PITSTOP PIONEERS

What’s important in life? This question came up during a conversation with a friend, and here is his response: 1. Peace and quiet. 2. Food, good food. 3. Friends and Family. I totally agree with these priorities, and I believe they align closely with the values of Hobbits. Thus, I can confidently say that I am a Hobbit. To illustrate this, I turn to a quote from Bilbo Baggins: “It has been remarked by some that Hobbits' only real passion is for food. A rather unfair observation as we have also developed a keen interest in the brewing of ales and the smoking of pipe weed. But where our hearts truly lie is in peace and quiet and good tilled earth. For all Hobbits share a love of all things that grow. And yes, no doubt to others, our ways seem quaint. But today of all days, it is brought home to me it is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!”Join the conversation! Godspeed, TomPS THANK YOU for being on this journey with me. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend!#imahobbit #hobbit #thehobbit #lordoftherings #whatsimportantinlife #whatsimportant #peaceandquiet #food #goodfood #familyandfriends #asimplelife #lovefood #lovetoeat #samwise #samwisegamgee #bilbobaggins #barefoot #pitstoppioneers #firefoodfellowship #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #nobadweather #restwell #storyteller #gschichtebrichter #jointheconversation #godspeed #shareitPITSTOP PIONEERS is on:SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekingerINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekingerYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

I recorded this a while ago and intended to share it sooner, but I needed some rest and more sleep. Having spent much of my life trying to change the world, I learned that I needed to slow down to foster change first within myself, which takes time. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, so rest is essential. Sleep, then, is not weak, but if neglected will make us weak!Join the conversation! Godspeed, TomPS THANK YOU for being on this journey with me. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend!#sleepisweak #sleepisfortheweak #sleepisgood #sleepmore #moresleep #slowdown #lifeisnotperfect #lifeisfullofsurprises #thegoodthebadandtheugly #changetheworld #lessismore #doless #takecareofyourself #pitstoppioneers #firefoodfellowship #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #nobadweather #restwell #storyteller #gschichtebrichter #jointheconversation #godspeed #shareitPITSTOP PIONEERS is on:SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekingerINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekingerYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Twenty Thousand runners for this year’s Rocky Run in Philly, and our team Double Soft & Sassy was among them. What an amazing experience it was, even though our main team member was missing. Yes, Billy Balboa was not able to make it, but we still made it all the way to the finish line because we ate lightning… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #eatlightning #eatlightningcrapthunder #doublesoftandsassy #rockyrun #rockyrun2024 #5k #5krun #runners #runner #philly #rocky #rockybalboa #billybalboa #start #finishline #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Get out of your box, whatever box that is and go out there… because like JRR Tolkien said “The world isn't in your books and maps, it's out there”. And what a beautiful world it is! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #itsoutthere #billysbox #getoutofthebox #outofthebox #outofcomfortzone #lovetheoutdoors #lovebeingoutside #aroundthetable #lifearoundthetable #homecookedmeal #stopandsmelltheflowers #smelltheflowers #breathe #rest #beautifulworld #exploretheworld #jrrtolkien #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

A team is only as good as its team members and let me tell you Double Soft & Sassy has it all. And we are ready to take it to the streets of Philadelphia for the upcoming Rocky Run, because we’ve put in the work; training, practice runs, yes, the whole 9 yards. Obviously, every athlete has his own personal training program and technique. Leading the pack with his unique and unconventional approach that is totally out of the box, is Billy with his box! Can’t wait to see the results… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #billysbox #billybalboa #rockyrun #rockyrun2024 #philly #doublesoftandsassy #5k #5krun #stepbox #sweats #nacholibre #rocky #rockybalboa #eatlightningcrapthunder #thewinker #winkyonthedinky #billyandme #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger THE WINKER is on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQkJDN2ln6Z/?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg==

For those of you who have kids, you won’t be surprised at the creativity that they possess. And that creativity can come in many different forms. The one I want to point out is the creativity with words. There have been many made-up or created words that my kids came up with and maybe you are reminded right now by some that your kids came up with as well… However, the one I want to share with you today is called Lookkee Legs by my daughter Lillibeth. Let me try to explain what I think it means…. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #lillislookkeelegs #lookkeelegs #whatanasshoke #dontbeanasshoke #asshoke #wordsarepowerful #spelling #madeupwords #creatingwords #newwords #greatword #greatwords #creativity #runninggag #tiredlegs #achylegs #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Billy is getting ready for a run, and it’s not just any kind of run, no, it is THE run, the Rocky run. And let me tell you, he not only started to practice getting in shape for the big day, but he also actually started to like to run… matter of fact he loves running. So, if you want to come to Philly this November and see Billy Balboa flying up those stairs, come and join Double Soft & Sassy. And remember: Eat lightning, crap thunder! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #billybalboa #doublesoftandsasssy #rockyrun #rockyrun2024 #5k #5krun #philly #rocky #adrian #rockybalboa #gettinginshape #loverunning #eatlightningcrapthunder #thewinker #thewinkchallenge #winkyonthedinky #billyandme #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger THE WINKER is on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQkJDN2ln6Z/?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg==

Sometimes you got nothing and in due time you got something… or even everything. And the trick is to wait for something or everything to come, because you can’t force it. It comes when it needs to come and that is not the way we like it. However, for me something came through a conversation, yes, a conversation with the one and only Bill Marino. Thanks for being an inspiration, Billy Boy Billy! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #igotsomething #igotnothing #igoteverything #seasons #groundhogday #waitforit #patienceisavirtue #myinspiration #beinspired #beencouraged #opendoors #ebbandflow #ridethewave #thewinker #thewinkchallenge #winkyonthedinky #billyandme #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger THE WINKER is on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQkJDN2ln6Z/?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg==

I am grateful for feedback and comments. Thank you, Tonya Myers, (@tonyamyers24354) for letting me know why fall is full of colors. However, what I forgot to add is, that I am all for hibernation during the winter season. Wake me up in the spring:-). Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #fallstruecolors #fallscolors #dontmissit #favoriteseason #favoritetimeoftheyear #fullofcolors #truecolors #chlorophyll #fall #autumn #wintertime #hibernation #shabbat #dayofrest #learntorest #takearest #sleepmore #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Words are quite something, I am telling you. I remember my kids coming up with new words when they were younger, words that I am still using to this day. Asshoke was not one of them. And even though I have no idea what an Asshoke is, it sounds… well, interesting and I think the word has potential. It remains to be seen what will become of it... Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #whatanasshoke #dontbeanasshoke #asshoke #newword #newwords #greatword #greatwords #creatingwords #autocorrect #fantastic #phenomenal #interesting #soundsinteresting #potential #justanidea #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Pumpkins are everywhere right now. It seems like they just pop up before the summer is even over. Listen, I like pumpkins like any other guy, but some of the hype is a bit much for me. However, I got some pumpkins for decoration and thought them beautiful but had to come to terms with the fact that not everyone appreciates my style of decoration! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #pumpkinsgalore #pumpkinseverywhere #pumpkinmania #pumpkinfever #pumpkins #pumpkinseason #gourds #tigerpumpkins #fantasypumpkins #pumpkindecorations #pumpkindecorating #pumpkindecor #pumpkinart #pumpkincarving #sonofagun #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed

If it would be up to me I would just love to jump from Spring into Fall and hit repeat. Fortunately where I live there are four seasons and I think that’s just the way it supposed to be. However, there are also seasons in life, that we just would love to jump, especially if we face a dry or unfruitful season, or when there is little; or simply nothing. And even that needs to be OK. Because if you got nothing, you got nothing. Just wait for the next wave to hit that will bring something! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #igotnothing #gotnothing #hikingboots #flannelshirt #fourseasons #seasons #autumn #gooutthere #lovetheoutdoors #lovebeingoutside #nobadweather #nobadweatheronlybadclothing #fromswitzerland #waitforthewave #patienceisavirtue #dontforceit #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Every year it happens and most of the time it happens too fast, and if we don’t pay attention then we’ll miss it… the changing of the seasons; from summer to fall. The trick is to do nothing else but watch and enjoy this beautiful transformation happening all around us. All you need to do is to go out there and see it unfold. Make sure you don’t miss it! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #dontmissit #fall #autumn #summertofall #favoriteseason #changingoftheseasons #changingofcolors #beautifultransformation #forest #godscreation #allaroundus #lookaroundyou #payattention #gooutthere #lovetheoutdoors #lovebeingoutside #restingishard #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

For most of us life is busy and we tend to race through life, instead of just walking. Therefore, we should stop once in a while and take a step back before we keep going. Because if we don’t, we might miss a lot of things; little things, good things which enrich not only those around us, but us. So let’s stop and let God, who promises us to be with us in whatever we face and go through in life, walk with us! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #peacebewithyou #goodmorning #morningcoffee #stanleymug #contemplating #peaceandquiet #walkdontrun #happytohelp #thelittlethings #firstworldproblems #takeastepback #seekgod #pray #iamwithyou #godspeace #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between! And talking about stuff, well, there’s also some stuff in the pipeline that I am excited about and can’t wait to share with you. THANK YOU for watching and listening and for being on this journey with me. If a PITSTOP PIONEERS episode speaks to you, share it with a friend! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #hello #intermission #inbetween #takeabreak #shareit #sharingmyheart #blessingtoyou #thanksforwatching #thanksforlistening #spreadtheword #wordofmouth #onajourney #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Stories are important, especially if they come from sources that lived through a time in history. What a privilege to listen to eyewitnesses who can give us an account of what happened years ago, which can help us to appreciate the freedom we have today. In this case it’s the account of a WW2 veteran, who flew 38 missions. Facing horror and peril, yet not once did he or his team complain about the responsibility and hardship that was thrust upon them. No wonder they are called the greatest generation. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #thegreatestgeneration #peaceandquiet #ww2 #ww2veteran #veterans #answerthecall #freedom #makethingsbetter #stopcomplaining #complainless #dosomethingaboutit #maninthemirror #changestartswithme #itstartswithme #nogreaterlove #grateful #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

We all go through different seasons in life. Therefore, sometimes you need a break in order to process, digest or work through some things in life… focus on yourself so to speak, self care or lets say take a look at the inner life of yourself; the heart, the soul. It took a littler longer than I expected, but hey, it was important. Well, here I am, back at it again, sharing my heart with you… thanks for watching, thanks for listening. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #welcomeback #iamback #seasonsoflife #takeabreak #selfcare #takecareofyourself #heartandsoul #outinnature #explore #youarenotalone #godiswithus #sharingmyheart #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

There are some people that are just genuinely uplifting, happy and content; and then there’s the rest of us; no offense. We all journey through this life as best as we can, dealing with things and some might deal with them differently or better. Either way, make sure to surround yourself with people that are uplifting, happy and content, because it makes the journey easier! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #merrymaho #merry #merrychristmas #merrypeople #happypeople #happiestperson #uplifting #happy #content #happyandcontent #bodylanguage #happyclappy #positivevibes #positivevibe #leaveanimpact #keepitup #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Christmas is great. Movies are great. So, once a year I sit down to watch some of my favorite Christmas Movies… I am still at the beginning of my list, but have a few more days left to knock them all out. What is your favorite Christmas Movie? Merry Christmas! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #christmasmoviemarathon #christmasmovies #christmas #merrychristmas #whitechristmas #itsawonderfullife #achristmasstory #holidayinn #muppetchristmascarol #scrooge #christmasvacation #arthurchristmas #homealone #meetmeinstlouis #thegrinch #acharliebrownchristmas #thesnowman #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger

Sometimes all you need is 45 seconds of silence… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #silence #silentmoment #sometimes #allyouneed #45seconds #rest #tranquility #lakeview #preserve #naturelover #lovetheoutdoors #lovebeingoutside #sunday #dayofrest #haveagreatsunday #restwell #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #godspeed PITSTOP PIONEERS is on: SPOTIFY FOR PODCASTERS https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomsekinger INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tomsekinger YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@tomsekinger