by Rick Garrett
Every Monday morning, I tell a few inspirational, hopeful, and happy stories so we can all start the week off in the right frame of mind! We’ll also take a look at what special days are coming up for the week, and expect a dad joke or two thrown in, also!
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April 28, 2025
Welcome back to Rick’s Rambles, your weekly dose of good news, positivity, trivia, and a few surprises along the way! This week, we’re heading north to celebrate our friendly neighbors in Canada with a batch of fun facts that might just surprise you—even if you’ve visited before. 🇨🇦 In our Good News Story of the Week, we’re talking small steps with big impact. If lofty goals have ever left you feeling overwhelmed, this one’s for you! Learn how taking tiny steps can boost both your mental and physical health. Instead of our usual Story Behind the Song segment, we’re spotlighting 8 quirky and wonderfully odd festivals from across the U.S.—you won’t believe some of these traditions! 🎪 And as always, we wrap up with a look at the holidays and observances for the week—because there's always something worth celebrating. 🎉 Hit play, smile a bit, and let's ramble on! Thank you for taking the time to listen! Please take a moment and share the poddast on your social media, and if you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that Right here.
April 21, 2025
Welcome back to Rick’s Rambles Podcast—your weekly dose of fun facts, positivity, trivia, and more! 🧡 This week, we swing into action with some fascinating fun facts about one of my favorite animals: the orangutan! 🦧 How much do you really know about these gentle, intelligent creatures? I picked up a few surprises while researching, and I think you will too. In our Good News Story of the Week, we explore an inspiring and creative idea: trading cards featuring everyday heroes. It’s a feel-good twist that might just spark a few ideas of your own. Then, in The Story Behind the Song, we take a fresh look at Puff the Magic Dragon. Is it really about what everyone thinks? Maybe not! 🎶 And of course, we wrap up with some delightfully quirky holidays you can celebrate this week—because who doesn’t love an excuse to enjoy the little things? Tune in, get inspired, and let’s ramble on!
April 14, 2025
Welcome back to another feel-good episode of Rick's Rambles—your weekly stop for good news, fun facts, and a sprinkle of nostalgia! This week, we're shining a little moonlight on one of nature’s most fascinating and misunderstood creatures: the bat. In our Fun Facts segment, discover why these night flyers are not only cool but crucial to our ecosystem. In our Good News corner, I’m sharing easy, practical tips to attract wildlife to your outdoor space—whether you have sprawling acreage or just a cozy balcony, you can create a haven for nature! Then, in our Story Behind the Song, we’re diving into the sunshiney sounds of The Rain, The Park and Other Things by The Cowsills—a bubblegum pop classic with a sweet story behind it. And of course, we wrap things up with the quirky holidays of the week, because who doesn’t need a reason to celebrate? Hit play, take a stroll, sip some coffee, and enjoy the ramble! ☕🌞 If you'd like to check out my substack, you can do that here. Or, you can buy me a cup of coffee!
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