Podcasts about Green Lake

The new federal budget bill is making it hard for Washington to meet sustainability goals, King County is re-upping its commitment to being a welcoming area for immigrants, and people in the Green Lake neighborhood are fighting to save their favorite music venue. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several people that participated in last month’s Spokane anti-ICE protest have been arrested by federal agents. A judge has ordered Seattle to clamp down on the lewd behavior going on at Denny Blaine Park. A drive-by shooting in Green Lake resulted in a bullet hitting someone’s shower. // Democrat Congressman Hank Johnson unveiled another cringe parody song. This time, it was about the Epstein files. // Democrats continue to wail and gnash their teeth about cuts to PBS and NPR.

Today's poem is Places With Terrible Wi-Fi by J. Estanislao Lopez. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're going back into the archive to revisit Ada Limón's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on February 23, 2022. In this episode, former host Ada Limón writes… “Hiding has gotten so much harder these days. Growing up, I could hide by the creek or in the branches of a shrub. In high school, I could hide behind the dumpsters, or in the creek, or by the tennis courts. In college, I could hide by Greenlake or by Gasworks Park, or in the arboretum.But now, there is a little machine in my pocket that is always on. And you can always find me. How can we ever hide if we attach ourselves to these little machines that are hellbent on finding us? Today's poem ponders what it is to be without the internet, and what it means to not have access to the constant buzz of the world. What comes is a reminder of what's sacred.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Veteran composer Brian Steckler takes us through his fascinating 30-year journey in the ever-changing music industry, from his unexpected start with the iconic Budweiser Frogs Super Bowl commercial to scoring the Sundance Film Festival selection “Sunfish (& Other Stories from Green Lake).” In this episode, Brian shares: • How a piano performance degree led him from Nashville to LA's music scene • Working with artists like Paul Stanley (KISS) and Tony winner Billy Porter • The reality of the music industry and adapting to survive • Innovative scoring techniques for the acclaimed film “Sunfish (& Other Stories from Green Lake)” *plus his favorite mic placement for recording piano* • Behind-the-scenes stories from jingle houses to reality tv productions • Honest advice for aspiring musicians entering today's competitive landscape

Con inteligencia artificial y agentes inteligentes, la nueva plataforma GreenLake Intelligence de HPE transforma la gestión de TI híbrida al automatizar procesos y optimizar la administración de recursos, sostenibilidad y protección de datos, facilitando operaciones más eficientes y simples para las empresas.

Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert is a remote code execution vulnerability in Roundcube. On the news front, HPE announces GreenLake Intelligence, which will bring agentic AI capabilities to the HPE portfolio, Pure Storage brings cloud-like operations for on-prem storage, and Juniper Networks adds predictive analytics to its data center ops platform. Weka rolls... Read more »

Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert is a remote code execution vulnerability in Roundcube. On the news front, HPE announces GreenLake Intelligence, which will bring agentic AI capabilities to the HPE portfolio, Pure Storage brings cloud-like operations for on-prem storage, and Juniper Networks adds predictive analytics to its data center ops platform. Weka rolls... Read more »

Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert is a remote code execution vulnerability in Roundcube. On the news front, HPE announces GreenLake Intelligence, which will bring agentic AI capabilities to the HPE portfolio, Pure Storage brings cloud-like operations for on-prem storage, and Juniper Networks adds predictive analytics to its data center ops platform. Weka rolls... Read more »

This episode is a little different — and honestly, one of the most meaningful conversations I've had on the podcast. It all started when someone threw a rock through the window of my husband's pediatric dental office in Green Lake. That incident led me down an unexpected path of navigating city programs, talking to local leaders, and eventually, sitting across from Sara Nelson, President of the Seattle City Council. Sara joined me in my home studio for a candid, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to lead in this city — and why she's running for a second term. We covered a lot: the realities of public safety, support for small businesses, addiction treatment, housing, and the power (and limits) of what City Council can actually do. She didn't dodge a single question, and nothing was edited out. What you'll hear is an open, honest exchange between two people who care deeply about Seattle and want to see it thrive. In this episode: The Back to Business Fund and how it directly impacted my family What Seattle City Council members can and can't control Sara's approach to public safety, housing, and addiction treatment What it's like to lead with integrity under constant public scrutiny Her biggest wins — and what she wants to accomplish next term   A quote that stuck with me was: “I ran to fix the city — and I'm not done.” If you live in Seattle, I hope this episode helps you feel more informed and connected to the people shaping our future. And I hope it reminds you that your voice matters — not just on social media, but at the polls.   Connect with Sara Nelson: Website: https://www.saraforcitycouncil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraforcitycouncil   You can find me on Instagram @rightinfrontofmyface or send me a note at rightinfrontofmyface@gmail.com.   If this conversation hit home for you, please share it with a friend and leave a review. It really does help more people find these stories. And as always, don't forget to look around—you never know what's happening right in front of your face.   Thank you to my sponsors Cassie and Jeremy Johnson with Windermere Real Estate: https://johnsonandwalker.com/

Our good friend Shawn Katzbeck, Director of Marketing and Tourism for Marinette, stopped in to update us on their big river boat races last weekend. Marinette County. From waterfall tours to color tours, Kelly Vandermuse from Independence Stay Hotel talks about unique tourist attractions, including the saltwater pool and the newly revamped buffet. Discover the charm of Marinette as a gateway to the Upper Peninsula, with its breathtaking fall colors and historical landmarks like Al Capone's hideout. The episode also features Jason Mansmith with the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, showcasing its historical significance and upcoming events. Get ready for a delightful tour of Wisconsin's hidden treasures! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Shawn Katzbeck, Jason Mansmith, Kelly Vandermuse

Welcome to another episode of the Life Changing Money podcast!This week on the Life Changing Money podcast, Barbara Schreihans sits down with Dr. Shea Kramer—Seattle-based chiropractor, entrepreneur, and mama-focused wellness advocate—about the intersection of health, business growth, and family life.If you're a health-conscious business owner or a mom curious about holistic care for your kids, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration!Tune in to learn:Shea's Chiropractic Calling – How witnessing her brother's healing through chiropractic care at age 11 set her on a lifelong path in natural medicine.Building a Practice from Scratch – The journey from student loans and no business training to multiple thriving clinics in the Seattle area.Pediatric & Prenatal Healing – Why chiropractic care is crucial during pregnancy and how gentle adjustments can help babies with colic, latch issues, and sleep.Hiring & Scaling – How she knew it was time to expand her team and her mission to copy-paste her clinic model to meet growing community demand.Marketing That Works – The boots-on-the-ground strategies she used to grow her first practice—think farmers markets, BNI groups, and endless networking.Posture & Wellness Tips – Simple adjustments for entrepreneurs who sit all day, plus biohacking tools Shea swears by like red light therapy, saunas, and the Emotion Code.Plus, hear her tips on working with your spouse, the importance of self-care for healers, and her go-to advice for aspiring chiropractors or anyone looking to build a purpose-driven practice!Learn More About Dr. Shea Kramer: Website: https://www.treeoflifeseattle.comInstagram: @treeoflifeseattleLocations: Wallingford, Kirkland, and GreenLake, WA

"Some say life is hard, but that is just talk. It is good to be alive, it is exciting!" For Episode 352, Brandon and David are joined by Marcus Patterson to discuss Akira Kurosawa's Dreams. Marcus is a talented director of photography who worked on the recent Sundance film, SUNFISH (& OTHER STORIES ON GREEN LAKE), which was also an anthology film. David and Brandon talk with Marcus about his work on the anthology film, and he brings some context to the month on the elements of creating one. The trio also dives into Kurosawa's Dreams and his early upbringing in Japan. Listen as they discuss how Kurosawa's traumas affected the film, which Hollywood A-listers stepped in to help make the film, and how the creative team was able to mix practical and visual effects to create Kurosawa's fantasy world.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Watching Movies with Family -  (00:00:10) Introducing Marcus Patterson (00:04:38)  Recap of the Anthology Genre (00:07:48) Talking “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” -(00:08:57) Intro to Dreams (00:25:02) How Dreams Got to Production (00:29:20) Favorite Scenes (00:42:56) On Set Life - (01:22:14) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:12) What Worked and What Didn't (01:34:12) Film Facts (01:39:47) Awards (01:40:03) Final Questions on the Movie (01:45:14) Final Questions on the Genre (01:50:33) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:41) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

The hour starts with John Craemer and Tori Wittenbrock from the Green Bay Press Times. They bring Jessica Deiderich with Green Bay Habitat For Humanity. They are getting ready for this season's "Rock The Block" program, where neighbors help neighbors do various repairs on their homes. Then Jason Mansmith, with the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, joins to talk about the upcoming "Eats For The Arts" campaign, which includes great food from local Green Lake and Ripon restaurants. The participating restaurants donate a portion of the sale of menu items to help fund the great entertainment that the Thrasher brings to our listening area. Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

A suspect in a hit and run crash was arrested near North Greenville Elementary School today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hailey uncovers Green Lake County, home to heartwarming and inspiring stories from a unique collective of people. In today's episode, Hailey shares a few stories from fellow Wisconsinites, including The Nortons, Russell Moccasin, and The Soul Hammer.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/uniquely-wisconsin-green-lake-county/Norton's of Green Lake: https://nortonsgreenlake.com/; Norton Fishing Adventures: https://www.nortonsfishingandhuntingadventures.com/; Norton's Dry Dock: https://www.nortonsdrydock.com/; A Legacy on Green Lake: The Nortons; Russell Moccasins: https://russellmoccasin.com/; Russell Moccasin: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship; Soul Hammer: https://soulhammer.shop/; Ross Haven Gallery Art: https://www.facebook.com/rosshavengalleryart; Art is for Everyone : The Soul Hammer Collective; The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksUniquely Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/dw-uniquely-wisconsin/Green Lake County: https://www.greenlakecountywi.gov/

Dravon James talks with actress Brooke Butler about her new film Sunfish and Other Stories on Green Lake. About Brooke Butler- Actress Brooke Butler;, best known for her roles in Ozark, The Resident and Animal Kingdom, adds another compelling and standout performance to her repertoire in Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake), a heartfelt anthology film that has been selected as one of only 10 features in the prestigious U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Sierra Falconer, this indie gem unfolds through a series of four interwoven stories that explore life, love, and self-discovery on the idyllic Green Lake in Michigan. Screening in-person and online from January 30–February 2, SUNFISH is a must-see at Sundance 2025. Filmed on location in Michigan, SUNFISH is one of Sundance's Top 10 Competition Selects, praised for its perceptive storytelling and stunning cinematography. Brooke joins a stellar ensemble cast, including Jonathan Stoddard, Karsen Liotta, Emily Hall, Maren Heary, and Dominic Bogart, in bringing to life Falconer's vision of human connection and personal growth. Brooke stars as Caroline, a snobby Hollywood wife whose initial disdain for a quaint bed-and-breakfast transforms into a heartfelt appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of the northern Michigan setting. Sharing the screen with Jonathan Stoddard and Emily Hall, Brooke's sharp wit and nuanced performance bring humor and depth to the film's emotional conclusion. In this anthology film, directed by Sierra Falconer, Brooke's character is part of the final story, where themes of rediscovery and connection come alive. Sharing the screen with Jonathan Stoddard and Emily Hall, Brooke's performance is both sharp and heartwarming, capturing the quiet beauty of Falconer's intimate storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:What originally started out as a group of friends excited about trying their hand at paranormal investigating in early 2021, led to what Phantasm Paranormal has become today. The passion and excitement that came from this curiosity of the unexplained is the reason that Aaron and Mike Welter officially founded Phantasm Paranormal as a team on 9/23/21. We are now entering our 4th season as an official team and going strong! Phantasm currently has 8 team members. We are based out of Oshkosh, WI but our team members are throughout Wisconsin from Appleton to Green Lake to Milwaukee. We are also open to new members if the fit is right! Our Phantasm team members all have a lot of love and passion for what we do. Paranormal investigating is only part of who we are though. We LOVE to help locations and other teams where we can and spread paraunity as much as possible. We are passionate about saving locations and supporting the spirits that reside in them. One aspect that we really have been working on heavily is teaching the paranormal to new investigators who might be interested in trying it themselves. We are also working more on hosting events where people have the opportunity to spend the night investigating with our team and are even able to use our paranormal equipment during the night to aid in their investigation. We love what we do and we love to see others experience it themselves! We are open to doing what we can to support the paranormal community. Collaborations, paranormal tours/events, guide work, etc...We would love to work with you! We have a lot of fun things coming in 2025.Follow us on social media for more information!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/674805537191940Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@PhantasmparanormalwisClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones on the Paranormal Spectrum every Thursday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have twelve different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.To find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

You've probably been there: doomscrolling or otherwise distracted by devices. Many of us have lost focus before as our addictive phones consume our time or interfere with social situations. People bump into one another on the street, look down at their phones at restaurants, or check their mobile devices while spending time with the kids as continuous pings sound off in their pockets and purses. New York Times bestselling author, political commentator, and MSNBC news anchor Chris Hayes posits that these phenomena are part of a larger issue of attention capitalism, and show how attention itself has been taken from us and turned into a commodity. His latest release, The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource, charts how the deliberate harvesting of human attention by wealthy companies has fundamentally changed news, politics, and leisure time. As society grows increasingly unable to concentrate, the consequences can be serious, and hold implications for what lies ahead. The Sirens' Call aims to provide a holistic framework as well as steps people can take to regain control of their own lives and futures, overcoming what Hayes refers to as “the little attention box” that continues to dominate much of our existence. Chris Hayes is the Emmy Award–winning host of All In With Chris Hayes on MSNBC and the New York Times bestselling author of A Colony in a Nation and Twilight of the Elites. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and children. Luke Burbank hosts the public radio variety show “Live Wire” as well as the daily podcast “TBTL” and is a Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning. He grew up near Greenlake in Seattle and jumps at any opportunity to come visit his hometown.

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you about the bizarre case of Ryan Borgwardt, a 35-year-old father from Wisconsin who disappeared during a solo kayaking trip. Initially presumed drowned after his kayak was found capsized, the investigation took a shocking turn when authorities uncovered evidence suggesting Ryan had orchestrated his own disappearance.As Ky unravels the details, listeners learn about Ryan's suspicious financial activities, including a substantial transfer to a foreign bank account and the acquisition of a life insurance policy just days before his vanishing act. The episode explores the meticulous planning behind his staged death, from the disappearance of his belongings to his escape route that led him to Uzbekistan.Join Ky as she navigates through the twists and turns of this case, raising questions about the motives behind Ryan's actions and the impact on his family, particularly his three children left behind. What are your thoughts on Ryan's actions and the consequences he faced?Do you think Ryan's sentence was too lenient?Share your opinions in the comments below.Become a part of the Love and Murder community by joining us on Patreon for bonus episodes, case extras, and more at patreon.com/loveandmurder. You can also sign up for free if you're not ready to become a paid subscriber.Share this episode with everyone you know and help us grow the Love and Murder community! Follow us on social media for more true crime content and updates.Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:A Mother's Love, A Son's Greed | The Premeditated Murder of Athena Valentiny | Levente Lazarhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midweek-rant-a-mother-lives-best-life-on-vacation-while-infant-is-left-to-die-kristel-candelario--59201421************************************************************************************************Support these businesses; support LaM:BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJs✨✨For a commercial-free episode, pictures, and more head to our exclusive group at www.patreon.com/loveandmurder✨✨Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************

Welcome back! Listen this week to hear Piper, Korah (a new friend of the podcast), and I discuss everything we saw at Sundance Film Festival this year! Films Mentioned (by category): • U.S. Dramatic: Atropia, Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake), Bubble & Squeak, Bunnylovr, Love, Brooklyn, Sorry, Baby, Plainclothes, Ricky, Omaha • U.S. Documentary: André Is an Idiot • World Cinema Dramatic: The Things You Kill, Sauna, LUZ, Brides, DJ Ahmet, Two Women, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake • Midnight: Together, Touch Me, Opus • Premieres: Last Days, Kiss of the Spider Woman, All That's Left of You, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), Folktales, Oh, Hi!, Jimpa, SALLY, Rebuilding, If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You, Lurker, Librarians, Deaf President Now! • NEXT: Rains Over Babel, By Design, East of Wall • Episodic: Hal & Harper Follow the Podcast Instagram: @otrwithandrew Twitter: @theotrandrewpod Letterboxd: @andymike1209 Follow Korah Insta: @duhhthts.ko Letterboxd: @korahsmith Follow Piper Insta: @pipercjones Letterboxd: @piedpiper5

Brooke Butler discusses her upbringing in Woodinville, Washington, and her love for Taco Time. She highlights her role in the film "Sunfish and Other Stories on Green Lake," which premiered at Sundance and is available on the Sundance website until Sunday. The film is an anthology series about small-town life, with Butler playing a Hollywood actress adjusting to small-town life. Butler also mentions her experience at Sundance, her diverse acting roles, and her passion for sports and gaming. She emphasizes the importance of kindness in the entertainment industry and her commitment to authentic, natural performances.00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Seattle Area Connections 01:21 - Taco Time 02:24 - Seattle Memories & Film Projects04:31 - Nature, Cinematography & Dialogue in Film 10:20 - Sundance Film Festival Experience 14:15 - Watching Films 16:10 - Screaming in Horror 17:20 - Acting in Tosh.0 18:30 - Acting in Ozark & Roles for Women 22:50 - Working with Men & Athletic Ability 24:43 - Fortnite & Fashion & Roles 27:31 - Working with Chris Kattan 29:51 - Acting Career & Role Diversity 30:07 - Kindness & Working Together 31:50 - Learning to Hear No 32:42 - Upcoming Projects & Final Thoughts 33:25 - Outro - Brook Butler website:https://www.brookeserenebutler.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

To celebrate the start of the Virtual Sundance film festival, Claira and Joe have recap the first half of the festival. This episode contains no spoilers but could be a useful guide for what to watch out for in the next couple of months! Movies Discussed: Didn't Die, The Ugly Stepsister, Twinless, By Design, The Perfect Neighbor, Its Never Over Jeff Buckley, Lurker, The Legend of Ochi, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, All That's Left of You, Sauna, The Virgin of Quarry lake, The Librarians, Sunfish (And Other Stories on Green Lake), Gen_, The Things You Kill, Seeds, Obex --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the team on social media! Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claira ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sydney ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram !⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on:  ⁠houseofcinemapod.com/⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more! ⁠www.patreon.com/HouseofCinema⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AND A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR AMAZING PATREON SUPPORTERS Chris A, Diego V, Amado G, Josh N, Brandon P, Lani D, Betsy G, Harlee H, JohnE, Gucci S, Chloe J, Mister Brown, Ctrlblu, Kylie H, Chloe G, MichaelW, Lauren C, Randy A, Paige P, Gage L, TaftyRafty, Troy H, Nate S, AmyH, Skylar R, Emily C, Ezra K, Bryan S, Andrew T, Brandon L, Stinker,Goose, Jenna G, David P, Anthony S, Kari H, TiAnna P, Parker J, Ryan F,Maia P, Eryn M, Kat, Elmina, Taylor H, Anthony P, Xavier D, Isaac H,Julia C, Ryan R, Indigo, Brian S, Davis M, Samantha E, BrandonM, Juan B,Nomex, Tabitha E, Colin J, Gracie, Sophia H, Harrison R,Megan H, JasonR, Bruce C, Chance, Pedro S, Gee M, Spencer M, Sabrena, Jack H, Matt K,Chris V, Priya D, Jacob R, Logan R, Auds T, Melissa Q, Jenna S, Jacob K,Alex T, Jorge V, Bryan S, Sahil, Dakota B, Jacob D, Des, Brandon A,Janou, Lupe C, Nia R, Ava L, Israel M, Renee D, Reagan, Nick R, Malik W,Emily B, Zach, Addison, Helen K, Garret H, Toby C, Joe R, DJ R, Lex,Logan L, Connor Z, Caitlyn-Anne, Owen L, Liam A, Emma S

There's no question – AI is top of mind for businesses and governments alike and the focus is shifting from infrastructure to implementation & value derivation. Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman were joined by Hewlett Packard Enterprise's President & CEO, Antonio Neri, last week in Davos. In their conversation, Neri emphasizes HPE's commitment to making technology equitable and sustainable, their strategic positioning in AI, and the role of hybrid cloud in AI applications. Tune in as they cover

"The Man" from The Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Jason Mansmith, joins us to talk about a great line-up of music and films that are coming up at that great venue. From bluegrass to solo performers to a free film series, there's something for everyone at The Thrasher. Then Douglas Darby and Jacob Jansen from Turning The Page , LLC join the show once again to talk about having the discussion about addiction in our schools and homes. Both of these individuals have lived through addiction. They share their stories of their low points and how the road is not easy, but can be navigated. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Jason Mansmith, Douglas Darby, Jacob Jansen

We’re rounding out a week of re-airing our favorite episodes of the year, and somehow just couldn’t go without putting in some pickleball. Pickleball continues to be both popular and controversial in Seattle. This episode we're returning to the Green Lake pickleball courts which were officially declared a pickleball hub by Seattle in June. And the upwards of 100 diehard fans would agree, as they meet regularly to dink pickleballs back and forth. Yes, that’s the technical term. But, not everyone is a fan of the pickleball takeover. Producer Matt Martin checked it out last summer. It may no longer be ideal pickleball weather, but you can reminisce about summer sun as Matt takes us back to August at Green Lake. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer says she's hoping to see more bipartisanship in the Legislature. The kayaker who faked his death in Green Lake this summer has returned to Wisconsin. And, at a holiday market near Lake Geneva there's a giant glass Christmas tree, where visitors can help add the finishing touches.

This week's episode takes a wild turn into the unbelievable.  Our missing person didn't just vanish - he faked his own death, traveled halfway around the globe, and ultimately got caught. It all started when Ryan Borgwardt told his family he was going kayaking.  When he didn't return, his wife reported him missing. Authorities found his overturned kayak and life preserver, shifting the mission from a rescue to a recovery.   But after an exhaustive search, no trace of Ryan's body turned up in the lake. If he wasn't in the water… where was Ryan Borgwardt? Get ready, because today's episode feels like it's ripped straight from the script of a Hollywood thriller. Listen as we dive into Wisconsin, the case of Ryan Borgwardt, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://abc11.com/post/ryan-borgwardt-missing-sheriff-update-wisconsin-father-faked-own-death-fled-europe/15568812/ https://people.com/ryan-borgwardt-kayak-dad-presumed-dead-fled-europe-8754791 https://apnews.com/article/missing-kayaker-ryan-borgwardt-wisconsin-240e49d59e3e69ad95f14baea9fda1d9 https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/us/ryan-borgwardt-wisconsin-fake-death-found-alive/index.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/ryan-borgwardt-likely-wouldn-t-042501574.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-wisconsin-kayaker-faked-death-fled-europe/story?id=115767037 https://www.birdsall-law.com/potential-criminal-charges-against-ryan-borgwardt-court-tv https://globalnews.ca/news/10868451/missing-kayaker-ryan-borgwardt-faked-death-fled-to-europe/ https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticalpha/video/7436641295742913834 https://wdez.com/2024/11/14/863712/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14087569/ryan-borgwardt-faked-death-wisconsin-wife-messages.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14087569/ryan-borgwardt-faked-death-wisconsin-wife-messages.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctbWpBkzK8&t=1s

Details were released via criminal complaint from the man from Green Lake who faked his own death following his arrest. There's one thing missing - where is the motive?

Maybe that's who the drones are looking for? We discuss the mysterious drones over the east coast, we dive into the criminal complaint of the Green Lake man who faked his own death to flee to a woman in a different country. We also preview when this brutal cold will be done, and Mark Tauscher talks about the newly released Badgers schedule.

The $25 billion merger between super market giants Kroger and Albertson's has come to a halt and now we want to know how this merger would benefit the customer. Next, remember the guy from Green Lake who left the country? Well he's back and we need to know why he returned! Then, Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins the show to talk about the herculean topic of medical coding and billing. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Kristin Lyerly

That's one hell of a bonus. This hour, an update on the Green Lake kayaker who faked his own death returning to Wisconsin. Dr. Ken Harris talks jury rulings as the case of Daniel Penny just concluded, and another high profile case of Luigi Mangione will begin in the near future, and we award our second SOTY award!

Are we ever going to learn what these drones are? Also this hour, an update on the Green Lake kayaker back in Wisconsin, the OTHER Ron Johnson, and Mark Tauscher talks Strahan's sack record, Gastineau's problem with Favre, Favre's apology and if this is a legit beef?

In this episode we dive into 2 intriguing topics: the beloved traditions surrounding Thanksgiving Eve (ie. dranksgiving, i.e. blackout Wednesday) and the unbelievable story of a kayaker who fakes his own death. First we take a closer look at the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest drinking days of the year. The boys discuss their home town watering holes where you run into people you never wanted to see again.Then we explore how a man name Ryan Borgwardt staged his disappearance after a kayaking incident leading authorities on a ongoing wild goose chase.Send us a text

Madison's Common Council is considering censuring Alder Charles Myadze, who faces numerous accusations of domestic violence and sexual harassment. School board members in Juneau County is considering dissolving their district. And, a kayaker who went missing in Green Lake over the summer has now gotten in contact with the police.

Gabe and Chewy start the show discussing the follow up on the story of the story of the Man who faked his death in Green Lake after news was released that he has been contracted, and is apparently safe. The man details why he went to Green lake, and how he managed to throw authorities off his trail on his trip to Eastern Europe. Jason Wilde Joins the show. Craig Karmazin joins the show to talk about the Green Bay Packers, The Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers and snow globe games like last night in Cleveland.

They have located the missing Green Lake Kayaker Ryan Borquardt – the man who faked his own death to ditch his family and meet a woman he was talking to in Uzbekistan. Ryan sent a note to Green Lake sheriff's office confirming he is okay. So now what? Great question. Because, he isn't forced to come back. So we will monitor this story.

A case of mistaken identity. A loaded hour including the start of the first measurable snowfall of the season and the roads are atrocious. Debbie Lazaga putting in the work this morning. We also have a press conference planned for an update on the missing Green Lake kayaker. An Everyday Hero, and Jen Lada talks flight anxiety

Can't believe its been a week already! Eric and Dylan have the latest in Wisconsin sports. We start with following some of the standout athletes who are playing college basketball out of state, and a crappy week of NFL football. Next, we discuss the story that is taking over the state of Wisconsin, a kayaker from Green Lake, WI who has allegedly faked his death to start a new life overseas. Plus a look at the college basketball programs in the state of Wisconsin and our bold predictions for the Packers, as the team comes out of the bye week and faces Da Bears. This and much more in Episode 164!

Join Steve Hooper for an exclusive webinar featuring Kevin Eggen, CEO of Hops N Drops, and Brock Lynch, owner of Wooden City in Green Lake. You will gain valuable insights from their extensive experience in the restaurant industry as they discuss the challenges of managing tips across multiple locations and the transformative impact of TipHaus on their businesses. Discover how they have improved operational efficiency, boosted employee satisfaction, and streamlined processes through automation. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

By coincidence, the guys all wear black today. They've all lost a few pounds and probably want to look even more svelt. Excellent work, guys! It's Sadie Hawkins Day, so the guys discuss whether they were invited to "the dance" back in the day. The Mayor says yes, but Maino says no. The discussion turns to the Green Lake man who staged his death and left the country. Both Jim and John admit they've thought about doing something like that. Johnny Carson, game shows and more meanderings round out the hour. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

A wild story out of Green Lake where a father of three allegedly faked his own death and left for Europe. How is this possible? He has apparently been found, but will he face repercussions? Dr. Ken Harris joins the show to give the investigative perspective on this show.

A direct quote from Erik Bilstad. This hour we cover the Trump cabinet coming together as well as Eric Hovde still not conceding the Senate race. Plus, Christmas activities with mkewithkids.com's Calie Herbst, and Dr. Ken Harris talks Green Lake man who allegedly faked his own death

"We thank Shane for his time here in Chicago" This hour we go over the missing kayaker from Green Lake who allegedly faked his own death, the City of Milwaukee Christmas tree, what the actual rules are on abortion in Wisconsin, and what a judge could rule regarding Presidential Elect Donald Trump's criminal indictments.

On the night of August 2, 1996, Tom Rhodes and his wife Jane were on a boat ride on Green Lake, in Minnesota, when Jane fell overboard. Tom failed to find Jane, and her body was discovered the next day. Police suspected Tom from the get-go, focusing on previous marriage and financial troubles. This led the medical examiner to give his initial finding of undetermined cause of death a second look – working backwards from police suspicions, and eventually changing the cause of death to homicide. Tom was eventually sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. Click here to see the entire interview on our YouTube channel. To learn more and get involved, visit: Tom's art gallery as mentioned in creditshttps://www.thomasdgalleries.com/ Great North Innocence Projecthttps://www.greatnorthinnocenceproject.org/ Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a bone-chilling dive into Wisconsin's haunted history as Host Lyle Perez explores ten of the state's most ghost-ridden locations. With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to delve into Wisconsin's eerie past, from luxury hotels and mysterious mansions to desolate cemeteries and asylums. Wisconsin may be known for its natural beauty and charming towns, but hidden within its landscapes are tales of spirits and lingering souls. So, sit back, turn off the lights, and join us as we journey into the haunted heart of the Badger State. Featured Locations: The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Known for its luxury and Victorian charm, the Pfister Hotel is haunted by its original owner, Charles Pfister. Guests report lights flickering, electronics turning on and off, and shadowy figures roaming the ninth floor. Major League Baseball players who stay here have encountered unexplained furniture rearrangements and disembodied footsteps. It seems Charles Pfister is as watchful over his hotel in the afterlife as he was in life. Summerwind Mansion, Land O' Lakes West Bay Lake, Land O' Lakes, WI 54540 Once an opulent estate, Summerwind Mansion is a haunting ruin where spirits are said to linger despite a fire that destroyed the building in 1988. Former residents reported ghostly figures, whispers, and even a skeleton discovered in the basement. A spectral woman is still seen in the upper windows, adding to the eerie atmosphere of this infamous haunted landmark. Old Baraboo Inn, Baraboo 135 Walnut St, Baraboo, WI 53913 Built in the 1860s, this historic tavern is home to “Charlie,” a ghostly bartender, and other spirits who make their presence known with phantom music, laughter, and ghostly touches. The second floor, once a brothel, is especially active with flickering lights and whispers in the night. Visitors can still stop by the inn for a drink—and possibly a ghostly encounter. Dartford Cemetery, Green Lake Park Dr, Green Lake, WI 54941 Known as one of Wisconsin's most haunted cemeteries, Dartford Cemetery is famous for apparitions, whispers, and chilling encounters near Chief Highknocker's grave. Visitors report seeing a spectral little boy playing among the tombstones and cold, ghostly hands gripping their shoulders, making this spot a must-visit for thrill-seekers. Sheboygan County Insane Asylum, Sheboygan 3400 County Rd EE, Sheboygan, WI 53083 The abandoned Sheboygan County Insane Asylum, closed in the 1970s, is a hub of paranormal activity. Ghost hunters report hearing screams, whispers, and spotting shadowy figures lurking in the windows. Though trespassing is prohibited, the asylum's sinister reputation lingers, attracting those brave enough to sneak a peek. Bloody Bride Bridge, Stevens Point Highway 66, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Legend has it that a bride who died tragically on this bridge still haunts it, appearing to drivers as a figure in a blood-stained wedding dress. Some drivers see her in their rearview mirror, sitting in the backseat. The bridge is notorious for paranormal sightings, making it a chilling drive for those daring enough to cross. Brumder Mansion, Milwaukee 3046 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Built in 1910, Brumder Mansion is now a bed and breakfast filled with ghostly tales. Guests report the laughter of unseen children, phantom footsteps, and the figure of George Brumder himself wandering the halls. Stay overnight for a unique experience and perhaps leave with a ghost story of your own. Maribel Caves Hotel, Maribel County Rd R, Maribel, WI 54227 Locally called “Hotel Hell,” Maribel Caves Hotel has burned down multiple times and is rumored to contain a portal to the underworld. Ghostly figures, strange mists, and a faint smell of smoke greet visitors to the ruins, making it a notorious site for paranormal investigators. The Grand Opera House, Oshkosh 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901 The Grand Opera House in Oshkosh, dating back to 1883, has seen numerous ghostly sightings, including a former stage manager who watches over performances. Staff and guests report phantom applause, Victorian apparitions, and cold drafts in the auditorium. It's a historic theater with a haunted twist, perfect for fans of the paranormal and the arts. Old Carver School, Carver Historic Schoolhouse, Carver, WI Abandoned for decades, the Old Carver School is said to be haunted by a former teacher. Visitors hear children's laughter, footsteps in empty halls, and the unnerving sense of being watched. This haunted schoolhouse is a reminder that some teachers stay dedicated long after the final bell has rung. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X (formerly Twitter): @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Keywords and Tags: Haunted Wisconsin, Pfister Hotel hauntings, Bloody Bride Bridge ghost story, haunted hotels in Wisconsin, Halloween Podcast, Wisconsin ghost stories, paranormal sites Wisconsin, haunted cemeteries Wisconsin

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a fitness buff, Randy Cantrell knew he wanted to do something big to celebrate turning 70. And as a lifelong blood donor, he also wanted raise money for Bloodworks. Bloodworks 101 co-producer Helen Pitlick joined Randy for a walk around Green Lake in Seattle as part of his epic birthday fundraiser.Got a creative idea for a fundraiser? Our Development Office would love to hear from you: learn more.

When it comes to Seattle parks, the only thing more controversial than off leash dogs, might be pickleball. But a growing group of enthusiasts have made their home at one city park. Producer Matt Martin will introduce us to the unofficial mayor of pickleball at Green Lake. And how that community is thriving. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I turned twenty-one in 1994, I embarked on a 500 mile solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail across the state of Washington.  The Tread of My Soul is a memoir-meets-travelogue written from the trail.  Originally self published and shared with only a handful of family and friends, I recently dusted off the manuscript with the intention of sharing it with a new generation, on the 30th anniversary of its completion. Among black bears, ravens and Indian paintbrush, I grappled with the meaning of life while traversing the spine of the Cascade range with a handful of pocket edition classics in tow. Quotes from sacred texts, poets, and naturalists punctuate a coming of age tale contemplated in the wilderness.What follows is Part 1 of the book, squared off into four long Substack posts. For this first post, I'm also exclusively including Pacific Crest Trail Soundwalk, featuring a binaural field recording captured while hiking the first few miles on the Pacific Crest Trail up out of the Columbia Gorge in Washington. (If you haven't already, feel free to tap that play button at the top of the post.) The 26-minute composition cycles a triad of parts inspired by the letters PCT: part one in Phrygian mode (in E), part two in the key of C, and part three with Tritone substitutions. The instrumentation is outlined with Pianet electric piano, and colored in with synthesizer and intriguing pads built with a vaguely Appalachian mood in mind. It's on the quieter side, in terms of wildlife, but all in all, I think it compliments the reading. It concludes with a pretty frog chorus so, like the book, I'm making it unrestricted, in the hope of enticing some readers to stick with it to the end. If you prefer, you can find The Tread of My Soul in ebook format available for free right now on Apple Books or Amazon Kindle Store (free with Kindle Unlimited, points, or $2.99). If you read it and like it, please feel free to leave a review to help others find it. Thank you. So, without further ado, here we go:The Tread of My SoulComing of Age on the Pacific Crest Trailby Chad CrouchACT 1(AT RISE we see TEACHER and STUDENTS in an art studio. It is fall term; the sun is just beginning to set when class begins. Warm light washes the profiles of eight classmates. The wood floors are splashed with technicolor constellations of paint.)TEACHERHello. Welcome to class. I find role taking a tiresome practice so we'll skip over that and get to the assignment. Here I have a two-inch square of paper for you. I would like you to put your soul on it. The assignment is due in five minutes. No further explanations will be given.STUDENT #1(makes eye contact with a STUDENT #4, a young woman. She wears a perplexed smile on her face.)TEACHERHere you go.                                    (hands out squares of paper.)(People begin to work. Restlessness gives way to an almost reverence, except STUDENT #5 is scribbling to no end. The Students' awareness of others fades imperceptibly inward.  Five minutes pass quickly.)TEACHERTeacher: Are you ready? I'm interested to see what you've come up with.                                    (scuffle of some stools; the sound of a classroom reclaiming itself.)TEACHERWhat have you got there?STUDENT #1Well, I used half of the time just thinking. I was looking at my pencil and I thought…                                    (taps pencil on his knee, you see it is a mechanical model)this will never do the trick. The idea of soul seemed too intense to be grasped with only graphite. So 1 poked a pin sized hole in the paper and wrote:                                    (reading voice)“Hold paper up to sun, look into hole for soul.” That's all the further I got.TEACHER                                    (looking at student #2)And you?STUDENT #2                                    (smiles)Um, I didn't know what to do so all I have is a few specks where I was tapping my pen while I was thinking. This one…                                    (she points to a dot)is all, um, all fuzzy because I was ready to draw something and I hesitated so the ink just ran…(Students nod sympathetically. Attention goes to STUDENT #3)STUDENT #3I couldn't deal with just one little blank square.                                    (holds paper up and flaps it around, listlessly)So I started dividing.                                    (steadies and turns paper to reveal a graph.)Now, I have lots of squares in which to put my soul in. I think of a soul as being multifaceted.TEACHEROkay.  Thank you.  Next…                                    (looking at student #4)STUDENT #4                                    (without hesitation)I just stepped on it.(holds paper up to reveal the tread of a shoe sole in a multicolor print.)The tread of my soul.•     •     •            The writing that follows seems to have many of the same attributes as the students' responses to the problem posed in the preceding scene. While I have a lot more paper to work with, the problem remains the same: how do I express myself?  How do I express the intangible and essential part of me that people call a soul?  What is it wrapped up in?  What doctrines, ideologies and memories help give it a shape?            I guess I identify mostly with Student #4. Her shoe-print “Tread of My Soul” alludes to my own process: walking over 500 miles on The Pacific Crest Trail from Oregon To Canada in the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. In trying to describe my soul I found that useful to be literal. Where my narrative dips into memoir or philosophy I tried not to hesitate or overthink things.  I tried to lay it all out.            Student #1's solution was evident in my own problem solving in how I constantly had to look elsewhere; into nature, into literature, and into symbology to even begin to bring out the depth of what I was thinking and feeling. Often the words of spiritual classics and of poetry are seen through my writing as if looking through a hole. I can only claim originality in where I poke the holes.            As for Student #2, I am afraid that my own problem solving doesn't evoke enough of her charm. For as much as I wanted to be thoughtful, I wanted also to be open and unstudied, tapping my pen. What I see has emerged, however, is at times argumentative. In retrospect I see that I had no recourse, really. My thoughts on God and Jesus were molded in a throng of letters, dialogues, experiences, and personal studies prior to writing this.Finally, in the winter of my twenty-first year, as I set down to transcribe this book, I realize how necessary it was to hike. Student #3 had the same problem. The soul is complex and cannot fit into a box. Hiking gave me a cadence to begin to answer the question what is my soul? The trail made me mindful. There was the unceasing metaphor of the journey: I could only reach my goal incrementally. This tamed my writing sometimes. It wandered sometimes and I was at ease to let it. I had more than five minutes and a scrap of paper. I had each step.•     •     •            The Bridge of the Gods looks like a behemoth Erector set project over the Columbia River spanning the natural border of Washington and Oregon. My question: what sort of Gods use Erector sets?  Its namesake actually descends from an event in space and time; a landslide. The regional natives likely witnessed, in the last millennium, a landslide that temporarily dammed the Columbia effectually creating a bridge—The Bridge of the Gods. I just finished reading about why geologists think landslides are frequent in the gorge. Didn't say anything about Gods. How we name things, as humankind, has something to do with space and time doesn't it? Where once we call something The Bridge of the Gods it has been contemporarily reduced to landslide. We have new Gods now, and they compel us to do the work with erector sets. Or perhaps I mistook the name: It doesn't necessarily mean Gods made it. Perhaps Gods dwell there or frequent it. Or maybe it is a passageway that goes where the Gods go. It seems to me that if the Gods wanted to migrate from, say, Mt. Rainier in Washington to Mt. Hood in Oregon, they would probably follow the Cascade Ridge down to the Bridge of the Gods and cross there.            If so, I think I should like to see one, or maybe a whole herd of them like the caribou I saw in Alaska earlier this summer, strewn across the snow field like mahogany tables. Gods, I tend to think are more likely to be seen in the high places or thereabouts, after all,The patriarchs and prophets of the Old Testament behold the Lord face to face in the high places. For Moses it was Mount Sinai and Mount Nebo; in the New Testament it is the Mount of Olives and Golgotha. I went so far as to discover this ancient symbol of the mountain in the pyramid constructions of Egypt and Chaldea. Turning to the Aryans, I recalled those obscure legends of the Vedas in which the Soma—the 'nectar' that is in the 'seed of immortality' is said to reside in its luminous and subtle form 'within the mountain.' In India the Himalayas are the dwelling place of the Siva, of his spouse 'the Daughter of the Mountain,' and the 'Mothers' of all worlds, just as in Greece the king of the gods held court on Mt Olympus.- Rene Daumal, Mount Analogue            These days Gods don't go around making landslides every time they want to cross a river, much less perform a Jesus walking on the water miracle. That would be far too suspicious. Gods like to conceal themselves. A popular saying is "God helps those who help themselves." I think if Moses were alive today, Jehovah would have him build a bridge rather than part the waters.            Someone said, "Miracles take a lot of hard work." This is true.•     •     •Day 1.Bridge of the Gods.Exhausted, I pitch my tent on the side of the trail in the hot afternoon and crawl into to take a nap to avoid the annoying bugs.My sweat leaves a dead person stamp on the taffeta floor.Heavy pack.  A vertical climb of 3200 ft.Twelve miles. I heaved dry tears and wanted to vomit.Dinner and camp on a saddle.Food hard to stomach.View of Adams and gorge.            Perhaps I am a naive pilgrim as I cross over that bridge embarking on what I suppose will be a forty day and night journey on the Pacific Crest Trail with the terminus in Canada. My mother gave me a box of animal crackers before my departure so I could leave “a trail of crumbs to return by.” The familiar classic Barnum's red, yellow and blue box dangles from a carabineer of my expedition backpack            As I cross over the bridge I feel small, the pack bearing down on my hips, legs, knees, feet. I look past my feet, beyond the steel grid decking of the bridge, at the water below.  Its green surface swirls. I wonder how many gallons are framed in each metal square and how many flow by in the instant I look?How does the sea become the king of all streams?Because it is lower than they!Hence it is the king of all streams.-Lao-tzu, Tao Teh Ching            On the Bridge of the Gods I begin my quest, gazing at my feet superimposed on the Columbia's waters flowing toward the ocean. Our paths are divergent. Why is it that the water knows without a doubt where to go; to its humble Ocean King that embraces our planet in blue? I know no such path of least resistance to and feel at one with humankind. To the contrary, when we follow our paths of least resistance—following our family trees of religion, learning cultural norms—we end up worshipping different Gods. It is much easier for an Indian to revere Brahman than it is for I. It is much easier for me to worship Christ than it is for an Indian. These paths are determined geographically and socially.             It's not without trepidation that I begin my journey. I want to turn from society and turn to what I believe to be impartial: the sweeping landscape.            With me I bring a small collection of pocket books representing different ideas of the soul. (Dhammapada, Duino Elegies, Tao Teh Ching, Song of Myself, Walden, Mount Analogue, and the Bible.) It isn't that I want to renounce my faith.  I turn to the wilderness, to see if I can't make sense of it all.            I hike north. This is a fitting metaphor. The sun rises in the east and arcs over the south to the west. To the north is darkness. To the north my shadow is cast. Instinctively I want to probe this.•     •     •Day 2.Hiked fourteen miles.Three miles on a ridge and five descending brought me to Rock Creek.I bathed in the pool. Shelves of fern on a wet rock wall.Swaths of sunlight penetrating the leafy canopy.Met one person.Read and wrote and slept on a bed of moss.Little appetite.Began another ascent.Fatigued, I cried and cursed out at the forest.I saw a black bear descending through the brushBefore reaching a dark campsite.            I am setting records of fatigue for myself. I am a novice at hiking. Here is the situation: I have 150 miles to walk. Simple arithmetic agrees that if I average 15 miles a day it will take me 10 days to get to the post office in White Pass where I have mailed myself more food. I think I am carrying a sufficient amount of food to sustain my journey, although I'm uncertain because I have never backpacked for more than three consecutive days. The greatest contingency, it seems, is my strength: can I actually walk 15 miles a day with 60 pounds on my back in the mountains? Moreover, can I continue to rise and fall as much as I have? I have climbed a vertical distance of over 6000 feet in the first two days.            I begin to quantify my movement in terms of Sears Towers. I reason that if the Sears Tower is 1000 feet, I walked the stairs of it up and down almost 5 times. I am developing a language of abstract symbols to articulate my pain.            I dwell on my condition. I ask myself, are these thoughts intensified by my weakness or am I feeding my weakness with my thoughts?            I begin to think about God. Many saints believed by impoverishing their physical self, often by fasting, their spiritual self would increase as a result. Will my spirit awake as my body suffers?            I feet the lactic acid burning my muscle tissue. I begin to moan aloud. I do this for some time until, like a thunderclap, I unleash voice in the forest.            I say, "I CAN'T do this,” and "I CAN do this," in turn. I curse and call out "Where are you God? I've come to find you." Then I see the futility of my words. Scanning the forest: all is lush, verdant, solemn, still. My complaint is not registered here.And all things conspire to keep silent about us, half out of shame perhaps, half as unutterable hope.- Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies            I unstrap my pack and collapse into heap on the trail floor, curled up. I want to be still like the forest.            The forest makes a noise: Crack, crack, crack.            I think a deer must be traversing through the brush. I turn slowly to look in the direction of the sound. It's close. Not twenty yards off judging from the noise.            I pick myself up to view the creature, and look breathlessly. It's just below me in the ravine. Its shadowy black body dilates subtly as it breathes. What light falls on it seems to be soaked up, like a hole cut in the forest in the shape of an animal. It turns and looks at me with glassy eyes. It claims all my senses—I see, hear, feel, smell, taste nothing else--as I focus on the bear.And so I hold myself back to swallow the call note of my dark sobbing.Ah, whom can we ever turn to in our need?Not angels, not humans and already the knowing animals are aware that we are really not at home in our interpreted world.- Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies            Remembering what I read to do when encountering a bear, I raise my arms, making myself bigger. "Hello bear," I say, "Go away!"            With the rhythm of cracking branches, it does.•     •     •Day 3.Hiked thirteen miles.Descended to Trout Creek, thirsty.Met a couple en route to Lake Tahoe.Bathed in Panther Creek.Saw the wind brushing the lower canopy of leaves on a hillside.A fly landed on the hairs of my forearm and I,Complacent,Dreamt.            I awake in an unusual bed: a stream bed. A trickle of clear water ran over stones beneath me, down my center, as if to bisect me. And yet I was not wet. What, I wonder, is the significance of this dream?            The August sun had been relentless thus far on my journey. The heat combined with the effort involved in getting from one source of water to the next makes an arrival quite thrilling. If the water is deep enough for my body, even more so:I undress... hurry me out of sight of land, cushion me soft... rock me in billowy drowse Dash me with amorous wet...- Walt Whitman, Song of Myself            There is something electrifying and intensely renewing about swimming naked in a cold creek pool or mountain lake.I got up early and bathed in the pond; that was a religious exercise, and one of the best things I did. They say that characters were engraven on the bathing tub of King Tching-thang to this effect; "renew thyself completely each day; do it again and again and forever again."- Henry David Thoreau, Walden            Is bathing, then, a spiritual exercise?            When I was baptized on June 15, 1985 in the tiled pool of our chapel in the Portland suburbs, I thought surely as I was submerged something extraordinary would happen, such as the face of Jesus would appear to me in the water. And I did do it—I opened my eyes under water— but saw only the blur of my pastor's white torso and the hanging ferns that framed the pool. I wondered: shouldn't a ceremony as significant as this feel more than just wet? I'm guessing that most children with exposure to religion often keep their eyes open for some sort of spectacular encounter with God, be it to punish or affirm them. (As a child, I remember sitting in front of the television thinking God could put a commercial on for heaven if he wanted to.)            Now, only ten years after I was baptized, I still keep my eyes open for God, though not contextually the same, not within a religion, not literally.            And when I swim in a clear creek pool, I feel communion, pure and alive. The small rounded stones are reminders of the ceaseless touch of water. Their blurry shapes embrace me in a way that the symbols and rites of the church fail to.I hear and behold God in every objectYet I understand God not in the least.-Walt Whitman, Song of Myself            And unlike the doctrines and precepts of organized religion, I have never doubted my intrinsic bond to water.And more-For greater than all the joysOf heaven and earthGreater still than dominionOver all worlds,Is the joy of reaching the stream.- Dhammapada, Sayings of the Buddha•     •     •Day 4.Hiked fourteen miles. Climbed to a beautiful ridge.Signs, yellow and black posted every 50 feet: "Experimental Forest"Wound down to a campground where I met three peopleAs I stopped for lunch."Where does this trail go to?" he says. "Mexico," I say."Ha Ha," says he.Camped at small Green Lake.            My body continues to evolve. My hair and fingernails grow and grow, and right now I've got four new teeth trying to find a seat in my mouth.            I turned twenty-one on August sixth. On August sixth, 1945 a bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. The world lost more people than it made that day. When I was born, I suspect we gained a few.            I'm an adult now, and I'm not sure where it happened or why. I wonder if someone had to stamp something somewhere because of it? A big red stamp that says "ADULT".  It was a blind passage for me—just like those persons who evaporated at ground zero on August sixth, 49 years ago.            I do feel like I just evaporated into adulthood. I am aware of the traditional ceremony of turning twenty-one. Drinking. Contemporary society commemorates becoming an adult with this token privilege. Do you have any idea how fast alcohol evaporates? I am suggesting this: One's response to this rite rarely affords any resolution or insight into growth. Our society commemorates the passage from child to adult with a fermented beverage.            I wanted to more deliberate about becoming an adult. Hence the second reason (behind a spiritual search) for this sojourn into the wilderness. I took my lead from the scriptures:And he was in the desert forty days... He was with the wild animal and the angels attended him.- Mark 1:13            Something about those forty days prepared Jesus for what we know of his adult life.I also took my lead from Native Americans. Their rite of passage is called a vision quest, wherein the youth goes alone into the depth of nature for a few days to receive some sort of insight into being.            I look around me. I am alone here in the woods a few days after my birthday. Why? To discover those parts of me that want to be liberated. To draw the fragrant air into my lungs. To feel my place in nature.…beneath each footfall with resolution.I want to own every atom of myself in the present and be able to say:Look I am living. On what? NeitherChildhood nor future grows any smaller....Superabundant being wells up in my heart.- Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies•     •     •Day 5.Hiked to Bear Lake and swam.Saw over a dozen people. Eighteen miles.Watched raven fly from tree and listened.Found frogs as little as my thumbnail.Left Indian Heaven.            Surprise.  My body is becoming acclimated to long distance hiking. I know because when I rest it is a luxury rather than a necessity.            The light is warmer and comes through the forest canopy at an acute angle from the west, illuminating the trunks of this relatively sparse old growth stand. I am laying on my back watching a raven at his common perch aloft in a dead Douglas fir.            It leaps into its court and flap its wings slowly, effortlessly navigating through the old wood pillars. The most spectacular sense of this, however, is the sound: a loud, slow, hollow thrum: Whoosh whoosh, whoosh....  It's as if the interstices between each pulse are too long, too vacant to keep the creature airborne. Unlike its kind, this raven does not speak: there are no loud guttural croaks to be heard.            Northwest coastal tribes such as the Kwakiutl thought the croaks of a raven were prophetic and whoever could interpret them was a seer. Indeed, the mythic perception of ravens to be invested with knowledge and power is somewhat universal.           My raven is silent. And this is apt, for I tend to think the most authentic prophecies are silent, or near to it.Great sound is silent.- Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching            The contour of that sound and silence leaves a sublime impression on me.•     •     •Day 6.Hiked twelve miles.Many uphill, but not most.Met several people.One group looked like they were enjoying themselves—two families.I spent the afternoon reading my natural history book on a bridge.Voles (forest mice) relentlessly made efforts to infiltrate my food bag during the night.            I am reading about how to call a tree a “Pacific Silver Fir” or an “Engelmann Spruce” or “Western Larch” and so on. If something arouses my curiosity on my walk, I look in my natural history book to see if it has anything to say.            Jung said, "Sometimes a tree can teach you more than a book can."            Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha was enlightened beneath a fig tree.            I read that a 316-year-old Ponderosa Pine east of Mt. Jefferson bears scars from 18 forest fires. Surely that tree taught us one thing a book couldn't.  All things are clues. Everything is part of a complex tapestry of causality.            The grand design behind these mountains has something to do with plate tectonics. Beneath me the oceanic plate is diving beneath the continental at twenty to sixty degrees putting it well under the coastline to where it partially melts and forms magma. This has been happening for millions of years. Every once and a while this magma channels its way up to the surface, cools and turns into igneous rock. Again and again, this happens. Again and again, and yet again until a mountain is made; a stratovolcano.            Meanwhile, on top, water, glaciers, wind, and sun are trying to carry the mountains away grain by grain. Geologic time is as incomprehensible as it would be to imagine someone's life by looking at his or her gravestone. These mountains are gravestones.            Plants fight to keep the hillsides together. Plants and trees do. But every summer some of those trees, somewhere, are going to burn. Nature will not tolerate too much fuel. New trees will grow to replace those lost. Again and again. Eighteen times over and there we find our tree, a scarred Ponderosa Pine in the tapestry.            And every summer the flowers will bloom. The bees will come to pollinate them and cross-pollinate them: next year a new color will emerge.            And every summer the mammals named homo-sapiens-sapiens will come to the mountains to cut down trees, hike trails, and to put up yellow and black signs that read Boundary Experimental Forest U.S.F.S. placed evenly 100 yards apart so hikers are kept excessively informed about boundaries.            Here I am in the midst of this slow-motion interplay of nature. I walk by thousands of trees daily. Sometimes I see just one, sometimes the blur of thousands. It is not so much that a tree teaches me more than a book; rather it conjures up in me the copious leagues of books unwritten. And, I know somewhere inside that I participate. What more hope could a tree offer?  What more hope could you find in a gravestone?•     •     •Day 7.Hiked twenty miles in Alpine country near Mt Adams.More flowers—fields of them. Saw owl. Saw elk.Wrote near cascading creek.Enjoyed walking. Appetite is robust.Camped at Lave Spring.Saw six to ten folks.Didn't talk too much.            Before I was baptized, during the announcements, there was a tremendous screech culminating in a loud cumbf! This is a sound which can be translated here as metal and glass crumpling and shattering in an instant to absorb the forces of automobiles colliding.            In the subsequent prayer, the pastor made mention of the crash, which happened on the very same corner of the chapel, and prayed to God that He might spare those people of injury.            As it turns the peculiarly memorable sound was that of our family automobile folding into itself, and it was either through prayer or her seat belt that no harm came to my sister who was driving it.            Poor thing. She just was going to get some donuts. Do you know why? Because I missed my appointment with baptism. There is time in most church services when people go to the front to (1.) confess their sin, (2.) confess their faith in Christ as their only personal savior, and (3.) to receive Him. This is what is known as the “Altar Call”. To the embarrassment of my parents (for I recall the plan was for one of them to escort me to the front) the Alter Call cue—a specific prayer and hymn—was missed and I sat expectant till the service end. The solution was to attend the subsequent service and try harder.            I don't recall my entire understanding of God and Jesus then, at age eleven, but I do remember arriving at a version of Pascal's reductive decision tree that there are four possibilities regarding my death and salvation:1. Jesus is truly the savior of mankind and I claim him and I go to heaven, or2. Jesus is truly the savior of mankind and I don't claim him and I end up in hell, or3. Jesus isn't the savior of mankind and I die having lived a somewhat virtuous life in trying to model myself after him, or4. Jesus isn't the savior of mankind and I didn't believe it anyhow.            My sister, fresh with an Oregon drivers license, thought one dose of church was enough for her and, being hungry, went out for donuts and failed to yield.Cumbf!            Someone came into the chapel to inform us. We all went out to the accident. The cars were smashed and askew, and my sister was a bawling, rocking little lump on the side of the street. We attended to her, calmed her, and realized there was yet time for me to get baptized. We went into the church and waited patiently for the hymn we had mentally earmarked and then I was baptized. I look back on the calamities of that day affectionately.Prize calamities as your own body.- Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching            Those events that surrounded the ritual decry a ceremony so commonplace one often misses the extraordinariness of it; of humanity; the embarrassment of my parents; the frustration and impetuous flight of my sister; and the sympathy and furrowed brow of our pastor. These events unwind in my head like a black and white silent film of Keystone Cops with a church organ revival hymn for the soundtrack.  There was something almost slapstick about how that morning unfolded, and once the dust had settled and the family was relating the story to my grandmother later that day, we began to find the humor in it. Hitting things and missing things and this is sacred. All of it.Because our body is the very source of our calamities,If we have no body, what calamities can we have?- Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching            Most religions see the body as temporal and the soul as eternal. Hence, 13th century monks cloistered themselves up denying their bodies space and interaction that their souls might be enhanced.            I see it this way: No one denies their bodily existence, do they? Look, your own hand holds this book. Why do you exist? You exist right now, inherently, to hold a book, and to feel the manifold sensations of the moment.            If this isn't enough of a reason, adjust.            I've heard it said, "Stop living in the way of the world, live in the way of God."            My reply: "Before I was baptized, I heard a cumbf, and it was in the world and I couldn't ignore it.  I'm not convinced we would have a world if we weren't supposed to live in the way of it."Thanks for reading Soundwalk! 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