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Embracing Deaf Culture & Representation You can not speak about Deaf culture without having someone from the culture share their experience. I was honored to have the opportunity to hear from Bridget Lemus about her experience as a Deaf Black woman, and Epiphany Davis shared her experience as a Black woman working as an ASL interpreter. Our additional ASL interpreters are Someone Bowman and Benny Llamas.

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 We polish off the last of the interviews from March Madness in Kansas City with Jerry James and Phillip Wethington.  They discuss their gaming history, habits and favorite opponents among much more!SHOW LINKSCardboard CommanderSHOW TIMES0:01 Song An Overun3:00 Opening Conversation9:30 Jerry James Interview25:50 Phil Wethington Interview41:13 Total Running TimeLYRICS to "An Overrun"A couple of SERIOUS ASL guys!Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, Performed by Megan Kleinschmidt and The 2 Half Squad SingersI saw him at the open and my heart stood still
I'll do one one-one, an over run?
I needed some CVPs and it fit the bill
I'll do one-one-one, an over runYeah, he's on a hill
, Yeah, an easy kill
Went into hex G1
one-one-one, an over runKnew not what I was doing, but I had to try
I'll do one-one-one, an over run
The con-cept seemed easy, but my-oh-my .
I'll do one-one-one, an over runYeah, I had to try ...
Yeah, it's do-or-die
... Yeah, I love this rule.
To do one-one-one, an over runI declared one-one, an over run
I'll do one-one-one, an over runI attacked with 7 FP and I rolled a 5I did one-one-one, an over run
Rolls like that are gonna get his guys
I did one-one-one, an over runYeah, it went just fine
....Yeah, ‘till I hit that mine
.....If ya get immobilized
It's half FP on, an over runYeah-yeah-yeah-yeahAn over run run       I did one-one-one, an over run.

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Send us a textWelcome to Celebrate Creativity - Episode 427 - Hear the Hungry LionWhen we left the previous episode I was working with Gemini to make my Master thesis about interpreting Shakespeare's place for the deaf more understandable.  And Gemini said -Okay, here's the next section, revised for a seventh-grade reading level. I've broken down the longer paragraphs and used simpler language to explain the concepts of ASL grammar and the different styles of interpreting.      And then Gemini continued withASL Grammar: A Different Way to TalkASL has a unique sentence structure that is sometimes called "topic/comment." This means you often say the main idea first, then add more details. By the way that is a very good way, of stating a rather complicated concept. For example, instead of "Is this a dagger I see before me?" from Shakespeare's Macbeth, a translation in ASL might be "dagger, do I see?"Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Send us a textWelcome to Celebrate Creativity - Episode 427 -  Yesterday and TomorrowLet's get back to a brief look at American Sign Language - remember American Sign Language or ASL is the natural language of the deaf.It might be a good idea to review the five parameters of American Sign Language.  AslThey are Location: Where on the body the sign is made.Movement: The way the sign moves.Palm Orientation: Which way the hand is facing.Non-Manual Markers: Facial expressions and body movements.Handshape: The shape of the hand.Let's look at a few examples:Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

We are so glad to have Richard Logan on the show today. He discusses being in the reserves, ASL as a training device, his gaming history, what he has been playing lately as well as his plans for designing scenarios. It is wonderful to hear from an "average" Advanced Squad Leader fan, who is anything but.   SHOW TIMES00:01 Interview with Richard Logan40:01 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSNone TodayThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Aslında her türden bağımlılıkla mücadelede “hemen, şimdi, acilen” bir şeyler yapılmalı ama ben son bir ayda beş tane uyuşturucu ile ilgili köşe yazınca ağırlıklı olarak buradan devam edeceğim bu yazıda da. Şu öneriyi derinleştirelim: “Bağımlılıkla Mücadele Başkanlığı” adıyla kurulacak bir başkanlık, son derece acil bir ihtiyaç olarak tam karşımızda durmaktadır. İlgili bakanlıkların 2-3 yılda bir “acil” koduyla toplanıp pasta börek yiyerek dağıldıkları kurullar eliyle bu mücadelenin sürdürülemeyeceği açıktır. Aile, iç işleri, sağlık, milli eğitim ve adalet toplanacak da, koordine olacak da, görev paylaşacak da bağımlılıkla mücadele edeceğiz he mi? Tel dolapta peynir de olacaktı, yer misin?

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Bir Başka Gündem'e devam.Bu defa iki konum var sadece:Biri yangınlar, diğeri Suriye.İstedim ki size Suriye'de olan biteni baştan sona bir anlatayım. Neler olabileceğine dair senaryoları sıralayayım. Siz de gelişmeleri buna göre okuyun.Aslında sadece Suriye bölümü çekecektim ama orman yangınları meselesinde tutamadım kendimi.Buyurun.İyi dinlemeler.Biliyorsunuz Yeni Haller sizlerin desteğiyle yayın hayatına devam eden bir podcast kanalı.Beni aşağıdaki link'lerden destekleyebilirsiniz:www.patreon.com/yenihallerYeni Haller'in bir de Buy Me A Coffee hesabı var artık. Buradan destek olmak çoook daha kolay. Patreon'da sorun yaşayanlar için açtım efendim. Buyurun:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yenihallerBölümde bahsi geçen Yeni Haller'in T24 Youtube kanalındaki özel içeriklerine şuradan ulaşabilirsiniz:T24 Youtube Yeni Haller ListesiBana ulaşmak için:https://www.instagram.com/eray_ozerhttps://twitter.com/ErayOzeryenihallerpodcast@gmail.com

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In this fun and eye-opening episode of The Tiberius Show, your host Tiberius Boy dives deep into the fascinating world of American Sign Language with special guest Alexa Triska, a professional ASL interpreter and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults).Alexa shares what it's like to grow up with deaf parents, how she became fluent in three languages, and why she chose to pursue a career in interpretation—despite initially resisting the idea. Together, they explore everything from the emotional art of facial expression in sign language to interpreting difficult phone calls, hilarious job moments, and what it really means to serve the Deaf community.Whether you're curious about ASL, passionate about inclusive communication, or exploring career options, this episode offers insights, inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the interpreting world.Topics Covered:•    What ASL interpreters really do (especially in video relay services)•    Growing up as a CODA and navigating multiple languages•    How ASL grammar differs from English•    Interpreting emotions, slang, and even yelling in sign language•    Cultural mediation and the difference between closed captioning and interpretation•    The challenges and joys of interpreting high-volume calls•    Certification, specialization, and job opportunities in the ASL field•    Why the demand for ASL interpreters is growing every year•    Leadership, service, and the importance of staying human behind the screenPlus: Math Corners, sign language jokes, her favorite games, and what Alexa wishes everyone knew about Deaf culture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

Join host Clay Edwards and co-hosts Shaun Yurtkuran and Lindsey Beckham for another unfiltered edition of Uncensored Live, streaming live every Sunday through Thursday. This episode kicks off with a lively introduction to the hosts' daily shows: Catch Shaun and Lindsey on Crossing the Aisle weekdays from noon to 1 PM on WYAB 103.9 FM in Central Mississippi, or stream it worldwide on their YouTube and Facebook channels (with plans to expand to X soon). Clay hosts The Clay Edwards Show every Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 9 AM on the same station, available on social media platforms. As the second full week of this new format rolls on, the trio dives into a mix of throwback stories, local news breakdowns, and fiery discussions on crime, politics, and cultural shifts.   Nostalgic Throwbacks and Early Internet Shenanigans: The conversation starts light-hearted with shoutouts to viewers like Junk and RaccoonMan60 on YouTube, sparking a fun chat about quirky usernames tied to old Gmail and AOL accounts. The hosts reminisce about their embarrassing early online handles—Clay's "BudLightAholic69" from AOL chat room days (which hilariously carried over into booking big bands like Papa Roach for his club), Shaun's MySpace monikers like "RedneckRockstar" and "Made of Scars" (inspired by a Stone Sour song), and Lindsey's cringe-worthy Yahoo and MySpace relics. They laugh about deleting MySpace accounts during breakups, getting mad over Top 8 friend lists, and wild road trip antics like writing "Honk if you MySpace" on a Nissan Xterra's window during a chaotic New Orleans adventure. The group reflects on '90s and early 2000s tech: ASL queries in chat rooms, dial-up AOL, illegal downloads via Napster and LimeWire (and the viruses that "gave your computer instant AIDS"), burning CDs, and the excitement of switching to Roadrunner cable modems. They share stories of sketchy online interactions, pondering how many "old men" were lurking in those chat rooms, and tie it back to modern kids' lack of understanding of rejection or dial-up frustrations.   Retro Rides and First Cars: Shifting gears, the hosts bond over '90s and 2000s vehicles: Nissan Xterras as the ultimate "2000s car," Mitsubishi Montero Sports aging well, jacked-up Porsche SUVs looking like zombie apocalypse rigs, and first cars like Shaun's 1985 Ford Bronco and a Ford Probe GT. They geek out over Geo Storms, '96 Mustangs, and custom rides, sharing awkward encounters like Clay waving down a neighbor to compliment his vehicle—only to get a cold response.   Local News Breakdown: Jackson's Park Pivot and City Improvements: Things get serious with breaking news from the Clarion Ledger: New Jackson Mayor John Horn scraps the Lumumba-era "Pulse at Farish Street" park plan (involving skate parks, pickleball courts, and more) tied to a federal bribery scandal. Instead, the site will become a functional parking lot for the Jackson Convention Complex, addressing long-standing issues like inadequate parking and crumbling lots. The hosts praise the common-sense move, criticizing the original plan's focus on "white" activities like frisbee golf and pickleball in a 90% Black city, and highlight how it could generate revenue without fixed investments. They discuss broader Jackson challenges: crime deterring development, the need for events over permanent fixtures, and how simply stopping "wrong things" (like incompetence in contracts) could heal the city. Shoutouts to Super Chats and viewer support lead to ideas for community events funded by donations.   Crime and Altercations: Adams County Incident and Self-Defense Debates: The episode tackles a viral video of an altercation in Adams County near Natchez, where a group of white men assaulted Black cyclist Reginald Butler on a bridge. Butler later returned armed, leading to a second confrontation where he shot one assailant (Cameron Talton) in self-defense, resulting in arrests on both sides (aggravated assault for Butler and others). The hosts dissect the confusing reports, questioning if it's a hate crime (potentially drawing Ben Crump), the role of Butler retrieving a gun, and self-defense laws (no duty to retreat in Mississippi, but leaving and returning complicates claims). They compare it to past cases like a local manslaughter involving a bouncer and emphasize waiting for full context, as initial videos often mislead (citing a Crystal Springs trooper incident).   Policy Proposals and Cultural Critiques: Ski Mask Ban and COVID Reflections: Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade's proposal to ban ski masks in public (citing intimidation and evading facial recognition) sparks debate on masks generally—COVID-era "face diapers," hoodies in summer as red flags for crime, and why concealing identity screams suspicion. The hosts slam draconian COVID measures (e.g., Tate Reeves banning boats on reservoirs, restaurant restrictions), praising Florida's pivot while criticizing California's extremes (filling skate parks with sand). They reflect on unaccountable politicians, lost loved ones dying alone, and calls for laws like the "No One Left Alone Act."   National Hot Topics: Epstein Files, Trump Admin Drama, and More: The discussion heats up on Jeffrey Epstein files: Trump's shifting stance ("release credible information"), Megyn Kelly's takedown of Ben Shapiro, demands from Mike Johnson, and speculation on black swan events distracting from it. They critique conservative influencers like Charlie Kirk for dodging the topic to maintain access, praise independent voices like Tucker Carlson and Kelly, and tie in Biden's preemptive pardons (e.g., for Fauci, Hunter) as legally dubious blankets covering potential crimes like gain-of-function research linked to millions of deaths.   Shoutouts and Local Plugs: Shoutouts to viewers, Super Chats, and local businesses like Mocha Mugs in Rankin County (two locations: drive-thru at the old bank near Burgers Blues Barbecue and another at the Exxon by Kroger). The hosts encourage supporting local spots and tipping generously.   Wrap-Up and Teasers: This episode blends humor, nostalgia, and hard-hitting analysis, proving why Uncensored Live is a must-watch for unvarnished takes on Mississippi life and beyond. Tune in tomorrow for more—same time, same raw energy. Follow on YouTube, Facebook, X, and WYAB 103.9 FM. What did you think of the Adams County case or the ski mask ban? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

 Another scandalous episode of shocking Advanced Squad Leader information. You won't believe what the Powerful Pete Shelling reveals on this show. Pete discusses many things ASL bur most importantly he discusses the latest from MMP, Slaughter at Ponyri.  Want to see what Pete is planning on making and what he is currently reading, listen here. It is a shocker! We have yet to recover ourselves. SHOWTIMES0:01 Right into the Interview54:10  Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSStalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario ArchiveWalking the Battlefields Ponyri Download this episode (right click and save)

Welcome to the 202nd episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we dust off our ASL skills with ... Echo! In this episode, we continue our "catch-up" series of films and shows of the MCU with the spinoff show of the Hawkeye show, Echo! We met Echo in a show we loved, but can she hold her own with her own show? How will the sidekicks be liked? And where will it land on The Hierarchy? All this and more in Episode 202 of the Castle Vault! Stay magical, friends.  Show Rundown Intro Housekeeping #CastleVaultCooking -   Disney Plus check-in Count the Clicks The Castle Vault - Echo episodes 3-5 (2024) Comic Connections Hierarchy of Heroes Villains Be Chillin' Super Sidekicks Marvelous Moments The Mixtape THE HIERARCHY Allusions ... Assemble Where Post Credit is Due By The Numbers Lorcana Lowdown eBay Expedition I Spy... Five Fun Facts Tough Trivia Question Emails We Recommend! NEXT WEEK'S MOVIE IS: Agatha All Along episodes 1-3 (2024) Want to contact us? Jason: @JasonInquires (Twitter and Instagram) & @JasonTCV (Twitter)/ @Jason_TCV (Instagram) Josh: @TheNoyse (Twitter and Instagram) & YouTube: https://youtube.com/@makingnoyse?si=9ujY4-RxrV_rMjBn  Show: @TheCastleVault (Twitter and Instagram) Email: TheCastleVault@gmail.com   TheCastleVault.com

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On this episode we sit down with legendary North Carolina Hall of Fame Soccer Coach, Bill Finneyfrock! "Frock" was part of the Carolina Lightnin', the first professional soccer team in Charlotte (1981) that happened to also win the ASL in their first year of existance. After his playing days Bill devoted himself to coaching, spending decades building powerhouse high school programs at Charlotte Catholic and Providence Day, and mentoring hundreds of young players. With over 400+ career wins, 7 state titles, and a place in the North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame, he's left a permanent mark on the sport at every level in Charlotte.

Learn How to Sign Fireworks ❤️ More ASL Online here or search: http://bit.ly/MoreASL Welcome to the ASL Word of the Day Podcast, your go-to source for ASL vocabulary. In today's video, you'll learn how to sign Fireworks. Be sure to sign along with us as you practice. Join us to improve your signing and expand your communication abilities. Rather than allowing a lack of knowledge in signing to be a barrier to learning, use it as a catapult to success in ASL. So tune in now, and let's enjoy the art of signing! Learn Sign Language Do you want to expand your knowledge and take your ASL skills to the next level? Something spectacular awaits you. ASL Teaching Resources offers extensive online courses. Our professional instructors will guide you through immersive lessons, interactive exercises, and practical scenarios to help you understand ASL grammar, sentence structure, and cultural nuances. Our courses are for beginners through experienced signers. You'll gain the confidence to have meaningful conversations and make lasting connections. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to learn ASL. Visit our website today to start an enriching adventure with ASL Teaching Resources! ❤️ Start ASL Here! ❤️ Sign Language Resources ❤️ Connect with Us! ASL Resources  ASL Teaching Resources is your one-stop shop for ASL teaching and learning. We specialize in providing teachers with the necessary tools to succeed, whether they know sign or not. Become a member today to gain access to hundreds of ASL teaching resources. Mission Our purpose at ASL Teaching Resources is to make sign language-based worksheets, flashcards, and videos accessible to enhance teaching and foster communication with deaf, hearing, and special needs students. Our Promise  We are committed to reducing your research and preparation time so that you may get more done in less time. In addition, you'll have everything you need to create engaging and effective ASL classes right at your fingertips with hundreds of resources. Follow our Facebook Page and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

KIŞ HAZIRLIKLARI Çocukluğumuzda eşsiz bağ bozunlarını yaşardık. Ekim ayı, kasabamızın en güzel aylarından biriydi. Bu ayda ne kışın dondurucu soğuğu ne yazın kavurucu sıcağı vardı. Güneş parlak, gökyüzü açıktır. Rüzgârlar serin serin eser. Yağan yağmurlar bahçeleri, bağları, evleri ve sokakları yıkayan, tertemiz yapan tabii bir banyo gibidir. Bu ayda, bağlarda üzümler toplanır; pekmez, pestil, sucuk ve kesme gibi kış tatlıları yapılır, sandıklara doldurulurdu. Bağ bozumu dolayısıyla diğer bütün kış hazırlıkları da tamamlanırdı. Büyük kazanlarda kavurmalar pişirilir, pastırma yapılırdı. Bulgur, yarma, nişasta, tarhana ve un gibi yiyecek malzemeleri hazırlanırdı. Sebzeler kurutulur, iplere dizili biberler, patlıcanlar haftalarca pencerelerde güneşte kalırdı. Turşu ve reçeller yapılırdı. Kısacası, kasım ayı girince kış için gerekli her şey hazırlanmış olurdu. O vakitler yıl demek kış demekti. Öbür mevsimler, geçim bakımından önemsenmezdi. Baharda süt, peynir, yumurta çıkar; çeşit çeşit kır bitkileri toplanırdı. Yaza doğru dut, kiraz, vişne çıkar; uzan da kavun, karpuz gibi her türlü meyve ve sebze bol miktarda olurdu. Hele üzüm çıktı mı geçim daha da kolaylaşırdı. Aslında kışı da kurtaran yazdı; yazdaki o bolluk, o bereket... Yaz, hayatın ta kendisiydi. Kış ise âdeta ölüm kadar ciddiye alınırdı. Kış mevsimine, sanki uzun bir yolculuğa çıkılacakmış ya da çok uzaklara gidilecekmiş gibi hazırlanılırdı. Sanki kış gelince kapılar kapanacak; dışarıyla, dış dünyayla tüm ilişkiler kesilecek zannedilir, hazırlıklar buna göre yapılırdı. Bu yüzden, kış da kendine has bir renk kazanırdı. Sıcak saç sobaların kıpkırmızı olduğu; halı, minder ve yastıklarla dolu kış odalarında, çok farklı bir hayat vardı. Sezai KARAKOÇ (Düzenlenmiştir.)

This message explores the spiritual burden of neglecting our relationship with God, especially during seasons of drift like summer. Drawing from Psalm 91, the message contrasts the passive drift of spiritual neglect with the intentional, daily act of abiding in God's presence. It emphasizes that abiding doesn't promise a pain-free life, but it does offer an unshakable one. The sermon unpacks how neglect leads to fear, anxiety, and self-reliance, while abiding brings peace, protection, and intimacy with God. Ultimately, it invites listeners to return to the shelter of the Most High, reminding them that even when we drift, God's heart remains open and ready to receive us back.ASL interpretation is provided starting 20 seconds into message. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 412

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Premier Wab Kinew tried to put out the self-inflicted dumpster fire Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine started with the deaf community. In Episode 33, we explain how by defending her excuses for her behavior towards an ASL interpreter, he's made it worse. Part 1- A scan of the headlines relating to our reports on: the late Coun. Jason Schreyer, unaddressed dangers to staff and public safety around the Health Sciences Centre, the Moving on Marion plan grinding to a standstill, and the chaos being caused to Transit users by the new routes and scheduling. That's the subject of our Sunday column in the Winnipeg Sun, Is Winnipeg's new Transit plan the next New Coke flop?16.40 Part 2- Instead of holding her accountable, Wab Kinew expects the disabled community she's insulted to hold her hand. "Our minister has apologized and is putting in the work with the community so it's with the greatest of humility that I want to ask folks in the deaf community to keep working with her.” Premier Wab Kinew to reporters."A written statement with no ASL translation, followed by a radio interview that is inaccessible to the community you are trying to reach and apologize to is not a mistake — it is an intentional harmful act.” Deaf social worker Cassandra Bell to the Winnipeg Free PressWhile Free Press pundit Dan Lett claimed it was only political opponents demanding Fontaine be turfed from the Accessibility portfolio, our last podcast proved him wrong. Then he had to read how wrong he was, in his own newspaper:“Speaking for myself, I think that minister Fontaine is not equipped to do her job as the minister of accessibility,”Bell said on Friday. “The majority of the people in the deaf community, that I've connected with, many are saying the same thing. What Nahanni Fontaine said is audist, ableist, discriminatory, and shows the root of her beliefs at her core."The newspaper also revealed a key detail they withheld earlier in the week - Fontaine's excuse for being in a foul mood at the graduation ceremony her own government arranged and produced: "The stage was overcrowded with decorations. She suggested it was a safety hazard."READ MARTY GOLD'S COLUMNS IN THE WINNIPEG SUN EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY27.45- Marty Gold provides a history lesson on other occasions Nahanni Fontaine reached into her back pocket to play the "I don't feel safe card' when challenged on her job performance and crass behavior. Two election town halls in 2016 established the pattern of the Mean Girl of the NDP making up excuses instead of taking responsibility. The first event was populated by polite and docile Babas and Zaidas, and her claim she felt unsafe was mocked by the moderator. The second event was at a community centre after she admitted she never once spoke to NDP Premier Greg Selinger about CFS scooping aboriginal children in her North End constituency. Marty was at both town halls and recounts the absurd scenes Fontaine started. The pattern continues. Instead of heeding his own responsibility to the public, Kinew thinks this Fontaine fire will blow itself out. WFP: "Asked about Fontaine's explanation for her comments, Kinew said it's important for him to make any situation “that's not a win” a learning opportunity."Which has nothing to do with accountability.Nothing.Someone tell Wab Kinew that.*****Wab Kinew says he's in Nahanni Fontaine's corner. We are in YOUR corner.* Our Season Six Support Campaign is at $2080. * It's your donations and advertising support that ensures the bills are paid and that we can stay on the beat, reporting the issues facing our community with clarity, insight and common sense. * You can contribute by using our newly updated Donate Page, or for more information, email martygoldlive@gmail.com

"Die türkische Folklore ist so vielseitig und rhythmisch, mit ihren irregulären Taktarten, zum Beispiel, die es in der westlichen europäischen Musik nicht gibt", sagt Fazıl Say. Beim Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival präsentiert sich der Pianist und Komponist als Portraitkünstler mit 17 ganz unterschiedlichen Projekten. Verschiedene Orchester werden seine Sinfonien spielen, der Mandolinist, Avi Avital, wird ein neues Konzert uraufführen, und in Kammerkonzerten wird Fazıl Say sich mit MusikerfreundInnen wie der Klarinettistin Sabine Meyer und dem Cellisten Nicolas Altstaedt zusammentun. Aber natürlich bringt er auch Gäste aus der Türkei mit: die Sängerin Serenad Bağcan, die Flötistin Aslıhan And und der Perkussionist Aykut Köselerli werden zusammen mit ihm Brücken zwischen Ost und West schlagen. Zu Gast bei NDR Kultur à la carte spricht Fazıl Say mit Christiane Irrgang über Klang, Musik und die unendliche Weite der Kulturen.

What would you do if your world slowly started going silent—and you didn't know why? This week on Pushing Limits, we bring you the story of Claire, a young student in Utah who began losing her hearing in fifth grade, despite having no family history of disability. When Claire was in fifth grade, she noticed the hearing in her right ear dropped, followed by her left ear. Now entering ninth grade, Claire reflects on her journey of obtaining hearing aids, a cochlear implant, and how she and her mother, Michelle, are learning to navigate a new language, a new identity, and a new understanding of access. Tune in as we ask what her audiologist and ENT did to help her, what made her decide to get a cochlear implant in her right ear, and how she learned to adapt to the cochlear implant. How do mother and daughter feel about learning American Sign Language? This week, Denny Daughters talks to Claire and her mother Michelle to answer all these questions and more. Plus, for a full transcript of the entire program, scroll down. The idea for this episode of Pushing Limits came from Denny's wife, Deah Daughters. This show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers.   Pushing Limits – Sudden Changes [Opening intro music]   Denny:  Hello, and welcome to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program by and about people with disabilities. We air every Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.  I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I have two guests, Claire and her mother, Michelle. Both live in Utah. Claire will be going into ninth grade this fall. This is her final year of junior high. Claire's mom, dad, and three siblings don't have any disabilities.   In fifth grade, Claire was a typical kid without any disabilities. That year, she lost her hearing. She went from having hearing aids in both ears to having a hearing aid in her left ear and a cochlear implant in her right ear. Welcome to Pushing Limits. Let's start out with a brief introduction from both of you.   Claire:  I'm Claire, and I lost my hearing in fifth grade, so it's been almost four years.   Michelle:  My name's Michelle, and I'm Claire's mom.   Denny:  How many people are in your family?   Claire:  I have two brothers, one sister. I'm the youngest.   Denny:  Do any of your family members have disabilities?   Claire:  No.   Denny:  Do you remember what you were doing when you lost your hearing, and what was it like for you after you lost your hearing?   Claire:  I remember very well. I was just playing Legos, and then it just dropped, and it started ringing, and it never stopped. So, I'd be like, “Mama, it's still in my ear,” and I could still hear out my other ear. It's kind of like a bunch of buzzing or like the ringing in your ears, but also sometimes it'll sound like there's a fly in your ear or something. We would put stuff in my ears trying to get a fly out, because I thought there was a fly in my ear.   Michelle:  She wouldn't believe me that there was no fly in her ear and would ask me to check over and over –   Claire:  Every day.   Michelle:  — because she just felt like there was —   Claire:  It sounded like it.   Michelle:  — a fly, but it was ringing so loud that I was having to yell really loud for her just to be able to hear me.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  When the buzzing in Claire's ears wouldn't go away, it took about a week for them to get in to see her pediatrician, and then it was two weeks after that for them to see the ENT.  Here's Michelle.   Michelle:  It started to ring, and we talked to her pediatrician –   Claire:  Oh, yeah.   Michelle:  — right away.   Claire:  I don't remember that.   Michelle:  And he thought that maybe she had some fluid in her ears, and so we went and got that checked out, and it looked okay, but they put her on a medication in case there was some fluid that they couldn't detect, and then he had us wait.  At that point, when it didn't come back, then he had us go see an ENT.   We got her in pretty quickly. The thing that was tricky is that I started calling around to different ENTs, and no one could get her in.  They were all booked out pretty far, even just a month or two, but I was trying to explain, “She can't hear. I feel like this is kind of an urgent thing.” So, I finally found a place that could get her in, you know, it was a week or two after I called. They weren't pediatric, but it was fine.   They did an audiology test, and then she met with the ENT. They at that point just said – and this was our first doctor appointment – but they said, “Oh, she's going to need hearing aids,” and it just caught me so off guard, because everything up to that point you'd fixed. Right? She gets strep throat, you get medication, you fixed it. For them to just flat-out say, “Oh, she lost her hearing,” it was just shocking to me.  I don't think Claire even knows this, but I cried the whole way home, and she couldn't hear me in the back seat because she couldn't hear, and I was just devastated.   Claire:  Oh, yeah.   Michelle:  So, I came home and started researching more, and I saw that sometimes with sudden hearing loss, steroids would help.  I called my pediatrician that night. He's a friend of ours, and so I called him at 9:00 at night and said, “Would you prescribe some steroids for her to try?” He said, “You need to get in to this one specific ENT as soon as you can,” and I said, “I actually have an appointment with him, but it's not for another month and a half,” and he said, “I will get you in tomorrow.”   The next morning, I got a call from their office, and they got Claire in that day, and they did another audiology test with her, and then they gave her a round of steroids, which did bring her hearing back a little bit.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  But we had to go through all of the motions to see if there was anything that we could do to help with that, and it didn't, and so at that point, they decided the hearing aids would be the best option.   The first time we went in to this office that we're with now, the pediatric audiologist that we're with was on a humanitarian trip, and so they just had her seeing whoever was available at the time for her appointments.  But once we got in with this specific audiologist, she has just been –   Claire:  She was perfect.   Michelle:  — so incredibly amazing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  I would say that's something that's been amazing with Claire's journey is just how amazing the people have been.  Her audiologist, we've gotten to become really close with.  She's just been amazing.  I couldn't ask for anything better. Her ENT, same thing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  Just, they've been so good for Claire and done so much and truly cared about her, and it makes such a difference to go through this with that kind of healthcare provider.   Denny:  What were some of the emotions you were going through while all this was going on?   Claire:  I was just confused, because I didn't really know. When I was younger, I thought it was just like silence, so I didn't understand why I just had a ringing in my ear and why I couldn't hear, so I was really just confused. I wasn't really too nervous or anything.   Denny:  How did you feel when you found out first you were going to have hearing aids?   Claire:  I was kind of excited, because I've always wanted to experience stuff like that, and also because I could hear and stuff.   Denny:  Which ear did you lose your hearing in first?   Claire:  It started in the right ear, and then it came to the left, and then they were pretty good. Then my right ear kind of dropped, so then they did a bunch of stuff. They were testing things again, putting me on steroids, trying to see if we could get my right ear up, and then we talked about maybe getting a cochlear implant.   Denny:  Claire, have you ever been around somebody who's deaf before?   Claire:  Yeah.  I've met kids at school.   Michelle:  There was one kid that had hearing aids, but he wasn't really –   Claire:  No, he had two hearing aids, and then this kid with two cochlears and a girl with a hearing aid.   Michelle:  Okay.  But at that time, you didn't really know them.   Claire:  Yeah, and I still don't know them.  Like, I know them, and I knew their names, but it's not like we were friends, and I never really talked to them.   Denny:  Some people in the deaf community feel that it's better to learn American Sign Language, ASL, in order to preserve the deaf culture rather than getting cochlear implants. What are your thoughts on that, Claire?   Claire:  I don't have that many feelings, but I also feel like I tried learning ASL, but I didn't really like doing it, and I felt like it was really hard for me to learn.  Having things like cochlears for kids who might not be able to do it or like – yeah, just not being able to do it or anything.   Denny:  So, for you, learning ASL was difficult?   Claire:  Yeah.  I only tried it for a little bit of time, and then I kind of just stopped.  I know some words and the alphabet, but it's not like I know all of the signs.   Michelle:  Can I share my thoughts on that, too?   Claire:  Yeah, you can share your thoughts.   Denny:  Absolutely.   Michelle:  So, I actually love ASL.  I have always been fascinated with it. When I was little, I took a class during the summer, and I just love it. Anytime we've been anywhere where there's an interpreter that is signing, I just focus on that, and I think it is such a beautiful language. I would still love for Claire and I and other members of our family to learn it, because there are times – for example, we're on the beach, or at night when she's going to bed and she doesn't have her devices on – that I think it would be amazing.   But as we talked about the decision to do a cochlear, we realized that Claire is in a hearing community. She lives in a hearing community. Her family is hearing. Her friends are hearing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  Her neighbors are hearing. And so, for Claire to be a part of that community, if there's an option where she can still be hearing, that's her community.  I think that would be different if other members of our family were deaf or other people in our community close to us. But because of that, we felt if there's an option for her to be able to still have that, that was what would make her more successful in the community that she's in.   Denny:  Besides giving you steroids, what were some of the other things they tried with your hearing aids?   Claire:  Not only did my hearing aid test, but they did a lot of cochlear tests, and then they would try stuff other than steroids. They turned up my hearing aid, because they can make the sound on hearing aids lower and less volume and a stronger volume.   Denny:  Were the tests hard that they had you do?   Claire:  No. It's kind of stuff like I go in this booth, and it's like, “Repeat this sentence. Repeat these words,” just to see how well I can hear those things, but if I don't hear it, I just say nothing. A lot of them were like, “Say armchair.  Say hot dog, baseball,” really weird, just random words.   Denny:  Michelle, were you there for all the tests?   Michelle:  Yes, I was there for every one of them. She was in the sound booth, and then I was sitting by the audiologist.   Claire:  Because the audiologist has headphones and a microphone, so she can talk to me and hear me, but she couldn't, but she was at least in the office.   Michelle:  And there was a window, so we could see her.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  For two years, the hearing aids helped, and then without warning, the hearing in her right ear suddenly decreased to almost nothing. When you decided to get the cochlear implant, were you presented with other options, or did you feel like this was the only option that you had?   Michelle:  I mean, first it was deciding if you wanted to get a cochlear.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  And it was, “The hearing aid will no longer work.”   Claire:  Well, and we tried steroids again.   Michelle:  Yeah, we did. We went through two different rounds of steroids to see if that would help, but it didn't help enough, so it became we can do a cochlear or not. And then once we chose to do a cochlear, they did present us with a few different companies that do cochlears.   Denny:  Did you ever feel like they were trying to push a certain technology on you?   Michelle:  No, never.   Claire:  No. They were asking us about it, like, “Do you want to try hearing aids?”   Michelle:  They talked about all the pros and cons of both hearing aids –   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  — and the cochlear. I sincerely felt that they had Claire's best interest in mind.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  But the decision very much felt like it was our decision –   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  — and they weren't telling us what we needed to do.   Denny:  Claire talks about the final round of tests she underwent before getting her cochlear.   Claire:  So, there was like a hearing box room for hearing aid and cochlear tests, and they would put me in there to make sure I needed it, and I was telling them afterwards, “I couldn't hear a thing.” I thought it was telling me to do actions, and apparently it was saying sentences or something. I don't even remember it.   Michelle:  Yeah, her audiologist said, “I only had to do that as a formality, but I knew that you wouldn't be able to pass that test,” –   Claire:  Yeah, I couldn't hear anything. I thought it was –   Michelle:  — because she had lost all that hearing in the right ear.   Denny:  How did you feel when you found out you couldn't hear the directions your audiologist was giving you?   Claire:  I wasn't too worried, because I knew that if that didn't work out, I would just have my hearing aid in my one ear and get my cochlear, and I would be able to hear in that ear again with the cochlear. Failing that test would mean I needed the cochlear.   Michelle:  Claire's been very resilient. When we were driving home from that, I wanted to kind of talk with her and say, “How are you feeling? What are your thoughts? Are you okay?” and Claire said, “There's a reason for everything that happens, and there's a reason for this.” I was just amazed at the maturity and the acceptance and the resilience, that she's been able to say, “There's a reason that this is happening,” and she's just gone with it, and she's done so well because of that. She's had such a great attitude.   Denny:  What's the definition of a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant has two parts to it. The processor is surgically inserted. It sits in the inner ear, and it bypasses the damaged cochlea cells. There are some really thin wires that stimulate the cochlear nerve endings. In most cases, they don't physically touch those nerve endings; they just stimulate them. The cochlear nerve endings are attached to the cochlear nerve, which is attached to the brain. The receiver sits outside the skull, collecting sounds in the natural environment. The two components are connected via a magnet.   When they gave you your pre-surgery instructions, do you remember if they said anything besides ‘Don't eat anything after 11 p.m. the night before your surgery'?   Claire:  I don't think so. It was really just like a normal surgery that you would undergo.   Denny:  Were there any scary moments with your surgery?   Claire:  The only scary part for me was if they hit this certain nerve, then I wouldn't be able to move the right side of my face. That's one of the biggest ones. They'll have little things by it so if they get too close with the thing, they'll know.   Michelle:  Yeah. So, to clarify, if they touch that nerve, it will paralyze half of your face, and so during surgery, they have sensors all over your face so that if you get even close to it, the sensor goes off so that the doctor knows that he's getting close to that nerve.   Claire:  Yeah. That was the only part that scared me about the surgery, because I've had other surgeries.   Denny:  The city of Lehi is about 28 miles south of Salt Lake City. Here's Michelle.   Michelle:  Claire was the first child to have a cochlear implant surgery at the new Primary Children's Hospital that they had just opened in Lehi.  So, they got her under anesthesia, and then the doctor realized they didn't have all of the tools that he needed to do it, and so they had to get them from the other hospital in Salt Lake. She ended up being back there double the time, and so they called to give us an update and said, “They haven't started yet.” They didn't go into details at that point, and we were so confused why she had been back in the OR for so long.   Claire:  It was same-day surgery, so I was able to leave after that and go home.  I was excited to go to my bed.   Denny:  The surgery took between five and six hours to complete rather than the usual two or three hours. What was it like for you recovering from the surgery?   Claire:  It was a very long recovery, I'd say. I'd be mainly staying in bed, and people would come visit, and my mom was like, “Come out to the couch.” I didn't really want to walk around too much, because I'd get dizzy and feel nauseous. I was tired a lot of the time, so I didn't really want to talk to people as much, but I still wanted to see them and visit with them.  I mainly just stayed in my room, and I watched shows on my headphones.   I didn't lay on that side of my head for a while, because there was stitches, and it hurt. I would wear clothes that I didn't have to put over my head, like button-ups and stuff, so I didn't have to put anything around that ear. I just laid in bed and rested and had medicine.   Michelle:  It's hard to watch your kid struggle, you know, after surgery, when she was so miserable and she kept saying, “I wish we wouldn't have done this.” That only lasted a couple days, but it hurts to see them go through that.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  How long did it take to recover from your surgery?   Claire:  I want to say like maybe a week or something.   Michelle:  Yeah, maybe. I can't remember exactly.   Claire:  It was like a week or so.   Michelle:  But after a few days, her dizziness was so bad she didn't even want to lift up her head.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  So, her ENT called in a little patch to put behind her ear, and we tried that, and that actually helped quite a bit, too.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  So, it was probably four days, five days, maybe.   Claire:  Yeah. And also, I have a small goose egg where the magnet is. It's kind of just popped up a little bit where the magnet is, just a little bump on the back of my head.   Michelle:  But the scar from the surgery, you wouldn't even know it's there, it healed up so nicely.   Claire:  Yeah. Michelle:  It's right at the crease of her ear in the back.   Denny:  It's where your ear joins your skull in the very back, right?   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  Right. Okay.   Claire:  It's healed up. It took a while for it to be completely healed, I'd say like two months, but now you can barely even see the scar.   Denny:  94.1, KPFA. You're listening to Pushing Limits. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I'm talking to Claire and Michelle. Claire just finished telling us how she recovered from her cochlear implant surgery a couple years ago when she was in seventh grade.   While recovering from surgery, did you have a lot of schoolwork to make up?   Claire:  I only took off a couple days, and then I was back to school, and my teachers were very accommodating to me.  So, if I missed a test or I had something past due, like I couldn't turn it in, they would accommodate to me and let me do it because I had my surgery.   Michelle:  One of the things that was nice for Claire is a lot of times, people will get two cochlears at the same time, but because Claire had the one and then she has a hearing aid in her other ear, she was still able to hear through all of that process, which was really a nice advantage for her to have.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  What was it like when your audiologist first turned on your cochlear implant?   Claire:  It was weird. It sounded like everyone was a robot. I couldn't hear out of it as well as my hearing aid, that's what I'm trying to say. If my mom talked, I couldn't really understand what she was saying. At night, I'd take out my hearing aid, and she'd cover her mouth and test, like she'd say words to see how well it improved. Eventually, we got to where my mom and dad would switch off saying words, and I wouldn't be able to say it, and now I can be like, “Oh, that's Mom,” “Oh, that's Dad,” “Oh, that's whoever.”   Denny:  Claire talks about when her audiologist turned on and adjusted the cochlear implant.   Claire:  I'd go in, and they would turn it on, and then I'd go in in another week, they'd test me and turn it up a little, and then in another two weeks, turn it up a little, see how well my tolerance for the sound needed to be and how high it should go or how low it should go. Now, we're to the point where it's like every six months, they make sure my hearing aid's not going down and I need another cochlear or anything like that.   Denny:  Claire, in your opinion, what's the possibility of you getting a second cochlear implant in your left ear?   Claire:  Personally, I think it's low, because my left hearing is good. If I take out my cochlear and my hearing aid, I can still hear out of my left ear a little bit. It's not a lot, but I can still hear a little bit.   Michelle:  Because they don't know the cause of her hearing loss, they said there's a chance that it could. Everything was so sporadic with her hearing loss in the first place, they just keep an eye on it, but they have no idea what that will look like.   Denny:  How long did it take for you to start recognizing different voices?   Claire:  Probably like three to four months, I'd say. But overall, for me to fully adjust, I'd say it'd take a year, because I had my year anniversary, and I'm doing a lot better now. Lip reading was a big thing when I downed my hearing aids at first. I'd be like, “What did you say?” I'm like, “Come closer. I need to read your lips.”   Denny:  Are you still pretty good at it?   Claire:  No.  I can still kind of do it, but it's very hard for me to read lips.   Michelle:  I think with the little bit of sound she was getting and the lips together, the combination…   Claire:  Yeah, with the little bit of sound.   Denny:  Did you have any other problems after getting your cochlear implant?   Claire:  It would give me headaches at first, because we got too strong of a magnet. There's different magnet strengths to stick on your head.   Denny:  The part of the cochlear implant that is detachable and sits on the outside of your ear, do they have a waterproof version of that so you can go swimming and take a shower?   Claire: There's no waterproof hearing aids, but there is an aqua kit for my cochlear implant, which I wish there was one for my hearing aid, because again, I can't hear out of my cochlear as well without my hearing aid, so I sometimes won't wear it, but at least I have that option.   Michelle:  And it's more of an option for swimming, not for showering and things.   Claire:  Yeah, not for showers.   Denny:  What was the support like from your friends and family?   Claire:  It's been good. My friends were really worried at first, because they didn't know why I was not at school for a while, because I didn't really tell them. They were supportive and really friendly. They'd write stuff on pieces of paper in school. I couldn't hear the teacher, so I'd ask them after, because we'd have little talks with our little groups with our teacher, and I wouldn't hear her.  So then, I'd ask my neighbor, and they were pretty accommodating in helping me.   And then, my family was super supportive. They adjusted to it. They would write stuff on pieces of paper or whiteboards to talk to me sometimes, or they would help my mom get my attention if she was further away.   Denny:  Have you ever been bullied or teased by other students?   Claire:  No.   Denny:  As we were talking about school, Claire brought up one of the frustrating things she encountered at school before she got her hearing aid.   Claire:  Before I got my hearing aid — because I didn't have it yet, because they had to make the mold and stuff – they'd give me this hearing aid that connected to a microphone so I could hear my teacher, but I couldn't hear anything else other than in that microphone, which got frustrating sometimes, because my teacher didn't know how to turn it off.   We'd go to art, and then I would hear my teacher talking to other teachers instead of my art teacher or whatever. It got frustrating at times, and I didn't like it as much as my hearing aid, but it was very nice of the accommodation, because then I could at least hear my teacher until I got my hearing aid.   Denny:  What kind of accommodations are you receiving?   Claire:  So, I have these two people who my mom can email. They can give me microphones that I can give to my teachers, which I don't like doing as much, but I can hook them up to a cord which go into my computer, so instead of having to wear headphones, which I can't really hear anyway, I just connected that, and then it goes from the computer into my hearing aid. Then they also will come, and if I need new tubing, which is a little thing that connects the ear mold and the electronic part of my hearing aid – like, my old one broke, and we can't get into my main ENT. My mom emailed her, and she came and fixed it for me. So, they'll just really help me with anything I need if they can.   Denny:  Tell me how the microphone connects to the computer and then to your hearing aid.   Claire:  There's a little thing. So, it plugs into the microphone, and then that thing that plugs in the microphone plugs into the computer, so instead of it plugging into my hearing aid, it plugs into the microphone. I can also use that on airplanes and stuff. I have one for at home that I got with my hearing aid, so I can also use that anywhere I really want.   Michelle:  Or if we were at a really busy place, you know, a really busy restaurant that was super loud –   Claire:  I could bring it with me and bring it to my mom –   Michelle:  She could bring it, yeah.   Claire:  — so I could hear her.   Denny:  Do things like music, listening to the radio, or different musical instruments sound any different with the cochlear implant?   Claire:  They sound about the same. My hearing aid, it's using the sound from my ear. It's not from my brain. With my cochlear, it sounds a little bit different, but with my hearing aid, it sounds basically the same.   Denny:  If you're eating something crunchy, like potato chips or carrots, you can still hear the crunch?   Claire:  Yeah. If I'm talking without my hearing aid and cochlear, I can hear myself, but I don't know how loud I am. Sometimes my friends will be like, “You're yelling,” and I just don't know. I don't have that concept of sound if I don't have any hearing aids in or cochlear or whatever.   Denny:  You have to see an audiologist every six months. Do you have to see an ENT, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, as well?   Claire:  No, just my audiologist. If it's like I'm losing my hearing and I need a cochlear or whatever, then we'll go see the ENT, but it's mainly my audiologist.   Michelle:  She just had her six-month checkup. The cochlear side that they tested, she's getting 68% accuracy in what she hears, which can sound not great, but without the cochlear, she would be hearing 0% and understanding 0% in that ear. Literally, when she was tested before in that ear, she understood zero. It's gone from 0 to 68. Every time she goes in, it does seem to increase some. It's not quite as good as her hearing aid ear, but almost hearing at 70% is a lot better than what she is without it.   Denny:  That's great. Claire, how do you feel about your numbers?   Claire:  I feel good about them. And, like, the sentences are really weird. They're like, “The sister-in-law is toxic poison,” so they're hard ones, too. That's one of the ones that I remember, because it was like I got 100% on them. They're weird ones, so sometimes I'm hesitant to say it, too. I can understand a lot better, too, with my hearing aid, which that was just with my cochlear.   Michelle:  With the combination, she actually hears really well.   Claire:  Yeah, with the combination, it's 100% or something. Michelle:  Yeah, or close to.   Claire:  95, 98 or whatever.   Denny:  Are there any activities that you can't do anymore because you have a cochlear implant?   Claire:  I can still swim, but it's kind of hard sometimes. It's good if it's an indoor place, because it's echoey, but sometimes I won't be able to hear them. It's harder if I'm with people, like at the ocean or whatever, because I don't want to wear my aqua kit thing because I'm worried I'm going to lose my cochlear. I can still do everything, but if I have to take off my hearing aid or cochlear, I'd rather not do it as much, because it's sometimes harder for me.   Denny:  When you're in a crowd or a noisy environment, is it hard to distinguish one voice from another?   Claire:  No, I can tell their tone of voice. Sometimes if it's really loud, my hearing aid, if it gets too close to something or something's really loud, it will send out a high-pitched noise. It's feedback. If I'm like at the audiologist's place, there's an elevator, and every time it comes down, it's like my hearing aid will give feedback at that event. It kind of hurts my ears when there's feedback, but I can take out my hearing aid, and I'll be fine.   Denny:  How long does the feedback last?   Claire:  As long as the noise is. So, if the noise is going on for a minute, the feedback's going to be going on for a minute, or if I'm laying against a pillow, it will be giving feedback until I get off the pillow. There's no feedback from my cochlear; it's just my hearing aid.   Denny:  Do you ever use the closed caption option when you watch TV?   Claire:  Not really, only if I don't have my hearing aids in or something. If I'm wanting to go to sleep because I'm getting tired, but I don't want to fall asleep with my hearing aids in — because I take them out, I put away my cochlear, I plug it in, my hearing aids on batteries – if I have my hearing aid and cochlear in, then I can just watch it, and I can still hear it just fine. I might turn it up a little louder, and people will be like, “Claire, we don't need to turn it up more. We need to turn it down more,” but I'm like, I can't hear it as well.   I could also put my microphone by the TV if I wanted to, just by the speaker of my TV, or Chromebook, or whatever I'm watching on. My hearing aid can Bluetooth connect to my iPhone, so it's like I'm having an AirPod or something in my ear, or an earbud. I can watch my TV show on my phone, and I can just hear it. Or like I'm cleaning my room, I can listen to my music while I come into the kitchen to grab something. I can still hear it, even though I'm far away from my room. I usually use Siri.   Michelle:  It reads all of her texts to her, so if she gets a text, it just pops up in her hearing aid.   Claire:  Yeah. So, I go to school, and they don't like us having our phones, so I make it so Siri reads me my text messages, so if it's an emergency, I can be like, “Oh, I need to look at my phone,” which is nice, because then I have it at school.   Denny:  Michelle, have you noticed any differences in Claire since she got the cochlear implant and hearing aid?   Michelle:  It was kind of weird, because she was hearing. There was a few months in there, but it was relatively short compared to someone who hadn't heard and then could hear. It was amazing for her to come home that first day with hearing aids and go, “I can hear my footsteps on the floor. I can hear my cup set down on the table. I can hear an airplane,” and it made me wonder a little bit if maybe her hearing had been fading a little bit before that, and she didn't know. I don't know.   Claire:  I think it did, because I'd do the hearing tests at school that they make you do in elementary. They were saying they were lower than normal.   Michelle:  Yeah, but still in a normal range. The hearing aid is kind of like an instant difference for her. Like, she didn't have them, she puts them in, it's like a microphone so she can hear immediately. The cochlear took about a year to adapt to, and so there was that difference, but when she got the hearing aids and could immediately just hear, we were just so grateful for that, because it was hard for her in this environment to not be able to hear.  I would flash the lights if I was trying to get her attention or different things like that.   Claire:  You still do that.   Denny:  Have you ever forgotten to charge one of your batteries?   Claire:  Actually, recently. I was at school, and it was dying because my battery thing for my cochlear was unplugged all night. I plugged it back in, and then right before I went to babysitting, I just switched it and went over and babysat. My hearing aid is on batteries, so it will let me know when it's low on battery, and then I'll switch it. On my phone, I can also look and be like, okay, I have 20%, so I still have time.   Denny:  Claire, what advice would you give to somebody who's thinking about getting a cochlear implant?   Claire:  I'd say it's a very good option, and even though it's frustrating at times, you just have to keep going with it, because there's going to be people sounding like robots, but if you don't wear it, they're going to keep sounding like robots. If you learn ASL beforehand, it helps, because then you can still talk to people after. There's a learning curve with it, is what I'm trying to say.   Michelle:  I agree. I think that it's definitely scary going into anything unknown. That's normal. It does require a lot of patience. With her hearing aid, it was instant hearing, and with this, it's not, and it does require a lot of patience, but given time, it's definitely been the right choice for Claire. I think part of that is getting the right audiologist and ENT, so I think if you don't feel confident or comfortable with how they're treating your healthcare, it's worth trying someone new.   Claire:  Switching, yeah.   Michelle:  So, that has made such a difference. We've seen that as being a big factor in her journey.   Denny:  I'd like to thank both Claire and Michelle for sharing their story with me and for letting me interview them for this episode of Pushing Limits. I'd also like to thank my wife, Deah Daughters, for coming up with the idea for this show.   Today's show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. And thanks to our engineer, Kirsten Thomas. Contact us by email, pushinglimits@kpfa.org, find us on Facebook at Pushing Limits Radio, or you can visit our website at pushinglimitsradio.org.   I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Thanks for listening to Pushing Limits. Stay tuned for Talk It Out Radio, 94.1, KPFA.   [End] The post Sudden Changes – Pushing Limits – July 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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Keven AdamsIf you are quite certain that you want to miss the bantery discussion of Father's Day activities and Jeff's fishing trip, you can skip directly to minute 9 and get right into the interviews. Be sure not to miss the opening song though!We are proud to present more or our March Madness 2025 interviews. Keven Adams discusses his scenario designs and ASL background, Sarah Sackett, and Aidan Hallman.  These are the interviews that you won't want to miss. Now that we think about it, why would you want to miss any of them?SHOW TIMES 0:01 Song SMC's a Goner (lyrics below)Aiden and Sarah3:03 Banter9:20 Kevin Adams Interview36:00 Interview with Sarah and Aiden49:10 Total Running TimeLINKSKulningThe Brickworks on Illuminating RoundsRALLY PHASE RECORDS PRESENTS!!! SMC's a Goner Sung to the tune of Girlfriend In a Coma by The Smiths Lyrics: D. Wallick, D. DonovanVocals: Stephen StewartMixer: Jim, the Mix-Master BeraLeader blew morale check, oh no! I know it's seriousHe was already broken, ya know, I know it's seriousAnd do I want him to roll a wound check? No! Cuz you know,I would hate anything to happen to himNo I don't want to lose himDo you really think he'll survive?Do you think he'll roll less than 5?DuuuuuuuuudeSMC's a goner, ya know, I know it's seriousBye bye, bye my buddy, GoodbyeThere were times when I could have rallied him'Cuz you know, it's not like he's a 10-2 and he just got a field promotionNow he's taking the check, time to fret, And he rolled a 5 and he died.Dooooooooh!Let me whisper a few bad words, I know it's seriousDownload this episode (right-click and save)

The Christian life is not about trying harder or about moral restraint. Some people on the outside looking in think it is about restraining yourself from the things that will bring you happiness…just say “no” because God will “zap” you if you have too much fun in life. Well, the Apostle Paul dispels that myth in his letter to the believers in Galatia. The Christian life is about a beautiful, prosperous, satisfying life of transformation. Our text is Galatians 5:16-26.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 411

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit tersaci.substack.comEvlilik ve değişen kadın erkek ilişkileri üzerine Eleni ve Salpi ile birlikte yaptığımız sohbet. [Sohbetin tamamına tersaci.substack.com üzerinden ulaşabilirsiniz.]SORU: Evlilik yaşının yükselmesi—sadece Türkiye'ye değil, bütün dünyada böyle— boşanma oranlarının artması buna bağlı olarak da çocuk sayıları azalıyor. Dolayısıyla yani daha geç evlenen, daha sık boşanan ve daha az evlenen toplumlarda çocuk yapma oranının düşmesi çok sürpriz değil. Ne oldu da evlilik oranları düşüyor, kadınlar beğenmez oluyor ve eligible/uygun erkek sayısı azalıyor?“Çekirdek aile—işte bir karı koca ve çocuk—resmi aslında biraz daha bir balondu ve söndü.”“Ben her şeyi var oturuşçu bir yerden sorguladığım için çok fazla tabii motivasyonu olabilir. Çocuk yapmaya dair insanların motivasyonları neler bunları sormak gerekir. Evliliğin devamı var, çevremde gözlenmediğim kadarıyla. Aslında o motivasyonlara girmemiz lazım.”“Tek eşlilik bizim oluşturduğumuz bir sosyal konstrakt (yapı). Sonradan oluşturulmuş bu yapı aslında dengeli bir yapı değil bir kartel anlaşmasına benzer. Yani toplumsal olarak veya sosyal olarak bu kodun bu anlaşmanın devam etmesini istiyorsun ama bireysel olarak da cheat etmek (aldatmak) istiyorsun. Bireysel olarak da ben bu anlaşmaya uymayayım ama toplum uysun. Yani ben aldatayım ama diğerleri aldatmasın.”“Kadınlar yani hani şimdi bu %99'un seçilip %1'in harem kurduğu mesele dün başlayan bir mesele değil. Yani bu evrimin başlangıçtan başlangıçtan itibaren var. Erkekler o dönemlerde nasıl hayatta kalıp seçilip bu zamana kadar geldilerse bu zamandan sonra da o şekilde devam edecek süreç. Yani bu yeni oluşan bir şey değil ama daha görünür oldu belki.”“Çerçeveye oturtulan ve hedef gösterilen ve insanların bunlar da cinsel özgürlüğe ulaşmış dövmeli kız prototipi yaratıp ona saldırması da yine çok yanlış anlaşılan bir şey.”Keyifli dinlemeler.[Kayıt tarihi: 26 Mayıs 2025]Güncellemelerden haberdar olmak ve daha fazlası (bölüm notları, soru ve yorumlarınız) için: tersaci.substack.com Twitter: @trscbrs

"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself...""...wait thou only upon God...""Cease from anger, and forsake wrathTrust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."Psalm 37:7-8, Psalm 62:6.Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank you for being our refuge, our hiding place: for protecting us from evil, wickedness, and destruction. Abba Father, we are in your presence as humbly as we know how to be... giving you thanks and praise for being God Almighty: ruler of Heaven and Earth. We surrender all to you; nothing is more important to us than You: Holy Spirit. Emmanuel, God with us,  thank you for never leaving us, nor forsaking us.Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God Almighty, please hear our cry, and answer, deliver, and manifest Your will for our life.We repent of our sin.We forgive and receive forgiveness. We love and receive your unconditional love.We receive all of the answered prayers, heart's desires, special miracles, and blessings that you have for us.Jesus is the Lord.Amen."And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men... God himself shall be with them, and be their God.And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new."- Revelation 21:3-5.

Send us a textMaking your services more accessible for hearing impaired clients Jo Haywood is a hairstylist in Kensington, London for Luke Ormsby salon.She trained with Vidal Sassoon and has enjoyed learning and growing as a hairstylist.She has a long commute to work every day, and felt like she could be using the travel time in a productive way, and decided she would like to learn sign language.Jo now holds a level 2 in BSL, which she studied with her Dad. Initially, this was just a way to continue her personal development, and a great way to connect with him, but her manager encouraged her to advertise this skill to clients. Although she was not confident at first, she received a great response.We discuss tips on how to make a hearing impaired client's salon visit easier and more enjoyable, and how sign language has enabled her to build a connection with her clients and to give them the best salon experience.Connect with Jo:InstagramBSL Dictionary Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

What are you carrying that God never asked you to pack?In this message, Pastor Caleb Surface unpacks the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:13–18 to explore the spiritual baggage we carry when we drift from God. From rebellion and regret to the turning point of repentance, this sermon invites us to lay down the burdens of shame and self-reliance and return to the Father who runs to meet us.Whether you've wandered far or just feel weighed down by your past, this message is a call to come home—and to travel lighter this summer.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 410

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Episode Notes This week Eda and Maha have two special guests, Rachel and Janina. Rachel is from New Zealand and Janina is from Estonia. They are Eda's first dizi friends and therefore have a special place in Eda'a heart. Highlights from the episode: 03:18 - 05:39 Rachel introduces herself. 05:39 - 07:08 Janina introduces herself. 07:08 - 11:54 Janina's first dizi is "No 309". "Benim Tatlı Yalanım" also gets a mention. 11:54 - 13:17 Rachel's first dizi is "Sen Çal Kapımı". 13:17 - 18:20 How they would describe the dizi community during the pandemic 18:20 - 22:35 How different is the dizi community now 22:35 - 22:50 Mention of "Ateşböceği" - a cute romcom we recommended before 22:50 - 26:30 Mention of k-dramas and dizi edits 26:30 - 28:25 The effect of good translation 28:25 - 29:00 The new romcom: "Çift Kişilik Oda" 29:00 - 34:29 How the girls feel about mafia dizis and "Eşref Rüya" 34:29 - 36:17 Kuzgun is mentioned 36:17 - 38:21 Over the top villains that become boring ("Yargı" and "Uzak Şehir" mentioned) 38:21 - 40:03 "Maraşlı" is mentioned. 40:03 - 41:26 Elimi Bırakma mentioned 41:26 - 45:00 Their favorite actors (Son Yaz, Burcu Biricik, Gözde Cığacı, Aslı İnandık) 45:00 - 48:37 Janina recommends Oregon and 10 Days of a Curious Man on Netflix 48:37 - 51:12 What they would tell someone who is just starting watching dizis 51:12 - 53:49 Eda gives her thanks 53:49 - 56:13 Final thoughts As always thank you for listening and please follow us on social media to get the latest news on our podcast! Find out more at https://dizi-friends-podcast.pinecast.co

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Join us in a vibrant conversation about the 34th annual Ojai Pride Walk & Picnic, happening Sunday, June 29, 2025, as we gather at Libbey Park. It has now now expanded from its humble 1992 beginnings with just six marchers, to a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion, and joy In this special episode, we sit down with:Helen Allen and Lynn Doherty, Ojai Living Treasures and co-founders of the original Pride march, whose vision began nearly 34 years ago when six women walked hand‑in‑hand down Ojai Avenue.Kate Levinstein and JoEllen Depakakibo of Queers in Valley, the dynamic new organizers who stepped up last year to carry the torch forward.Expect a lively conversation that explores:The march's evolution from a small group to a community-wide event hosting booths with free resources, local artists and performers, and a drag-hosted picnic How Queers in Valley is deepening inclusivity—introducing non-police security, ASL interpretation, wheelchair access improvements, and seating for .Anecdotes about local stars like Michelle Chakra (Ryan Beaghler), our returning drag host, beloved for drag brunches, bingo, and laughter.Schedule for June 29 (11  a.m. to 3 p.m.):Pride Walk begins at 11 am at the Libbey Park fountain Picnic & performances follow, featuring coffee from JoEllen's Pinhole Coffee Van, live music, community booths, and a warm drag show under the Ojai sun After-party kicks off at 3 pm at The Ojai Pub, followed by line-dancing with Diane Anastasio at the Ojai Rancho Inn from 4 to 5:30 p.m.This year's celebration is made possible by a powerful network of sponsors and supporters:City of Ojai, which issued an official proclamation honoring Pride Month, and provides ongoing support for event logistics.Local community groups, businesses, and arts organizations sponsoring booths, performance stages, accessibility services, drag entertainment, and refreshments.Tune in to explore how Helen Allen, Lynn Doherty, Helen Levinstein, and JoEllen Depakakibo are weaving together past and present to make Ojai Pride an inclusive celebration of love, visibility, and community for the next generation.They also give special thanks to Ojai Pub, The Rancho/Chief's Peak, and Sespe Creek Collective for various fundraising and gathering endeavors. We did not talk about oak pollen counts this early summer, Kim Stanley Robinson novels or Filipino street food.For more information, check out these sites:ojairec.com, theojaivortex.com, ojai.ca.gov

When Jose Perez finished high school in Massachusetts, he took the advice of counselors who advised him to check out the range of opportunities at his local community college. He says it's been all good - Jose has taken courses towards certification to become an educational paraprofessional, some music classes, an ASL course, and participates in several campus organizations and clubs, including the student senate. He's also dedicated to working with campus police on de-escalation techniques, as he himself experienced improper treatment when hospitalized. Jose has been enrolled in classes at HCC for a few years and takes the paratransit to campus, something he learned to do after the pandemic. Now he's looking forward to getting his certification so he can help students in the same transition program he used when charting a path from high school to vocational training. He's joined on this episode by Rebecca Leporati, a counselor at HCC, who explains the scope of degree and non-degree options for community college students. Support the show

İki Savaş Bir Yazar'da Prof. Dr. Korgün Koral ve Prof. Dr. Burak Bilgehan Özpek; 20. yüzyılın büyük Macar yazarı Sándor Márai'yi ve Buda'da Bir Boşanma'dan İşin Aslı, Judith ve Sonrası'na Márai'nin romanlarını incelerken geçen yüzyılın Doğu Avrupa tarihinden kesitler sunmaya devam ediyor.Bizi Patreon'dan Destekleyin

You won't believe the stunning facts that Advanced Squad Guru Tom Meier reveals on this show. We considered making a whole lot of edits, but decided to leave the scandalous parts in, just for your wanton and scurrilous satisfaction. What We Have Played Lately is Scenario FB17: Stalingrad Redux. In the Box is March Madness 2025 Scenario Pack: Schnake Eyes!  Check out the scenarios here.SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:00  What's in the Box?22:00 Contest Winner Announced25:00 Interview with Tom Meier47:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?57:42  Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSStalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive Download this episode (right click and save)

Welcome to the 201st episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we dust off our ASL skills with ... Echo! In this episode, we continue our "catch-up" series of films and shows of the MCU with the spinoff show of the Hawkeye show, Echo! We met Echo in a show we loved, but can she hold her own with her own show? How will the sidekicks be liked? And where will it land on The Hierarchy? All this and more in Episode 201 of the Castle Vault! Stay magical, friends.  Show Rundown Intro Housekeeping #CastleVaultCooking - RenFair Food  Disney Plus check-in Count the Clicks The Castle Vault - Echo episodes 1-2 (2024) Comic Connections Hierarchy of Heroes Villains Be Chillin' Super Sidekicks Marvelous Moments The Mixtape THE HIERARCHY Allusions ... Assemble Where Post Credit is Due By The Numbers Lorcana Lowdown eBay Expedition I Spy... Five Fun Facts Tough Trivia Question Emails We Recommend! NEXT WEEK'S MOVIE IS: Echo episodes 3-5 (2024) Want to contact us? Jason: @JasonInquires (Twitter and Instagram) & @JasonTCV (Twitter)/ @Jason_TCV (Instagram) Josh: @TheNoyse (Twitter and Instagram) & YouTube: https://youtube.com/@makingnoyse?si=9ujY4-RxrV_rMjBn  Show: @TheCastleVault (Twitter and Instagram) Email: TheCastleVault@gmail.com   TheCastleVault.com

Education seems to always be on the public mind.School Choice. School Funding. School Politics. School Performance. And on and on it goes.Today on "I'm Glad You Said That", I'm privileged to chat with Dr. Jessica Parker, the Superintendent of Mountain City Christian Academy about many of these important issues.Dr. Parker is an educational leader with 25+ years of public school experience. She has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Communication and Administration from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.Dr. Parker stays actively involved in the ASL teaching field and serves as the National ASL Honor Society Coordinator along with being an executive board member of the American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA).She and her husband, Jeremy, have 3 children. Hope you can tune in.Support the show

A look at how to save money while still having fun this summer. Also, makeup artist Daniel Martin discusses how he is inspiring the next generation this Pride Month. Plus, Marlee Matlin and Shoshannah Stern come together for a new documentary, all in American Sign Language. And, the best sunscreen to use this summer.

Join Pastor Matt Higgins and elders‑in‑training Carey Bockting and Ivan McDonald on Northwood Church Matters as they examine how technology—from hymnals and overhead projectors to LED walls, livestreaming, and AI‑powered translation—is reshaping church. They discuss Northwood's recent tech upgrades, spotlight multilingual worship through live translation and ASL, and explore why people turn to online services—for illness, travel, distance or convenience. But the heart of the episode is deeper: can digital attendance truly replace in‑person community? Our hosts grapple with what it means to participate meaningfully in the body of Christ and encourage listeners to adopt tech without losing face‑to‑face connection.

Have you ever been surprised by your own actions? The Apostle Paul, perhaps the greatest Christian who ever lived, explains why we have this tension. We examine the new nature and the carnal flesh, and we find answers to the tension that is a part of every life. Romans 7:14-25. Our text is ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 409

Pastor Jeffrey continues our Summer Baggage series. We go to Luke 15 and look at the story of the prodigal son. We see that there is much more to this story than you might have been taught in the past.ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 408

Kyle Casey Chu, aka Panda Dulce is a fourth-generation Chinese-American. Her twin brother has autism, and the two went to Jefferson Elementary in the Sunset because the school had a good inclusive special education program. Kyle says that from an early age, she fought for her twin, all the way up to teaching classmates ASL to be able to communicate with her brother. After one year at Lick-Wilmerding High School, Kyle transferred to School of the Arts (now Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts) to major in music. She went to Sarah Lawrence College in New York after that, where she majored in ethnic studies and arts, followed by time at Columbia University for social work. Then Kyle Casey Chu came back to her hometown. She says she missed the calmness here, the Queer scene, and her family. We shift the conversation to the story of how San Francisco Drag Story Hour got started. Michelle Tea founded Drag Story Hour after having a kid of her own and discovering how hard it was to find spaces for queer parents or parents of queer kids. Tea thought, ‘Why not bring the magic of drag to youth spaces?' When she set out, Tea sought drag queens who had worked with youth before, something that proved not too easy. But Kyle and her drag persona, Panda Dulce, did in fact have youth work experience. Kyle had worked as a K–5 Spanish immersion teacher, a special ed. teacher, a music teacher, and a camp counselor. That plus her social work degree definitely qualified her for Drag Story Hour. She along with a handful of other queens joined the pilot program. Fast-forward to June 2022, when members of the so-called “Proud Boys” (ugh) stormed a Drag Story Hour in San Lorenzo in the East Bay that Panda Dulce had been asked to read at. After barging in uninvited and definitely unwanted, they shouted transphobic slurs and calling Panda a pedophile, a “tranny,” and an “it.” She was forced for her own safety to lock herself in a back room of the library until authorities arrived. When they did, they simply asked these horrible people to leave. No citations. Not even a slap on the wrist or taking of names. The goings on in San Lorenzo that day were awful enough. But starting soon after, the missteps by media were relentless for Kyle. Journalists seemed more interested in a preordained narrative than Kyle's actual experience and associated trauma. It was like the story was being fed to her, rather than coming from her own words. But Kyle and her writing partner, Roisin Isner, were talking one day. They decided that they wanted to reclaim authorship of Kyle's story, to add dimensionality and humanity to her experience. Isner had been through a traumatic event of her own years earlier and could easily relate to her friend. We talk at length about Kyle's reliving her trauma to film the short film that came out of writing sessions with her friend. She says that she never really stopped living it, in fact, and that shooting the movie served as a sort of catharsis for her. Then we talk about her new book, The Queen Bees of Tybee County, which is out now wherever you buy books (except for that one place—never buy anything there yuck). When we recorded that day in April, the book had just been optioned and could become a movie in the near future. She's also got another short coming soon, Betty, which just premiered in New York. Follow Kyle/Panda Dulce on Instagram and her Kyle Casey Chu website. We recorded this bonus episode during SFFILM fest in The Presidio in April 2025. Photography by Jeff Hunt

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful conversation with Veronica Rosenthal!Veronica (“Roni”) Rosenthal is a lifelong horsewoman from central Texas. Roni is a licensed speech language pathologist and a certified therapeutic riding instructor. Roni's speech therapy career has focused on serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. She took an off-the-beaten path in her field by becoming fierce advocate for signed languages. She is fluent in American Sign Language and provides horsemanship and riding instruction in ASL.Roni obtained her CTRI qualification from PATH international in 2019 and launched her equine business, Dark Horse Therapeutics, in 2020. She currently runs a ‘micro' equine-assisted therapy program in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching, Roni studies equine bodywork modalities and carries a small caseload of equine clients. Roni has a particular interest in equine dysphagia (chewing and swallowing disorders) from her training as a speech pathologist. To learn more, kindly visit:Website: https://darkhorseslp.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/darkhorse_slp/FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dark-Horse-Therapeutics-61551235773464/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Summer is fast approaching and so is the next episode. We just can't believe how fast time flies. Or how SHOCKING this episode is. Scott Mullins discusses how to track your ASL games, using the ASL Archive and other methods. Matt Zajak discusses his background and his campaign games with his buddies, as well as his favorite miniature ancients rule set, favorite Advanced Squad Leader tournaments and scenarios, basically all things ASL. Most importantly Matt discusses his travels to Russia and help with the Ponyri game. We even dare to chat about our wives (and it's all good).Dave forgets that he has played 1,402 games so far.How about that opening song? The lyrics were provided by Rob Banozic and the song was performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers. It originally appeared on #205SHOW LINKSBox Cars Again BlogWWII Wayfinder on YoutubeSHOWTIMES00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes04:00 Banter08:10 Scott Mullins26:45 Matt Zajac1:00:05 Total Running TimeREALLY HOT SNAKE-EYES(to the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes"Lyrics by Rob Banozic)His rolls are always lowI've never seen 'em highHis dice are never coldHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll turn the MGs on youYou won't pass a check twiceIt's cold as East Front snowHe's got really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushGod! why do I always roll so high, he's got really hot snake-eyesYou like your +3 stoneThe place to stand and fightBut all you do is moanHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll take a '1' shot on youAnd roll those wicked diceUntil you give up, tooHe's got really hot snake-eyesThey'll DM you, when he plays youTrash your plan with the dice he loans youThey're ferocious 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyes Download this episode (right click and save)

Get the new Sign Language Games book. Be the first to get the newest book from ASL Teaching Resources "Sign Language Emotions Activity" book on Amazon. It's full of games for all ages: Playing cards, word search, flashcards, and more!