53 episodes
A Life Lived Backwards: One Man's Life Larry Ruttman
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4.8 • 5 Ratings
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An audio series based on the new memoir entitled, "Larry Ruttman - A Life Lived Backwards: An Existential Triad of Friendship, Inquisitiveness and Maturation." The memoir and this podcast series explore how those three facets of growth, have extended and made the author's life enjoyable and productive into his tenth decade. It's a series of stories about the people, places and experiences that have shaped Larry Ruttman and contributed to his life adventure. Without realizing it at the time, he was always heading to where he is now and hopes his story will inspire others to locate their own life enhancing forces at any age. By applying those wonderful forces, one may find that old age can be the best time of life!
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MOOKIE BETTS RETURNS
Boston fandom was understandably excited about the return of Mookie Betts to Fenway Park in late August, 2023, almost four years after his untimely and hurtful trade to the LA Dodgers. Did Mookie disappoint on that first visit back? Did Mookie ever disappoint? No and No. Mookie undermined the Red Sox with his batting and … Continue reading MOOKIE BETTS RETURNS →
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WELLFLEET HISTORY TOLD
As an historian, I was intrigued to receive a letter from the Wellfleet Historical Society that they planned to undertake an oral history project, to be converted and bound into text, in the Summer of 2023, to gather its fascinating history. I volunteered my services, one thing led to another, and in July I sat … Continue reading WELLFLEET HISTORY TOLD →
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PRODUCING YOUR OWN BOOK
As said, I had some time when getting a trade publisher proved problematical. Then illustrator and friend, Holly Sullo, advised me that as the owner of the copyright to “Intimate Conversations,” I could publish that book privately without undercutting my chances of obtaining a publisher later because there was no agent, and no middleman. I … Continue reading PRODUCING YOUR OWN BOOK →
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
I may have surprised my esteemed collaborator, Jordan Rich, when he opened this podcast with the question,” Where do you think mankind is headed?” I answered, “I think we are headed for the destruction of mankind.” That is a view I have held since the bomb was unleashed on Japan, a view that seems quite … Continue reading ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) →
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MOVIES THEN AND NOW
There is no question that the really good movies hold a mirror up to ourselves, just as do good operas like Mozart’s astounding, “The Marriage of Figaro.” Early on movie production artists realized how big a role music, and all the arts, play in those fascinating movies. Cinema is a very important part of our … Continue reading MOVIES THEN AND NOW →
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GROWING OLDER
One of the great features of growing older is the fun and interest of being close friends with people of whom we never tire, with whom the conversation always waxes. Such folks inspire us to talk openly, honestly, and helpfully about old age itself. Such a person is my podcast partner, Jordan Rich, who although … Continue reading GROWING OLDER →
Customer Reviews
Larry has . . .
. . . wisdom, heart, passion, and the ability to share it through fun and engaging story telling. I followed this podcast immediately.