Podcasts about grandparents day

September brings us Grandparents Day. Recently, I read some thoughts from, "Grandparents with Love and Logic," by Foster W Klein and Jim Fay. These thoughts are worth sharing about grandparenting in today's world. "Today, grandparents tend to move toward the 21st Century with images of grandparents past: silver haired, slow talking, slow moving people biding their time in wooden rocking chairs on the front porch, contemplating the sunset through wire rimmed spectacles. They smile crinkly smiles and take out their teeth at night. Grandmothers crochet booties and make cookies while grandfathers whittle wooden treasures with jack knives. Their grandchildren walk over from across town, sit on the porch with them, admire the carving and munch on the cookies." Each of us carries variations of their picture created in our own childhood. As we set zoom feature on our cameras to grandparenting present, we realize with shock how much the picture has changed. We travel around the world instead of crochet, or play golf instead of whittle. Some become grandparents long before they are ready for rocking chairs. Many of the grandchildren live half a continent away or wear strange, baggy clothes and radical color combinations and pierce their ears. 94% of older adults with children in the US have grandchildren. Half of these are great grandparents. Of the 54 million grandparents in the US, 26% are younger than age 55 only 38% are in their retirement years, over 65. The average grandparents has three or four grandchildren. Grandparents are living longer. From 1940 to 1980 the life expectation for a 40 year old woman increased by seven years, and the life expectancy of a 40 year old man by four years. What do these numbers mean? Grandparents are more important than ever. More adults than ever are living long enough to get to know their grandchildren and for their grandchildren to get to know them. The increase in longevity is giving their relationships the potential to become stronger and longer lasting. Children close to at least one grandparent are more emotionally secure than those without such a tie. Grandparents can provide this emotional security by listening, truly, listening to their grandchildren, refusing to compete in the acquisition of material possessions, giving their most valuable gift: time. More heart to heart thoughts: Parents need to understand that the grandparent's role is sacred to the child, and they should do whatever they can to enhance that relationship. Kornhaber. Grandparents can do more for us than anyone else in the world. They sprinkle stardust in our eyes. Alex Haley. Happy Grandparents Day!Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea, written by Dr. Luetta G WernerPublished in the Marion Record September 10th, 1998.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

On this continuation of our Grandparents Day special on Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, I'm taking a moment to get personal and share some of my own favorite memories of my grandparents. For me, grandparents weren't just relatives—they were anchors in our family. I can still remember the little traditions, the meals, the conversations, and even the homes that became gathering places. Their houses weren't just walls and roofs; they were where life happened. From holiday meals around the table to afternoons working outside or learning life lessons in the simplest of ways, those homes shaped the way I think about real estate today. Why share this on a real estate radio show? Because for so many of us, our strongest memories are tied to places. Grandparents' homes often hold a special kind of meaning—whether it's a small cottage, a farmhouse, or a suburban house with a big yard for kids to run around in. Those spaces teach us that real estate is never just about price per square foot; it's about the lives lived inside those walls. As we celebrate Grandparents Day, it's a reminder that the homes we choose today can create memories for generations to come. Maybe it's a home that's perfect for downsizing, maybe it's one with space for grandkids to stay overnight, or maybe it's simply a place that feels safe and welcoming. Whatever the case, the role of grandparents in shaping family dynamics—and the homes that support those dynamics—is something we should never overlook. And remember, with our Upside Program, you've got options. Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or just explore possibilities for your next chapter, you don't have to go it alone. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we help listeners go from novice to expert so you can buy and sell real estate with total confidence—and without the worry that often comes with life's biggest investments.

This week on Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're celebrating Grandparents Day with a fun look at how real estate plays a bigger role than you might think in keeping families close. From downsizing decisions to multigenerational homes, grandparents are quietly becoming trendsetters in today's housing market. Cleve and Tammie dive into questions like: Are grandma and grandpa driving more of today's housing trends than millennials? What features matter most to grandparents when buying—extra bedrooms for grandkids' sleepovers, or easy-to-maintain homes for their retirement years? And how do those moves affect the entire family? We'll explore everything from relocating closer to loved ones, to the shift toward homes that fit multiple generations under one roof, to the lifestyle upgrades grandparents often seek when they're ready for their next chapter. Plus, we'll connect the dots on why grandma's move might shape not only her future but also her children's and grandchildren's — from financial planning to family traditions. As always, Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio is here to help you go from novice to expert so you can buy and sell real estate with total confidence and without the typical worries of life's biggest investments. And stay tuned — in our next segment we'll continue the Grandparents Day conversation with even more insights.

On this segment of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're continuing our Grandparents Day discussion with a closer look at the extracurricular activities, hobbies, and lifestyle choices that influence how grandparents think about real estate today. It's not just about downsizing or moving closer to loved ones. Many grandparents are looking for homes that align with their active lives — whether that means proximity to golf courses, pickleball courts, walking trails, cultural events, or even having space for gardening, hobbies, and community gatherings. These decisions go beyond bricks and mortar; they reflect a vision for retirement and how they want to spend their time. We'll explore how these lifestyle factors connect with housing trends across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. For example, neighborhoods that offer easy access to social clubs, recreational amenities, or even lock-and-leave convenience are increasingly popular among retirees and grandparents. At the same time, many are balancing the need for convenience with the desire to have room for the grandkids when they visit. As always, we tie it back to real estate strategy. The right home isn't just about square footage—it's about supporting the life you want to live. Whether you're planning to downsize, relocate, or simply reimagine your space, understanding how your lifestyle influences your home search can help you make smarter, more fulfilling decisions. And don't forget: with our Upside Program, you can explore every option before you make your next move. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're here to help you go from novice to expert so you can buy and sell real estate with total confidence—and without the worry that often comes with life's biggest investments.

Sunday, September 7th, we celebrate Grandparents Day—a time to honor the wisdom, sacrifice, and love of those who came before us. My guest today, Walter Pryor, has captured that spirit in a moving new memoir titled This Leaves Me Okay: Race, Legacy, and Letters from My Grandmother. For nearly 30 years, Walter's grandmother, Lucille “Mama Celie” Hatch Eldridge, wrote him weekly letters. She was a woman who had only completed the eighth grade, worked as a live-in maid, and yet, with pen and paper, built a bridge of encouragement and hope that carried her grandson from boyhood to manhood. Through her words and Walter's reflections, the book shines a light on the rural Arkansas Black experience and reminds us of the power of family legacy, resilience, and love across generations.

09/07/2025 Alex Crabtree "Grandparents Day"

Listen to today's podcast... “The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person“. He was tall and taught me to dance while standing on his feet. She was quiet and always had a hug waiting for me. These are my grandparents. My sons are blessed to have had 3 sets of grandparents and 3 sets of great grandparents. They knew and loved each one. One always had their favourite cookies. Another had the special green and white striped candies in a dish just waiting for them. One liked to take them fishing. One took them golfing. One took them for rides on the lawn mower. One had boxes of lego for them to build with. Another had lots of tractors to play with. We are blessed to have grandparents in our lives. They joke that being a grandparent is much more fun than being a parent because you can give the children back. But in reality, they have the wisdom to see through the temper tantrums and other day-to-day issues and to cherish the short time that they have to spend with their grandchildren. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Grandparent's Day: Grandparent's Day is not just a Hallmark creation and a way to increase card sales. It is our opportunity to thank our grandparents for their wisdom and love. Ask your grandparents for their favourite childhood memory. It may be a priceless gift. If they are not in your lives anymore, today is the day to remember the legacy that they have left you and to be thankful. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

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Happy Grandparents Day with Author Dave Grunenwald and Host James Lott Jr.Dave promotes the postive effects of Grandfathers in the lives of grandchildren. He had the Lucas and Emily Book series. dcgiftsonline.com

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With all that's taking place in the world today, the family unit is under attack on many fronts including marriage and the killing of babies in the womb. Then there's the attacks being leveled by the entertainment industry. Our educational establishment seeks to get young people to trust them over and above their parents and grandparents. There's also the grooming of children by teaching them that they can switch genders. So rather than report on more such attacks, Jim felt it would be a good idea to do a program that strengthened the family by honoring grandparents as Grandparents Day is this Sunday, September 7th. This broadcast includes background history describing the genesis of this holiday, along with listener responses to the following questions: How did a grandparent impact your life? If you are a grandparent, what is the most important matter that you want to instill in your grandchildren?

With all that's taking place in the world today, the family unit is under attack on many fronts including marriage and the killing of babies in the womb. Then there's the attacks being leveled by the entertainment industry. Our educational establishment seeks to get young people to trust them over and above their parents and grandparents. There's also the grooming of children by teaching them that they can switch genders. So rather than report on more such attacks, Jim felt it would be a good idea to do a program that strengthened the family by honoring grandparents as Grandparents Day is this Sunday, September 7th. This broadcast includes background history describing the genesis of this holiday, along with listener responses to the following questions: How did a grandparent impact your life? If you are a grandparent, what is the most important matter that you want to instill in your grandchildren?

In honor of Grandparents Day, here's how to keep your family safe from con artists who prey on love and trust with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off®.

In honor of Grandparents Day, here's how to keep your family safe from con artists who prey on love and trust with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off®.

In honor of Grandparents Day, here's how to keep your family safe from con artists who prey on love and trust with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off®.

In honor of Grandparents Day, Dr. Becky takes questions from both sides: She hears from parents who feel stuck between gratitude and frustration about their parents' involvement, and from grandparents who feel both needed and dismissed. Together, these conversations highlight the messy and necessary reality of building strong, emotionally healthy families across generations.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkYour Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterFor a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast.We say it all the time at Good Inside: Taking care of yourself isn't selfish - it's self-sustaining. But let's be honest: Self-care can feel impossible without reliable childcare.That's where Sittercity comes in. It's a trusted platform that makes it easier to find sitters who are kind, experienced, and show up when you need them. You can read real parent reviews, connect with sitters directly, and even set up interviews, all in one spot.Whether you're craving a solo errand run, a date night out, or need after school support, Sittercity can give you the logistical support you need to show up for yourself. Find a sitter or nanny that's perfect for your family at sittercity.com and use code "goodinside" for 25% off the annual or quarterly premium subscription plans.There's always a moment - maybe two weeks into the school year - where I stop and think: “Wait, wasn't summer just five minutes ago?”Suddenly, we're back in the rush of packing lunches, signing permission slips, and struggling to find a pair of matching socks every morning. That's why I've started looking ahead to fall breaks now - before the long-weekend creeps up on me and feels less like a break, and more like being stuck at home for three days with three kids!My go-to for quick getaways? Booking an Airbnb. It's a reset that still feels like home: games and toys for the kids, a big living room for family movie nights, and even bunk beds that kids claim are “way better than our beds at home.”Plus, do you ever think about how you can host your own home on Airbnb for another family to enjoy while you're away? It's a great way to earn a little extra income to put towards your own trip, school supplies, or next season's cleats. Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.If you're anything like me, you're running out of summer activity ideas for your kids! Well, exciting news for parents everywhere: Good Inside just teamed up with the Play-Doh brand and Walmart to bring you a video series on how to help kids build life-long skills like imagination, confidence, and frustration tolerance - all through open-ended play! The best part: I promise this isn't another thing to add to your already packed plate as a parent. No hours of prep, no need for picture-perfect setups. All you need is a Play-Doh can or two.We also made a guide with “5 Steps to Open-ended Play” that you can literally download on the Good Inside blog and try today. (Full disclosure: I printed the guide out and stuck it on my fridge as a reminder for myself - after all, my kids get “mom” at home, not Dr. Becky!) Head to walmart.com/playdoh to watch the videos. I can't wait to hear what your kid creates.

Episode 80Friends, in honor of Grandparents Day coming up next week, I am so excited about today's episode. Today I talk with Isabel Tom, author of the book, The Value of Wrinkles: a Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life.The moment I came across this book it absolutely intrigued me. It is an area in my own life where I'd like to grow, and where I'd like our family to grow. I am sure I am not alone in this, but sometimes we either don't slow down enough to admit it, or we just don't know where to start.Isabel's book doesn't heap on the guilt in this journey. Instead, she fills this book with gentle reminders and practical tips on honoring, valuing and loving the older people in our life. While her book isn't a step by step on how to get your older relative in a senior living facility, we do talk about things like honoring older people with hearing loss, including food that the older guests at a party can eat, or helping our older friends and relatives get gifts for our kids, or choosing a place for them to live that is 5 minutes closer than 15 minutes away. There are things we talked about that I had never considered.Our conversation is filled with good stories, laughter, and tender moments that Isabel shares so graciously. I loved this book and I loved my conversation from Isabel. I know you will too!Where to find Isabel:Find her book hereFind her website hereFind her “Grandkid Investigator Kit” hereThe Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Dear students and listeners,On July 26th Grandparents Day is celebrated in Brazil even though there are different dates around the world.In today's episode, we're gonna learn different ways to say grandmother and grandfather.Hope you like it,

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Josh and Chris discuss Grandparents Day and the experiences of gay grandparents. They share personal stories and highlight the importance of community and support for aging LGBTQ+ individuals. The conversation emphasizes the value of chosen family and the impact of acceptance and love in the lives of grandparents. They also touch on the challenges faced by gay grandparents and the need for connection and understanding. Takeaways Grandparents, including gay grandparents, play a significant role in the lives of their families and can have a lasting impact on their grandchildren.The experiences of gay grandparents can vary, with some facing acceptance and support from their families while others may experience rejection or strained relationships.Finding a community of like-minded individuals, such as through support groups or social networks, can provide a sense of belonging and understanding for gay grandparents.Chosen family, consisting of close friends and mentors, can also play a vital role in providing support and connection for aging LGBTQ+ individuals.Creating a safe space for sharing stories and experiences can help combat feelings of isolation and provide comfort and validation for gay grandparents.The theme of Grandparents Day, 'Great Minds Learn Love Legacy,' highlights the importance of lifelong learning, love, and leaving a positive legacy for future generations. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don't Say Gay?... Say AgingGayfully™! AgingGayfully™ is about living life with dignity in an age-friendly society regardless of orientation or economic status because longevity is a justice issue. AgingGayfully™ is about finding your voice as we age. We are all part of the aging process and have real connections in diversity. AgingGayfully™ is a modern type of activism that supports the concept of belonging. AgingGayfully™ is about Adventure, Leisure, Travel, being a citizen of the world, traveling to destinations, and being part of the global community as we age and prosper in body, mind, and spirit.

Yo, yo, yo! Or should we say, ‘lo, ‘lo, ‘lo! Dahil eto na naman ang isang episode ng Daddy Diaries para i-celebrate ang Grandparents Day!  Biglaang topic at set-up ng pod lang, sakto namang kakakita lang ni Daddy Rene sa social media na Grandparents Day pala!  Kaya sa episode na ito, tinalakay natin ang naging experience niya sa pagiging lolo, at nagbahagi siya ng malulupit na karunungang napulot niya sa pagtanda. BOOM!  Full of wisdom ang episode na ito, kaya stream now! 

For this first September episode of our “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast, we celebrate National Assisted Living Week (Sept 8-14) with our special guest, Susan Ryan, CEO of The Green House Project. (4:35) For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, as we move from August National Wellness Month into September's National Self-Care Month Sherri continues to share the research and tips from her book that blends wellness and self-care, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life.” We are also spotlighting September Healthy Aging Month while we celebrate Grandparents Day on Sept 8 and National Centenarians Day on Sept 22. We are also bringing back our POP CULTURE segment where Sherri reviews a recent movie on aging, “Thelma,” and talks about the New York Times series of articles on “The Unstoppables” the latest trend in aging. (27:37) Susan Ryan – CEO of The Green House Project (58:02) Turning to Well Home Design News, Sherri shares a great online tool that helps family caregivers calculate and plan ahead for the costs of care including national and state-by-state costs of assisted living, in-home care, adult day care, memory care and nursing homes. This is a part of the Me Time Monday plan focused on Financial Wellness. She also shares her personal experience this summer embracing Swedish Death Cleaning (it is not depressing, it's uplifting!). And finally, Sherri commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the Sept 11th terrorist attacks and the health issues that brave first responders and those in lower Manhattan near Ground Zero that day still suffer from and how this created even more caregivers in the U.S. (1:13:51) At the end of this episode is our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack from Sherri's book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. This hack talks about how to practice the Me Time Monday program – 3 steps and 7 minutes is all it takes! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

In the Culture Translator Roundtable, we dive deeper into the context and nuance around the critical conversations and topics written about in the Culture Translator Newsletter. For more written, audio, and video resources, go to axis.org Song of the Week: 0:26 1. An Open World: 16:02 2. Powering Down: 28:58 3. In Grand Fashion: 50:21

09/08/2024 Jason Mattingly Grandparents Day 2024

Listen to today's podcast... “The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person“. He was tall and taught me to dance while standing on his feet. She was quiet and always had a hug waiting for me. These are my grandparents. My sons are blessed to have had 3 sets of grandparents and 3 sets of great grandparents. They knew and loved each one. One always had their favourite cookies. Another had the special green and white striped candies in a dish just waiting for them. One liked to take them fishing. One took them golfing. One took them for rides on the lawn mower. One had boxes of lego for them to build with. Another had lots of tractors to play with. We are blessed to have grandparents in our lives. They joke that being a grandparent is much more fun than being a parent because you can give the children back. But in reality, they have the wisdom to see through the temper tantrums and other day-to-day issues and to cherish the short time that they have to spend with their grandchildren. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Grandparent's Day: Grandparent's Day is not just a Hallmark creation and a way to increase card sales. It is our opportunity to thank our grandparents for their wisdom and love. Ask your grandparents for their favourite childhood memory. It may be a priceless gift. If they are not in your lives anymore, today is the day to remember the legacy that they have left you and to be thankful. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

Join us today on Grandparents Day as Pastor John delivers a message on Grandparents. Todays topic is The Gift of A Godly Grandparent. Pastor John gives us six ways grandparents can encourage their children and bless the grandchildren, two lines of encouragement for grandparents (and you!), and three questions to ponder on. Key Passages: Genesis 48:8-9 and Numbers 6:22-26. September 8th, 2024

Grandparents Day is Sept 8th. James recounts a sad story about his mom's mom.

Welcome to The Culture Translator. This week Star Wars: Outlaws makes its debut, Rings of Power returns for season two, and grandparents are the unsung heroes of the legacy of faith. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org 

In the mid-life of our lives, it’s perfectly normal to look forward to becoming grandparents. There are few things more exciting than the birth of our first grandchild. In fact, the birth of every grandchild is an amazing and joyous moment. Unfortunately, there are also many grandparents with broken hearts because they are estranged from their children and grandchildren. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Larry Fowler, Founder of the Legacy Coalition joins us to talk about the joy of being close to a grandchild and the broken heart of being estranged from the one you love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Grandparents Day on September 8th, we're sharing a special episode of Celebration Chatter about the joys and significance of being a grandparent. This episode features stories and perspectives on being a grandparent from past episodes of Celebrations Chatter (Oscar Munoz, Justin Batt, and Geoffrey Zakarian), as well as some previously unreleased conversations on being grandparents with friends Richard Auletta, Larry Zarrin, and Dr. George S. Everly Jr. We'll explore how this important relationship shapes us, our grandchildren, and the unbreakable bond we cherish. Welcome to our grandparent circle, where every laugh and every hug is a testament to the timeless love we get to share.   New podcast episodes released weekly on Thursday. Follow along with the links below: Sign up for the Celebrations Chatter Newsletter: https://celebrationschatter.beehiiv.com/    Subscribe to Celebrations Chatter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@celebrationschatter  Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrationschatter/    Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@celebrationschatter  Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrations-chatter-with-jim-mccann/id1616689192    Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yxfvb4qHGCwR5IgAmgCQX?si=ipuQC3-ATbKyqIk6RtPb-A    Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQwMzU0MS9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwio9KT_xJuBAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNg  Visit 1-800-Flowers.com: https://www.1800flowers.com/    Visit the 1-800-Flowers.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1800flowers  Follow Jim McCann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/  Follow Jim McCann on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/jim1800flowers (@Jim1800Flowers)

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: Grandparents Day is this coming Sunday, September 8, and I hope that you'll stop and celebrate your grandparents or your grandparent surrogate. I'm delighted that for the show today I was able to bring in some great women from three generations to talk with me about the delights, the memories, and maybe sometimes the mistakes that happen along the way of being a grandparent, a daughter, and a granddaughter.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grandparents day is Sept 8th.James celebrates his grandparents till then. Today its Grandpa Bob 

Join Fr. Kirby as he discusses the significance of Grandparents Day in the context of the Catholic faith, coinciding with the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 26, 2024—————————Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Let us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)

4/24/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Roy Schoeman   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden and Trumps remarks regarding college campus protests and skipping rope. Ashley reports on Pope's Weekly Audience, Grandparents Day, Celebration of Rome's Anniversary and more. Roy shares his thoughts on what is really behind all of these protests and the war in Gaza.

Jill and Robin will discuss the different special school days through the school year. They break it down from a student perspective and teacher perspective. So join in for a funny episode while they discuss Grandparents Day, fundraisers and field trips and see if you feel the same way as them.Support the showFollow Us:FacebookInstagramTikTok

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 As we step into November, a month synonymous with Thanksgiving in the United States and a time for being more in tune with what we are grateful for, Marianne shares a recent experience that reminded her how impactful learning to be more present and embracing a practice of gratitude can be in our lives.  Marianne shares a few simple activities to help you become more mindful:Body Scan: Conduct a daily body scan to become aware of physical sensations and tensions.Nature Walks: Spend time in nature, focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells around you.Mindful Eating: Savor each bite during meals, paying attention to flavors and textures.Journaling: Keep a mindfulness journal to record your thoughts and experiences, promoting self-reflection.And for those working on being more grateful, she talks about trying some of these practices:Gratitude Journal: Write down things you're thankful for daily using a gratitude journal or app.Three Good Things: Reflect on and record three positive experiences each day.Gratitude Jar: Whenever something or someone makes you grateful, jot it down and place it in a jar, then read them all at the end of the year.Lastly, Marianne reminds those going through personal challenge, to embrace these practices as they can help you remember all the good in your life and the progress you've made, even if you're not quite where you thought you would be. If you want to hear another great episode on gratitude, try last week's episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938384/13819216-redefining-gratitude-get-out-of-your-problems-and-into-the-solution-with-holly-bertone.mp3?download=true Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

ECS alumni, parents of five graduates, and current ECS grandparents Rob (class of 1979) and Karen Tashie Jamison (class of 1981) share about their generational journey through ECS. We celebrate grandparents in our community as we anticipate Grandparents Day at the Shelby Farms campus on October 20, 2023.

Ever wondered how the stress of home renovation can test the strength of a marriage? This week, we share our hilarious and sometimes painful journey through home improvement, from a near-costly last-minute decision to Amanda's unexpected garden makeover. You'll get a peek behind the scenes of our chaotic adventures in the world of home improvement.Football and family come together in our candid tales from the TGCSOD Family Fantasy Football League. With Felonious Tendencies surprising loss and Braxton's unexpected win, it's been a rollercoaster of a week. And if that's not enough, we also reflect on the bittersweet moments from our first Grandparents Day experience and the challenges of coaching our youngest son, Braxton. Then, we get real about the complexities of relationships, from the necessity of drawing lines with ex-partners to dealing with disagreements. Listen to our honest conversation on facing marital stress, managing communication breakdowns, and preserving self-care amidst all the upheaval. But don't worry, it's not all heavy! We'll keep the laughs coming with stories of a carpet violation, our thoughts on Stephen A Smith, and the unique joys of pickle-making. Tune in for an episode filled with fun, enlightenment, and candid discussions.

Remember, we welcome comments, questions, and suggested topics at thewonderpodcastQs@gmail.com.   S4E29 TRANSCRIPT:----more----   Mark: Welcome back to The Wonder, Science Based Paganism. I'm your host, Mark, Yucca: and I'm Yucca. Mark: and once again, it is time for us to talk about the autumnal equinox, one of the eight stations of the wheel of the year of holidays. Yucca: That's right. It just keeps turning and turning. So here we are. Mark: Here we are once again, you know, looking at The, the the calendrical arrival of autumn anyway. I mean, I I'm pretty clear that I'm into autumn here where I am already, and I think you are too, Yucca but, Yucca: though, because the beginning of autumn and the end of autumn are very, very different seasons here. Mark: yeah. I mean, autumn and spring are the transitional seasons, and they things change pretty radically during the, during their extent. Yeah, so, well, we can talk about kind of what tells us that autumn is coming, but we can also talk about the holiday, and what it means to us, what we call it, how we celebrate and kind of its positioning within the wheel of the year and how that relates to the things around it, and all that kind of stuff. Yucca: Sounds good. Well, let's start with names. Mark: Okay. Yucca: So, for me, the equinox, and of course it's one of the equinoxes, but it's pretty clear which equinox we're talking about during this time of year. And it's also first fall or first autumn, Mark: Mmhmm. Yucca: because here I look at the seasons like there's either eight seasons or there's two seasons. Mark: Mmhmm. Yucca: So there's the Because the traditional temperate four seasons, really as we were just saying, early or first fall and second fall are two very different seasons Mark: Mmhmm. Mmhmm. Yucca: But then there's also really, there's just the hot time of year and there's the cold time of year. And this is the transition between the hot into the cold. This is one of those, those gateway or door holidays. For me it feels like we're going from one season to the next and so it's a very busy season. Very busy holiday, very busy season here. Mark: Sure. Yeah, you've got to get everything prepped and everything buttoned down for, for a cold winter. Yucca: That's Mark: Yeah I call this holiday Harvest. And of course it's not the only harvest holiday, but this, this is the time when kind of the cultural imagery of cornucopias and all that kind of stuff really, you know, starts to pop up in all the media and all of the winter vegetables are producing abundantly out of people's gardens and the earlier vegetables are pretty much petering out at this point. The, the grape crush. The grape harvest and crush is happening right at the point of the equinox, it starts usually in August but it extends, what happens is the whites get harvested first, and then the reds, and then there are what are called botrytis vines, which have the botrytis fungus growing on the berries. And they create so they, they sort of shrivel and they get very, very sweet and concentrated in flavor. And those are used to make dessert wines and ports and things like that. So there's this, you know, there are several phases to the grape harvest and crush. And it's just... It's a lovely time. The leaves are changing in the vineyards and and in some of the trees around here, and there's a feeling of industriousness Yucca: hmm. Mm Mark: uh, you know, people have gone back to school, they've gone back to work, all that summertime playing is pretty much over now so there's just, it's just a, as you say, it's a very busy time, but it's also a very lovely time and so I call it harvest. Yucca: Yeah. And neither of us are in areas where we have lots of broadleaf trees that are churning, but I have a few here and it's just so lovely. to see the, to see them changing and watch that, that very traditional fall look start to, to start to happen. And there's a, there's a smell to it too. There's this very lovely crisp smell that comes with the changing of the leaves. So, do you smell the Like, when the crush is happening, is there a, you smell that in the air, Mark: If you, if you drive around the country roads, it smells like rotting grape juice everywhere. It's, Yucca: you like? Mark: I do. It's a, it's a it's a sort of quasi wine smell. It's not quite there, but it's working on it kind of smell. And you know, and there are truckloads. So grapes going by and, you know, farm equipment all on the roads and all that kind of stuff. We do have a lot of broadleaf oaks here. We have a lot of valley oaks and California coastal oaks and black oaks.  Yucca: Do they change during the autumn? We have a, we only have a few oaks here, we have these little scrub oaks, and they hold on their leaves, really, they, they really hold on to them for a long time, and then it's just, they turn brown, and then they're... They, they don't even drop them really till the spring, till they're growing new ones. We don't, and we just don't really have any other oaks at all. So I Mark: Huh. Yucca: do all oaks do that, or is that's a very special Mark: No, I mean, there, there, there are what are called live oaks. There's California live oaks here, too, and the live oaks, they don't drop their leaves at all and and they're kind of unpleasant to be around because the edges of their leaves are prickly. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: So, you know, you end up walking on them and it hurts. We had one in the last place that I lived, we had one outside of our yard that leaned over into our yard and dumped huge numbers of those sharp pointy leaves into our yard every year. Yucca: If they don't want to be eaten, Mark: no. Yucca: that, yep, Mark: And they have adapted ways to prevent that from happening. Yucca: yeah. Mark: So, but yes, the, the oaks do change, except for the live oaks, they do change and they do drop their leaves. But they don't turn red and yellow, they just turn kind of a rust color. And that then eats in from the outside of the leaf into the, into the center of the leaf and then it drops. And I particularly love the look of the oak trees in the late autumn and winter. Yucca: hmm. Mark: Because they're so crabbed and Halloween y and, you know, wonderful in the shape that they have. And, you know, there's just such a stark sort of gothic quality to those trees when they've dropped their leaves. Yucca: Mm Mark: Um, So yeah, harvest. And thematically, that really is kind of the centerpiece of how I think of this time. It's, it's a good time for feasting with friends and relations. Sometimes I think of this as pagan Thanksgiving. And, of course, Canadian Thanksgiving is right around this time. They have it figured out much better than, you know, late November. I don't know who's, I don't know who's doing harvest celebrating in New England in late November. That, that just seems a bit off to me.  Yucca: Well, I suppose you have all of your harvest in at that point, right? You're not in the process of harvest, you've gotten everything ready, Mark: historically that first event almost certainly didn't happen in November. It just got declared as a holiday by Abraham Lincoln some, you know, century later. Or quite a bit more than that actually. Fourscore and seven years ago plus. The, so I think about this not only as a time for, you know, coming together with loved ones and feasting, but also to reflect on what the last cycle has been like and what the fruits of that have been, of the cycle of the last year, what I've invested my energy in, and my creativity, and, you know, what I've had hopes for, all those, all those dreams and aspirations and plans, you know, that happened around the February Sabbath and And the, the spring equinox, you know, those got implemented, and there was a lot of work involved, and all this energy got invested, and all that kind of stuff, and then now is the time when it's like, well, how did that work out? What, what actually emerged? Oftentimes it turns out that what emerges as a harvest from your year is not what you planned to, to have happen. And that... That's a very useful exercise, I think, that this holiday really lends itself to a lot of gratitude and appreciation for living, which I think is true of all of the holidays, but this one particularly, I think, is really a life is good kind of holiday but it's also a time to think about what didn't work out, you know, what, what crops did you plant that did not come up you invested OK, And why? What lessons did you learn? Because maybe it's just that that sort of thing is not really the sort of thing for you, Yucca: hmm. Mark: or maybe it's that it was just a bad time for it and you can take another crack at it later. But, you know, Part of learning is assessing how things have performed. Yucca: Mm Mark: And it's interesting that we, we have a society, the economy of which is built around all these performance metrics all the time and annual performance reviews and, you know, all that kind of stuff for, for people who work. Yeah. But we don't do that very much in our personal lives very often, Yucca: hmm. Mm hmm. Yeah. Are you still there? Mark: and I think it's, it's helpful to reflect, not in a self critical way, but in just a, you know, sort of transparent and open minded way to take a look at, well, what was I trying to accomplish this year? What were the strategies that succeeded? What were the strategies that failed? What has, what is the result? What is before me now? And what does that tell me about The next cycle, what, what I would consider doing next. Yucca: Yeah, I think that's really important, and having, I think that's something that we should be doing throughout our life, but that it's very useful to have a time that is dedicated to thinking about that in particular, right? And that's one of the really lovely things about the Wheel of the Year. And, you know, next month we'll be talking about the death stuff and all of that, and then, you know, getting into the dark part of the year with the real deep self reflection and it's just lovely to have, to have it sort of built into life that, oh yes, this is when I come to this time and do the reflection upon what did I harvest, right? Maybe literally and in terms of a metaphorically. Mark: Yes. Yeah, I agree. I mean, that's one of the things that I find very beautiful about the pagan practice of the Wheel of the Year is that it, it programs for us the kind of good human habits of thinking about certain things at certain times of the year and remembering to be grateful and, you know, all, you know, Remembering to to pay attention and you know, to be frank in our, our assessment of ourselves and, you know, looking at, at who we are and how we behave all that kind of stuff. I, I just, well, I wouldn't be doing this practice if it wasn't very, you know, moving and meaningful to me but it really is and that's one of the main reasons that it is. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: And another thing that I do that I should mention because I always. But in a plug for it is that, and I've spoken about this many times on the podcast before, that I think of the Wheel of the Year as metaphorically embodying the arc of a human life. So with birth you know, with, so, sort of, conception at at the winter solstice, and then, you know, birth at the February Sabbath. And then, kind of toddler childhood at the spring equinox, and young adulthood at May Day, and then kind of full adulthood, and then middle age, and now this comes around to the time of the elderly. This is the time when, because that's the time of life when you look back and you realize, you know, what did I, what did I achieve? What's, what, what is the harvest that I... What is the crop that I grew in, in my life, right? It doesn't mean that your life is over, that you can't do anything else, but it's a time when most of your years are behind you and you can kind of assess. You know, hmm, I did that. That was cool. I'm glad I, I'm glad I did those things. And it's also a time to really be appreciative of the accumulated experience of people that are elderly, which we don't do much in our mainstream culture. We don't value old people very much. And I really would like to change that. I, I really, I, I think that elderhood is something that should be honored. Rather than viewed as something to avoid through all kinds of surgical and Yucca: and whatnots, yes. Mark: and exercise regimes and diets and, you know, all that kind of stuff that people do desperately to try to prevent themselves from being old. So, yeah, that's another, another piece that I think of here. I think of you know, toasting the old people in the community when you're having your harvest feast. Yucca: hmm. In fact, I mean, I think it was created mostly as a marketing thing, but wasn't it just Grandparents Day? Actually  Mark: I don't know. Yucca: I think it was, yeah I think that's in mid September. Mark: Hmm. Yucca: I love, I, I really love the way that you structure your Wheel of the Year and the different stages of life. And I really appreciate seeing, sometimes in the Facebook group or in other groups, people will share their different approaches to the Wheel of the Year. And I also assign different meanings. to the different seasons, but I have a slightly different approach. So when I'm looking at the seasons, I look at different components of the ecosystem, or large ecosystems, like the grasslands or the forests. And for this time of year, It is a recognition of the decomposers and the microbes the fungi and the bacteria, because this is the time where, this is the only time of year that you're going to be able to walk around in the forest and see mushrooms, first of all, because it's just too, too hot and dry during the rest of the time of the year. We have lots of types of fungi, but in terms of seeing, like, there's your bright red mushroom, don't touch that one, right, like, that's only going to happen. This time of year and really up in the mountains but this is also when for temperate climates, the, the fungi are just getting going, right? They're really doing their work. We forget that the mycelium, it's all down below the debris, the leaves that have fallen and the old plants that have died down, and they're down there. This is their feast, right? They're getting ready to start decomposing, and they'll be working all through the autumn and the winter into the spring breaking that down, and returning it into a form that then life uses again. And the bacteria, and it, it leads quite nicely into, the next season for us is about, is the ancestors. Everything that came before, and of course we start first. We go far enough back and our grandmothers were microbes, right, and so it kind of is this nice lead into that. So we, we really like to be thinking about that sort of on an intellectual level. And recognizing that, you know, we're making some of our pile, you know, compost piles and things like that. Of course, we do that throughout the year, but this is when it's going to be sitting and doing that. Mark: Mm hmm. Mm Yucca: And then, as I was saying at the beginning, that we sort of see there being two, either eight seasons or two seasons. And this is the, this is the beginning. of the cold time of year. But not quite. The days are still hot, but the nights have a chill in them, right? The wind, we're closing the windows at night and we can kind of, it feels that chilly in the morning, and you might have to, you know, in the morning you've got to, for the first half of the day, maybe have a sweatshirt on, and then you take it off by the end of the day, and you're like, oh, it's so hot. But there's just so much that It's clear now winter is coming and you've got to get ready for winter, and it's lovely to watch. Where I'm sitting right now, I'm looking out, and I'm seeing we have jays and squirrels, and they're doing their, that industrious feeling you were talking about. They're out there right now, getting... Plump, and we've got our, we have a little bear family that lives nearby, and you can see they're trying to get all plump as well, and and so that's what we're doing, too, is going, okay, well, the cold's not here, but what do I need to have ready when the cold does come, because there's just certain things you can do at one time of the year and others you can't, right? So there's some flashing that I need to put on some of my windows. That's not going to stick once it gets cold. That has got to happen before the cold comes. It's time for us to change the angle on our solar panels and to open up the, the shade cloth on the greenhouse to let the heat in. And so it's just a time of making lists. And making sure, okay, before the winter comes, does everyone have hats? Do we all have hats? Because it's a, it's a hassle to need a hat and not have it. What about boots? Because when the mud comes, we're gonna want those boots, right? And it's, there's, there's a, it's one of the two big prep times of the year, right? There's the spring prep and there's the fall prep. And I like to do like a big, lots of people like to do spring cleaning. I like to do a fall cleaning before we're gonna be inside for... Months and months. And so that's sort of the other side of the harvest, right? Like there was this whole year that happened, but now there's the whole half that's going to happen. And how am I going to prepare for that? Not in the the growing way. It's not the starting new projects kind of way that is in the spring, but it's the being ready for and prepared, sure that everything is, is buttoned up and finished up and that there's no, you know, we haven't missed any loose ends or anything like that. Mark: mm hmm, and if you have outdoor projects, you gotta get those finished Yucca: Absolutely, yep. Mark: before, because you can't bring them indoors, and you gotta get it done before it starts to rain and then snow, Yucca: Right. And I mean, and there's some that, there'll be a few projects that are much more pleasant to do when it's cold. But there's things that have to get done to have that prepped to be ready to do it. So there's just a very, it's a thoughtful time of year. It's another one of those pause and think, Mark: mm hmm, Yucca: be prepared times. And, and for us, these are our specifics of the way that, that Our climate is, but each climate is going to be a little bit different and so for some people, maybe this is, right now, that's not when it's happening, because that's not when the seasons are quite changing. For some people, the seasons are changing earlier, or later, or, you know, what you're going to be doing if you're getting ready for a winter in Wisconsin is very different than a, you know, a winter in Southern California. Mark: yes, because they hardly have winter in Southern California, oh no, it's freezing, it's 70 degrees, Yucca: Well, but that's the thing, like there's, that each climate is going to be different, and it's not, it's not less valuable to be in one climate versus the other. What's happening in your climate, some of those themes may be still happening, but what that holiday means to you in Southern California may be somewhat different. different because that, it might be a little bit more appropriate to have that sort of prep time happening at a different time of year. Or maybe it's not quite as intense, right? For me, it's really an intense time period, we've got these few weeks, and it's gotta happen in these few weeks. For somebody in a climate that doesn't have quite as huge swings as mine does, Maybe it's something that you spread out more throughout the year, and you think about a little bit each you know, maybe each full moon or something like that instead of, boom, it's, it's fall, right? Mark: Yeah. Yeah, that, that, that completely makes sense to me, and I even think about how... In a very, you know, very temperate climate like Southern California, you know, if you're, if you're in the coastal area, for example, it may even be like an opportunity to do things that most of us associate with the summertime, because like the beaches aren't going to be nearly as crowded as they were in July and August, right? So, as the weather cools off, you might be able to get a little bit more privacy and, you know, time to yourself and stuff at a beach. Yucca: Mm hmm, yeah. Mark: Yeah, so, as always, we are really interested to hear what how you're celebrating the holidays, our readers. You can reach us, or, sorry, listeners, what am I saying? You can reach us at thewonderpodcastqs at gmail. com, and we always appreciate getting your emails. We are not going to have a show next week. Because I am going to be flying to Washington, D. C. to lobby for wilderness protections so that's kind of exciting. And I've decided that I'm going to wear a Sun Tree button on the underside of my lapel, where they can't see it, but I will still be wearing it on my lapel in the Capitol when I'm going to meet with congressmen and senators. Yucca: that's wonderful. So you'll still, it still has the meaning for you, you know it's there. Mark: That's right. Yeah, yeah, but the problem is, if I wore it the other way, then it would always be stirring up conversations about what does that mean, and it would derail from the conversation we want to have, which is about new national monuments, BLM's new public lands rule, things like that. Yucca: right. So it's one of those things to be thoughtful about is when do you... So, what are you trying to accomplish, and what do you need to do in each of those cases to accomplish that? So, very fitting for the time of year we've been talking Mark: Absolutely. And actually, as I mention it oh, never mind, the public comment period is closed. Yucca: Wow. Mark: There's a Many people don't know this, the largest holder of land in the United States is the Bureau, it's the the BLM, the Bureau of Land Management. And it does not list in its priorities for land management conservation. It, it lists things like mining, and oil and gas extraction, and timber, and grazing, and all that kind of stuff, but It does not list conservation values at all. So there is a proposal that has been launched by the Biden administration to change that, to add conservation into the mission statement of the BLM so that they will make decisions not only for extractive purposes, but also for the purposes of the ecosystem. Yucca: hmm. Mm hmm. That's Mark: And that's one of the things we're going to be advocating for. You know, it sounds like a bureaucratic thing, but it's really not. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: You know, these agencies are legally bound by their mission statements and and they will make decisions and allocate resources accordingly. So, it's it's an important thing. The, as I said, the public comment period has closed. The public comments were overwhelmingly in favor of the rule. Yucca: That's Mark: They got something like 300, 000 comments, and they were, you know, they ran like 90 10 in favor of the rule. Yucca: That's great. Mark: Yeah, so Yucca: I know my state, I have to look at the numbers again, but my state, BLM is, owns most of my state. Forest Service has a lot of it too. Mark: Huh, Forest Service is the second largest landholder in Yucca: it's more, yeah, it's, it's, the federal government owns most of New Mexico. Mark: Mm hmm. Mm hmm. I, I got to meet your senator, by the way, Kurt Heinrich at an event a couple of weeks ago. Martin Heinrich, I'm sorry and wonderful guy very, very thoughtful, very strategic around climate change and You know, we had a good conversation about public lands management and just good. Yeah, great leader. Yucca: Yeah, well I hope you have a fun I guess fun, a very productive and enjoyable time talking with all, all those DC folks. Mark: I'm gonna get to meet a bunch of atheopagans from the D. C. area. I'm arriving on the 17th and on the afternoon of the 17th. If you're listening to this and you're in the D. C. area, I am saying, staying at the Yotel on on Capitol Hill, and you are welcome to come. I'm going to set myself up in the hotel bar at around two o'clock, and people are just going to drop by and we're going to visit. So, I'm really looking forward to meeting some of our East Coast folks that I haven't met before. Yucca: Great, well give them hugs for me, if they're hug folks. Yeah. Mark: Yeah, I'll ask first, of course, because I know you would. I would too, but... Yucca: Yep. Well, wonderful. Mark: All right, so Yucca: you Mark: you in a couple of weeks. Thank you everybody so much. Yucca: Have a wonderful equinox, harvest, whatever you call it. So, Mark: I hope your harvest has been bountiful. Yucca: take care folks.    

The Labor Day weekend provides a great holiday for families who still need a few more days vacation. September is when we start counting the days of summer we still have left. September is also the month for Grandparents Day. This past summer, the grandchildren came to vacation at the little home on the prairie. One day I heard the older grandchildren laughing upstairs. They had found grandma's humor box. The youngest grandchild, very active two-year-old, Trevor, keeps everyone challenged. Grandma would rub his back at naptime. When he returned home from vacation, he ordered his dad, "Rub my back!" It is a real joy to receive many warm thoughts from the readers of this column. Recently, someone sent a poem which I will share with you. "Hugs for Everyone." It's wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer when you're blue. A hug can say, "I love you so," or "Gee, I hate to see you go." A hug is, "Welcome back again!" And "Great to see you, where have you been?" A hug can soothe a small child's pain and bring a rainbow after rain. The hug! There's just no doubt about it, we scarcely could survive without it. A hug delights and warms and charms and must be why God gave us arms. Hugs are great for fathers and for mothers. Sweet for sisters, swell for brothers. And chances are, some favorite aunts love them more than potted plants. Kittens crave them. Puppies love them. Heads of State are not above them. A hug can break the language barriers and make your travels so much merrier. No need to fret about the store of them. The more you give, the more there are of them. So stretch those arms without delay and give someone a hug today. Author Unknown.Warm Thoughts: "Children who have the luxury or relationships with grandparents win out in all studies of child development." Dr. T. Berry Brazelton. Have many warm thoughts every day! Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G Werner Published in the Marion Record, September 5th, 1996.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

It's not TOO late to tell your Grandparents that you love them!  Speaking of Grandparents...what nickname do you use for them?  Any of these?

In honor of Grandparents Day, Nora and Nora chat about what made their grandparents special and of course what makes their parents special grandparents too! They also talk blimps, family reunions, lower back tattoos, salamanders (again), and candy corn! 

Friday September 8, 2023 *** Pet Peeves... agree or disagree *** Arkansas Comic Con starts today (William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, & Shameik Moore) *** Brandon and his red eyes *** Caffeinated Ramen Noodles are coming *** Do you say something if someone cuts in line *** Lainey Wilson leads in CMA Nominations *** Zach Bryan releases statement after arrest in OK *** Ashley McBryde releases 4th album *** Grandparents Day is Sunday *** High Five: 7 year old girl from Paragould goes digging for diamonds and finds one! ***

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports the near-shore action for big kings is peaking. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces September class, events, and specials at the Range, including a free lane and target for grandparents on Grandparents Day, Sept. 10. (therangewi.com) Hunting and fishing Jesse Quale reports he is guiding six bear hunters this week. Walleye and white bass fishing action is good on both the Castle Rock and Petenwell flowages and Wisconsin River. (greenwaterwalleyes.com, castlerock-petenwell.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County, invites listeners to visit Florence County this month for great fall colors and a number of events, including a Carriage House concert on Sept. 10 and the annual Florence County K9 Unit Raffle. (exploreflorencecounty.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, presented by Pappas Trading Post, archery expert and wildlife biologist JC Chamberlin offers advice for the opening weekend of archery season, September 16. (pappastradingpost.com)

Grandparents play a vital role in shaping the lives of their grandchildren, and on this episode of 5-Minute Parenting we explore the importance of being a Christian mentor to the younger generation. In a culture that values “new” and “youth,” grandparents can often be viewed as obsolete when it comes to having anything to offer society today, but godly grandparents have an important role in influencing the lives of their grandchildren and the younger generation.Here are some ways you can be a mentor for your grandchildren as well as for the younger generation.1. Wisdom and Value: The Bible reminds us that wisdom is found among the aged, and gray hair is a crown of glory. As grandparents, you have a wealth of wisdom and experience to share with your grandchildren. Don't underestimate your role in shaping their lives for the better.2. Prayer: One of the best things you can do as a grandparent is to pray for your grandchildren every day. 3. Create Memories Together: You can share your gifts and talents with them and take an interest in their activities at school, in sports and clubs. 4. Stay Connected: Even if you don't live near your grandchildren, technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected. Find ways to show an interest in their activities, be there to listen, and share your life and faith with them. PARENTS: Encourage respect for the older generation in your children and teach them to appreciate and honor their grandparents. We will be celebrating Grandparents Day the Sunday after Labor Day On this day to honor grandparents, let them know how special they are and acknowledge their contribution to the family. Download one of the free grandparent appreciation certificates to honor their grandparents this Grandparents Day. (Available on my website under: Ideas and Tips for Parents and Kids.To learn more about being a Christian mentor to your grandchildren, check out the Christian Grandparenting Network.Check out free resources and downloads on my website: Website: http://SandraKayChambers.com Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: http://instagram.com/SandraKayChambers Facebook: http://facebook.com/SandraKayChambersauthor Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/SandraKayChamberswriter Thanks to my Virtual Assistant, Alyssa Avant (https://alyssaavantandcompany.com), for her tech genius and help with this podcast.