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The Emerald Rose Pub

The Emerald Rose Pub

By Tom Corcoran

Life, times and society,from the perspective of a 74 year old , and the ebb of my time here.
Cover art photo provided by nibras al-riyami on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@nabsta
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The Emerald Rose PubAug 31, 2019

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Episode 404 - The end of learning is the end of mankind! Published 3/5/21

Episode 404 - The end of learning is the end of mankind! Published 3/5/21

Learn or be Damned!!
Mar 07, 202109:06
OSS #2

OSS #2

More on “declassified” WWII documents,.....and what is happening TODAY!!!
Mar 03, 202110:34
Seventy Five sucks!!1

Seventy Five sucks!!1

Read on McDuff!!
Jan 12, 202115:46
Perhaps “marriage” is a “mirage!!!

Perhaps “marriage” is a “mirage!!!

G4 years of me in less than 15 minutes,.....sigh!
Jan 12, 202115:42
“Sunday, Sunday,...so Good to me!”

“Sunday, Sunday,...so Good to me!”

(....an extension of “Who Who,....who are you?”
Jan 04, 202111:21
The OSS,...and a declassified manual to overthrow America as we know it!

The OSS,...and a declassified manual to overthrow America as we know it!

In 1944 a US Army Colonel named “Wild Bill Donavan” was directed to write a manual for the sabotage and ultimate destruction of an entire country!! Not only did it work,...but it’s simplicity is something that is ACTIVE in America TODAY!!
Jan 03, 202110:34
The OSS ,.....today

The OSS ,.....today

A declassified Manual from WWII, has written a detailed manual of EXACTLY how to ATTACK and destroy a government from within,......EASILY! If you look at the manual, and track the ACTIONS they recommend and where we are TODAY,......well you tell me
Jan 03, 202110:34
.......Yes Sir I’ll give you a double Scoop!!

.......Yes Sir I’ll give you a double Scoop!!

Five minute “segments”,....(at least that’s what the screen says on the old iPad!
Nov 16, 202010:27
Chip me Bro’,...it’s reality,, and truth!!

Chip me Bro’,...it’s reality,, and truth!!

If I were “implnted” with a location/data chip,.......HUH”
Nov 13, 202008:35
Think about life,....while you have it!!!

Think about life,....while you have it!!!

Watch out for ‘Curves”, they get you every time!!
Aug 28, 202016:52
Beach service is work as well

Beach service is work as well

Life in a beach chair
Aug 24, 202006:54
Update on The Emerald Rose Pub

Update on The Emerald Rose Pub

Exciting new things and the expansion of The Emerald Rose Pub Podcast to a bigger being for every one
Aug 14, 202010:05
Aggravation at “POLITICAL “ assumption that we are all just STUPID!

Aggravation at “POLITICAL “ assumption that we are all just STUPID!

Listen on and let me know what you think!!
Aug 05, 202010:42
How much is your own business worth to you??

How much is your own business worth to you??

True episode? YES!!! I offered my new Son-in-law a totally FREE franchise business that I bought and paid for out of my pocket, and ran successfully for TWO years, as a gift and a future for Him, my daughter, and their children ( when they came). So what did he say????
Aug 03, 202005:53
“Once I had a railroad, ..I made it run,...Buddy can. You spare a dime?

“Once I had a railroad, ..I made it run,...Buddy can. You spare a dime?

Recap of what’s going on in your world, my world, and around the world
Jul 29, 202014:00
Raising Kids, in AMERICA, today:
Jul 24, 202008:59
Odds ‘n ends, and human interest!

Odds ‘n ends, and human interest!

My old mind roams from the 1500’s to the Year after next, lot of GREAT MATERIAL in between to read!!
Jul 13, 202021:31
How can we as a nation be this Stupid??

How can we as a nation be this Stupid??

Read on Friend,....while you can!!
Jun 29, 202011:11
Looking back at New England

Looking back at New England

Where I’ve been and explored as a ”local” in Boston who valued what it took t become the United States of America, .....enjoy
Jun 29, 202013:34
Maybe, despite our education, we CAN’T all get along!

Maybe, despite our education, we CAN’T all get along!

Are we doomed because we can’t see life that grows ahead of us!!
Jun 27, 202013:34
Perhaps we all CAN;T all get along!!

Perhaps we all CAN;T all get along!!

Current trends and hardening of positions, which takes us nowhere but to the “Merry go round “ we’ve lived with for the past almost 200 years!
Jun 27, 202013:34
The world today through 75 year old eyes,....enjoy

The world today through 75 year old eyes,....enjoy

My thoughts, opinions and the good and the bad,.....of life today!
Jun 17, 202018:04
What is a “Moral Imperative”?

What is a “Moral Imperative”?

Comments on comments by “Talking heads” on the rioting, racial justice, etc.
Jun 12, 202009:04
Hurricanes, Sessiuns, and me!!

Hurricanes, Sessiuns, and me!!

Changes happening this year in hurricane, and Tropical Weather events by the National Hurricane Center and my favorite group, Terrapin Associates
Jun 02, 202009:15
REALITY CHECK FOLKS !!!

REALITY CHECK FOLKS !!!

Comments on the riots and reactions in the Twin Cities of Minnasota
May 31, 202014:40
The “new look” to the Emerald Rose Pub

The “new look” to the Emerald Rose Pub

Some reformatting, some new artwork, and a host of other new options I think you’ll love!
May 20, 202007:60
Boston to Salem, to Lexington Green!!

Boston to Salem, to Lexington Green!!

Memories of everything great in Boston, Salem, Plymouth, and Lexington,....PLUS the one and only “Cheers!” Pub.
May 02, 202019:52
Streaming, Cable, and Poverty!!

Streaming, Cable, and Poverty!!

With all the shows, movies, analysts,etc out there why can’t I just get the ones I want????
Apr 30, 202009:18
“Secretary of WHAT???”

“Secretary of WHAT???”

A nightmare from the other night,.....(I still shudder thinking about it!!
Apr 24, 202006:39
“Well, since I have been here on this earth,.......................”

“Well, since I have been here on this earth,.......................”

Waxing to the past, I WAS THERE!
Apr 09, 202000:01
“While I was alive,..................”

“While I was alive,..................”

Just what. it says read on and then think of your life
Apr 09, 202000:01
Wake up Scoobie Do, this is not a cartoon

Wake up Scoobie Do, this is not a cartoon

what do you, this generation, the next generation, and what’s left of the last one really know!!
Apr 06, 202004:56
The. Declaration of Independance

The. Declaration of Independance

HUH??
Apr 03, 202006:56
What do you do when your stuck at home and alone?

What do you do when your stuck at home and alone?

I guess you can. Say I’m self quarantined at home during this Corona virus pandemic,....so what can I do?
Apr 02, 202019:59
Pandemics, History, Truth, and CONFIDENCE!

Pandemics, History, Truth, and CONFIDENCE!

Personal insights on todays situations
Apr 01, 202019:33
“STAYIN” ALIVE!!” It’s up to you try this!

“STAYIN” ALIVE!!” It’s up to you try this!

Brainstorming and living the best life you can live
Mar 26, 202024:29
Corona, the shopping list says, the Beer or the Virus?

Corona, the shopping list says, the Beer or the Virus?

Comments of people during this insanity!
Mar 16, 202018:01
Land Mitigation,.......HUH?

Land Mitigation,.......HUH?

Tongue in cheek, how to ruin Paradise ,.....for MONEY!!
Jan 15, 202004:56
Are we really “deprived”, or don’t we really know ?

Are we really “deprived”, or don’t we really know ?

A few Political thoughts as I age!
Dec 25, 201914:49
another “conversation” with a “luminary?

another “conversation” with a “luminary?

How about a Cabinet position in the White House?
Dec 23, 201905:44
So what’s an Entrepreneur?

So what’s an Entrepreneur?

a selected anecdote from my background
Dec 23, 201910:44
Me and Obama,....how it all began!

Me and Obama,....how it all began!

Comedy makes the soul laugh
Dec 23, 201905:44
The REALITY of partisanship!!! It AIN’T!

The REALITY of partisanship!!! It AIN’T!

the recent “impeachment” debacle!
Dec 20, 201908:02
So what is this bunch of Yaeeho doo-doo heads all about?

So what is this bunch of Yaeeho doo-doo heads all about?

Observations on the House Committee reports for IMPEACHMENT???/
Dec 18, 201908:02
What about my Rights?

What about my Rights?

Recent results of a Harris Poll in December 2019
Dec 16, 201905:56
People matter,...believe it!!

People matter,...believe it!!

My goal is to “grow leaders”, even if they don’t know it!
Dec 11, 201907:53
People matter,....God bless them!

People matter,....God bless them!

Why people make the difference,.....to all of us!!
Dec 11, 201907:53
Hurricane weary,....a new syndrome!!

Hurricane weary,....a new syndrome!!

Living in a primary Hurricane zone is like moving to Mars!!
Dec 11, 201901:17
Hurricane Weary!!!

Hurricane Weary!!!

A little bit of everything
Dec 11, 201901:17
News is sometimes hard to swallow!!

News is sometimes hard to swallow!!

Comments on a few recent events,....and my take on them
Dec 11, 201907:26