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How The Rational Mind Repressed The Emotional Mind Into Submission Once We Got The Spoken Word by Chet ShupeFor most of human history, emotional intelligence guided our relationships, our communities, and our sense of belonging. But with the rise of language and rational systems, that ancient wisdom was quietly overshadowed. In this searching and deeply human book, Chet Shupe explores how the rational mind came to dominate the emotional mind — and how that shift shaped the world we now inhabit.Blending evolutionary insight with cultural and spiritual reflection, Shupe reveals how civilization's structures, though well‑intentioned, have left us disconnected from ourselves and one another. Rather than offering prescriptions, he opens a space for genuine reflection, suggesting that healing begins with rediscovering the emotional wisdom that once guided us — and trusting the human spirit to know what life requires.Chet Shupe is an engineer, systems thinker, and philosopher whose work explores the hidden architecture of the human mind and the emotional foundations of meaning. With a background in control‑systems engineering, Shupe brings a unique perspective to questions of consciousness, belonging, and the evolution of human behavior. His technical training allows him to see the human species as a dynamic system — one that once operated in harmony with emotional intelligence, but became destabilized when language awakened the rational mind.After decades of observing the quiet suffering that permeates modern life, Shupe began investigating why so many people feel disconnected from themselves and from one another. His inquiry led him to a profound conclusion: that emotional intelligence, not rational thought, was humanity's original guidance system — and that its suppression lies at the heart of our spiritual disorientation.Shupe writes with clarity, compassion, and philosophical depth, inviting readers to reconsider long‑held assumptions about civilization, morality, and progress. His work speaks to those who sense that something essential has been lost in the modern world and who are searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.AMAZONhttps://www.spiritualfreedompress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/2526kc1.mp3
The Secrets Casinos DON'T Tell You About Craps (From a Real Dealer)Craps: All Secrets Revealed by Joubert W. OlsonNow you have the opportunity to learn this exciting game from an experienced games dealer. Knowledge of a craps game can make the difference between winning and losing. Whether you're a beginner player or an advanced one, knowledge of this game will help you win more bets on the better bets. Craps: All Secrets Revealed shows you how to make bets, and where to put bets on the craps table. You will know rules about bets and etiquette that only experienced craps dealers would know. Learn the rules of the: Pass Line and Come Line Don't Pass and Don't Come line Odds bets and Lay-odds bets Place-bets (inside and outside numbers) Do-Come buy-bets and Don't-Come buy-bets Proposition bets Geographical location of all bets “Buy the 4…” and “Buy the 10…” “Two-way yo…” “Down on my 8.” “All-day hard 6 and 8… and give me the two-six on the turn.”Did you understand that?Well, don't feel like the lone ranger because there are a lot of people who don't understand the above. After reading this manual, you will know.You have the opportunity to master this exciting game. Know at a glance per the detailed graphics which bets are yours or anyone elses for that matter. This manual is for the beginner or the advanced player. There is a very informative question and answer section, with over 100 Q & A's — ranging from the basics to the advanced. All terms are listed and carefully defined in the glossary. “Everything you've always wanted to know about craps is in this book. The more you learn about this exciting game, the more fun you will have — it's that easy.”-Steve Urch — Pit FloorsupervisorHarrah's Bellingham, WACraps: All Secrets Revealed is by far the best book that I have ever read on the game of craps. It is possible that this book is the best ever written about the game of craps. This book should be used as a craps manual for training new craps dealers. -Robert J. Anthony — 15 yr. Craps dealerHarrah's Tahoe“This is the most comprehensive manual on how to play craps that we've ever seen. A terrific guide for anyone who loves this exciting, fast action game!”-Lou Phillips — President C.O.O.Harrah's Northern Nevada at time of endorsmenthttps://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/craps-all-secrets-revealedhttps://www.kingpagespress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41626kpp2.mp3
FROM AVERAGE TO ELITE: THE MINDSET SHIFT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHINGMasterclass: How to Become a High Performer by Dr. R. K. MaddoxIn this dynamic book, Dr. R. K. Maddox will teach Powerful Principles on how to become a High Performer. A lack of knowledge keeps people from achieving the very best in lie. This book will change your attitude about money, marriage, and momentum, and move you from Blessing to Blessing.Bishop, Dr. R. K. Maddox pursued his education at NC Agricultural and Technical State University, the United States Navy and Christian Leadership University where he holds several certifications and degrees including a Doctor of Theology from Christian Leadership University located in Buffalo, New York.AMAZONhttps://www.kingpagespress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41626rkm.mp3
When it comes to self-care and natural beauty routines, dry brushing has emerged as a standout practice. It's simple, inexpensive and boasts a wide range of benefits that go beyond just exfoliating your skin. From boosting circulation to promoting lymphatic drainage to supporting a detox program, dry brushing has captured the attention of wellness enthusiasts, dermatologists and holistic practitioners alike. But what exactly is dry brushing, and is it really worth the hype? Today our guest, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, holistic health and lifestyle expert, will walk you through everything you need to know about dry brushing — from how it works and its potential benefits to step-by-step instructions and tips for making it a safe and effective part of your routine.For over 40 years, Susan has been teaching people worldwide about the importance of year-round detoxification to keep the body healed, healthy, youthful and energetic and why dry skin brushing should be a part of most people's healthy living practices.For a woman with three of America's most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, detoxification and rejuvenation, optimum nutrition and balanced living. For starters, she taught students, staff and faculty at UCLA how to be healthy and fit for 30 years! Susan travels internationally as a frequent radio and TV talk show guest and motivational speaker; she's also the author of many books, including her 2-book companion set of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Superfoods & Healthy Living Extras and UPLIFTED: 12 Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Kindness, Peace & Vitality. Refer to her website to find out how to get personally autographed copies of her books and more about Susan and her healthy, empowering, motivating and uplifted lifestyle.SusanSmithJones.com
The Day The Grid Failed- "The Chinese Conspiracy" by John Mariotti "Not since The Manchurian Candidate have I read such a compelling thriller about global conspiracy. But Mariotti goes much further, linking his masterfully fast-paced narrative to the clear and present danger of total cyberwar. This novel is a call to action that our society must answer now."--Richard S. Levick, President and CEO, Levick' Strategic Communications, author of The Communicators: Leadership in the Age of Crisis."The Chinese Conspiracy has the intrigue of John Grisham, the spice of Mickey Spillane and the technical aspects of Tom Clancy." --Tom Quinn"A fascinating book that gives the reader a glimpse into warfare of the future. The outcome of future wars will be determined far in advance of the actual conflict. This is but a preview of things to come."--Paul Broadbent, Former Sr. CIA/Defense Intelligence Program Manager"America is at war and the latest front is the war on cyber terrorism....U.S. computer networks are under constant cyber attacks, by direct assaults by remote sites, by probes by hackers and criminal networks, and by espionage from foreign countries."---Jon Stout, CEO, Aspiration Software LLC"This chilling new novel links the world's increasing dependency on the internet to vulnerabilities that can be exploited for evil."---Calvin Myer, Co-founder Worldwide Ltd."This is fascinating and concerning story - nation-state terrorists using known technologies as "Weapons of Mass Disruption." I'm concerned that it is actually possible, and hope it can be prevented."--Ed Straw, Vice Admiral, USN Retired"If you can read only one exciting novel this year, this is the one to read. It is so realistically possible it's scary."---Bo Dietl, Retired NYPD Homicide Detective, & One Tough CopJohn Mariotti is an award-winning business author and an internationally recognized executive consultant and keynote speaker. He has written hundreds of articles and columns, and 12 nonfiction books. He started his career in the telecommunications industry and was deeply involved in government affairs during parts of his career. He lives in the Columbus Ohio area.AMAZONhttps://www.thechineseconspiracy.net/https://bookstolifemarketing.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926jm1.mp3
The Daycroft Factor: A Memoir by William Bruce DredgeHave you ever wondered, "I don't know exactly how to repair what's broken in our society, but I know SOMETHING is wrong, and I'd like to know if a repair is possible?" The rare quality of thought nurtured in a small Connecticut private school more than half a century ago, as chronicled in this memoir by an award- winning journalist who returned to Wall Street thirty years before retiring, offers some profound, sometimes humorous, but also poignant and thought-provoking answers. This is a must-read for parents, grandparents, and others who care about the future of humankind.WILLIAM B. DREDGE has always had a burning desire to honor his parents' sacrifices in sending him to The Daycroft School, a small private school in Connecticut for 12 years of his primary and secondary education. That desire remains kindled by the morals and ethics permeating the educational atmosphere influencing him at Daycroft, which encouraged spiritual enlightenment, fellowship, leadership, and productive activity. These qualities had allowed him to become an award-winning pioneer as a journalist in business and financial news on television, encompassing more than a decade anchoring for The Wall Street Journal and the Christian Science Monitor. Returning to the brass knuckle world of Wall Street in 1993, he parlayed his journalism career into productive accomplishments at Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley during the tumultuously turbulent 30 years since then, with insights gained not only serving clients of those fi rms, but with pro bono civic activities, including serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care removed from their homes because of abuse. In 2024, he returned to his first love, writing, memorializing some of his unusual life experiences since 1951. Bill and his wife Judy have three grown children and seven grandchildren. Presented through the prism of clear-eyed spiritual discernment, tempered by 50 years in and around the capital markets, punctuated with moments of sometimes hilarious episodes and serious insights, he credits a life well lived 1 to what he has coined The Daycroft Factor.https://www.amazon.com/Daycroft-Factor-William-Bruce-Dredge-ebook/dp/B0FYRWX9HGhttps://wbdredgeco.comhttps://www.primixpublishing.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926litpr.mp3
30 Years at Sea: The Brutal Truth About Life in Commercial Fishing --The Sea Slave: A True Story by Kyle J. MatthewsI was once told by a psychiatrist that I had to write down on paper all the things in my past that haunted me. Things that I thought were normal were acts that were inhumane and wrong. After I wrote everything I could think of, I kept going through my life. I have God in my life today. I give all of my thanks to his glory, to break through from the chains that were holding me in bondage.The only way God will start forgiving me is if I start forgiving other people. But most of all, I must forgive myself.As children, we all loved adventures growing up. The adventure, for me, started as a casual glance at the ocean and the fishing boats being prepared for their next adventure. That common experience became something that impacted my life in ways I never imagined.This is a true story about me as a boy on an adventure that lasted thirty years on the sea.I grew up with hard-knock old-school discipline and work ethics, as well as believing in God and his Son. All these teachings were needed to endure what was ahead, and many people lost their lives along the way. I cast myself into the industry of commercial fishing, where the laws are few except one: the captain's law.The worst of situations and conditions can tear a man to pieces, or it can be used to bring incredible goodness and new life.This adventure brought a legend to the fishing industry scathing injury and death to talk about it.AMAZONhttps://authorkylematthews.comhttps://www.kingpagespress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926kpp1.mp3
The Future of Entertainment Is Immersive: VR, AI and the Rise of Experience-Driven Leisure -- Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities by Michael MascioniThe book highlights key trends in diverse forms of immersive location-based entertainment in such leisure facilities as amusement parks, location-based entertainment centers, and museums. Those forms including immersive live theater, escape games, immersive rides, and immersive art. Trends covered in the book include the growing fusion of physical and virtual immersive experiences, an expansion in the kinds of topics covered by immersive location-based entertainment forms, and the development of a more robust infrastructure for immersive location-based entertainment using such new technologies as VR and AR.Michael Mascioni is an author, futurist, and conference planner focused on digital media, technology, and innovation. He is the author of “Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities” and co-author of “The Out-of-Home Immersive Entertainment Frontier.” He also wrote a section on the future of immersive media in amusement parks for “50:50- Scenarios for the Next 50 Years.”He writes freelance for such publications as Remix Reality, Innovation & Tech Today, and Hotelier.He was co-chairman of the “Future of Immersive Leisure Conferences,” and was program director for the “Intertainment” conferences on interactive entertainment.AMAZONhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926mm1.mp3
From Failure to Master Artist: The Untold Story of Arthur Norby : The Artist You Never Knew: Autobiography of Arthur Norby Arthur Norby is a successful artist who has spent more than four decades doing sculputures, painting and more recently publishing his two novels. This is his story of failures and successes, of good luck and bad. Moreover, it is the previously untold and unique journey of artist Arthur Norby. His life story is told not only through his successes, but also through his failures, with all the warts, wrinkles and mistakes laid bare.The author digs deep within his memories as he tells the story of life begun in a tar paper shack. After eighty years he looks back at the moments which define his life as an artist and entrepreneur.Arthur Norby has written and published nine mystery novels and two autobiographical books: JOURNEY, THE ART OF ARTHUR NORBY and THE ARTIST YOU NEVER KNEW, as well as designing numerous promotional booklets, programs, and exhibition catalogues. THE DEADLLY WINTER is the foundation of the Tom Hall Mystery series of historical novels. The Deadly Winter, written in 198, languished in a notebook until 2015, when it was published in paperback on Amazon.Each of the nine current novels is set in a separate time and anchored in rural Minnesota. Although the books are offered in a series, each also reads independently, beginning in 1938, with THE DDEADLY WINTER.For greatest enjoyment, it is recommended the books be read in the sequence in which they were written, which is: THE DEADLY WINTER, THE LEGACY OF MAXIMILLIAN BAUER, VENDETTA, WE ALL DIE ALONE, KILLING ADAM, THE HOUSE ON WINDERMERE ROAD, THE MONEY GAME, THE PUDDING GRASS MURDERS, NEVER PERSONAL. Beginning in 2026, these novels will be available in hardcover, paperback, and on Kindle.In addition to being a successful author, Arthur has had a fifty-year careen as a painter and sculptor. Born in Montevideo, Minnesota December 25, 1937, he has resided in Chandler, Arizona since 2016. He is a retired U.S. Navy veteran and began his art career in 1976, at the age of thirty-eight. He opened his first art gallery in 1979 and maintained art galleries in Willmar, Spicer, New London, Afton, and Granite Falls, Minnesota, as well as Seattle, Washington, Corvallis, Montana, and Scottsdale and Cave Creek, Arizona until 2010.https://www.amazon.com/Artist-You-Never-Knew-Autobiography/dp/0578502518https://www.norbygallery.com/https://www.kingpagespress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4226kpp1.mp3
Nik dreams of a red racing bike. His friend, Josh wants to help, but he has doubts of his own. Together, they learn what it means to believe in yourself, lean on your friends and never give up. Nik is witty, determined and full of life--even when his body doesn't move the way he wants it to With help from his best friend, Josh and a new friend, Matt--a former football captain, now in a wheelchair--Nik proves that a "Champion" isn't someone who never falls. It's someone who gets back up, time and time again.Together, these boys start a paper-shredding business, train for Special Olympics and rewrite what it means to be strong. this isn't a story about "overcoming a disability". It's a story about building community, dreaming big and discovering the superpowers we all carry inside. At its core, The Making of Champions is a celebration of resilience. Nik's journey--from navigating schoolyard prejudices to competing in special Olympics.Beth Watter grew up in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. She moved to Illinois at sixteen to live with her father. After graduating High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Klaus. Their third son, Nik was born with a heart defect, After heart surgery, complications caused him to have Cerebral Palsy. After helping him to get through school and become an Eagle Scout. Beth decided to take writing classes from the East Coast. After being a Boy Scout Leader and working with boys with disabilities, she decided to write books to encourage families and kids to dream big and be courageous.https://www.amazon.com/Making-Champions-Beth-Watter/dp/1966477694https://elisabethwatter.com/https://www.ecpublishingllc.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4226bwec.mp3
From Farm to Fine Dining to Rock Bottom… and Back | Dr. Janel Ohletz's Powerful Comeback StoryBetween Farm and Fork: Journey to Find a True Path by Dr. Janel Louise OhletzFrom rustic beginnings on a New Hampshire subsistence farm to the high-pressure world of epicurean entrepreneurship, Dr. Janel Louise Ohletz's journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of authenticity.At the height of a demanding career as a chef and innkeeper, Janel's world was upended. Financial struggles, a painful divorce, and a looming health crisis threatened everything she had built. Through these hardships, she unearthed the most valuable lesson of all—how to strip away the clutter of doubt, fear, and past trauma to reveal the innate tools we each possess for success.Part memoir, part guidebook, Between Farm and Fork is an intimate, inspiring story of survival and self-discovery. Janel's deeply personal reflections offer readers a roadmap for navigating their own obstacles—whether in business, relationships, or personal fulfillment. Through her experiences, she shows that setbacks are not roadblocks but stepping stones toward a truer, more purposeful path.If you've ever felt lost on the path of life, this book is for you. Join Janel on a journey of hard work, healing, and hope—one that leads back to the land, back to the kitchen, and, ultimately, back to oneself.Dr. Janel Louise Ohletz is a passionate storyteller, scientist, and educator with a deep curiosity for the human experience. With a rich background in both culinary and academic pursuits, she brings her trademark blend of warmth, honesty, and insight to every page. Her work invites readers to lean into life's messiness, embrace their inner truth, and discover the power of their own story. When she's not writing, she can be found partaking in her many handcrafts, gardening, fine tuning her sourdough, or traveling with her husband Stefan. Between Farm and Fork is a testament to her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her belief in the power of stories to inspire, challenge, and connect us all.https://www.amazon.com/Between-Farm-Fork-Journey-Find-ebook/dp/B0FG1LKWP5https://www.ohletzgrow.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/32626jlo.mp3
WHAT SEASHELLS REVEAL ABOUT YOU (THE SECRET LANGUAGE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD)The Secret Language of Seashells (And What It Says About You) - "Ocean Oracle: What Seashells Reveal About Our True Nature" by Michelle HansonOcean Oracle was created by a woman who undeniably has discovered her life's mission, so it is not surprising that Michelle is the name with which this author entered our Universe. Her innate sensitivity and the significant knowledge she has acquired from her lifelong study of her seashell partners make her uniquely qualified to be known as the “shell with the voice,” serving as their ambassador to the rest of the world. With her one-of-a-kind creation-and the help of the oceanic realm-Shelley has revolutionized the lives of everyone with whom she has come into contact. She has also designed a special online shell-reading certification program for those interested in learning the valuable lessons of the seashell kingdom, becoming versed in their language and sharing their wisdom with others.Everyone remembers spending a day at the beach as a child collecting seashells, but what if those seashells were more than just pretty objects? What if those shells could actually tell you something about your hidden thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes? Ocean Oracle: What Seashells Reveal about Our True Nature is the bridge to learning this secret language. Simply put, seashells function as tools that enable us to speak with our subconscious, allowing the inner self to communicate the information it considers most valuable for our growth. By listening to the shells with the guidance of Ocean Oracle, you can tap into your own innate wisdom and joy.https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Oracle-Seashells-Reveal-Nature/dp/158270113X https://oceanoracle.com/https://authorsperspectivepress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/111325mhapp.mp3 Ocean Wisdom: Lessons from the Seashell Kingdom by Michelle HansonOcean Wisdom teaches you about the mysteries of the ocean and unlocks the mysteries of self through the study of seashells. Just like the animals that inhabit and create them and the many people that study them, each shell is unique and offers powerful and eye-opening insights into the world around us. The Ocean Wisdom books cover a variety of master teachings on such subjects as survival, victimization, feeling special, feeling flawed, pride, destiny, struggle, faith, sacrifice, and judgment, all through the study and examination of the ocean's most extraordinary organisms. They devote a great deal of attention to the topic of love. Seashell Divination uses seashells as a psychological tool to explore the mysteries of self and the world around us. Through the awareness gained, you can reshape your future.https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Wisdom-Lessons-Seashell-Kingdom/dp/0979504104
THREE TIMES FREE: FROM COMMUNIST CUBA TO SPIRITUAL FREEDOM - RAMON GARCIA'S INCREDIBLE TRUE STORYThree Times Free: Autobiographical Story by Ramon GarciaThe true story and odyssey of a man who wanted to attain his freedom at all costs. It takes him through a perilous voyage at sea, during which he would rather face the possibility of death than remain enslaved by a totalitarian regime.In the course of this book, his liberty will be challenged and will cost the teller of this passionate story, Ramon Garcia, to have to recuperate not only his independence but also something much more important, his spiritual freedom, conquered minute by minute behind the bars of several prisons.Garcia's testimony takes us through intense moments of struggles, missteps, and redemption in a volume full of experiences almost novelesque, but which are the detailed account of a significant revelation that we may share with the enjoyment of this reading."That is why I am three times free, but not as those with liberty as a pretext to do wrong, but as a servant of God."The book Three Times Free: Autobiographical Story is a powerful memoir chronicling my life journey—from my daring escape from communist Cuba in 1963 to building a new life in the United States, and ultimately finding profound spiritual freedom through faith in God. It details the hardships under Castro's regime, the courage required to flee oppression, the challenges of starting over as an immigrant, my success in the jewelry business, and how true liberation comes not just from physical freedom but from surrendering to God's grace. The title reflects three layers of freedom: escaping political tyranny, achieving personal and economic independence in America, and attaining spiritual redemption.This book is dedicated to my three children and seven grandchildren (two granddaughters and one grandson). My oldest daughter is 54, my other daughter is 49, and my youngest son is 46. They were born in the United States and have never known the horrors of communism—the constant hunger, rationing, fear of imprisonment for dissent, or the total loss of personal liberty that I endured. In Cuba under that system, food was scarce, opportunities were crushed, and the government controlled every aspect of life; disobedience often meant jail or worse. My children and grandchildren have been blessed with freedom, abundance, and opportunity here in America—things I fought desperately to reach. Through this book, I want them to understand the true cost of the freedom they enjoy every day, so they never take it for granted. Thank God for the United States, the land that gave me a second chance.Yes, this is my first published work. At 82 years old (born in February 1944 in Barros Oriente, Cuba), I've finally put my story on paper after a lifetime of living it.It took several years to complete the book, as I wanted to ensure every detail was accurate and meaningful. Writing it involved reflecting deeply on painful memories, family stories, and spiritual insights, but the process was rewarding and healing.THREE TIMES FREEhttps://tharsisfilms.comhttps://www.kingpagespress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31926kpp2.mp3
A CHILDREN'S BOOK EVERY PARENT SHOULD READ - FLIGHT OF THE BALLOONFlight of the Balloon by Deborah MagnaHi my name is Deborah Magna I am the author of The Flight Of The Balloon. This is the third publishing of my children's books. My stories are not without something for the children to think about. Light hearted stories with a moral at the end ranges anywhere from being adopted, or making fun of people or things, in this book they find away to apologize in a unique way for complaining or being upset with the chores they are given to do. Enjoy The Adventure of this traveling balloon. I know you and whoever you are reading it to will enjoy and learn a lesson from it. You may also want to take a look at my other two books The Ugly Animals At The Zoo and The Sandman A Wish And The Star.AMAZONhttps://www.kingpagespress.com/https://www.facebook.com/d543m21/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31926kpp1.mp3
SHE MOVED TO ALASKA ALONE...AND BUILT HER OWN CABIN FROM SCRATCH Kristina's Cache: A Memoir of Adventure and Survival in Alaska by Kristina AhlnasWhen Kristina Ahlnäs moves from Finland to Alaska to start a new life as an American oceanographer, her life is clearly more than normal. In this quirky memoir, Kristina recalls unique experiences in her job, to seeing UFOs in the Alaskan sky and even building her own log cabin. This easy-to-read, spunky book allows readers to slip into a world where its so cold cars don't start, finding some warm place to stay is near impossible, and friends will do anything to help each other. Travel with Kristina from Finland to Alaska where she starts off paying a rent of $220 a month, to sleeping in a tent as she builds her 8 by 8 foot practice cabin with a 16-foot ladder (the cache), the log cabin, and life, she could only dream of in Kristina's Cache.I grew up during WW2 in Finland. Girl scouts taught me how to improvise, take initiative and – peel logs. I believe there is a way around what seems impossible if you pray for God and Jesus to help and guide.I studied Geophysics – Oceanography at the University of Helsinki but could not get on the oceanography ship because men were selected. I came on board as a mess girl! An ASLA-Fulbright scholarship brought me to USA as a student at the University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. After work in Seattle and Sweden I got a job offer from Alaska. The book deals with select experiences during 30 of the more than 50 years I lived in Alaska.AMAZONhttps://kristinascache.comhttps://olympusstoryhouse.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31926osh.mp3
DETOX & REJUVENATE : Springtime Cleanse for Your Body & Mind with Susan Smith Jones, PhDLeading holistic health and lifestyle educator and author Susan Smith Jones, PhD, reveals her favorite methods to detoxify and rejuvenate the body – and WHY it's so necessary. For over 40 years, Susan has been teaching people worldwide about the importance of year-round detoxification to keep the body healed, healthy, youthful and energetic. She even custom-designs programs for many of her clients and leads workshops around the world on this topic. Welcome Susan. I'm excited to learn more about why it's so important to stay detoxified, especially now that it's springtime, how to know if I'm in need of a Detox program, and simple ways to keep my body detoxified and rejuvenated all year-long.For a woman with three of America's most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, detoxification and rejuvenation, optimum nutrition and balanced living. For starters, she taught students, staff and faculty at UCLA how to be healthy and fit for 30 years! Susan travels internationally as a frequent radio and TV talk show guest and motivational speaker; she's also the author of many books, including her 2-book companion set of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Superfoods & Healthy Living Extras and UPLIFTED: 12 Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Kindness, Peace & Vitality. Refer to her website to find out how to get personally autographed copies of her books and more about Susan and her healthy, empowering, motivating and uplifted lifestyle.SusanSmithJones.comX@SusanSmithJoneshttps://www.instagram.com/susansmithjonesphdhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/ssj143.mp3 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/ssj143.mp3
Seven Issues Dividing America Today - A Candid ConversationChairman Biden and Dr. Fauci's Monster: A Deep Dive into Our Political Divide by Ronald Alfred WeitzmanThis book describes how a charter member of Hillary Clinton's basket of deplorables views important issues that divide our country. Chapter 1 takes a critical look at the past, present, and future of the political left and right sides of that divide. Chapter 2 shows that abortion is properly a matter of religion rather than government. Chapter 3 pins the blame for the pandemic's cause and consequences solely on Dr. Anthony Fauci. Chapter 4 separates sex and gender into two different worlds. Chapter 5 examines how the flawed statistical modeling of global warming fails to disclose its causes or trajectory. Chapter 6 demonstrates the unconstitutionality and criminality of the 2020 presidential election. Chapter 7 reveals why this book ominously identifies the title of Joe Biden as chairman rather than president.For the author of this book, Ron Weitzman, education made a gigantic difference in his family. Born outside the United States, Ron's father barely made it through the third grade here. Thanks to America's freedom of opportunity, Ron worked his way with the help of scholarships and fellowships to a BA and MA from Stanford and a PhD from Princeton. He has received a Stanford Honors Fellowship; Psychometric Fellowship of Princeton and the Educational Testing Service; and two post-doctoral fellowships, from the National Science Foundation and the United States Public Health Service.Ron has served on university faculties in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel. His specialty areas are mental tests and survey statistics, and he has dozens of publications and three patents in those fields (one in the first and two in the second).Though Ron is in his ninety-fifth year, this is his first book. Until now, working solely within his fields of expertise and within the communities where he has made his home, he has lived his life according to Voltaire's famous advice: “One must cultivate one's own garden.” What Voltaire feared—the triumph of the worst of mankind, which is what our country is facing now—has changed Ron's mind. He hopes that this book will change yours in the same direction, toward action, including voting, to help restore America the beautiful.https://www.amazon.com/Chairman-Biden-Dr-Faucis-Monster/dp/B0GF4VF5WB/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titlehttps://www.raweitzman.net/https://www.ecpublishingllc.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31226rawec.mp3
The Man Who Photographed Presidents, Rock Stars and History ItselfWHAT DO 11 U.S. PRESIDENTS, the DALAI LAMA and WHOOPI HAVE in COMMON? by Patrick O'Donnell with guest Peggy O'DonnellHe photographed 11 U.S. presidents. But this California photojournalist's 60-year career was about more than just the leaders of the free world. It was also about the evolution of modern journalism and one photographer's quest to capture iconic images along the way.Patrick O'Donnell's journey began in high school, when he caught the photojournalism bug from a master teacher. By college, he was taking pictures for his student newspaper, then working full-time for local papers while still in school. Early assignments included Richard Nixon's failed California governor bid and Eisenhower's 1964 Rose Bowl appearance.So began O'Donnell's front-row view of history. His warm, personal stories take you behind the lens and scenes of inside access chatting confidentially with George H.W. Bush at an event and capturing images of Nixon's resignation day at El Toro marine base.Much more than presidents alone, this memoir follows O'Donnell through adventures covering sports, local events, fairs and entertainers like Kevin Costner and Tony Bennett. We ride along to meet everyone from Dr. "Bee Man" Norm Gary to Groucho Marx feeding grapes to Alice Cooper. The Dalai Lama, Margaret Thatcher and Jerry Brown sprinkle the narrative too.Patrick received a number of awards including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles.Part journalism passion project, part who's who of 55+ years behind closed doors, this richly illustrated book memorializes an era when newspapers still ruled - before cell phones and digital film crowded out the dark room. Personal, humorous stories make this insider's chronicle a must-read photo memoir for any news junkie and photography buff.Peggy O'Donnell was Patrick's long time business partner and wife of 57 years.https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-PRESIDENTS-DALAI-WHOOPI-COMMON/dp/B0CVG1G21C/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titlehttps://patrickinfocus.com/https://www.ecpublishingllc.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31226tba1.mp3
Jesus Asked Peter One Life-Changing Question - How Would You Answer?Called To Discipleship: Turning to Christ with Full Purpose of Heart by Michael Steven PurlesFollowing Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, He met with several of His disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee as they came in from fishing, Peter's former career. Confusion is apparent regarding what they should do following those two events that tested their faith and changed their lives forever. Christ posed a powerful question to Peter: “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?” It was not a question about fish, but about love and devotion.Peter answered that he did love the Lord, and Christ replied, “Feed my sheep.” He asked the question three times. In doing so, Christ was clearly testing and reawakening Peter's commitment and calling him once again to a life of discipleship.Peter had been called to follow the Lord—and so have we all. The unanswered question for each of us is this: Will we, like Peter, turn to Christ with full purpose of heartMichael Steven Purles is an author who has served as a business skills trainer as well as a business manager throughout much of his adult life. His writing opportunities have followed two parallel, but different pathways, one for business and the other for personal life experiences. You will recognize in his writing a specific focus on finding strength for and helping to lift burdens that are a part of each person's life. A special focus is on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and becoming one of His true disciples.AMAZONhttps://michaelpurles.com/https://foxpressmedia.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31226fpm.mp3
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