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Every week, Rick Barron, invites you to a discussion about life’s happenings in this world that conjure up such words as complicated, intriguing, frightening, life-changing, inspiring, and more.

Thoughts and perspectives will cover politics, climate change, human behavior, people’s beliefs, overcoming obstacles and more. He’ll touch on life’s imperfections as well as its celebrations, along with what life’s happenings can teach us and learn. After all, that’s life, I swear.

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Losing the Race, Winning the Lesson
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Losing the Race, Winning the Lesson

Show notes What if crossing that finish line, no matter how far behind, wasn’t about winning at all? 1. Newcomb ball [Wikipedia] 2. New to Triathlon? Here’s Your Beginner Training Plan [Triathlete] 3. Triathlon [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.c…
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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The White Darkness
June 4, 2025

Book Review From Rick’s Library: The White Darkness

Frozen Obsession: Henry Worsley’s Last Expedition, chasing Ernest Shackleton’s polar dream. supporting links 1. Henry Worsley (explorer) [Wikipedia] 2. Ernest Shackleton [Wikipedia] 3. The White Darkness [Amazon Books] 4. David Grann [Facebook] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https:/…
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Interview #15 Kendall Breitman- From Newsroom to Podcast Studio: Her Journey
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