rough edges. Finally have one of the regulars, the musician Jimmy Hawkins.

Episode 609 The Sorta Palindrome Episode

The Catch Restaurant says goodbye for the season to a really great guy, musician Adam Musick. The Family goes to Sombrero Beach in the Middle Keys. Finally Jim will attempt to do a remote show from the Catch.

Episode 608 Old Keys Bartender - Keys Bartender

A patron has a medical emergency. JIm is sent to help and display his ineptness. Major bump in the road to switch from Android to iPhone. What is the cost benefit in maintaining a high fitness level for one old Bartender.

Episode 607-Routines - Keys Bartender

Jim talks about his daily routine and extends it out to encompass his behaviors. He reveals a a behavior he had practiced for years with very little conscious thought and how he hopes to change. Moving from an Android smart phone to an iPhone is similar to a physical move.

Episode 606 Self Assessment - Keys Bartender

Jim makes the switch to Apple after years of denial. Can you objectively give yourself a self-assessment? Is change possible?

Episode 605-No Nudity! That Sucks! - Keys Bartender

Jim comes home and investigates a strange noise that is keeping Abby awake. A dive master gives Jim the skinny on why there is an uptick in diving/snorkeling deaths in the Keys recently. Key West attempts to make Fantasy Fest a family friendly event. Don't panic you can still get enebriated and do blow off your girlfriend's chest.

Episode 604-Raison D'etre - Keys Bartender

Jim baby sits a dog. While watching the dog (Henry) an 11 month old Maltese he considers one of Life's big questions. Why are we here?

Episode 603- Suspect Expectation - Keys Bartender

JIm talks about how expectations can lead to unhappiness. Not getting rid of goals but the demands we want met to be happy maybe the Key. Of course he works the War in Ukraine into the episode. Thanks for all the downloads.

Episode 602- The Least Of My Problems - Keys Bartender

A slew of roadblocks gets between Jim and his workout. Instead of frustration he decides to feel differently about the circumstances. This has been a lesson for how to deal with life on life's trems.

Episode 601-Time to Say Goodbye - Keys Bartender

No not to the Podcast, but to the snowbirds that have begun leaving the Keys. Most Keys residents enjoy the lighter traffic and more accessible parking. Jim sees it as farewell to friends and higher earnings, in that order. Getting in to a routine that is beneficial to our well being begins with thee smallest of actions.

Episode 600-Bad Behavior - Keys Bartender

Still pulling for the brave Ukranians fighting the Russian aggression. Try to get away from the horrible violence in the World today by watching the Oscars. That did'nt work out as planned.

Episode 599- John Walter Gacy? - Keys Bartender

We still echo support for the brave and effective freedom fighters of the Ukraine. Why do many assasins and serial killers use 3 names? Well Jim don't you use 3 names? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-horan6/support

Episode 598-Who the F is Alicia Keyes?- Keys Bartender

Jim takes his daughter to work, Spin Class. A very nice Canadian couple says good bye to the Keys. A country/bluegrass soloist is requested to play an Alicia Keyes song with hilarious results. Putin plays the part of the big bad wolf but looks like one of the 3 little pigs.