Mike encounters Parking Garage KAREN in his penthouse loft.

Mike uses the coping mechanisms that he's learned over the course of previous dark holiday seasons to coax himself out of his holiday blues this year.

A beautiful morning greets us on the winter solstice in The Ohio State University.

Mike finds a fabulous and unexpected solution to his present housing woes.

Mike observes how the genre of science fiction has shifted in tone from utopian visions of humanity to a more fractured and tribalistic society, mirroring societal changes in the real world away from embracing globalization to the balkanization of global politics, economics, and culture these days. From this imperfect future stems the notion of the multiverse.

Walking in the south campus area of The Ohio State University, Mike recounts a harrowing “walk of shame” in freezing conditions during which his backpack disintegrated and spilled the contents along Parsons Avenue. While struggling to multitask during the broadcast, Mike reflects on how the genre of science-fiction has evolved alongside our actual “future,” including the concept of multiverse theory.

Mike proposes a basic set of 3 cardinal rules for any sort of electrical or electronic device on the market, and expresses bewilderment at the fact that such rules don't already exist as common sense. He emphasizes the need for user-centric design in electronics, where clarity and human control override potentially dangerous or frustrating automation.

Mike shows off the Columbus Metropolitan Library and its annual holiday train set, discussing urban infrastructure and the transit levy passed recently in Columbus.

Mike takes a walk through The Ohio State University campus during a picturesque autumn afternoon, reflecting on the recent Presidential election in the US and describing a personal sense of shock and a collective desire to avoid the topic.

Mike returns for an update after a 2-month absence from the theft of his phone and laptop. Despite the hardships of living in extreme poverty, he expresses a sense of resilience and gratitude for the generous community support and free resources available throughout Columbus.

Mike presents his first improvised dwelling, a "camp" site created to accommodate his overnight stays in the Clintonville district of Columbus, Ohio.

Mike reflects on how notable places in our life anchor us to the past.

Mike presents on Street|SMART, a Shared Map of Aid, Resources & Tips made to aid folks on the streets with locating free resources nearby.

When the rut becomes the new normal…

Mike shares a stroll with WANDA through the University District.

Mike reflects on his recent struggles, questioning whether his "sabbatical" has turned into a fool’s errand.

The streets downtown are so peaceful at night. It’s like having an entire city to yourself.

Broadcasting in transit aboard a commuter bus in Columbus, Mike reflects on his relationship with WANDA, the bright musical baton that routinely accompanies his commutes throughout the city, discussing the factors that necessitated its creation in the first place - unsafe streets that expose pedestrians to motor vehicle collisions and tragic accidents - and remembering its evolution into a political creed for pedestrian safety and commuter accessibility.

Mike gives an update on some recent milestones achieved in his nonprofit Crimson Rouge Studios - particularly the formation of Archangel Labs as a STEAM-oriented business development incubator within the nonprofit organization Crimson Rouge Studios, Inc.

From the Topiary Gardens in Columbus, Ohio, Mike revels in the beautiful early spring weather and the increasing daylight afforded by the Spring Equinox, reflecting the seasonal joy of friends "thawing out" after winter and anticipating his upcoming birthday, which falls on St. Patrick's Day — a holiday he cheekily refers to as "heterosexual pride."