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 Karen Saves The Universe: Part 3Karen Embarks on a cure campaign.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Karen sighed, "Might as well. Let's go kill the libido of an entire civilization, Holland."Holland took her arm and soon the cell where she was held disappeared and another space formed around them. Captain Hemsworth and several crew members from the ship stood nearby, as well as Ensign Holland who was still holding her arm, reassuringly. Looking around, Karen saw that they were in what appeared to be a sound-booth of sorts. One crewmember activated some equipment and moved one protruding tentacle closer to Karen's mouth and another toward Captain Hemsworth's."Are we ready, Ellis?" Captain Hemsworth asked, clearing his throat. Ellis nodded and stepped back from the tentacles. Hemsworth tapped the end of the tentacle and a booming noise reverberated around the room. He cleared his throat several more times and straightened his collar. "People of Priam! Your deliverance has come! You sent us forth among the stars to find the cure to the horrid addiction of filth that has infiltrated our minds and we have not failed you! We have dedicated our lives to this effort, foregone having families, and any comforts of home to bring you this salvation! Behold; The Karen!" he proclaimed, gesturing for Karen to speak."Um; hi?" Karen said, unsurely. Hemsworth glanced at Ellis who was reading some type of display. Ellis frowned and motioned for her to continue speaking. "Um; my name is Karen;""Hi Karen;” several crew members responded unanimously before Captain Hemsworth cut them off with a gesture."Um; I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to say. I heard you're all having some troubles. I'm sorry. I know what that's like. I've had some troubles, too. I married the wrong person; someone who didn't really love me. I wasn't brave and I tried to avoid trouble too much. I had four kids, but they grew up seeing me treated badly, so they don't really see me as being worth much; if they don't need me to be a mom anymore, what good am I to them? I love them, but; I wish I had done more with my life. Now, I'm getting a divorce; and now that I'm in my 50's, I'm not young and beautiful anymore, so it's like I'm invisible to most people. My body hurts more than it used to; and I'm afraid most days. I don't know what's going to happen to me. Everything keeps changing and I don't know where I belong. I feel like I've failed all the time. But, they said that maybe I could help you, so; I hope I can help make things better for you. I'd like to see something good come out of all this," Karen said, wiping some tears off her cheeks. Holland stepped next to her and took her hand. She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder."Ellis?" Hemsworth asked.Ellis looked up from the display, a disconcerted expression on his face. "I don't understand;” he murmured, leaning down and feverishly working on the equipment. "They're hearing it. I know they're hearing it;”"It's not working? She just spoke more than it took to knock out the entire bridge crew! What do you mean it's not working?" Hemsworth said, frustrated. Karen looked at Holland, who simply shrugged.Captain Hemsworth frowned with determination and motioned to Karen, "Speak again. Louder. Talk about the cobb salad! Men, brace yourselves!" he ordered."Cobb salad?" Karen repeated, surprised. "Oh, well, um; it's just yummy. It's got hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado on a bed of lettuce; chives and bleu cheese over the top is good, too. The nice thing is that all the ingredients are put into neat little rows across the lettuce, so you can choose exactly what you want in each bite! It's not just a big mess like other salads. You know, I could make you one ; do you guys have avocadoes?" she said enthusiastically, looking to Holland.Holland immediately began looking up something on his hand-held computer. "Av-o-ca-does; do they yield their young willingly, or do we need to;""What the hell is going on???" Captain Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland's ear and looking inside. "Holland! You're not wearing protection! Why aren't you unconscious on the floor?""Oh, um; they were kind of uncomfortable, and they made it hard to hear what she was remembering, and;""You Remembered With The Karen? What Is Wrong With You?" Hemsworth shouted, before calming himself. "Momoa, get some caffeline ready. I need to hear her again," he said, bracing himself as he pulled what looked like slugs out of his ears. "Speak again about the salad;”"Okay, uh; most like to eat it with a vinaigrette? I think that gets to be a bit too much if there's bleu cheese on top, though. Sometimes I'll get it with ranch or something creamy because then;""What the hell, Holland! What did you do to The Karen? I barely feel anything!" Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland by the uniform."Um; I don't know; we just talked and remembered; you know, she's really nice, if you get to;""Dammit, You've Broken The Karen, Holland! How Are We Supposed To;" Captain Hemsworth yelled until he was interrupted by a knock nearby.Lieutenant Ellis activated a control on his display and a hole formed in the wall of the room. An assembly of Priamites entered the room, as smoothly as if they were rolled in on a platform together. The crew of the Onan immediately fell prostrate on the floor before them. Karen, unwilling to lie face-down on a floor she hadn't cleaned herself, looked around uncomfortably and gave the assembly a small wave. One Priamite raised her hand to return the gesture but was quickly stopped by her neighbor."Welcome, crew of the Onan," one of the assembly said, followed by the rest of the assembly nodding agreeably. "We are most appreciative of all your; efforts. We realize that you have dedicated several of your lifetimes to freeing our civilization from the throes of pornographic addiction, and for your many sacrifices, we thank you," the speaker said, then glanced around uncomfortably at the others. "Most unexpectedly, ah; while the Eros Curse was most distressing to the initial generations, the subsequent generations acclimated to it rather quickly. Then, as fashions changed, the Eros Curse became more of a joke, really; dance mixes were made, memes;”"Excuse me?" Captain Hemsworth said, lifting his face from the floor."I mean, sure, the Eros Curse is still out there. It's just that it's just become something people live with. It doesn't take over our lives, but some indulge in it a little after the kids have gone to bed for the night. I mean, it's not really such a big deal. It adds a little spice to an otherwise boring life, you know?""Boring life?" Hemsworth repeated, rising to his feet. "Are you telling me that all of Priam just walks around, living life, thinking about; that?""Well, yes, but we are very grateful for all you and your crew have done for us. We express our thanks to all the crews of the ships we loaded up with uptight intellectuals that were determined to rid our civilization of; alternative thoughts. We have come here to present you and your crew with a commemorative plaque for all your;""Is this some kind of joke?" Hemsworth said, pacing around. "I've been trekking throughout the universe looking for a cure to your abhorrent lust-filled thoughts and now you just want to give me a plaque for a lifetime of sacrifice because you don't see a problem with your disgusting sticky existence?""Well, there's no need to kink-shame;” the assembly spokesperson muttered, "Honestly, you never wondered why they sent the most uptight assholes on the planet off on a vague 'mission' and never really asked for progress reports?""I don't believe this;” Hemsworth said, his eyes bulging, nostrils flaring. "We've sacrificed our lives for nothing???""Oh, I see where this is going;” Karen said to Holland, who seemed to be trying to assume a duck-and-cover position."How could you do this to us???" Hemsworth yelled."Use the diaphragm for projection, baby; you can do it;” Karen encouraged."I Want; To See; The Manager!" Captain Hemsworth yelled at the top of his lungs, causing a feedback loop to screech throughout the room. The last thing Karen saw before falling unconscious was the sight of every Priamite in the room projectile vomiting on each other. The stench was overwhelming.Karen's Humility.Karen lifted her face off the bathroom floor, overwhelmed by the stench. She brushed off a spare piece of toilet paper stuck to her face, as she tried to remember what had happened. Her lungs burned from what she slowly recognized as pepper spray. She gathered her purse and stumbled out of the stall and looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red, and a bruise was swelling where her cheek hit the floor. She splashed some cold water on her face and wiped off the makeup that streaked in the process. This was Snookers; not Baker's Pie. She had just ripped a kid a new asshole for not having cobb salad on the menu. What was she doing with her life?Upon exiting the bathroom, she ran into Travis the Waiter, who looked like he had just splashed water on his face, too. Dread and unease filled his face upon seeing her before it was quickly masked into concern. "Oh, um; are you okay? Can I get you some ice for that?" he asked, looking at the bruise on her cheek."What? Oh, no, honey. I'm okay. I just fell," she said, before meeting his eyes and taking his hand in hers. "Travis, I'm so sorry about the way I treated you. That was awful, and I have no excuse. You didn't deserve that.""It's okay; it happens," Travis said, carefully."It shouldn't, though. I was wrong, and I'm sorry. Would you mind if I just gave you some cash to cover the meal and snuck out of here? God knows what that group of biddies will gossip about when I go out there like this," Karen said, gesturing to herself."Yeah, that should be no problem," Travis said, taking the money she offered. "Are you sure you're okay?"Karen nodded, "I'm fine. I've just got some things to do. You've got a sweet heart, honey. Keep listening to it."Karen swallowed nervously as she went up the walkway to the small suburban house. She hadn't called before coming. It was rude of her not to call ahead of time, but then again, she was pretty sure that her number had been blocked. She didn't know if her oldest son had gone "no contact" or just "low contact" with her, but she was pretty sure her daughter-in-law would threaten to call the police within five minutes of her ringing the doorbell. Nevertheless, when she got up to the door, Karen put her finger forward and rang the bell."What do you want, Karen?" Hailey's terse voice came through the doorbell."Oh; you got one of those camera doorbell things; that's nice;” she began, unsure of how to say what was in her heart without a face in front of her."What do you want?" Hailey repeated."Um; I wanted to talk with you;""The last time you wanted to 'talk' with me, you just wanted to see my kids while you criticized my inadequate housekeeping, my inept child-rearing, and my unattractive post-pregnancy body. So, forgive me if I'd prefer not to have a heart-to-heart, Karen," Hailey interrupted."You're right," Karen said, looking at the dark circle holding the doorbell's camera. "I did that. I did that. I have not been kind to you. When Cal Jr. brought you home, I was not welcoming. I should have been; because you deserved that. You deserved it because you made my son happy. You have made him happier than I've ever known him to be; and that's what I've always wanted for him. If you were just like me, if you did all the things that I obnoxiously told you to do; he wouldn't be half as happy as he is with you; just as you are. If for no other reason than my son's happiness, you have my gratitude. I'm sorry that I've wasted the chances you've given me to know you better. You're brave and confident and funny. Honestly, I think you're the person I wished I could have been at your age. I'm sorry for a lot of things but being wasteful; saying thoughtless things that hardened people's hearts; those are the things that I wish I could take back the most. So, um;” Karen said, checking her notes on her phone's notepad to make sure she got all the points she wanted, "that's pretty much it. Oh, and I put that chocolate mousse recipe you liked on this index card so you can make it, but feel free to call me if you can't read my writing; or if you, you know, ever need anything."Karen nodded at the doorbell and started back down the walkway toward her car, blinking back tears. She had wasted so much time, so many chances. She didn't know if there was a point in trying again now, but she had to. She wasn't getting any younger.As she reached the end of the walkway, she was nearly knocked over by two little bodies running into her and grabbing onto her legs. Tears fell freely down her cheeks as she bent down to pick up her grandchildren, kissing them until they tried to wiggle away. As they started simultaneously telling her everything they had been doing while she was away, Karen's eyes drifted up to the doorway where her pierced and tattooed daughter-in-law stood. "Thank you" Karen mouthed silently over her grandchildren's backs.Karen pushed open the doors of Forest Glenn Hospice Care, her bag stuffed with an array of items and went up to the front desk. "Karen Weaver. I'm here for Dana Stevens," she said.The new girl at the reception desk looked at Karen with quiet unease. "Um; Ms. Stevens has requested only visitors who have;" Karen smirked and lifted the wig off her head, revealing her clean-shaven head. "Oh! Great! Go right in," she said, relieved.The corridor of the hospice facility was peaceful and quiet; exactly the kind of thing the old Dana would hate. Entering her room, Karen looked for any signs that other visitors had been to see Dana but saw nothing. Dana was napping again, her face drawn and gaunt, but thankfully not in pain. Karen put down her bag in a nearby chair and took out a rolled-up electronic piano keyboard and unfurled it on a table next to the hospital bed. As she was on her hands and knees trying to find an outlet to use, she heard Dana clear her throat. "What the hell is that?" she asked, smirking as she nodded at the keyboard."Your afternoon's entertainment. I ordered it on Amazon; you should have seen the bitchy reviews. Reminded me of you. Mind you, I haven't played since Cal got rid of the piano when it didn't fit in the Brooklyn apartment, so you're in for a treat," Karen said, rubbing her hands together and moving her glasses on top of her head so she could see the keyboard controls."Calvin Carmichael in a Brooklyn apartment. My god. What was it that emptied the Carmichael family coffers after they stole you away from me, again?" Dana asked, her sunken eyes taking in every detail of Karen's face as she hovered over the keyboard."Bernie Madoff; cleaned 'em dry. His parents were ever so shocked when they had to sell their properties and move to Florida," Karen said. "They weren't poor; they had enough to retire, but; they were horridly middle class.""Karma's a bitch," Dana said, pushing back against her pillows to sit up more. "Kare; I'm so sorry I didn't talk with you when you came back to the apartment. I could have helped you; we both would have helped you."Karen's smile faded, remembering and wondering what might have been. Dana would have helped her, but she was certain Dana's help would be help to get an abortion; and then she would never have had the joy of knowing her grandchildren. Dean would have; well, it was impossible to know what he would have done, but he would have helped. "Well, consider this your punishment," Karen said, stretching her fingers. "Are you ready?""I'm on opiates, baby. Bring it on;” Dana said, a smile moving across her face.Karen's fingers moved across the keys, and at first, she was put off by the strangeness of the keys and the sensation of tapping on something flat instead of the feel of a piano. Then, memory took over and her hands remembered the dance. Years fell away as she was filled again with the joy of making music. She started with "Clair de lune," a gentle Debussy chosen to respect the frailty of her friend's condition.Upon playing the final chords, she looked up for her friend's reaction to see that Dana had covered her face with a pillow in an attempt to smother herself. "God, you're rusty. You used to be better than me. What have you been doing with those hands?" she complained."Raising kids; kneading dough; finding random women's' panties when I changed sheets on the bed," Karen said, ruefully."Should've jumped Dean while you had the chance;” Dana murmured.Karen bit her lips and closed her eyes. "Um; how; how is he?"Dana stared into Karen's eyes for a painfully long moment, then looked out the window, away from Karen. "Life; life wasn't kind to him. After I graduated, he moved back home to take care of Nana. He only came to the city to look after me, anyway. Living alone hardened him. I haven't seen him in years; not that I'd want to see what he's become. Sometimes you just need to let people go, Kare," she said, sighing sadly. "Anyway; I need a laugh. Show me how pathetic your Jerry Lee Lewis catalog is.""Yes, ma'am," Karen said, blinking back tears and starting into "Great Balls of Fire."The wind coming through the drivers' side window ruffled the inch-long cap of vivid red hair that had grown on Karen's head as she drove down the winding West Virginia roads that she hadn't seen in 30 years. The beauty of this place still softened and relaxed her as much as it had, oh so long ago. Despite Dana's warnings, Karen's heart demanded that she make this trip; and after all she had lost, she was determined to listen to her heart from now on, until she could no longer hear it.She frowned at her passenger and began coughing as a noxious odor swirled around, filling her SUV. She rolled her window down further in self-preservation. This was probably a bad idea; but after all these years of thinking things through and being sensible, she felt entitled to indulge in a few harebrained schemes."Country road; take me home; to the place; I belong; West Virginia; mountain mama; take me home; country road;” she sang, smiling as the wooded foothills rose up in the distance. The path became rough when she turned by the Stevens mailbox and began bouncing up through the woods toward the cozy home. Her passenger surveyed the woods around the vehicle with increasing excitement.Karen started doubting herself, though. It was ridiculous, the more she thought about it. All her emails had gone unanswered. The phone number she was given was out of service. Three decades had passed since she came here; why would he want to see a 50-something woman with an unflattering haircut and stretch marks just because he had fallen in love with the 20-something version of her? Would Dean even remember her at all? She ran through her plan again in her mind again. It sounded really stupid, now. At least it would let her make a quick exit if things didn't work out, though.She broke out in a cold sweat when the house came into view. It was just as she had remembered it, maintained well, but not changed. It was like a holy place, kept perfectly through the ages in reverence for what it represented.She pulled up to the house and parked. No one emerged, so she would have to go in. She would have to go knock on that door and see the unrecognition or even disappointment in his eyes. She needed to go tell him about his sister. Opening the door, she slid out and hopped to the ground and stretched her legs. Suddenly, a braying roar filled the air and a wall of fur launched itself from behind the house and came for her. "SIT!" Karen yelled. Her command, though impressive, appeared only to be a gentle suggestion to the monster that continued to charge her. "STAY!" Karen shouted. This recommendation also appeared to go unheeded."BUSTER, NO!" a voice from the porch yelled, and Karen couldn't help but stare at her first glimpse of Dean in decades. He looked wild. Wild hair, wild beard, a body that had to be formed by the wilderness, itself. Not a drop of civilization tainted the essence of this man; and it made her want to laugh and cry at the same time. Karen began walking toward him, completely forgetting about the fearsome beast avalanche coming to bury her. Dean jumped down from the porch and began running toward the flurry of fur and teeth that had bent its path upon Karen's destruction.A split second before Buster reached Karen, the passenger of her vehicle silently flew out, tackled him with a full-body slam and the two went rolling back from where Karen now stood next to Dean. The two tumbled, tearing up the grass and knocking over the woodpile in the commotion. Buster yelped loudly and jumped free of the massive shaggy-furred beast that was still intent upon teaching him some manners. "Judith, come!" Karen called, and with a final snarl at Buster, Judith returned to where Karen stood and sat by her side, still glaring to where Buster stood looking dumbfounded."Well, I'll be damned;” Dean murmured, looking at the still-cowed Buster in wonder."Girl dog privilege," Karen replied simply. "What is that thing, anyway?" she asked, nodding to where Buster now stood whining and trying to approach the growling Judith."Bernese Mountain Dog; Great Pyrenees; and probably a bit of German Shepherd;” Dean murmured, turning toward her. His eyes traveled over her slowly and boldly."Judith's Akita and Malamute; she was turned into the shelter because she always thinks she's right," Karen said. "That, and she farts something awful."

 Karen Saves The Universe: Part 3Karen Embarks on a cure campaign.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Karen sighed, "Might as well. Let's go kill the libido of an entire civilization, Holland."Holland took her arm and soon the cell where she was held disappeared and another space formed around them. Captain Hemsworth and several crew members from the ship stood nearby, as well as Ensign Holland who was still holding her arm, reassuringly. Looking around, Karen saw that they were in what appeared to be a sound-booth of sorts. One crewmember activated some equipment and moved one protruding tentacle closer to Karen's mouth and another toward Captain Hemsworth's."Are we ready, Ellis?" Captain Hemsworth asked, clearing his throat. Ellis nodded and stepped back from the tentacles. Hemsworth tapped the end of the tentacle and a booming noise reverberated around the room. He cleared his throat several more times and straightened his collar. "People of Priam! Your deliverance has come! You sent us forth among the stars to find the cure to the horrid addiction of filth that has infiltrated our minds and we have not failed you! We have dedicated our lives to this effort, foregone having families, and any comforts of home to bring you this salvation! Behold; The Karen!" he proclaimed, gesturing for Karen to speak."Um; hi?" Karen said, unsurely. Hemsworth glanced at Ellis who was reading some type of display. Ellis frowned and motioned for her to continue speaking. "Um; my name is Karen;""Hi Karen;” several crew members responded unanimously before Captain Hemsworth cut them off with a gesture."Um; I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to say. I heard you're all having some troubles. I'm sorry. I know what that's like. I've had some troubles, too. I married the wrong person; someone who didn't really love me. I wasn't brave and I tried to avoid trouble too much. I had four kids, but they grew up seeing me treated badly, so they don't really see me as being worth much; if they don't need me to be a mom anymore, what good am I to them? I love them, but; I wish I had done more with my life. Now, I'm getting a divorce; and now that I'm in my 50's, I'm not young and beautiful anymore, so it's like I'm invisible to most people. My body hurts more than it used to; and I'm afraid most days. I don't know what's going to happen to me. Everything keeps changing and I don't know where I belong. I feel like I've failed all the time. But, they said that maybe I could help you, so; I hope I can help make things better for you. I'd like to see something good come out of all this," Karen said, wiping some tears off her cheeks. Holland stepped next to her and took her hand. She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder."Ellis?" Hemsworth asked.Ellis looked up from the display, a disconcerted expression on his face. "I don't understand;” he murmured, leaning down and feverishly working on the equipment. "They're hearing it. I know they're hearing it;”"It's not working? She just spoke more than it took to knock out the entire bridge crew! What do you mean it's not working?" Hemsworth said, frustrated. Karen looked at Holland, who simply shrugged.Captain Hemsworth frowned with determination and motioned to Karen, "Speak again. Louder. Talk about the cobb salad! Men, brace yourselves!" he ordered."Cobb salad?" Karen repeated, surprised. "Oh, well, um; it's just yummy. It's got hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado on a bed of lettuce; chives and bleu cheese over the top is good, too. The nice thing is that all the ingredients are put into neat little rows across the lettuce, so you can choose exactly what you want in each bite! It's not just a big mess like other salads. You know, I could make you one ; do you guys have avocadoes?" she said enthusiastically, looking to Holland.Holland immediately began looking up something on his hand-held computer. "Av-o-ca-does; do they yield their young willingly, or do we need to;""What the hell is going on???" Captain Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland's ear and looking inside. "Holland! You're not wearing protection! Why aren't you unconscious on the floor?""Oh, um; they were kind of uncomfortable, and they made it hard to hear what she was remembering, and;""You Remembered With The Karen? What Is Wrong With You?" Hemsworth shouted, before calming himself. "Momoa, get some caffeline ready. I need to hear her again," he said, bracing himself as he pulled what looked like slugs out of his ears. "Speak again about the salad;”"Okay, uh; most like to eat it with a vinaigrette? I think that gets to be a bit too much if there's bleu cheese on top, though. Sometimes I'll get it with ranch or something creamy because then;""What the hell, Holland! What did you do to The Karen? I barely feel anything!" Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland by the uniform."Um; I don't know; we just talked and remembered; you know, she's really nice, if you get to;""Dammit, You've Broken The Karen, Holland! How Are We Supposed To;" Captain Hemsworth yelled until he was interrupted by a knock nearby.Lieutenant Ellis activated a control on his display and a hole formed in the wall of the room. An assembly of Priamites entered the room, as smoothly as if they were rolled in on a platform together. The crew of the Onan immediately fell prostrate on the floor before them. Karen, unwilling to lie face-down on a floor she hadn't cleaned herself, looked around uncomfortably and gave the assembly a small wave. One Priamite raised her hand to return the gesture but was quickly stopped by her neighbor."Welcome, crew of the Onan," one of the assembly said, followed by the rest of the assembly nodding agreeably. "We are most appreciative of all your; efforts. We realize that you have dedicated several of your lifetimes to freeing our civilization from the throes of pornographic addiction, and for your many sacrifices, we thank you," the speaker said, then glanced around uncomfortably at the others. "Most unexpectedly, ah; while the Eros Curse was most distressing to the initial generations, the subsequent generations acclimated to it rather quickly. Then, as fashions changed, the Eros Curse became more of a joke, really; dance mixes were made, memes;”"Excuse me?" Captain Hemsworth said, lifting his face from the floor."I mean, sure, the Eros Curse is still out there. It's just that it's just become something people live with. It doesn't take over our lives, but some indulge in it a little after the kids have gone to bed for the night. I mean, it's not really such a big deal. It adds a little spice to an otherwise boring life, you know?""Boring life?" Hemsworth repeated, rising to his feet. "Are you telling me that all of Priam just walks around, living life, thinking about; that?""Well, yes, but we are very grateful for all you and your crew have done for us. We express our thanks to all the crews of the ships we loaded up with uptight intellectuals that were determined to rid our civilization of; alternative thoughts. We have come here to present you and your crew with a commemorative plaque for all your;""Is this some kind of joke?" Hemsworth said, pacing around. "I've been trekking throughout the universe looking for a cure to your abhorrent lust-filled thoughts and now you just want to give me a plaque for a lifetime of sacrifice because you don't see a problem with your disgusting sticky existence?""Well, there's no need to kink-shame;” the assembly spokesperson muttered, "Honestly, you never wondered why they sent the most uptight assholes on the planet off on a vague 'mission' and never really asked for progress reports?""I don't believe this;” Hemsworth said, his eyes bulging, nostrils flaring. "We've sacrificed our lives for nothing???""Oh, I see where this is going;” Karen said to Holland, who seemed to be trying to assume a duck-and-cover position."How could you do this to us???" Hemsworth yelled."Use the diaphragm for projection, baby; you can do it;” Karen encouraged."I Want; To See; The Manager!" Captain Hemsworth yelled at the top of his lungs, causing a feedback loop to screech throughout the room. The last thing Karen saw before falling unconscious was the sight of every Priamite in the room projectile vomiting on each other. The stench was overwhelming.Karen's Humility.Karen lifted her face off the bathroom floor, overwhelmed by the stench. She brushed off a spare piece of toilet paper stuck to her face, as she tried to remember what had happened. Her lungs burned from what she slowly recognized as pepper spray. She gathered her purse and stumbled out of the stall and looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red, and a bruise was swelling where her cheek hit the floor. She splashed some cold water on her face and wiped off the makeup that streaked in the process. This was Snookers; not Baker's Pie. She had just ripped a kid a new asshole for not having cobb salad on the menu. What was she doing with her life?Upon exiting the bathroom, she ran into Travis the Waiter, who looked like he had just splashed water on his face, too. Dread and unease filled his face upon seeing her before it was quickly masked into concern. "Oh, um; are you okay? Can I get you some ice for that?" he asked, looking at the bruise on her cheek."What? Oh, no, honey. I'm okay. I just fell," she said, before meeting his eyes and taking his hand in hers. "Travis, I'm so sorry about the way I treated you. That was awful, and I have no excuse. You didn't deserve that.""It's okay; it happens," Travis said, carefully."It shouldn't, though. I was wrong, and I'm sorry. Would you mind if I just gave you some cash to cover the meal and snuck out of here? God knows what that group of biddies will gossip about when I go out there like this," Karen said, gesturing to herself."Yeah, that should be no problem," Travis said, taking the money she offered. "Are you sure you're okay?"Karen nodded, "I'm fine. I've just got some things to do. You've got a sweet heart, honey. Keep listening to it."Karen swallowed nervously as she went up the walkway to the small suburban house. She hadn't called before coming. It was rude of her not to call ahead of time, but then again, she was pretty sure that her number had been blocked. She didn't know if her oldest son had gone "no contact" or just "low contact" with her, but she was pretty sure her daughter-in-law would threaten to call the police within five minutes of her ringing the doorbell. Nevertheless, when she got up to the door, Karen put her finger forward and rang the bell."What do you want, Karen?" Hailey's terse voice came through the doorbell."Oh; you got one of those camera doorbell things; that's nice;” she began, unsure of how to say what was in her heart without a face in front of her."What do you want?" Hailey repeated."Um; I wanted to talk with you;""The last time you wanted to 'talk' with me, you just wanted to see my kids while you criticized my inadequate housekeeping, my inept child-rearing, and my unattractive post-pregnancy body. So, forgive me if I'd prefer not to have a heart-to-heart, Karen," Hailey interrupted."You're right," Karen said, looking at the dark circle holding the doorbell's camera. "I did that. I did that. I have not been kind to you. When Cal Jr. brought you home, I was not welcoming. I should have been; because you deserved that. You deserved it because you made my son happy. You have made him happier than I've ever known him to be; and that's what I've always wanted for him. If you were just like me, if you did all the things that I obnoxiously told you to do; he wouldn't be half as happy as he is with you; just as you are. If for no other reason than my son's happiness, you have my gratitude. I'm sorry that I've wasted the chances you've given me to know you better. You're brave and confident and funny. Honestly, I think you're the person I wished I could have been at your age. I'm sorry for a lot of things but being wasteful; saying thoughtless things that hardened people's hearts; those are the things that I wish I could take back the most. So, um;” Karen said, checking her notes on her phone's notepad to make sure she got all the points she wanted, "that's pretty much it. Oh, and I put that chocolate mousse recipe you liked on this index card so you can make it, but feel free to call me if you can't read my writing; or if you, you know, ever need anything."Karen nodded at the doorbell and started back down the walkway toward her car, blinking back tears. She had wasted so much time, so many chances. She didn't know if there was a point in trying again now, but she had to. She wasn't getting any younger.As she reached the end of the walkway, she was nearly knocked over by two little bodies running into her and grabbing onto her legs. Tears fell freely down her cheeks as she bent down to pick up her grandchildren, kissing them until they tried to wiggle away. As they started simultaneously telling her everything they had been doing while she was away, Karen's eyes drifted up to the doorway where her pierced and tattooed daughter-in-law stood. "Thank you" Karen mouthed silently over her grandchildren's backs.Karen pushed open the doors of Forest Glenn Hospice Care, her bag stuffed with an array of items and went up to the front desk. "Karen Weaver. I'm here for Dana Stevens," she said.The new girl at the reception desk looked at Karen with quiet unease. "Um; Ms. Stevens has requested only visitors who have;" Karen smirked and lifted the wig off her head, revealing her clean-shaven head. "Oh! Great! Go right in," she said, relieved.The corridor of the hospice facility was peaceful and quiet; exactly the kind of thing the old Dana would hate. Entering her room, Karen looked for any signs that other visitors had been to see Dana but saw nothing. Dana was napping again, her face drawn and gaunt, but thankfully not in pain. Karen put down her bag in a nearby chair and took out a rolled-up electronic piano keyboard and unfurled it on a table next to the hospital bed. As she was on her hands and knees trying to find an outlet to use, she heard Dana clear her throat. "What the hell is that?" she asked, smirking as she nodded at the keyboard."Your afternoon's entertainment. I ordered it on Amazon; you should have seen the bitchy reviews. Reminded me of you. Mind you, I haven't played since Cal got rid of the piano when it didn't fit in the Brooklyn apartment, so you're in for a treat," Karen said, rubbing her hands together and moving her glasses on top of her head so she could see the keyboard controls."Calvin Carmichael in a Brooklyn apartment. My god. What was it that emptied the Carmichael family coffers after they stole you away from me, again?" Dana asked, her sunken eyes taking in every detail of Karen's face as she hovered over the keyboard."Bernie Madoff; cleaned 'em dry. His parents were ever so shocked when they had to sell their properties and move to Florida," Karen said. "They weren't poor; they had enough to retire, but; they were horridly middle class.""Karma's a bitch," Dana said, pushing back against her pillows to sit up more. "Kare; I'm so sorry I didn't talk with you when you came back to the apartment. I could have helped you; we both would have helped you."Karen's smile faded, remembering and wondering what might have been. Dana would have helped her, but she was certain Dana's help would be help to get an abortion; and then she would never have had the joy of knowing her grandchildren. Dean would have; well, it was impossible to know what he would have done, but he would have helped. "Well, consider this your punishment," Karen said, stretching her fingers. "Are you ready?""I'm on opiates, baby. Bring it on;” Dana said, a smile moving across her face.Karen's fingers moved across the keys, and at first, she was put off by the strangeness of the keys and the sensation of tapping on something flat instead of the feel of a piano. Then, memory took over and her hands remembered the dance. Years fell away as she was filled again with the joy of making music. She started with "Clair de lune," a gentle Debussy chosen to respect the frailty of her friend's condition.Upon playing the final chords, she looked up for her friend's reaction to see that Dana had covered her face with a pillow in an attempt to smother herself. "God, you're rusty. You used to be better than me. What have you been doing with those hands?" she complained."Raising kids; kneading dough; finding random women's' panties when I changed sheets on the bed," Karen said, ruefully."Should've jumped Dean while you had the chance;” Dana murmured.Karen bit her lips and closed her eyes. "Um; how; how is he?"Dana stared into Karen's eyes for a painfully long moment, then looked out the window, away from Karen. "Life; life wasn't kind to him. After I graduated, he moved back home to take care of Nana. He only came to the city to look after me, anyway. Living alone hardened him. I haven't seen him in years; not that I'd want to see what he's become. Sometimes you just need to let people go, Kare," she said, sighing sadly. "Anyway; I need a laugh. Show me how pathetic your Jerry Lee Lewis catalog is.""Yes, ma'am," Karen said, blinking back tears and starting into "Great Balls of Fire."The wind coming through the drivers' side window ruffled the inch-long cap of vivid red hair that had grown on Karen's head as she drove down the winding West Virginia roads that she hadn't seen in 30 years. The beauty of this place still softened and relaxed her as much as it had, oh so long ago. Despite Dana's warnings, Karen's heart demanded that she make this trip; and after all she had lost, she was determined to listen to her heart from now on, until she could no longer hear it.She frowned at her passenger and began coughing as a noxious odor swirled around, filling her SUV. She rolled her window down further in self-preservation. This was probably a bad idea; but after all these years of thinking things through and being sensible, she felt entitled to indulge in a few harebrained schemes."Country road; take me home; to the place; I belong; West Virginia; mountain mama; take me home; country road;” she sang, smiling as the wooded foothills rose up in the distance. The path became rough when she turned by the Stevens mailbox and began bouncing up through the woods toward the cozy home. Her passenger surveyed the woods around the vehicle with increasing excitement.Karen started doubting herself, though. It was ridiculous, the more she thought about it. All her emails had gone unanswered. The phone number she was given was out of service. Three decades had passed since she came here; why would he want to see a 50-something woman with an unflattering haircut and stretch marks just because he had fallen in love with the 20-something version of her? Would Dean even remember her at all? She ran through her plan again in her mind again. It sounded really stupid, now. At least it would let her make a quick exit if things didn't work out, though.She broke out in a cold sweat when the house came into view. It was just as she had remembered it, maintained well, but not changed. It was like a holy place, kept perfectly through the ages in reverence for what it represented.She pulled up to the house and parked. No one emerged, so she would have to go in. She would have to go knock on that door and see the unrecognition or even disappointment in his eyes. She needed to go tell him about his sister. Opening the door, she slid out and hopped to the ground and stretched her legs. Suddenly, a braying roar filled the air and a wall of fur launched itself from behind the house and came for her. "SIT!" Karen yelled. Her command, though impressive, appeared only to be a gentle suggestion to the monster that continued to charge her. "STAY!" Karen shouted. This recommendation also appeared to go unheeded."BUSTER, NO!" a voice from the porch yelled, and Karen couldn't help but stare at her first glimpse of Dean in decades. He looked wild. Wild hair, wild beard, a body that had to be formed by the wilderness, itself. Not a drop of civilization tainted the essence of this man; and it made her want to laugh and cry at the same time. Karen began walking toward him, completely forgetting about the fearsome beast avalanche coming to bury her. Dean jumped down from the porch and began running toward the flurry of fur and teeth that had bent its path upon Karen's destruction.A split second before Buster reached Karen, the passenger of her vehicle silently flew out, tackled him with a full-body slam and the two went rolling back from where Karen now stood next to Dean. The two tumbled, tearing up the grass and knocking over the woodpile in the commotion. Buster yelped loudly and jumped free of the massive shaggy-furred beast that was still intent upon teaching him some manners. "Judith, come!" Karen called, and with a final snarl at Buster, Judith returned to where Karen stood and sat by her side, still glaring to where Buster stood looking dumbfounded."Well, I'll be damned;” Dean murmured, looking at the still-cowed Buster in wonder."Girl dog privilege," Karen replied simply. "What is that thing, anyway?" she asked, nodding to where Buster now stood whining and trying to approach the growling Judith."Bernese Mountain Dog; Great Pyrenees; and probably a bit of German Shepherd;” Dean murmured, turning toward her. His eyes traveled over her slowly and boldly."Judith's Akita and Malamute; she was turned into the shelter because she always thinks she's right," Karen said. "That, and she farts something awful."

This episode of The Crux True Survival Story Podcast follows the remarkable tale of 2-year-old Boden Allen who survived a seven-mile journey through the hazardous Arizona desert, thanks to the protective instincts of a ranch dog named Buford. Host Kaycee McIntosh delves into the Allen family's terrifying ordeal, the resilience of young children in wilderness situations, and the heroics of Great Pyrenees dogs. The episode also highlights other incredible child survival stories and provides crucial safety tips to prevent and handle similar incidents. 00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 01:11 Setting the Scene: Arizona's Harsh Desert Environment 04:02 The Disappearance of 2-Year-Old Boden Allen 05:46 The Search and Rescue Efforts 08:00 The Heroic Dog Buford and Boden's Rescue 12:37 Reflections on Child Survival Instincts 14:33 Other Remarkable Child Survival Stories 21:08 Personal Stories and Lessons for Parents 23:51 The Protective Instincts of Working Dogs 28:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References Arizona Republic. (2025, April 19). A sleepless, terrifying night ends with good news for Arizona family. Yahoo! News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/sleepless-terrifying-night-ends-good-155612035.html Caplan, A. L. (2022, December 9). Great Pyrenees attacks pack of coyotes to protect animals on Georgia farm: 'Not a normal dog'. People. https://people.com/pets/great-pyrenees-named-casper-attacks-coyote-pack-to-protect-sheep/ Chiu, D. (2025, April 21). Parents speak out after toddler was found walking through wilderness by rancher's dog. People. https://people.com/parents-speak-out-after-toddler-found-by-ranchers-dog-after-walking-through-wilderness-11719081 Gabrielle Sales. (2022, April 15). Dangers of hiking in the desert and safety tips. From One Girl to One World. https://from1girlto1world.com/dangers-of-the-desert/ Golightly, C. (2025, April 18). 'It's like the worst living nightmare any parent can feel,' 2-year-old reunited with family after 7 mile journey through mountain lion territory. 11Alive. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/arizona-toddler-found-safe-after-night-missing-in-wilderness/75-b30e1fd8-8f84-4853-83aa-5956c609aca2 Great Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario. (2024). Great Pyr and Bear - Pet or working dog? https://www.great-pyrenees-club-of-southern-ontario.com/Great-Pyr-and-Bear.html Happy Puppy Team. (2023, April 21). Great Pyrenees temperament traits. The Happy Puppy Site. https://thehappypuppysite.com/great-pyrenees-temperament/ Mattinson, P. (2023, September 27). Great Pyrenees temperament: What's a Great Pyrenees's personality like? iHeartDogs. https://iheartdogs.com/great-pyrenees-temperament-whats-a-great-pyreneess-personality-like/ Simon, D., & Riess, R. (2019, May 18). Kentucky toddler lost in woods for days is found. Rescuers heard his cries. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/us/missing-kentucky-toddler-survived/index.html Simpson, K. (2016, May 8). Childlike behavior helps kids survive. The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2006/06/03/childlike-behavior-helps-kids-survive/ US SAR Task Force. (2021, July 23). Child survival – Lost in the woods. https://ussartf.org/child_survival_.htm Weather Atlas. (2024, May 24). April weather forecast: Arizona, USA. https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/arizona-usa-weather-april

Frankie Bailey is the Owner of The Coffee Company. The Coffee Company coined "The living room of Elizabethton," has been a foundation of the downtown community for 27 years. Frankie has been running this business for 7 of those years and loves the community and the magic that happens over an amazing cup of coffee and healthy nourishing food.  The Coffee Company housed in a building built in 1937, offers the environment and ambiance perfect for meetings, studying, collaborations and celebrations of any kind. The heart of leadership development and community growth has led Frankie to volunteer her time sitting on multiple boards including Main Street Elizabethton and the Chamber of Commerce. She spends her free time and most treasured time having fun and supporting her two daughters whose lives keep her on her toes! She loves playing with her Great Pyrenees pup, Walter and sweet elderly cat, Jack Copper Bottom. Connect with Frankie & The Coffee Company: Instagram- @thecoffeeco_tn  Facebook- The Coffee Company Order online at https://tncoffeecompany.com/ Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, community engagement, or just love a good cup of coffee, this episode has something for everyone!00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk00:31 Welcoming Miss Frankie Bailey01:49 Frankie's Background and Journey04:22 The Coffee Company Story11:51 Community Involvement and Future Plans20:11 First Job Experiences21:46 Working in the Coffee Industry23:08 Influential People and Mentors24:33 Challenges of Running a Business32:37 Community and Personal Life36:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Welcome back to the podcast! I'm so excited to share my conversation with Kathrin Smirke. Kathrin is a designer, a photographer, and she lives on the beautiful Mendocino Coast of Northern California with her husband Brian, their rescued Great Pyrenees, Daisy, and their two adopted kitties, Cobie and Bruno. In this conversation, we dive into the art of slowing down, of listening to the whispers of intuition, and of building a life that nourishes the soul. Kathrin shares how her journey led her away from the fast-paced world of entertainment into the rhythm of nature—living amongst the redwoods, tending to her animals, and immersing herself in creative practices.We explore the balance between the masculine and feminine energies in our lives, the power of trusting our instincts, and the deep ancestral wisdom found in simple, meditative acts like baking, canning, and tea rituals. This episode is an invitation to reflect on what it truly means to cultivate a life of beauty, meaning, and presence. Enjoy! Xo, BrookeWork with me: brookembaldwin.com

Today I am joined by Abbey Glass! Abbey is an Atlanta-based womenswear brand steeped in confidence, timelessness, and playful elegance. Abbey is a classically trained designer who honed her skills at Central Saint Martins and the Rhode Island School of Design. Following her distinguished education, Abbey returned to her hometown of Atlanta to create couture gowns for women nationwide. Abbey, who began designing dresses at the young age of ten using her grandmother's vintage Singer, was quickly met with a growing demand for both her point of view and custom-made products. Her appeal led to the launch of her namesake brand in 2015, harnessing her unique skillset to make designer style accessible with a full collection under $500. Designed to encourage women to explore the art of dressing up, the Abbey Glass collection offers versatile, expertly tailored occasion wear featuring custom fabrics and prints. Inspired by 1960s icons, the designer plays with clean lines and feminine proportions to infuse her timeless pieces with effortless style. When she's not designing and running her company, Abbey loves to spend time with her Great Pyrenees rescue and test out extravagant recipes with her husband using homegrown vegetables and herbs.Abbey's InstagramAbbey's WebsiteMDA for ALS

Ep 203 Ramesh Bjonnes – The Intersection of Tantra and Vedic Traditions "Everything has the possibility of yoga." prama.org | Ramesh Bjonnes is a Tantric scholar and author with a personal practice for over 50 years. He is the co-founder of the Prama Institute and the Director of the Prama Wellness Center. He lived and taught as a yogic monk for some years after studying in Nepal and India. He studied Ayurveda at California College of Ayurveda and is a certified yoga detox therapist from the Ananda Marga Wellness Center in Cebu, Philippines. He is the author of five books, including A Brief History of Yoga (InnerWorld), Sacred Body, Sacred Spirit (InnerWorld) and Tantra: The Yoga of Love and Awakening (Hay House India). He lives with his wife Radhika and Juno, a Great Pyrenees, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.    In this conversation Adam and Ramesh discuss: ·      Ramesh Bjonnes presents a non-traditional view of yoga history. ·      The Two River Theory suggests yoga's roots in both Vedic and Shaiva traditions. ·      Tantra is often misunderstood in the West, conflated with Neo-Tantra. ·      Anandamurti's teachings challenge conventional views on yoga and history. ·      The Pashupati seal may indicate ancient yogic practices. ·      Mantra plays a crucial role in Tantric practices and spiritual awakening. ·      Ramesh emphasizes the importance of oral traditions in yoga. ·      Experiences of clairvoyance can arise from deep meditative states. ·      Yoga practices are not solely Vedic but include various traditions. ·      Ramesh's work blends health, yoga, and holistic living. Listen on Podcast Apple podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN Watch Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga Support Keen on Yoga: Subscribe, like and share our videos Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Patrons €10 per month: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Follow Adam Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram:  @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga  

This week I speak with Amber Weigand-Buckley who navigates bipolar disorder while embracing her best life. She is the podcast co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa (on all podcast platforms) as well as the author of the award winning book Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success and the companion Leading Ladies: Discovery and Next Steps Creative Journal with Lisa Burris Burns. They join over 30 women of diverse backgrounds, ages, and walks of life to redefine what leadership looks like in God's marketplace. Find out more at www.LeadingLadies.Life. Amber has two grown daughters, Saffron, Imogen, and one teen Penelope, with Philip, her British hubby of almost 30 years, two Great Pyrenees pups—Stanley and Stuart, and a zoo of exotic pets. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!*Theme music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

We chat with Holly Gilding, who's beloved dog George (A 115lb Great Pyrenees) went missing late last month, and is offering up Taylor Swift Tickets to get him back! Plus - Todd Talbot joins us to tell us about his newest show Todd Talbot Builds: The Passive House Project premiering tonight on Cottage Life at 8pm, why spiders are coming inside in droves right now, and how you should REALLY wash your jeans... and more on today's Nat & Drew Show!  

In this episode, Michelle shares her inspiring story of resilience and transformation and how she reclaimed her life at a moment when she was ready to give up, only to be divinely guided in a direction that completely changed her trajectory. She discusses the challenges of parenting, college planning, and embracing fun in midlife, while also reflecting on how being a child of a teenage pregnancy impacted her self-esteem and drive.  Amidst deep despair and burnout, Michelle surrendered to intuition and divine guidance, leading to profound personal growth and authenticity. She became a disrupter in her life by walking away from a successful corporate career to pursue her soul's desires. Tune in to be inspired by her incredible journey of surrender, growth, and rediscovery.  We dive into: The impact of being a child of a teenage pregnancy on self-esteem and drive Parenting & college planning with her son and rediscovering herself in midlife Her experience with burnout and depression as a high-achiever Contemplating suicide and Michelle's encounter with a compassionate bus driver Walking away from corporate at the height of her career & pursuing her soul's desire Changing her circumstances, becoming a disrupter, and leaning into authenticity And more Michelle Rios is the transformational coach of choice for CEOs, entrepreneurs, leaders, and other high achievers seeking more than just traditional success. Recognized for her ability to guide highly accomplished individuals through a profound self-discovery process, Michelle works with them to unlock their full potential and cultivate a greater sense of purpose, alignment, freedom, and joy in their personal and professional lives. As a certified executive coaching professional, she also draws experience from her 25-year, award-winning career as a communication leader, agency executive, and trusted advisor to top leaders across the globe - a role that earned her the reputation of being "The CEO Whisperer." Michelle is also the host of one of the fastest-growing, personal development podcasts - Live Your Extraordinary Life. She is also a sought-after speaker at the intersection of leadership and personal growth. Michelle resides in Washington, DC with her husband, son, and their two Great Pyrenees. Connect with Michelle: Website: https://michelleriosofficial.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.rios.official/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.c.rios/?locale=es_LA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rios-692951a/?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZquNbVWnsYvSwvzniWv-3w   Connect with me and let's go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/  

Do you love dogs? Then you'll love this episode! I sit with my Mother-in-law and my wife Hollie and they talk about all of the dogs they have had through the years. From an American Eskimo all the way up to a Great Pyrenees. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiel-marshall/support

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Maria Rosa of Great Pyrs and Paws Rescue. Stay tuned to hear about how they specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of unwanted, displaced, and neglected Great Pyrenees along with other Livestock Guardian dogs. You can find more information about Homeward Bound Pets on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Welcome to Cryptic Soup, your after-dark podcast. Crimes, cryptids, cons, and beyond. There is always something new to dive into. In this week's episode, join Thena and Kylee to talk about a little more of a furry case. We are going to meet Casper, the crime fighting dog. Sounds fun right? Casper is a Great Pyrenees from Georgia who found and killed numerous coyotes that were trying to attack his livestock. Talk about a ruff day on the job. Did you know that dogs play an important role in the true crime community, between cadaver dogs, assisting in crime searches, K-9 units, and more. We give credit to some other really cool dogs that have helped with cases over time! Our sources for this weeks episodes: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/12/16/great-pyrenees-name-casper-fights-off-11-coyotes-killing-8-and-lives/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1KBmDk3bSMwSki6aVwWrjnXLvnyboLku_nRRAr4tRCfiSS5c7CVlBBYaQ_aem_AbEWxvKX9bN9cn7srVyaTUgQiE4lMfLIbqbikjsyg8FDRnQAY1FVTs2p-vaGc31M48Jj7ebIdGR2Wt7RMHk1vNbu# https://mccrawlawgroup.com/blog/vicious-dog-attack-in-coppell-tx-has-life-changing-effect-on-young-woman/  https://whatwasthatlike.com/2023/03/10/jacqueline-was-attacked-by-dogs/ 

— “Life is everywhere, and we are connected to it. In the web of life, everything has a purpose and is part of the ecology of the planet. Our dogs help me see all this. It starts with their curiosity, their need to inspect every little thing on a walk and then do it again the next day. Every being has a purpose. Follow a dog or a child, explore a little, ask one question, which leads to another, and then a whole new world appears before you. Children and dogs. On a walk, the most important thing to do is be curious. We walk for all sorts of reasons. We decompress. We count steps. We listen to music. We make lists. If we are not alone, we talk. Yet if we follow our dog's nose, if we spend a bit of time wondering about where that plant, that flower, that mysterious jackrabbit — their head and ears peeking out from a bush — came from, and we do it repeatedly, the biosphere emerges before us as astonishing and interconnected. We walk in a sacred space. Life connected; life dependent. Nothing stands, walks, runs, creeps, swims, slithers, sends out shoots or roots independently. Every living creature has a past, a history that takes it back to those single-cell ancestors four billion years ago. It is the great Oneness.” Valeria interviews Hersch Wilson — He is the author of  “Dog Lessons: Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends, Play To Win: Choosing Growth Over Fear in Work and Life, Firefighter Zen: A Field Guide to Thriving in Tough Times and Test of Faith - A Novel of Faith and Murder in the Southwest.” Hersch Wilson has worked (as in jobs he was actually paid for) as a corn pollinator, a ferris wheel operator, a short-order cook, a ballet dancer, an outdoor educator, a soccer coach, a leadership consultant, a pilot, and a writer. The ferris wheel operating was the strangest job. Lots of physics involved. Along the way, he was also a volunteer firefighter-EMT for thirty-three years which culminated in the award-winning book, “Firefighter Zen, A Field Guide for Thriving in Tough Times.“ Most importantly he is the partner of Laurie Wilson, father of two daughters and grandfather of two. For over sixty years he's also been a dog guardian. He has co-written three national business bestsellers with his father, Larry Wilson, including the award-winning, “Play to Win: Choosing Growth Over Fear in Work and in Life”. Hersch attended Colorado College and quit his junior year to follow his passion, dance. He performed in Canada, Switzerland, and the United States. After that career ended, he graduated with a BA in English from the University of Minnesota. Hersch and Laurie live in Santa Fe, New Mexico with their daughter Sully and two rescue dogs, Toby, a Great Pyrenees, and Maisie, a terrier-chihuahua mix. His latest book is “Dog Lessons, Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends.” You can follow on Medium.com (@HerschWilson), on X (Twitter) (@Bravingfires), on Instagram (@herschwilson)and on his website, HerschWilson.com. You can order Hersch's books at your favorite bookstore or wherever books are sold OR you can go to our wonderful book store in Santa Fe — Collected Works — order in person or online! To learn more about Hersch Wilson and his work, please visit: https://www.herschwilson.com/             — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by the Jonathan_Foster Podcast. In this episode we chat with Derek KubilusDerek Ryan Kubilus is an ordained elder serving in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the Order of Saint Luke and an amateur podcaster. He currently serves the First United Methodist Church of Ashland, Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Maggie Astrino, and their two Great Pyrenees dogs, Beowulf and Fenris.You can follow Derek on:Facebook     InstagramYou can find all things Derek Kubilus related on his websiteYou can purchase Holy Hell on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest     The New Evangelicals     Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly FaithJonathan Foster     Sacred Thoughts     Holy Heretics     Reframing Our StoriesEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Episode 467 – A Good Cry     Today we have Andrea. She is 47 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. She took her last drink on November 9th, 2021.   Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [02:12] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares a quote with us that says, “decide what life you want to live and say no to everything else”.  This same quote can be applied to your thoughts.    What comes to mind after reading this quote is the word “purge”. Saying no and letting go of things that don't fit the life we want to live isn't easy, but it is healthy and so is crying.   Emotional tears have many health benefits. They contain stress hormones and other toxins. Researchers have theorized that crying flushes these toxins out of your system. A good cry also activates the parasympathetic nervous system which sends signals of calm and restoration to the body. In addition to this, crying dulls pain and releases oxytocin and endorphins. It is a way for the body to find a new emotional balance. A much better way than using alcohol.   If you're finding emotions hard to deal with in sobriety then give the body permission to purge them out in the form of tears. Go ahead and lean into the millions of years of universal intelligence the body possesses and have a good cry.   Café RE – use the code OPPORTUNITY to waive the setup fee.   [09:28] Paul introduces Andrea:   Andrea is 47 years old and lives near Phoenix. She has four children, two grandchildren and a Great Pyrenees. She works with people with substance abuse disorders and is working on a master's in social work. For fun she enjoys jogging, hiking, DIY projects and documentaries.   Andrea and her family moved around a lot when she was going up which made it hard for her to keep friends. She had her first drink shortly after she discovered that her father was cheating on her mother. She felt the calming effects the first time and drank every change she could get during her teens.   Andrea started bartending when she was 19. This found her drinking a lot after work which was creating some issues in her marriage. She was able to abstain from alcohol during all of her pregnancies but would drink as soon as she could after.   The alcohol was creating issues in the marriage and when Andrea was 22, she went to rehab but didn't stay quit after leaving. A few years later she lost her mother to cancer and Andrea says that's the first time she drank to numb pain rather than just a socialization tool.   The first consequence Andrea had was losing her nursing license after an arrest. When they were about to extend her probationary period where she could not drink without hiding it, she decided she didn't want to do it and turned in her license. Her heavy drinking would continue throughout her 20's and 30's.   After her divorce when she was 41, Andrea did start exploring whether or not she had a drinking problem. She was beginning to see the consequences to her health and was realizing she didn't want this to be her legacy. She was gradually able to stack days together and eventually reached 90 days where she kept on going. The first year found Andrea continuing to read quit lit, listen to podcasts and attend a few AA meetings.   Her decision to work on her relationships after year one was cut short when she lost a daughter to a drunk driving accident. Instantly she reached out to some sober friends to help her keep from drinking. Andrea feels that her sobriety has been a gift throughout this and helped her be there for her other children and grandchildren.   Andrea has been attending AA, going to school, and making new friends in social situations she would have avoided in the past. Giving back is important to Andrea as she pursues her master's in social work.   Andrea's favorite sobriety resources: podcasts, quit lit, The Phoenix   Andrea's parting piece of guidance: the sooner you ditch the booze, the sooner you can start living.   Instagram   Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes      Recovery Elevator Go big, because eventually we'll all go home. I love you guys.

Now, I wasn't expecting a goat to be my teacher. But something kind of special happened. A good friend of ours actually helped a new baby goat come into the world. Right after this little wobbly thing arrived; his mother ran off and abandoned him. Which, unfortunately, is a sad picture of what happens to too many human children. Well, that is when Sandy, the Great Pyrenees guard dog, came to the rescue. Our friend tried to remedy this heartbreaking situation by leaving the baby in a grassy area, near where the little guy had arrived. Nope! No deal. Then Sandy, the dog, went over to the newborn and the dog started licking off the little goat's birth residue. Here's how the barnyard drama played out: Sandy, who now was carrying the newborn's scent, gently nudged the mother, "Come on! Get over to your baby." And they ended up walking over there together, and mama goat got the point. Her mom instinct kicked in; she started licking her kid. Now, in the animal kingdom, when you give your kid a licking, that's actually a nice thing. Well, that's when my grandson weighed in. When he heard about all this, and he heard about how the guard dog had lovingly intervened, he instinctively said, "Well, that's just like Jesus!" I had two reactions. First, "He's right." Second, "Why didn't I think of that?" I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "God's Life-Saving Nudge." Our grandson explained that he saw the baby was us, the mother was God and the dog who came to the rescue represented Jesus. Now we've got a little theological tweaking we need to do here, because it wasn't God who walked away from me. It was me who walked away from God. Or as the Bible says, "All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God's path to follow our own" (Isaiah 53:6 - NLB). In a word, that's sin. Fact is, God and I were hopelessly apart. Away from our Father's love, we just wander all alone and clueless. In the Old Testament, and around the world today, Jewish people are celebrating the highest holy day of the year - the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. It goes back to Leviticus 16 where there were goats involved. "And two goats came to the place of worship and the High Priest shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the Lord and sacrifice it for a sin offering." This was kind of an advanced picture of what one-day God's Son would come and do. And that is to take the sin of my life and pay for it with His blood. Jesus came, and here's what the Bible says in our word for today from the Word of God. That final Day of Atonement was that Good Friday. 1 Timothy 2:5 - "There is only one God and there is one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity - the man Christ Jesus. He gave His life to purchase freedom for everyone." One person who can bring God, who is a holy, perfect, sinless God, together with a guy like me, who has broken God's laws, run my life my way, and tried to act like I was my own god. That is Jesus; one mediator who can reconcile God and humanity. So, from a barnyard birth drama - a dog and a couple of goats - I got a good glimpse of that first Good Friday; Jesus hanging on that cruel cross. I can almost see Him with one nail-pierced hand in God's hand and the other hand reaching for me to bring us together. When He was reaching for God, He was reaching for you too. It was your sin He was paying for. And this very day He's nudging you in the direction of the God you were made by and for. There's nobody else who can get you to Him, because nobody else died to pay for the sin that separates you from your God. And this day He is ready to reconcile your restless heart to the God who made you and loves you. Tell Him today, "Jesus, I have sinned. I have broken Your laws. But You died for those sins, and You're alive. You walked out of Your grave. You are my Savior from this day on." If you want to make sure you belong to Him, check out our website - ANewStory.com. Today, you're being nudged in the direction of the God who made you, so you can experience the love that your life depends on.

www.atravelpath.com   Andy and Rachel: Andy and Rachel - YouTube Andy Rachel (@andyandrachelvlog) • Instagram photos and videos AR Treasures (artreasuresphotography.com)   What an exciting show! Andy and Rachel sat down with us to share their interesting and inspiring story of how they manage to travel and creating a work life that supports them meeting their travel goals. In today's show you'll learn all about:

Sheri Langford is a straight-talking Texas shepherd, dog trainer, and retired crime- scene investigator.   In this episode of Voices from the Field, Sheri talks with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Linda Poole about raising Navajo-Churro sheep – which she calls “the mustangs of the sheep world”– with the help of her border collie, Anatolian, and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs. On her Red Feather Ranch, Sheri says, predators are like pilots: there are old predators, and there are bold predators, but, thanks to her dogs, there are no old, bold predators.   Sheri also talks about her journey from crime scene investigator to shepherd, how to prepare a flock for wildfire, training sheep to avoid “rope and hoist” milking, and other tales of life with small ruminants.  This Voices from the Field episode is part of NCAT's “She's Raising Sheep” podcast series.  Related ATTRA Resources:  ·        She's Raising Sheep Series  ·        Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Dairy  ·        Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Fiber   Other Resources: ·        The Red Feather Ranch ·        Navajo-Churro Sheep Association·        Farm Fresh Forensics: Life Between the Barnyard and the Body Farm Contact Linda Poole at lindap@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content ofthis podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and findaccess to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications,webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. 

Have you ever yearned to tap into your truest, most authentic self, and wondered what it could mean for your life? Get ready to explore with us as we journey into the power of authenticity, and how it has the potential to heighten our vibrations and positively impact everyone we come across. Discover the secret of detaching from outcomes and learn how to focus on our internal state to energize our conversations and inspire people around us. We are thrilled to have Michelle Rios open up about her personal journey of reconnecting with nature and how it has shaped her life. Immerse yourself in the wisdom she imparts about embracing our inner child and how nature has a grounding effect on our lives. Learn about the transformative power of joy, play, and travel in helping us to reach our most authentic selves and inspire us to take action. Let's explore together the importance of new experiences, meeting new people, and the power of being present. As a special treat, let's unlock together the secret of overcoming writer's block and freely creating by allowing ourselves the freedom to write without overthinking. Tune in and let's venture on this enlightening journey together.About Michelle:Michelle Rios is a sought-after speaker, podcaster, mentor and author. After more than a 25-year award-winning career as a communications leader and corporate executive, Michelle took a leap of faith and followed her heart to pursue her calling to inspire others to step into their authenticity and become what they were always meant to be - the most extraordinary versions of themselves in life and business. She has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance team engagement, and live their best lives. Her latest role is the host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. When not public speaking, podcasting, or traveling with family and friends to experience new places around the world, Michelle enjoys spending time at home in Northern Virginia with her husband, 16-year-old son, and two Great Pyrenees. How to Reach Michelle Rios: IG: @Michelle.rios.officialWebsite: michelleriosofficial.comPodcast: Live Your Extraordinary Lifehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-your-extraordinary-life-with-michelle-rios/id165464132 Rewriting your money stories to magnetize your vision. Guides others into greater abundance and more freedom through the conscious and subconscious mind. Try the Ignite Your Inner Sparkle! Energetic healing limiting beliefs to reconnect with your inner sparkle! https://www.lightupyourworth.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightupyourworth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Lightupyourworthpodcast Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/LightUpYourWorthwithDebbieMcAllister TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightupyourworth 3 Ways to Give to the Light Up Your Worth podcast: ●Buy Me A Coffee. One-time increments of $5. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lightupyrworth ●Join me on Patreon membership with sliding levels beginning at the I AM Enough $2.27 monthly. https://www.patreon.com/lightupyourworth ●Sponsor one or more episodes to expand your reach with the audience in 35 countries and growing.

Dogs are the best kind of teachers because they teach us just by being themselves. Wilson describes the undiluted love of a dog when we come home after an absence, “You can have a stressful day but having a dog greet you just changes everything.” Dog and cat companions have much to teach us if we take the time to pay attention and open ourselves enough to listen and learn. Hersch Wilson is an organizational consultant, pilot, former professional dancer, newspaper columnist, and 30-year volunteer firefighter-EMT. He is also a consultant who has worked extensively with leadership teams from a variety of organizations including IBM Japan, the US Postal Service, and the CIA, to name a few. He writes a monthly column on dogs for the Santa Fe New Mexican. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife Laurie, a daughter, and two dogs, a Great Pyrenees and a Chihuahua-Terrier mix. He is the author of Play to Win!: Choosing Growth Over Fear In Work And Life (coauthor with his late father, Larry Wilson)(Bard Press; Revised Edition 2004), Firefighter Zen: A Field Guide To Thriving In Tough Times (New World Library 2020) and Dog Lessons: Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends (New World Library 2023)Interview Date: 9/11/2023 Tags: Hersch Wilson, dogs, animal guardians, veterinary care, pet insurance, animal shelters, Animals

Like her Ground Rules Mystery series, Emmeline Duncan is based in Portland, Oregon. Her series includes 2021's Fresh Brewed Murder, Double Shot Death, and Flat White Fatality, plus more to come. Emmeline also writes for teens as Kelly Garrett. Her debut YA novel, The Last To Die, was an Oregon Book Awards finalist. She was also a 2020 Oregon Literary Fellow. When not writing, she spends her time seeking out new coffee shops and hiking trails to explore, frequently accompanied by her Great Pyrenees sidekick. You can track her online at emmelineduncan.com.Notes from episodeSelf Editing for Fiction Writers bu Renni Brown and Dave KingNora Ephron Ball Analogy: “Nora Ephron was speaking about how we're all keeping a bunch of balls in the air at one time. We're going to drop a few things but we should make sure that it's a plastic ball (one that will bounce and recover) and save the glass ones (ones that would shatter or be irreparably harmed if dropped).” https://gwengavinbooks.wordpress.com/2020/02/07/juggling-all-the-things/Shut Up and Write: https://shutupwrite.com/Friends of Mystery series: https://www.friendsofmystery.org/Social Links:Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/WriterEmmelineDuncanTwitter https://twitter.com/DuncanEmmelineInstagram https://www.instagram.com/writeremmelineduncan/Website emmelineduncan.com***********************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

On this episode of Fishing the DMV I have a conversation with Rob England of Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures. Rob gives us a Fall Fishing Report for the Upper James River, Jackson River & the Maury River.  Rob I grew up in Ohio and started fishing at a very young age. I'm an hardcore sports fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Carolina Hurricanes hockey team. Playing football at Ferrum College brought me to Virginia and I fell in love with our mountains and world class fishing rivers.  I started guiding part time in 2008 and after two layoffs in 5 years from jobs in North Carolina, decided to move to Eagle Rock, Virginia and guide full time. In addition to being a hardcore sports fan, I am avid runner and have completed 21 marathons. My wife and I also enjoy hiking and camping with our two Great Pyrenees and spending time with our 13 grandchildren.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastIf you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Check out rob, social media platforms and website down below.  Rob England Website: https://appbronzebackadv.com/Rob England On Instagram: https://instagram.com/appbronzebackadv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Rob England Email - appbronzebackadv@gmail.comRob England on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.england.94Jake's bait & Tackle website:         http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/     Fishing the DMV Facebook page:       https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage     Fishing the DMV Instagram page:       https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_linkPlaces you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:        https://www.buzzsprout.com/1893009 Fishing the DMV YouTube Channel:       https://youtu.be/n3c-CFvmpFg #fishing #bassfishing #fishingthedmv

Scott Kaeppel, President of Kaeppel Consulting tells stories of his Great Pyrenees and rescue dogs. Through them we gain a deep understanding of Walking with Christ and our Dogs. Ah Ha moments include: Listen to instruction Work complete? Fulfilling Purpose Our Vision on God & Our Dogs is discovering a new perspective and rely on God the way our dogs rely on us. Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com Website:  www.GodAndOurDogs.com Recorded at Tusculum Brewing Company God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 9am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com. Original Air Date:  09/16/2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 78 is here, y'all! This week, I was lucky enough to be able to finish editing my collaboration with Courtney and Patrick from Evil Pudding Podcast, These two put together an amazing, detail-packed podast, and if you're not listening to them, you should be. I started off the episode with Installment #10 of Architect Mayhem. This week's Architect-gone-bad is a UK man who made his amazing Argentinian wife disappear, not only out of spite but also hoping to capitalize on her estate after she'd been missing for seven years. Michael Jonathan Morton had a head start on the investigation, and Gracia Lezama Morton's remains have still never been found. If you're already a fan of Evil Pudding, this episode is going to be a treat for you, because this is their first time playing the good guy! Courtney brings us the unbelievable survival story of Illinois teenager Ashley Reeves, who was groomed from a young age and nearly killed by her former teacher. You'll be both angry and amazed by this incredible story!!If you hear the fluctuations in the sound quality, I'm sorry, but if you hang around for the bloopers, you'll understand what happened. Plus you'll get to hear about Coconut the Great Pyrenees's nightmare and Jackson the bulldog's snoring problem. This episode was a real challenge because of the technical issues, but it's a good one, and I'm really proud of it. Please listen with care, be good to yourself and others, and go follow @evilpuddingpodcast at Instagram and Facebook. So, grab a seat on the BnB couch before the dogs take over, freshen your complimentary beverage, and get comfortable. As always, I love you, and will talk to you again soon! . . . . ..Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9e8aa538-d3ee-4823-b2e1-cb1625692e7aYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, we thank all of you for just coming along to listen. That's the best!!

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Michelle Rios. Michelle Rios is a sought-after speaker, podcaster, mentor and soon to be author. After more than a 25-year award winning career as a communications leader and corporate executive, Michelle took a leap of faith and followed her heart to pursue her calling to inspire others to step into their authenticity and become what they were always meant to be - the most extraordinary versions of themselves in life and business. She has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance team engagement, and live their best lives. Her latest role is host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. When not public speaking, podcasting, or traveling with family and friends to experience new places around the world, Michelle enjoys spending time at home in Northern Virginia with her husband, 16-year old son, and two Great Pyrenees. Connect with Michelle: https://michelleriosofficial.com/       Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata  

#425: Jess & Liz talk life, “the sickness,” Dax Shepard, and the Enneagram.  Jess Gaertner is an Enneagram coach and creator of the Enneagram Course bundle. She's also a food photographer and podcast host with a passion for real food, real connection, and sharing herself – flaws and all. She pours her heart and soul into the weekly podcast she co-hosts, The Modern Mamas Podcast, which is a safe space to share her authentic experience of motherhood, and where expert guests educate and empower women to take charge of their health. When not working, Jess loves to spend time with her husband Tim, two kiddos Bear and Camille, and two large Great Pyrenees rescues. They are her greatest accomplishment!   Enneagram course: https://www.jessgaertner.com/enneagram www.jessgaertner.com  @jess.gaertner  @jessgaertnercreative Modern Mamas Podcast: https://www.modernmamaspodcast.com/   Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz Real Food Liz Eat The Yolks Baby Making and Beyond Athletic Mom Thanks for listening!

In this canine-centric episode, you'll hear about Ollie the Do Good Dog, who's on a mission to help animals in need, clean up our beaches, riverbanks, and lakesides, and encourage and inspire our young people. And he and his dad, Michael, are riding a jet ski from Pittsburgh to Cincinatti to spread the word. You'll also be taken poolside for the reunion of a rescued Great Pyrenees mama and her 5 puppies, rescued and nursed back to health by Elissa Weimer, Founder of Paw & Order Dog Training. Ollie the Do Good Dog: https://www.olliethedogooddog.com/ Instagram: @olliethedogooddog Facebook: Ollie the Do Good Dog Paw & Order Dog Training: https://www.pawandorder.com/ Instagram: @paw_and_order_dog_training Facebook: Paw & Order Dog Training Pgh Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania: https://www.swpapyr.org/index.html Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

In this inspiring episode, I am joined by Michelle Rios, a talented corporate executive who has transformed into a personal development expert and podcast host. Michelle takes us on a journey from her roots in a small New England town to reaching the pinnacle as an executive vice president at a prestigious PR firm in Washington DC. Michelle underscores the significance of self-belief and acting with the conviction of already occupying a higher, aspirational position. Through visualization, emotion, and executive behavior, Michelle reveals the secrets to achieving career goals at an accelerated pace. Michelle's is candid and authentic as she shares her inner journey of self-discovery, grappling with her true dreams versus societal expectations. Her story will resonate deeply with high achieving women - stop wearing the "badge of overworking" - be free to find a new story if the old story no longer serves you. You are sure to be inspired with actionable wisdom, empowering you to make positive changes and confidently pursue your extraordinary dreams.   About Michelle Rios Michelle Rios is a sought-after speaker, soon-to-be author, and the highly-acclaimed host of one of the fastest growing, global podcasts - The Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. Michelle's relentless pursuit of her own extraordinary life helped her overcome the adversity, challenges, and financial struggle of her humble beginnings growing up as the eldest daughter of teenage parents in rural America, and propelled her become an extraordinary, self-made success in corporate America and beyond. Today, Michelle is a rising leader in personal development, respected business leader, and soulful entrepreneur. Her story inspires audiences around the world. Now, Michelle is inspiring others to step into their authenticity and become what they were always meant to be - the most extraordinary versions of themselves in life and business. She has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance and enhance audience engagement, and live their best lives. When not hosting or making guest appearances on podcasts, Michelle is either traveling with family and friends to experience new places around the world, or enjoying time at home in Washington, DC with her husband of nearly 20 years, their 16-year old son, and their two Great Pyrenees. Links https://michelleriosofficial.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rios-692951a/  Links mentioned Free training https://www.dorothymashburn.com/fightforyourworth    Transcripts https://www.dorothymashburn.com/transcripts     

On this episode of Fishing the DMV I have a conversation with Rob England of Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures. Rob gives us a Summertime Fishing report for the Upper James River, Jackson River & the Maury River.  Rob I grew up in Ohio and started fishing at a very young age. I'm an hardcore sports fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Carolina Hurricanes hockey team. Playing football at Ferrum College brought me to Virginia and I fell in love with our mountains and world class fishing rivers.  I started guiding part time in 2008 and after two layoffs in 5 years from jobs in North Carolina, decided to move to Eagle Rock, Virginia and guide full time. In addition to being a hardcore sports fan, I am avid runner and have completed 21 marathons. My wife and I also enjoy hiking and camping with our two Great Pyrenees and spending time with our 13 grandchildren. Check out rob, social media platforms and website down below.  Rob England Website: https://appbronzebackadv.com/ Rob England On Instagram: https://instagram.com/appbronzebackadv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Rob England Email - appbronzebackadv@gmail.com Rob England on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.england.94 if you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com If you like the show, then check out Jake's Bait & Tackle!! Jake's bait & Tackle website:         http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/      Fishing the DMV Facebook page:       https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage      Fishing the DMV Instagram page:       https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:        https://www.buzzsprout.com/1893009  Fishing the DMV YouTube Channel:       https://youtu.be/n3c-CFvmpFg #fishing #bassfishing #fishingthedmv

Title: Dreaming of Playful Paws and Balloon Strings: Bubbles' Nostalgic Journey Serial Season 1 Episode 4 from the Tails of Bubbles The Calico Cat. as created with ChatGPT and audio version created with naturalreaders. A continuation in our #5amMesterScrum experiment in AI and at the same time creating some light fun and learning. Note we are moving the asks of ChatGPT to the bottom of the post, so we can get right into the adventure. We asked ChatGPT to create: new blog entry for Tails of Bubbles The Calico Cat where Bubbles is sleeping with toes twitching as she dreams of her days as a little kitten playing with giant Cookie dog the 130lb Great Pyrenees's tail and she misses her long passed friend. Only to be awakened by a string from a balloon blog post can be found here: https://5ammesterscrum.com/dreaming-of-playful-paws-and-balloon-strings-bubbles-nostalgic-journey/ Happy Scrumming, Social Media: - search 5amMesterScrum or #5amMesterScrum and you should find us and if not please let us know LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Podcasts: (search 5amMesterScrum) #fiction #learning #chatgpt #5amMesterScrum 

This week's guest is Nicole Jenkins, co-founder of Ladies and the Trap, and member of Unega Mountain Dog Rescue. Nicole was one of the first confirmed guests when Misty decided to do a series on Dreamers. Once a special needs school teacher, Nicole has faithfully remained tuned in to herself, and when something no longer served her, she's followed that intuitive calling along an incredible journey. Today, living many dog lovers' dreams, Nicole spends her days rescuing dogs. Through her business Ladies and the Trap, where they rescue lost pets, and working full time with Unega Mountain Dog Rescue, where they rescue, rehabilitate, and home Great Pyrenees and Akbash working dogs. Not only does Nicole impart some serious wisdom regarding following our dreams, and reflecting back on how intuitive choices truly do bring us full circle in alignment, but she enlightens us on what it means for a dog to be considered a working dog, and how sad the lives of most of these dogs are before Unega finds them. If you love dogs like we do, and are looking for a deeply needed and worthy cause to contribute to, we hope you'll consider Unega Mountain Dog Rescue. Important links: Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Website Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Instagram Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Donate Ladies and the Trap Facebook #dogrescue #workingdogs #idaho #dreamersanddoers #dreamers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

Join me on this new episode with the remarkable Michelle Rios, an acclaimed speaker, upcoming author, and the charismatic host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. Michelle shares her extraordinary story, starting with the unexpected arrival of her two beloved canine companions. These gentle giants not only stole her heart but also played a significant role in shaping her life's path. You'll be touched as Michelle recounts the incredible bond that formed between her and these majestic creatures, and how their unconditional love and loyalty guided her through the ups and downs of life. But that's not all—prepare to be swept off your feet as Michelle takes us on a delightful detour to the tale of how she met her husband. Their connection reminds us that true love can often find us in the most unexpected places.So grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and prepare to be uplifted. Michelle Rios is a sought-after speaker, soon-to-be author, and the highly-acclaimed host of one of the fastest growing, global podcasts - The Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. Michelle's relentless pursuit of her own extraordinary life helped her overcome the adversity, challenges, and financial struggle of her humble beginnings growing up as the eldest daughter of teenage parents in rural America, and propelled her become an extraordinary, self-made success as a loving wife, devoted mother, respected business leader, and now soulful entrepreneur. Her story inspires audiences around the world.Now, Michelle is inspiring others to step into their authenticity and become what they were always meant to be - the most extraordinary versions of themselves in life and business. She has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance audience engagement, and live their best lives. When not hosting or making guest appearances on podcasts, Michelle is either traveling with family and friends to experience new places around the world, or enjoying time at home in Washington, DC with her husband of nearly 20 years, their 16-year old son, and their two Great Pyrenees.CONNECT WITH MICHELLE & I this Monday on Facebook Live at 9:30am CST!Facebook: Michelle Corrigan RiosInstagram: @Michellerios1Podcast: Live Your Extraordinary Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-your-extraordinary-life-with-michelle-rios/id1654641328Horses. Mountains & Dogs Facebook PageCat Caldwell Myers@catcaldwellmyerswww.catcaldwellmyers.comWant to learn more about my signature program, Get Fit With Your Dog? Please email me:catcaldwellmyers@gmail.comJust says "buy the book on Amazon!"Support the showUpcoming events:The 2024 Adventure Paradox Digital Course HOLIDAY PRESALEConnect with me here:www.catcaldwellmyers.com@catcaldwellmyersThe Adventure Paradox Podcast Page (Fb)

We share our favorite topicals for horses, critter of the show is The Great Pyrenees, in critter nutrition we help you chose the best poultice for your horse, and in coffee klatch we ask; who is you favorite movie, tv, or cartoon dog?Co-Hosts:Tigger Montague fromBiostarUS and Pati Pierucci fromPierucci DressageAsk HedwigChoosing the Best Poultice for Your HorseLearn more about Whole Food Supplements for your horse and dog's optimal health at Biostar USFollow Healthy Critters Radio on Facebook

We share our favorite topicals for horses, critter of the show is The Great Pyrenees, in critter nutrition we help you chose the best poultice for your horse, and in coffee klatch we ask; who is you favorite movie, tv, or cartoon dog?Co-Hosts:Tigger Montague fromBiostarUS and Pati Pierucci fromPierucci DressageAsk HedwigChoosing the Best Poultice for Your HorseLearn more about Whole Food Supplements for your horse and dog's optimal health at Biostar USFollow Healthy Critters Radio on Facebook

First Aired April 15, 2023The Wiggly Tail update for April 2023 includes beautiful, fuzzy Great Pyrenees-mix puppies (yep, they will be big dogs!). Jessica Gilbert with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan also shares with Community Matters some thoughts about the craze to give your indoor cats a little taste of the outdoors: The catio.We also talk about what vegetables you can plant in your garden that your dogs may find delectable. Episode ResourcesHSSCM websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln.Battlecreekpodcast.com and The Richard Piet Show are Livemic Communications podcasts. Livemic Communications helps businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs create customized, purposeful podcast content.

More and more people are thinking about getting Livestock Guardian Dogs to protect their small homesteads. With more buyers, there are more breeders, and unfortunately, some of these dogs are ending up in situations that could have been prevented. Livestock guardian dogs - Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Akbash, Maremma Sheepdog, Caucasian Shepherd, etc.. Are genetically predisposed to certain behaviors that can be problematic if people are not aware. They are also not the best answer for many small homesteaders wanting to protect stock from predators. Whether you are looking for an LGD, or already have one, this is great information

On this weeks show we cover homestead news and future plans, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs, global pedophile networks, forced racial segregation at colleges, Jack Daniels dog toys, the requirements to attend SatanCon 2023, and a little bit of Skull and Bones to round things out. Thank you for all the support and let us know what we can do to improve the show. WE ARE NOW ON PATREON Exclusive Content Released Every Saturday (Or Sunday if there's UFC)www.patreon.com/debragetsredpilledWe are a Value For Value Production. Please support the show with TIME, TALENT or TREASURE equivalent to the value that you are getting. Subscribe, rate, review and recommend us to your family and friends. For all your Gold, Silver and Crypto needs go to Wise Wolf Gold and Silver Exchange and Tell Tony Debra sent you!debragetsredpilled.golddebragetsredpilled@pm.meDGRP ODYSEEDGRP TwitterDGRP MerchTelegram Group Chat

On this episode of Fishing the DMV I have a conversation with Rob England of Appalachian Bronzeback Adventures. In this episode, we musky, fishing, trout fishing, smallmouth fishing not only on the Upper James River, but we also explore the Jackson River & the Maury River. Rob I grew up in Ohio and started fishing at a very young age. I'm an hardcore sports fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Carolina Hurricanes hockey team. Playing football at Ferrum College brought me to Virginia and I fell in love with our mountains and world class fishing rivers. I started guiding part time in 2008 and after two layoffs in 5 years from jobs in North Carolina, decided to move to Eagle Rock, Virginia and guide full time.In addition to being a hardcore sports fan, I am avid runner and have completed 21 marathons. My wife and I also enjoy hiking and camping with our two Great Pyrenees and spending time with our 13 grandchildren.Check out rob, social media platforms and website down below. Rob England Website - appbronzebackadv.comRob England On Instagram: https://instagram.com/appbronzebackadv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Rob England Email - appbronzebackadv@gmail.comRob England on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.england.94 if you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com If you like the show, then check out Jake's Bait & Tackle!! Jake's bait & Tackle website:        http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/     Fishing the DMV Facebook page:      https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage     Fishing the DMV Instagram page:      https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:       https://www.buzzsprout.com/1893009  Fishing the DMV YouTube Channel:      https://youtu.be/n3c-CFvmpFg    #fishing #bassfishing #fishingthedmv

My name is Dr. Jennifer Remnes and my undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana. I double majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. Believe it or not, I was on a pre-med track throughout college and planned to apply to medical school. I quickly realized humans are gross, and I am way more passionate about animals. I was inducted into the Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society in 2014. I graduated from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 following completion of my clinical year at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. The wonderful small town of Chambana gifted me with endless country nights at Kams I'll never remember with friends I'll never forget. The small Spice Island of Grenada will forever remain a second home for me. I was fortunate enough to experience an authentic Caribbean culture, obtain a PADI scuba certification and bring home the world's most handsome souvenir—my heart dog and Papillon, Nutmeg.  I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Yes, Chicago, Chicago—not the burbs. I grew up a few miles west of Wrigley Field, and I'm absolutely ecstatic that I witnessed a Cubs World Series championship within my lifetime. Hey Chicago, what do you say? I live in the Windy City with my husband, Brad, and our Great Pyrenees rescue, Ophelia. Hi! My name is Dr. Jessica Trice! I graduated from Waubonsee Community College with an associate degree in Biological Sciences. I then received a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in Animal Science and Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences. I graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. My multifaceted career has led me to wear many various hats in veterinary medicine, including Chief of Staff and Medical Director. I have also served as a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Midwest and led a Mentorship Program for veterinary students and new DVM graduates. I proudly collaborated with Banfield Pet Hospital and co-authored a children's book called "My Very, Very Busy Day." You may have also viewed one of my many television media segments featuring pet current events, health and preventative care. My long time passion of incorporating integrative medicine with conventional veterinary medicine finally became a reality when I received my certification of Veterinary Acupuncture along with Herbal Medicine through the Chi Institute. Additionally, I also earned certification as a Veterinary Chiropractor in the specialized area of Applied Kinesiology through the Health Pioneer Institute. Together, we can take a whole-pet approach to your pet's therapy. My collaborative techniques blend Western medicine with holistic approaches to treatment.

Hey there, achiever. This one's for you. Michelle Rios, high-achiever extraordinaire, is here to share how living a life of constant striving for the next extraordinary thing kept her from enjoying the precious moments of the actual extraordinary life she was living. Her story is pretty spectacular – filled with amazing moments, achievements, frustrations, and guidance. But the most amazing thing of all is the awareness and wisdom she gained when she allowed herself to stop striving, and to listen.So buckle in for this one, because it's a fun ride through her extraordinary story. Then join me on Thursday as we pull out some of the beautiful threads and dive deeper into the takeaways.Listen to this episode to hear:How constantly looking to the next amazing thing leads to an unfulfilling life.Why it's never too late to start living like the kid you didn't allow yourself to be.The ways you can breathe extraordinary moments into your every day.Get to know Michelle:Michelle Rios is a sought after motivational speaker, award winning communications leader & writer, and corporate executive. In her more than 25 year career, she has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance team engagement, and live their best lives. Her latest role is host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. When not public speaking, podcasting, or traveling, Michelle enjoys spending time at home in northern Virginia with her husband, 15 year old son, and two Great Pyrenees dogs.Connect with MichelleInstagram: @michellerios1Website: https://michelleriosofficial.com/ Podcast: Live Your Extraordinary Life With Michelle Rios Follow, Review, and Share Untethered with Jen Liss. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe so you get updates of new episodes! Connect with Jen Website: JenLiss.com IG: @untetheredjen Email: hello@jenliss.com Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Hello Listeners! We hope you all are doing well and have a beautifully festive Holiday! This week's episode is about the Great Pyrenees (a.k.a. the Pyrenean Mountain Dog), the majestic Royal dog of France. This breed is a favorite among us at WGAD, and we are so glad to cover it on this show finally! We hope you enjoy the episode, and again, Happy Holidays! Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast directory! Thanks for listening! © 2022 Arcadia Podcast Network LLC Visit our website! Please support us on Patreon We research and fact-check every show. See our Bibliographies here! Listen to our other Podcasts! Email us your dog photos! wgad@arcadiapodcastnetwork.com EPISODE LINKS Great Pyrenees - Photo Map of Pyrenees Mountains PMD Skeletal Structure PMD with Fur Markings Brown Bear Head PMD Barking - Video Pyrenean Mastiff Kuvasz - Photo Illustration of "Basquaerie"

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Jeff's computer tapped out. He had to go buy a new one. His editing was subsequently delayed. He handed it off to Chris. Chris's brain waved the white flag.In no particular order... Cogs within cogs within sprockets within enigmas. Jeff speaks of the no-hitter. NFL names A visit from Dan Felton (formerly of "Assorted Goods;" currently of "Fuckin' Eh;" and eventually of "Hard Know"). Exploring the job market for a disabled vet. Scorigami! A shout-out to Casper the 20-month old Great Pyrenees who took out 8(!) coyotes. Eleven broke in, eight died. Casper came out on top and came home. C'mon, Daily Wire. If you want to  Universe science! The *facepalm* Sig Sauer P320 If you're ready to make a podcast, make your podcast better or collaborate in another way, contact us at makemypod@fytepro.com

In this weeks episode I bring on Nicole Bopp to break through all the influencing and break down the science behind the current trends. What is worth the hype, what is wasting your time and what REALLY matters for your health and your body. I can't wait for you to dive in...Nicole Bopp is a Metro Detroit native, University of Michigan graduate, and life-longentrepreneur. Very attentive viewers may recognize Nicole from her appearances onDetroiters, Detroit 1-8-7, Cupid's Christmas, commercials, industrial videos, andelsewhere on your television and social media feed—or her many bylines in fifteenyears spent writing and blogging about culture, business, brand storytelling, andinnovation in and around the City of Detroit and for global brands.This Fall, Nicole returned to the University of Michigan after a 30-year hiatus to pursue her Masters in Human Nutrition at the School of Public Health. Her research thesis will focus on the intersection of Alzheimers Disease and Type 2 Diabetes in post-menopausal women and how diet and genetic factors can impact disease expression.You can find her and her 115 lbs Great Pyrenees on Instagram @MidLifeModel, whereshe shares life as a 51-year-old graduate student, what she's cooking, and nutritionscience.Ready to take back control of your health, your happiness and reach your goals for life?Heck Yes, Let's work together! Want to be part of the community?Follow along and connect with me on Instagram!

Is your farm a family project? In this week's Thriving Farmer Podcast we are joined by Natasha McCrary, Founder of 1818 Farms, located in Mooresville, Alabama. The idea for this family project originated with Natasha's eight-year-old child who fell in love with the Babydoll Southdown Sheep that he met at a petting farm in October 2011.  Owning a Babydoll was all he could talk about; so, thinking this would be fun and educational for her family to do together, Natasha began researching where to buy a few lambs to raise as a family project on their land in Mooresville.  Gamble, the 8 year-old entrepreneur began to plan what he was going to do with his sheep: sell the wool, sell the manure to garden shops, charge for photographs, and even stage a Nativity scene at the church if he could find a baby.  Natasha also began to dream about her own plans for a small profitable farm where they could teach children to appreciate the land and animals and to be good conservationists. They also wanted to teach them the importance of being self-sustaining, thus 1818 Farms was born.  The happy animal residents on the farm include Babydoll Southdown sheep, a Nubian goat, cats, hens, mini pigs, and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs. In an adjacent field, over 14,000 flowers show off their best colors and blooms, having been lovingly and carefully tended to, bringing beauty today and providing seeds for future seasons.  At 1818 Farms, it's about a story and making a good first impression. Natasha McCrary says, “You don't get many second chances in business. If this is our first impression, how are we going to make it the best it can be?” Tune in today to hear about Natasha and her childrens' unique farming journey! You'll hear: How 1818 Farms got started 2:21 How Natasha goes about naming the farm's products 10:28 How Natasha develops the products 14:29 1818 Farms' on-farm events 23:00 What 1818 Farms offers in the pressed flowers categories 32:22 How Natasha built an effective team for her unique farming approach 42:54 How Natasha came up with the idea for her flower truck 47:35 Natasha's advice for someone looking to get into value-added offerings 51:54 How Natasha focuses on building an email list 55:41   About the Guest: Located on three acres in the northwest corner of the historic village of Mooresville, AL (pop. 58), 1818 Farms is named for the year Mooresville was incorporated, one year before Alabama became a state. The happy animal residents on our little farm include Babydoll Southdown sheep, a Nubian goat, cats, hens, mini pigs, and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs. In an adjacent field, over 14,000 flowers show off their best colors and blooms, having been lovingly and carefully tended to, bringing beauty today and providing seeds for future seasons. Events of all types are hosted in the garden, under the pavilions and in the adjacent Garden House. The Bloom Stroll and Bouquet Workshops are a beautiful way to enjoy 1818 Farms while learning more about locally grown flower varieties. The Garden House is also home to a series of classes including seed starting, raising backyard chickens, wreath making, and flower preparation and arranging. Additionally, the landscape of our historic farm makes a beautiful backdrop for special event photo shoots. 1818 Farms' bath and beauty products have grown from our commitment to the farm and the need for simple products that really work. Featured on the labels are some of the more popular farm animals, from Farrah Fawcett's Bath Tea and Clover's Lip Smack to Sweet Pea and her scented Shea Creme. These products are all handmade, hand-packaged and include therapeutic grade ingredients. You can find our products in stores throughout the United States and on our online site. Despite our growth over the years, we continue to use original small batch recipes to make simple and effective bath and body favorites, providing the consistent quality you have come to expect from 1818 Farms. Our Seed to Vase initiative continues to strengthen the education component of our mission as we share information on ways to identify, grow, harvest, and arrange seasonally grown flowers. Through our Seed to Vase initiative, we are sharing our gardening knowledge, as well as the beautiful flowers growing on our farm. We use heirloom and saved flower seeds whenever possible and have found many varieties that thrive in our area. We also love to share this knowledge and experience with others when we are out and about with the 1818 Farms Flower Truck. You can learn more about our Farm, our handcrafted products, and the 1818 Farms Flower Truck at 1818farms.com. The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor! Harvest Hosts provides a cost-free opportunity for small businesses and farms to increase revenue simply by inviting  self-contained RV members to stay one night on their property. In return, Members patronize or donate to the business.  The program is free for farms to join and to share their offerings. There is no requirement to have hook-ups or services, just a place to park one RV.In exchange for the overnight stay, Harvest Hosts Members are encouraged to make a purchase of at least $20 at each host location they visit. Based on a recent survey, Harvest Hosts Members spend an average of $50 per night at each host location they visit. 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Great group tonight folks and wonderful comments! Synopsis: The gentleness of God, the subtle workings of the Holy Spirit, the influence of the angels in our lives and the importance of gratitude - all of these things come forward in hypothesis 27 to strengthen us in the spiritual battle and to illuminate the path ahead. Life so often weighs us down. We feel the burden of ourselves most keenly and we can become jaded in the way that we view life, the world and God. Despite God making Himself a slave, a servant in order to lift us up out of our sin, despite his giving Himself to us, filling us with his life in love in the Eucharist and by the gift of the Spirit - we can become weary of life and weaken in terms of our capacity to hold on and hope.  In our own lives we must strive to understand that God is always working and active through His spirit of love. Despite the darkness that we struggle with and sometimes our lack of faith God never abandons us for a moment. From our perspective we must also understand that He never abandons others even when we see them falling into great darkness. God can choose individuals as vessels of election and through them He can do wonderful things. Our own incapacity to see clearly often makes us project onto God that same inability.  Finally, we have a responsibility to each other. We must allow ourselves to enter into the sufferings of others, to see the darkness that they struggle with and be willing to take them by the hand and to remain with them even when they find the presence of others agitating and unwanted. For this is the love of Christ. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:10:36 David Fraley: Hello Father. I'm sorry I haven't been around. I got a new job and I work most evenings. I've been following through the podcast.   00:10:51 FrDavid Abernethy: page 229 Hypothesis XXVII   00:11:03 FrDavid Abernethy: Welcome back Dave   00:11:18 FrDavid Abernethy: no worries.   always glad to have you join us   00:19:28 Cindy Moran: Awww...you won't have any mice!   00:20:42 Debra: A kitty would be easier to have than a Great Pyrenees lol   00:23:26 Anthony: This account of Makarios sounds like the Russian Orthodox film "Ostrov" (Island).   00:24:48 carolnypaver: I thought of that also, Anthony. Except that he didn't actually kill his captain in The Island.   00:27:42 Eric Ewanco: "Oh happy fault"   00:41:33 Rachel: Like becoming drunk with consolations. Being suddenly overcome by Love.   00:46:23 Anthony: This love borne of gratitude seems to me a lot better motivation to serve God than another alternative I heard, that the better you serve God, the higher the place in Heaven you get.   00:48:31 Lee Graham: The riches and pleasures of this world distract us from working in the fields of God. The harvest is plenty but the workers are few.   00:51:41 Lee Graham: He chooses to be magnanimous to everyone! 00:52:34 Lee Graham: He loves none of us more or less than the others.   00:57:46 Anthony: St. John of Damascus says something like penance is turning from what is unnatural to what if [created to be] natural.  We focus a lot on numbers, quantity, rules of life - which are good, but I prefer the  "Franciscan" happiness and freedom as a model of repentance.  "The glory of God is man fully alive" says Irenaeus, I think.   00:58:46 Ambrose Little, OP: Fear is very temporary and fleeting and limited. Gratitude and love are much more steady and reliable and have no upper bound.   00:59:05 Debra: ❤️   01:06:31 Anthony: This is a bit like "The Idiot" by Dostoevsky.   01:10:09 Debra: If anyone is interested... https://stpeterorthodoxchurch.com/the-meaning-of-dostoevskys-beauty-will-save-the-world/   01:10:16 Rachel: Wow, thank you Anthony. I had heard about that book yet, the protagonist was described in a different manner. I would really like to read that novel.   01:11:46 Anthony: You are welcome, Rachel.  It's been several years, I hope I described him and the story well.   01:19:58 Ambrose Little, OP: If we live long enough, probably most of us are both slaves at different times.   01:21:13 Debra: I'm the napper, right now, it seems like 01:25:46 Ambrose Little, OP: "mean Jesus"

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Today, David is speaking with Jack Freeman. Jack has worked with growth-stage technology businesses his whole career and has been a partner to nearly twenty portfolio companies at PeakSpan. He currently leads Payments, Supply Chain, and E-Commerce logistics. Prior to joining PeakSpan, Jack worked for Stackpop, an early-stage startup where he helped build out a SaaS-based cost management platform to help CTOs and IT teams buy and manage their internet infrastructure. After his startup was disrupted by AWS, Jack joined Macquarie Capital where he spent three years executing software M&A and capital markets transactions. Jack holds a B.A. in Economics from Middlebury College; and prior to Middlebury, he played division I soccer for Seton Hall University. Jack lives in Brooklyn Heights with his wife and recently rescued puppy, Willow – the sweetest Great Pyrenees you'll ever meet. Once a year, Jack champions a team of thirty in a charity bike ride to the Hamptons to support his brother's autism program, Quest, where he's raised over $100K. Since retiring from collegiate soccer, Jack has become an avid distance runner and is halfway to completing the “big six” world marathon majors. What You'll Learn: Activities in a Later Stage Growth Equity Firm  From Associate to Partner Yearly Strategic Planning at a VC Firm Supplementing SaaS Revenue with Payments  Thematic Research Understanding Internal Biases  Understanding of Tech-Enabled Services Follow-on Strategies  Valuations in Growth Equity 10-Year SaaS Benchmarks Good vs. Bad Board Members Favorite Quote: “Be Patient!” --  The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's greatest ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets.  To connect with David, visit:   Twitter -https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) Substack -http://davidpaul.substack.com/ ( CLICK HERE) LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc ( CLICK HERE) IG -https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ ( CLICK HERE)     DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital.  All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.