Looking at the Future

Who are these people?

I feel like an old alien that was somehow thrust into a new world that I am now trying to make sense of. If you like reality tv and all things pop culture please come on this journey with me.  Hit that subscribe button and email me any and all feedback. My email address is 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Identity Theft

Happy New Year! I didn't want to spend my first Monday of the year trying to protect my identity from being stolen but that is exactly what I did. It took about two hours of time and energy and the stress of the situation definitely shortened my life expectancy but I think I succeeded in protecting myself. I'll let you know for sure in 30 days.  Its a new year of pods! Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review. If I missed a step in fraud prevention please let me know! Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com [5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com]  Cheers to 2026!  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Knoxville Nativity Pageant

For the last 57 years people from all walks of life in Knoxville, TN come together to bring the story of the birth of Jesus Christ to life. The cast is made up of 120 volunteers, the choir is 150 voices strong and the animals add the "cherry on top" to the dramatic recreation of the Christmas story.  How did the Nativity Pageant become a thing in Knoxville? What does it take to make this event not only happen but make sure it is free to all who want to see it? I'm so glad you asked. This pod is all about the labor of love for this special Knoxville holiday tradition.  For more information and show times please visit: www.knoxvillenativity.com [https://www.knoxvillenativity.com] Thanks for listening to the pod and thank you to Melanie and Jenn for coming in studio and chatting with me. Hit that subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you have anything you want to tell me you can send me an email at 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com [5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Weekend Recs

One thing I did not mention in the pod (because I actually did it Thursday and it was glorious, is go a drive through the mountains before all the leaves fall off the trees.)  This is a brief summery of all the things I will be and want to be doing this weekend.  Subscribe to the pod and hit that 5 star button! if you have any recs you want to share with me send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com [5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Looking at the Future

Technology is getting weirder and weirder. In the past couple of months I have had two encounters with the Meta glasses. In one instance I had a very negative emotional reaction to seeing them and in the other I had no emotional reaction at all. So what does it mean?  Thanks for listening to the pod! Hit that subscribe button and if you are feeling generous leave me a 5 star review. They are much appreciated. I would LOVE your feedback on this one. Have you had a conversation with anyone while wearing the glasses yourself or talking to someone with the glasses on? I want to know your thoughts. Send me an email to 5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com [5moreminutesWIVK@gmail.com]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.