Keys Bartender

Episode 656 - Only 86 Billion

Episode 649 Many Faces

There can be different people inside each of us. The angry, joyful, lonely, sociable, adventurous, lustful, confident, anxious, charitable, attention seeking etc. any of these aspects can assume control of our person. We can accept the possibility and become aware of these manifestations. In respect to those personae lets stop giving fuel to the negative and nurture the positive.

Episode 648 I Don't Hate Mounties!

What role does Confirmation Bias have in everyday life? Life does not just have to happen to you. Jim discovers that stress and anxiety can be alleviated by a change in perspective. Stress can be a motivator and anxiety can be an opportunity for growth.

Episode 647 The Greatest Gift

Not the Whitney Houston song, still a good song. The greatest gift for Jim this birthday coming up is the change he has experienced the last 15 years. You can keep your birthday cake and presents the greatest gift is the opportunity he has had to change. 

Episode 646 The Diplomatic Male

A comment by several of Jim's spin class attendees lead him to question who he really is. How important is it to acknowledge perceptions others have of you? It is easier to understand how we reject critiques than how we equivocate compliments.  Perhaps the behavior says more about us than the compliment.

Episode 645 Self Motivation

Jim finds himself thinking he is in a rut, ruminating on stagnation and possible depression. The best thing he can imagine is at the core of his belief, that hope and motivation come from within. These thoughts drive out the other thoughts. Thank you listeners, please be kind to yourselves and be your own cheerleader.

Episode 645- Be Your Own Coach

Jim finds himself thinking he is in a rut, ruminating on stagnation and possible depression. The best thing he can imagine is at the core of his belief, that hope and motivation come from within. These thoughts drive out the other thoughts. Thank you listeners, please be kind to yourselves and be your own cheerleader.

Episode 644 Old Dog New Trick

Abby and Jim go to a restaurant in Islamorada, FL. The bartender is a competent young fellow who gets to talking to Jim about training an experienced (older) and how difficult it can be. It is tough to train a new employee who think they are in no need of supervision or instruction. You know what is worlds better than a highly skilled and experienced new hire? A new hire who is competent ,reliable and teachable, add highly skilled and experienced then you become unstoppable. 

Episode 643 Don Juan or Don Knotts*

Jim recounts his history of relationship development over his life. The journey was circuitous to the present. Ultimately it was a desire for a romantic connection. *Listener note Don Knotts was an actor whose characters displayed very little romantic relational skills.

Episode 643 Don Juan or Don Knotts

Jim recounts his history of relationship development over his life. The journey was circuitous to the present. Ultimately it was a desire for a romantic connection.

Episode 642 Blameless

 A trip to the beach in Marathon causes Jim to ponder the the reliability of fast impressions. Real reasons for why people act are hidden to us so why attribute blame. We have more important issues in our life. 

Episode 641 - The Old Golf Course BBQ Scam

Its the end of Lobster Mini Season in the Florida Keys but the season for scammers is always going strong. Jim gives a summary of more recent scamming techniques of the 21st century. We end with a retelling of a new texting to the wrong number scam. Jim has fun with a scammer who texts him about a "Golf Course BBQ Party"

Episode 641 - The Old Golf Course BBQ Party Scam

Its the end of Lobster Mini Season in the Florida Keys but the season for scammers is always going strong. Jim gives a summary of more recent scamming techniques of the 21st century. We end with a retelling of a new texting to the wrong number scam. Jim has fun with a scammer who texts him about a "Golf Course BBQ Party"

Episode 640- Getting to Know Me

Its Lobster Mini-season in Florida. Jim recognizes his competitive nature distracts him from any task at hand. Realizing that he does not have to be the best in some fields of endeavors gives him an opportunity to grow.

Episode 640- Getting to Know Me-Keys Bartender

Its Lobster Mini-season in Florida. Jim recognizes his competitive nature distracts him from any task at hand. Realizing that he does not have to be the best in some fields of endeavors gives him an opportunity to grow.

Episode 639- Keys Bartender- Broccoli v. Donut

Jim has a junk food problem. He  loves to eat the things that are unhealthy, duh. This descends into a conversation about how immediate gratification and long-term goals are in opposition many times.

Episode 639- Broccoli v. Donut

Jim has a junk food problem. He absolutely loves to eat the things that are unhealthy, duh. This descends into a conversation about how immediate gratification and longterm goals are in opposition many times.

Episode 638 Tender Frustrations

Jim attempts to acquire audio editting skills reaffirming the adage about old dogs. After renewing his license in about 12 minutes at the local DMV.......jealous..... his license photo becomes another reminder of the universality of aging.

Episode 637 Hot Summer Nights

A rumination on the summer heat brings Jim to discuss technological change. The progression of discovery, introduction, and widespread 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 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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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.