Podcasts about Inspiration Point

Today, we are going on an adventure in Ash's favorite national park—Grand Teton! We're hiking through Cascade Canyon, the most popular longer trail in the Tetons.  Join us as we visit Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and even Lake Solitude along the Cascade Canyon Trail!  Whether you're going for a multi-day backpacking trip or a quick hike, you will love the Teton views from up here! In this episode, we discuss:  The best season for hiking this trail How to see the “Disneyland” of Grand Teton Helpful tips to keep in mind while hiking this trail  All of the must-see spots in Cascade Canyon The animals you can see while hiking this trail  The two forks in this trail and what you need to know about each We hope you enjoy exploring the gorgeous Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. It truly is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of hike, and there are so many beautiful and iconic views on this trail.  Click over to Dirt In My Shoes to start planning your next epic vacation to Grand Teton National Park! Don't forget to complete your task for this week! Are you Team North Fork or Team South Fork?? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! Check out the full show notes here.

S10:E2 – Monsoon season? Not ideal for hiking. But Bryce Canyon National Park has a lot to offer year-round, and Jamin and Hilarie didn't miss a beat. From Sunrise Point to Queen's Trail, Tower Bridge and Inspiration Point, they saw the beauty of the Utah canyon's orange hoodoos from top to bottom. They also finally figured out who Ruby is; If you've been to Bryce, you know who we're talking about. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S10:E2 Bryce Canyon National Park | What's all the fuss about?) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Ldl-4bjBboo). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast

Are you struggling with depression? Do you know that celebrating or appreciating small victories can help counter the onset of depression? This idea has worked for me and I'd like to share how. If you keep watching, you will discover what happened after I published my last video. I'm blown away and need to keep working on this channel. Support: My name is Barry and I'm the owner of Christianity Explained. What is Christianity Explained? It's an online ministry where I provide book reviews catering to a Christian audience. I, also provide some theological teachings through the Inspiration Point Podcast. On the CE Talk Show Podcast, you'll see interviews with pastors and others in the Christian community. To do this, I need your support. YouTube is free; however, the books, equipment and streaming services are not free. You can help this ministry by clicking on the Buy Me Coffee link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChristianityExp Follow Me & Subscribe On: Website - https://www.christianityexplained.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityExplained

I guess you could call this a re-launch of my audio podcast; except for one thing. I felt a need to change the name of the podcast to Inspiration Point. What's the difference? Well, you will have to listen to the podcast for that detail. I'll also be diving into who I am. I'll be sharing some key aspects of what I'm about. That's not all! Here are some details that I did not go into, on today's podcast. For one, my Inspiration Point Podcast episodes are created in Streamyard and streamed to my YouTube channel, Christianity Explained, my Facebook profile and Twitter. I will later upload the original video to Spotify for Podcasters for distribution. Between this podcast, my Christianity Explained Talk Show and book reviews, I feel this to be the best approach. Feel free to visit my YouTube channel and see what other contents I have. In today's podcast, I touched on what the CE Talk Show is; however, I didn't share what the overall purpose of Christianity Explained. What is Christianity Explained? It's an online ministry where I provide book reviews catering to a Christian audience. I, also provide some theological teachings through the Inspiration Point Podcast. On the CE Talk Show Podcast, you'll see interviews with pastors and others in the Christian community.  To do this, I need your support. YouTube is free; however, the books, equipment and streaming services are not free. You can help this ministry by clicking on the Buy Me Coffee link:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChristianityExp                 Please be sure to subscribe to your favorite audio podcast platform. I'd also love it if you visit my YouTube channel and subscribe there, too. Website - https://www.christianityexplained.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityExplained

Do you know someone who's struggling with depression, social anxiety or feelings of hopelessness? Sadly, it's a growing problem for many people; especially teens. It doesn't have to be that way! There is an answer! You are not alone. With God's help, I've faced some of these same issues and overcame them. Depression and anxiety do not have to ruin your life or the lives of those you care for! Yes, I'm back to doing audio podcasts. This is to let you know that you're listening to a recent video podcast that I just posted to YouTube. I did my best to keep it non-visual. Since it is mentioned in the original video, here's the link to one of the articles that I referenced. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9709/10/2/39#:~:text=A%202017%20study%20of%20social,14%E2%80%9324%20%5B22%5D If you would like some detailed info on depression, then you can go to this one. It's what I used for today's podcast: https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

This week, Jason Hughes — former real estate advisor to the city of San Diego  — pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor conflict-of-interest charge after agreeing to pay $9.4 million back to the city, which he received for his work on two city lease deals. In this episode, hosts Scott Lewis, Andrew Keatts and Andrea Lopez-Villafaña tell the tale (for the last time?!) of the downtown high-rise that plagued the city for the better part of a decade. After years of dogged reporting by Voice's Lisa Halverstadt, one of the most topsy-turvy, confusing and expensive recent city controversies appears complete. See the full investigation at vosd.org/101ash Support this impactful investigation (and the VOSD Podcast!) at vosd.org/podpeople Also this week: Balboa Park groups push back against a safe camping idea at Inspiration Point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever met someone you admired and their positive interaction with you impacted your life?We all have those people we admire, but can connecting with them change our lives for the better?Chad from For the Fallen Dreams joins the Chord Progression Podcast today, bringing metalcore energy where you will discover:How a positive interaction with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Poison the Well changed Chad's life, inspiring him to fully pursue music.How for the Fallen Dreams is making sure they take time for every fan they possibly can online, on tour, and in person.Why the band's new self-titled album has a clear shift to it away from a direct metalcore sound, for the better.Hit the "subscribe" button to stay inspired with us, and enjoy more of For The Fallen Dreams and the Chord Progression Podcast.Find For the Fallen Dreams Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthefallendreamsTwitter: https://twitter.com/FTFDbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfdband/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ftfdband?lang=enYouTube: https://youtu.be/hZCWBWoJne8Website: https://www.forthefallendreams.com/homeMerch: https://www.forthefallendreams.com/merchTour: https://www.forthefallendreams.com/tour-datesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rsHKddRhuze38fVL0egOY?si=OM_ts4UeS5ivk6FzHjf8AwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/for-the-fallen-dreams/439435774Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness:Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20https://fnx.grsm.io/cppFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcastYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Intro: (0:00)Welcome Chad of For The Fallen Dreams: (2:45)Touring For the First Time Since the Pandemic: (3:55)Playing to Old & New Fans Alike, Curating a Set for 15 Years of Music: (7:30)Reconnecting with the Fans in the Live Setting: (11:56)The Papa Roach Moment that Changed Chad: (17:40)The Poison The Well Moment that Changed Chad: (20:53)May be Cliche, but Music Heals: (26:44)Writing in a Different Direction Post Pandemic: (27:14)Clear Musical Shift; Progressing As a Band: (35:45)Early Reception to Self-Titled Record: (43:58)Prepping for The Rest of 2023: (50:00)Kevin's Final Thought; Genuine Moments with Your Favorite Artists Have a Lasting Impact: (54:19)Closing It Out: (56:34)

This week we're Andy-less. But our temp co-hosts — associate editor Jesse Marx and senior investigative reporter Lisa Halverstadt — have us covered with some hard-hitting cop talk. Halverstadt had the story this week about slow San Diego Police response times. Robberies, active domestic violence incidents and assaults are among the calls that saw marked increases last year compared to 2018. But the police budget keeps going up. So what gives? In this episode, we review the types of incidents in question, experiences of San Diego residents distressed by slow law enforcement and what police leadership say are hampering SDPD's speed. Plus: New proposals to curb street camping and focus solutions at Balboa Park's Inspiration Point. Scott's bear bias. Support the show at vosd.org/podpeople  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle, Linda, and Matt welcome Greg Anderson, who is the President of Inspiration Point Christian Camp & Retreat Center. Together they discuss the important role that Christian camping can serve in the life of teens. Greg talks about the marriage of the outdoors and the Scriptures and how God can use the two together to make disciples. We also discuss how to find a Christian camp that is a great fit for your ministry. Greg also points us to research describing the 5 pillars that should be in place at a camp in order for it to be effective.

I'm changing things up today as we revisit a very important episode for the STaR Coach Show. We are going back to Episode 1 and my very first guest. The content is still relevant and timely today, so I hope you get value from this flashback. Join us! Cynthia Loy Darst is a Master Certified Coach who is known as a passionate pioneer in the coaching industry. An experienced coach since 1992, Cynthia joined me way back when for our very first episode, and she walked us through some things coaches should think about in building their business. Cynthia also helped deepen our understanding of the nuances of the client partnership and why you need to reassess the coaching agreement down the road. Based in Los Angeles, Cynthia and her husband, David (also a coach), are partners in their companies, The Inspiration Point and Team Darst. They do work with individuals, teams, couples, partnerships, and organizational systems. Cynthia's book, Meet Your Inside Team: How to Turn Internal into Clarity and Move Forward with Your Life, was published in 2018. Show Highlights: The first steps in building a coaching practice:  Focus on your strengths, and keep it simple. Don't forget to have fun! Take the business part seriously so you aren't panicked and desperate.  Make sure you are well-supported emotionally. The traps that beginning coaches fall into How to get better at connecting with others Why signing someone up for coaching with you is NOT about you at all Why you should never keep a client who “costs” you or causes resentment How to create a safe and courageous space for you (the coach) AND your client Why it's important to take the time to rework the contract with a client after a time How to know if you are coaching with intuition  The best question to consider about coaching and staying true to yourself Cynthia's final words of wisdom to coaches Resources: Connect with Meg Join the STaR Coach Member Community: https://starcoaches.mykajabi.com/star-coach-community-offer ( https://starcoaches.mykajabi.com/star-coach-community-offer)   Sign up to gain access to the replays the STaR Coach Show FREE Masterclass, The 6 C's to Your Coaching Master Plan: http://www.starcoachshow.com/masterclass/ ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/masterclass/)    Follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/STaRCoachShow ( Facebook)! Connect with Cynthia https://teamdarst.com/ ( Website) https://www.facebook.com/darstcoach/ ( Facebook) Cynthia's book https://amzn.to/3rJ2yWz (Meet Your Inside Team: How to Turn Internal Conflict into Clarity and Move Forward with Your Life)

The Party decides to try a new trick on the Ballista blocking the hallway   The Arcane Dice Podcast crew would also like to Thank Cassi Mothwin  @CountessCassi on Twitter for the Inspiration Point she convinced me to give to the party  Go check her out and take a peek at her amazing rules lite TTRPGS!!   

Today we will look at the Scriptural doctrine of Election and The Predestinarian Controversy of the 1880's within the Lutheran church bodies in North America. Handout 1:  Unity-and-Realignment-1875-to-1988.pdf Handout 2: Formula-of-Concord-Epitome-XI.-Eternal-Election-Oct-2022.pdf Handout 3: Overheads-for-Aug-2-2020.pdf Handout 4: Eternal-Election-.pdf Handout 5: Lutheran-Cyclopedia-Intuitu-Fidei.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/756426493 Picture: On October 2, 2022, the member of Trinity Lutheran Church went on a "Hike with Pastor Mike."  Here is the lookout at Inspiration Point at LaRue/Pine Hills.

We, here at Inspiration Point, love us some Marvel Cinematic Universe (which has come to be colloquially known as "The MCU"). Most of the time they tell stories that are reliably fun, exciting, and dramatic stories. But, like any massive collection of books, movies, tv shows, ice cream flavors, or... anything, really... some are better than others. Of course, what is "better" is just an opinion, but on this episode (and the next one!) we work through what our opinions are on which MCU movies stood mightily above the rest, and which just may not quite pull their own heroic weight.In the current MCU there are 29 movies, so this episode would have taken FOREVER, so this episode is Part 1, and next week we'll wrap it up with Part 2. Excelsior!Support the show

The Guild discusses skill checks vs. skill challenges and better ways to use points of inspiration. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point is opening the 71st season tonight.

 It is my birthday week so today I am talking about my new favorite queen, the American poet and writer who became an activist demanding better treatment of Native Americans from the United States government. Her name was Helen Hunt Jackson, and I will share some of her poetry throughout the story.    We will start the story with Deborah & Nathan Fiske, in Amherst, Massachusetts. The couple both suffered from chronic illness through their lives. Nathan was a Unitarian minister, author, and professor of Latin, Greek, and philosophy at Amherst College. Unitarians did not believe in the concepts of sin and of eternal punishment for sins. Appealing to reason, not to emotion. They believed that God is one person. They did not believe in the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  Their daughter, Helen Maria Fiske, was born on October 15 of 1830. Deborah encouraged Helen to have a cheerful disposition and Helen was smart and she worked hard to live up to her father's expectations. As a result of their parent's disabilities, Helen and her younger sister Ann often stayed with relatives.  Deborah died from tuberculosis when Helen was fourteen. A few years later, Nathan Fiske was also suffering from tuberculosis. His doctor advised him to find a new climate to alleviate his symptoms. He arranged for Fiske's education to be paid for and left on his last adventure. He was in Palestine in the summer of her 17th year when her father died of dysentery. He was buried on Mt. Zion.   Helen's maternal grandfather, Deacon David Vinal, assumed financial responsibility for the sisters. Julius A. Palmer, a prominent Boston attorney and state legislature representative, took on the role as their guardian, and the girls moved into his puritan home. Palmer sent Helen to the private schools and while she was away for education, she formed a long lasting friendship with the young Emily Dickinson. After school, Helen moved to Albany, New York. The following year, a Governor's Ball was held in Albany. Helen went, and met Lieutenant Edward Bissell Hunt, who was also in attendance. Hunt graduated from West Point, was an Army Corps of Engineers officer and a civil engineer. The couple married on October 28th of that year. She lived the life of a young army wife, traveling from post to post. Helen said she was almost too happy to trust the future.  A woman's intuition is often right. Helen gave birth to a son the year after the wedding. His name was Murray. Sadly, Murray was born with a disease attacking his brain and he did not live to see his first birthday. She became pregnant soon after and had a second son, Warren, a year after they lost Murray. They nicknamed him "Rennie".  Eight years later, Helen's husband was testing one of his own designs of an early submarine weapon for the military when he fell and suffered a concussion, overcome by gunpowder fumes. It was a devastating loss. The perhaps most profound loss next. Up to this time, her life had been absorbed in domestic and social duties. Her son Warren, her last living family member, soon died due to diphtheria.   When she was young, her mother had encouraged her to expand on her vivid imagination by writing. Helen also suffered from chronic  illness like her parents, and she took inspiration from her mom and started to write poetry, withdrawing from public view to grieve. Two months later, her first poem was published. She emerged months later dressed in all too familiar mourning clothes, but now determined to pursue a literary career.   “And every bird I ever knew Back and forth in the summer flew;  And breezes wafted over me The scent of every flower and tree:  Till I forgot the pain and gloom And silence of my darkened room“   Most of Hunt's early melancholic work grew out of this heavy experience of loss and sorrow. Like her mother, she continued turning negatives into positives in spite of great hardship. She was 36 years old and writing had become her greatest passion. She moved to a lively community of artists and writers in Newport, Rhode Island where she met the women's rights activist,   Unitarian minister, author and abolitionist Thomas Wentworth Higginson. He would become her most important literary mentor.    “Only a night from old to new; Only a sleep from night to morn. The new is but the old come true; Each sunrise sees a new year born.”   After living in Boston for two years, she spent a few years traveling through England, France, Germany, Austria and Italy. She soaked up inspiration and wrote from her writing desk from back home, which she brought with her on all her journeys.  She wrote about popular culture, domestic life, children's literature and travel, using her editorial connections to cover the costs for her cross-country trips. Her career began.  She became well known in the literary world, publishing poetry in many popular magazines and a book, followed by a string of novels. She used the pseudonyms “H.H.”, “Rip van Winkle,” and “Saxe Holm.”   Helen was a good business woman and made connections with editors at the New York Independent, New York Times, Century Magazine, and the New York Daily Tribune. Her circle of friends included publishers and authors including Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ralph Waldo Emerson, who admired and published her poetry. The smart woman used her connections to help her shy and reluctant childhood friend Emily Dickinson get her initial work published. Helen visited California for the first time in 1872. While there, she explored the Missions in Southern California and took an eight day trip to Yosemite. She was enamored with the native populations she met.   “When one thinks in the wilderness, alone, many things become clear.  I have been learning, all these years in the wilderness,  as if I had had a teacher.”   Helen received bad news in 1873. Like her parents, she suffered from chronic health issues throughout her life, and now, like her parents, Helen had tuberculosis. When her mother passed away, tuberculosis management was difficult and often of limited effect but people were now seeking tuberculosis treatment in Colorado Springs because of its dry climate and fresh mountain air. At the time, one-third of the people living in Colorado Springs had tuberculosis staying in boarding houses, or sanatoriums with hospital-like facilities.  She moved to the small town of Colorado Springs with 3,000 residents and very few amenities and was quickly disappointed. She said, “There stretched before me, to the east, a bleak, bare, desolate plain, rose behind me, to the west, a dark range of mountains, snow-topped, rocky-walled, stern, cruel, relentless. Between them lay the town – small, straight, new, treeless. One might die of such a place alone, but death by disease would be more natural.” She wasn't happy with the challenges of western life at first, but she  stayed cheerful. Helen said her mother's tireless “gift of cheer” was her greatest inheritance. Soon Helen understood and appreciated the beauty of the local scenery. She fell in love with the Pikes Peak region. Her admiration for the natural beauty of the west showed in her work, andher work, boosted tourism to the region. Helen said her mother's tireless “gift of cheer” was her greatest inheritance.    “Today that plain and those mountains are to me well-nigh the fairest spot on earth. Today I say one might almost live in such a place alone!”   William Sharpless Jackson, a trusted business associate of the Founder of Colorado Springs, wealthy banker and railroad executive for the Denver and Rio Grande Railway became fast friends with Helen. They married in 1875. After they wed, Helen took his name and became known in her writing as Helen Hunt Jackson. Helen and William had the most fabulous home in town at the corner of Kiowa and Weber streets. It was a leader in architecture and technology. Inside was one of the first indoor bathrooms in town. William had the exterior of the house remodeled to give Helen a picture-perfect view of Cheyenne Mountain out her window. One of her most popular poems is Cheyenne Mountain. The Jackson's entertained at their home regularly. Helen lavishly filled the rooms with pieces from her travels, reflecting her insatiable curiosity about the world and its people. A lamp hung, attached to a hemp belt embellished with camel hair, Cowrie shells and red and black wool over pottery and an ornately carved Shell Dish, created by Haida craftsmen from the Pacific Coast. There were also many pictures of her loved ones, including her beloved son Rennie that sat on bookshelves next to her purse, made from the inner ear of a whale. The shelves were full of fiction, poetry, natural sciences, travel guides, and books on spiritualism and the afterlife. On the back of a chair, an unfinished Navajo Chief's Blanket produced in 1870, featuring diamonds woven atop an alternating background of stripes, cut from the loom and made into a saddle blanket.  There were native woven baskets from a Yokut tribe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Heavily carved, unpainted wooden Spanish Stirrups, tear-drop shaped with cone and leaf designs, illuminated from the soft glow behind Asian decorative brass lighting fixtures made from incense burners.    “Dead men tell no tales," says the proverb.  One wishes they could.  We should miss some spicy contributions to magazine and newspaper literature; and a sudden silence would fall upon some loud-mouthed living.”   Helen traveled to Boston in 1879, attending a lecture by Chief Standing Bear about the creation of the Great Sioux Reservation. During the lecture, Standing Bear described the forced removal of the Ponca from their reservation in Nebraska, and transfer to a Reservation in Indian Territory, in present-day Oklahoma. They suffered from disease, harsh climate, and poor supplies. Upset about the mistreatment of Native Americans by government agents, she became an activist on an all-consuming mission on behalf of the Native Americans.  For several years, she investigated, raised money, circulated petitions, and documented the corruption of the agents, military officers and settlers who encroached on the land.  She publicized government misconduct in letters to The New York Times about the United States Government's response to the Sand Creek and Meeker Massacres. She wrote on behalf of the Ponca and publicly battled William Byers of the Rocky Mountain News and Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz,whom she once called "the most adroit liar I ever knew." The locals in Colorado Springs were not always keen on Helen's fiercely independent nature, or her fiery advocacy for Native rights at the time. In 1881, Jackson condemned state and federal Indian policies and recounted a history of broken treaties in her book, A Century of Dishonor. The book called for significant reform in government policy towards the Native Americans. Jackson sent a copy to every member of Congress with a quote from Benjamin Franklin printed in red on the cover: "Look upon your hands: they are stained with the blood of your relations." Helen needed rest after some years of advocacy, let's not forget she had a chronic illness. So she spent a significant amount of time among the Mission Indians in Southern California.  Don Antonio Coronel, former mayor of the city, had served as inspector of missions for the Mexican government. He was a well-known early local historian and taught Helen about the history and mistreatment of the tribes brought to the Missions. In 1852, an estimated 15,000 Mission Indians lived in Southern California. By the time of Jackson's visit, they numbered fewer than 4,000.   “The wild mustard in Southern California  is like that spoken of in the New Testament.  Its gold is as distinct a value to the eye  as the nugget of gold in the pocket.”     When the U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Hiram Price recommended her to be appointed as an Interior Department agent; she was named Special Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Southern California. She would document the location and condition of various bands, and determine what lands, if any, should be purchased for their use. At one point, she hired a law firm and fought to protect the rights of a native family facing dispossession from their land at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains. In 1883, Jackson completed a 56-page report on the Conditions and Needs of the Mission Indians. In the report, she recommended extensive government relief for the Mission Indians, including the purchase of new lands for reservations and the establishment of more Indian schools. The report was well received and legislation was drawn up based on her findings. The bill passed the U.S. Senate but died in the House of Representatives. She knew she needed a wider audience and decided to write about it for the masses. She said, "I am going to write a novel, which will set forth some Indian experiences in a way to move people's hearts. People will read a novel when they will not read serious books. If I could write a story that would do for the Indian one-hundredth part what Uncle Tom's Cabin did for the person of color, I would be thankful for the rest of my life."  With an outline she started in California, Helen began writing in December 1883 while sick with stomach cancer in her New York hotel room and completed it in three months. She cared enough to undermine her health to better their lives. In 1884, Helen published Ramona. The book achieved rapid success and aroused public sentiment. In the novel, Ramona is a half native and half Scots orphan in Spanish Californio society. The romantic story coincided with the arrival of railroad lines in the region, inspiring countless tourists to want to see the places described in the novel.  Historian Antoinette May argued that the popularity of the novel contributed to Congress passing the Dawes Act in 1887. This was the first American law to address Indian land rights and it forced the breakup of communal lands and redistribution to individual households, with sales of what the government said was "surplus land".  When few other white Americans would do so, she stood up for this cause and brought the topic to light. She wanted to write a children's story about Indian issues, but her health would not allow it. Helen was dying. The last letter she wrote was to President Grover Cleveland. “From my deathbed I send you a message of heartfelt thanks for what you have already done for the Indians. I ask you to read my Century of Dishonor. I am dying happier for the belief I have that it is your hand that is destined to strike the first steady blow toward lifting this burden of infamy from our country and righting the wrongs of the Indian race.”  Cancer took Helen Hunt Jackson's life on August 12, 1885 in San Francisco.   I shall be found with 'Indians'  engraved on my brain when I am dead.  A fire has been kindled within me, which will never go out.   Her husband arranged for her burial near seven cascading waterfalls on a one-acre plot at Inspiration Point, overlooking Colorado Springs. Her remains were later moved to Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.  One year after her death, the North American Review called Ramona "unquestionably the best novel yet produced by an American woman" and named it one of two of the most ethical novels of the 19th century, along with Uncle Tom's Cabin.  Helen believed her niece would be a good bride for her husband after she passed, indicating this to William in a letter from her deathbed. After Helen died, William Sharpless Jackson remarried to Helen's niece and namesake. Together William and Helen's niece Helen had seven children in the house in Colorado Springs.   Darling,' he said, 'I never meant To hurt you; and his eyes were wet. 'I would not hurt you for the world: Am I to blame if I forget?' 'Forgive my selfish tears!' she cried, 'Forgive! I knew that it was not  Because you meant to hurt me, sweet- I knew it was that you forgot!' But all the same, deep in her heart, Rankled this thought, and rankles yet 'When love is at its best, one loves So much that he cannot forget   The family took an active role in preserving the legacy of Helen Hunt Jackson's life, literature and advocacy work. Several rooms from the home  furnished with her possessions are preserved in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The Helen Hunt Jackson Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ramona High School in Riverside, California and Ramona Elementary in Hemet, California are both named after her. She was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 1985. Helen Hunt Falls, in North Cheyenne Cañon Park in Colorado Springs, was named in her memory. Visitors can enjoy the view from the base of the falls or take a short walk to the top and admire the view from the bridge across the falls.    When Time is spent, Eternity begins.   Sources: https://www.cspm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Helen-Hunt-Jackson-Exhbit-Text.pdf https://somethingrhymed.com/2014/05/01/emily-dickinson-and-helen-hunt-jackson/  

With summer fast approaching, many parents and youth workers are considering which summer activity options are the best ways to promote spiritual growth in children and teens. I believe one of the most valuable experiences we can give to our kids is time away from normal life and a chance to unplug and power down. Perhaps the perfect place to see this happen is at a Christian camp. Here at CPYU we are so excited about the benefits of Christian camping that today, we talk with two long-time camp directors, Greg Anderson and Nate Parks, on this episode, of Youth Culture Matters.

These days, it is easy to get angry at something or someone. It's not all that hard. You simply need to hop on your favorite social media platform and you'll get plenty of fuel for your anger. If you're thinking that it's the fault of the Internet then I'd have to disagree. It's a perennial issue and certain social media platforms seem to excel at exacerbating it. You are not the only one. If you are of follower of Jesus then you might be tempted to think that you are the only one struggling with anger issues. That's a lie! This morning, I read an old article in the Washington Post and discovered that anger is a real problem and many Christians have distorted view on the matter. They're not wrong. When it comes to the topic of anger on my blog site, Inspiration Point, anger related articles were quite popular. I'm not the only one because I have found plenty of other Christian sites who had similar articles. We wouldn't be writing on the topic if it wasn't that big of an issue. You are not alone! Would you like some helpful ideas in dealing with anger? ===== You can find my latest blog post on Christianity Explained I've a YouTube channel @ https://www.youtube.com/c/BarryBrindisi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Welcome back to another season of Inspiration Point for the year of 2022! Join us as we sit down to talk about all the cool stuff we want to do this year, and kick it off right by listening to Adam try in vain to wrangle Andrew.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/inspirationpoint)

Jordan and Dan talk with Greg Anderson from Inspiration Point about camp ministry, leadership training, and the importance of finding time away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/flyoverministry/message

Mike and Dusty continue on from Paintbrush Canyon and hike around Jenny Lake and up to Inspiration Point, and also have their first bear encounter. Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode, we are joined by pillar of the TTRPG community Guy Sclanders, the founder and talent behind the widely-respected, and rightfully popular youtube channel How To Be A Great GM! We talk about all kinds of things, including Guy's early experiences with the hobby, just what it means to him, his love for sci-fi, his new diceless system Bounty Hunter, and his perspective on a variety of other topics. On top of that, we are regaled with a tale of a certain adventure that got much heavier than anyone expected and that we won't soon forget.Guy's Links:Website:  www.greatgamemaster.comYoutube: www.youtube.com/howtobeagreatgmBounty Hunter (diceless sci-fi RPG): https://www.greatgamemaster.com/dm/product/bounty-hunter-a-ttrpg-combo-pack-pdf/Please Rate and Review!If you love Inspiration Point and have enjoyed listening, please rate 5-stars and write a review! It helps us a ton. Platforms that allow written reviews: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Castbox (can comment on the main podcast and individual episodes), Podchaser, and Podcast Addict. If you leave a review, we'll read it on the air (if it's appropriate :D)!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/inspirationpoint)

Join Adam and Andrew for some friendly, off-the-cuff discussion about their ideas on Loaded Dice Rollers, Pathfinder, D&D, RPGs, or just games in general!   They dig deep with Tom, Andrew and Adam as they share all.  You probably didn't know characters could run this deep for a player as they discuss bullying, childhood, and the health of role playing for your mental well being.   #rpgtherapy, #roleplaying, #roleplayigntherapy

On this episode, Andrew is absent so Adam goes rogue and pulls in Inspiration Point's very first Patron and resident expert game master, Spike Murphy-Rose! Adam uses his wiles to get Spike to divulge all his secrets. Spike also takes us on a trip back through time, back to the early days of the hobby when dinosaurs roamed the earth and we had to play our RPGs with things like "actual dice" and "paper." Man, what a long way we've come!Support AJ Picket's Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ajpickett/big-pockets-silicone-tabletop-rpg-productsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/inspirationpoint)

Today we ramble rhapsodic about making the so-called boring brands just as beatific as your dream clients, and advise certain people to quit the industry. Based on the tweet:If you need to work on an inspiring brand to create inspired advertising, you picked the wrong career. Support the show (https://leeclowsbeard.locals.com)

Welcome to season 2 of Inspiration Point! In our first episode for 2021, in the spirit of new beginnings, we want to think about how to bring new people into the hobby of playing tabletop role-playing games. What should you focus on? What should you leave out? Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you all will have a bit of an easier time introducing new folks to this hobby we love so very much.

In our nineteenth and final episode for the year of 2020, we welcome special guest Nathan Stamper on the show! Nathan is a skilled role-player, trained theater professional, and also the very first GM that Andrew ever had! Tune in to hear Andrew, Adam, and Nathan discuss a whole bunch of terrific strategies, tips, and techniques that can be pulled from the arena of theater and used to make our experience as players and GMs that much richer. We hope you enjoy it, and we'll be back in January of 2021 to start Season 2 of Inspiration Point!

Claire M. Gay is the owner of Inspiration Point, a spiritual goods and book store in Buffalo, NY, while Eva Danielle provides tarot readings at the store and online. In this episode, Laura, Claire, and Eva talk about tarot, astrology, reiki, small business ownership in 2020, & more.

In today's episode Nicky P and Lizzie sit down with friend and previous guest Adam Power. Adam is a co-host on both the Inspiration Point podcast as well as the Libertathiests podcast. In today's conversation we draw on Adam's wisdom as a parent, podcaster and life long nerdgamer. We talk about the differences in his post coove experiences as a teacher and a parent. Dungeons & Dragons is explored as a way to teach your friends that being a libertarian doesn't mean you eat babies..doesn't mean you don't either, that's collectivist thinking. A large portion of time is spent discussing the failings of our culture to imbue any economic understanding into our people. A must listen in my book but you make you're own decision.     Adam's Previous Appearance https://nickpecone.com/sll057    Adam's Podcasts Inspiration Point Libertatiests    Featured Music 1st Song: Say It Slow - The Satellite Era 2nd Song: John Glenn - Hundred Year Dash

In light of LS-H School District's decision to move 6th-12th grade students to distance learning, we have updated our Ministry schedule and Covid-19 Protocols. 1.No Youth Group meetings on October 28th or November 4th. 2.45's, Middle School, & High School will meet In-Person starting November 11th. 3.We will be implementing Curbside Temperature Scans and Check-In along with proper mask-wearing and social distancing. 4.The Fall Blast Retreat trip to Inspiration Point is canceled. Please reach out to Inspiration Point regarding your registration refund options. 5.We will start live streaming Middle School and High School youth group starting November 11th. Thank you all for your support of our student ministries here at Word of Life and if you have any questions, please email Nick at nick@wordoflifemn.com.

While hiking with her mother last year, Tamara learned 3 great truths that can be applied to our rugged life journeys today. The Family TripJust before school started last year, our family took a last minute vacation to two National Parks: Yellowstone and the Tetons. I found out my 73-year-old mother had never been, so I invited her to come with us.  While in Teton National Park we did two hikes on the other side of Jenny Lake: Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Mind you, we were hiking with Nathan, our son with low-functioning autism, so we go at a different pace than most and try not to push our luck with him.  It was beautiful and memorable—and we even made it without any autism tantrums (a miracle in and of itself). But the lessons I learned from my mother (who has had a hip replacement) as we hiked Inspiration Point will stick with me the rest of my life. (https://tamarakanderson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Hiking-with-the-family.jpg) The HikeWe have taken our children to the Tetons National Park three times, and we’ve always done half of the hike up Inspiration Point because there is this beautiful overlook at the halfway point.  We haven’t wanted to push our luck with Nathan making him climb the rest of the steep rocky trail the other half (although I’m sure he’d make it if he were in a good mood).  After several photos of us with Jenny Lake behind us at the halfway mark, my three other children decided they wanted to go to the top. So they took off.  As the next group of hikers descended, my mom asked how the rest of the hike was. They responded enthusiastically that, “It is worth the climb!” Hiking with MomMy mom then said she wanted to go too, but we weren’t sure she should. She decided to go anyway, and I followed her—leaving my hubby with Nathan at the halfway point.  Even though she did catch her foot on one rock and did fall down at one point she picked herself up and kept going. She happily chatted and paused along the way mostly to take photos of wildflowers.  When we got to the steepest part with the rockiest path, I offered her my arm. She told me that she had learned helping others who are getting a little unsteady on their feet that it is better to hold onto something solid like a chair, table, or in our case the rocky mountain wall beside us than it was for her to hold onto me, because I was moving. So, she slowed down, held onto the rocky ledge beside her and stepped carefully as we made our way up that final rocky incline to the top of Inspiration Point.  (https://tamarakanderson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mom-holding-to-the-rock.jpg) The view at the top was spectacular, but not as amazing as the many lessons I pondered as we climbed back down. Today, I share 3 that are particularly meaningful in this time of distress. 3 Truths Learned Hiking with Mom#1-When Life Gets Steep and Rocky, Hold to the RockAmerican author, publisher, CEO and religious speaker Sheri Dew said, “He rarely moves the mountains in front of us. But He always helps us climb them.”As a young child I remember singing the song, The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock. Since then, I’ve always loved the image of Christ being my Rock to build on. When we hit the steep and bumpy parts of our life path, we should follow mom’s advice and hold to the rock. It is sturdy, it is stable and it will not shift or move. God can be our strength in good times and bad. (https://tamarakanderson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mom-holding-on-to-the-rock.jpg) The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 43:1-3, 7, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof… The Lord of hosts is with us.”So, the number one...

Sean, Mike, and Barney da Wonder Dog seek the inspiration they need to to launch the MindWalk Podcast. What better place than the Santa Monica Mountains' own Inspiration Point. Now if only they can reach it. Trail Moochers get 2 free MindWalks a week. Trail Angels get 5! Become a Trail Angel on Patreon for $5.00/month! All MindWalks free in August. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindwalkpod Follow MindWalk Twitter: @MindWalkPod Instagram: @mindwalkpod Music: "The Push" by Elliot Deutsch

Have you lost your sense of purpose? Has your thinking been clouded by overwhelm? Yep—I was there very recently and this is the story...along with a message from the Divine about busting through this frustrating block. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bsfreeliving/support

HAPPY NATIONAL EMO DAY! ... I guess join us, as we talk about emo music or whatever. Do what you want, I don't feel good today. Today I guess we're celebrating with a super cool person and we're surprised he even noticed us, comedian and musician Cory Barringer (Twitter: @HunkyCory / Instagram: HunkyCory / The Kelps on Bandcamp)!! LET'S PARTY!! Find Holiday Party online – Patreon: patreon,com/HOLIDAYPARTY Twitter: @HOLIDAYPARTYPOD / Instagram: HOLIDAYPARTYPODCAST / Facebook: @HOLIDAYPARTYPODCAST / HOLIDAYPARTYPODCAST.COM Find Alyssa – Twitter: @alyssapants / alyssapants.com Find Disa – Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/1243777842 SHOW NOTES History/Fun facts about the topic Definition and history--What exactly is emo, you ask? To start, Dictionary.com gives a two-part definition of emo as a noun 1. A type of guitar-based music developed from emocore but having a softer, pop, or mainstream sound 2. A fan of emo, especially a person who is overly sensitive and full of angst or adopts a certain style characterized by dyed black hair, tight t-shirts and jeans Wikipedia further defines Emo as “a rock music genre characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through confessional lyrics.”  Urban Dictionary has over 1400 entries for the definition of emo, with the top entry outlining three applications of the word as: an emotional person, a style, and a genre of music, from user “One of the few people who will say what the labels are instead of my opinion on them” in February 2008. This was their only submission to the site According to NME, emo might be “music’s dirtiest word,” one that “attracts scorn like few others.”  As a genre, It emerged as a style of post-hardcore from the mid-1980s hardcore punk movement in Washington DC, where it was known as ‘emotional or emotive hardcore’ or ‘emocore’.” The origin of the term itself is hard to pin down, though evidence shows that it was coined in 1985. Some attribute its birth to a 1985 Thrasher article in which Embrace and other Washington DC bands were referred to as “emo-core,” while others claim that Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye used it self-mockingly in a magazine, and yet other people give credit to an audience member at an Embrace show, who shouted as an insult that the band was “emocore.” Either way, the general consensus is that the term was intended as an insult from the very beginning, and none of the flagship bands wanted anything to do it Though The Beach Boys’ 1966 album “Pet Sounds” was labelled “the first emo album” by Treble Zine’s Ernest Simpson, the first Emo band is often cited to be Rites of Spring, ostensibly because of their lyrics, such as, “I woke up this morning with a piece of past caught in my throat/And then I choked,” from their song “For Want Of.” Apparently the members of Rites of Spring hate being called emo, though, with Guy Picciotto once saying, “I’ve never recognized ‘emo’ as a genre of music… the reason I think it’s so stupid is that--what, like the Bad Brains weren’t emotional? What--they were robots or something? It just doesn’t make any sense to me.” In 1980, Minor Threat frontman Ian Mackaye founded the Dischord record label where it signed many DC hardcore punk bands. Later on, it went on to sign MacKaye and Picciotto’s iconic band Fugazi. Fugazi were not emo, drawing in elements of hardcore, funk, and jazz instead, but they did inspire bands in the mid 90s to abandon conventional hardcore roots The first wave of emo took off with Revolution Summer 1985, which was an attempt deliberately sought by emo-core bands like Gray Matter, Beefeater, Dag Nasty, Soulside, and Embrace to break the limitations of hardcore punk in favor for a fresh idea of creativity. It was a social movement that challenged the initial wave of hardcore music, the attitudes of fans and bands before them, and also the image mainstream media protrayed of punks. The bands that spawned from Revolution Summer often took a stand against violence, especially at shows in the form of slamdancing, as well as standing up against the sexism of the scene. During the 90s, a second wave of emo began to spread out and started splintering into different subgenres, and became to be defined by an emotional intimacy between bands and their fans. According to the altpress.com article “What is Emo, Anyway? We Look at History to Define a Genre,” this is where we saw the birth of screamo, with bands like Antioch Arrow and Swing Kids.  In Seattle, Sunny Day Real Estate drew elements of grunge and alt-rock, and were in fact often pegged as the “next Nirvana” by industry insiders before they broke up for the first time in 1995. Farther down the West Coast in California, Green Day, Rancid, Jawbreaker, and Weezer were exploding onto the national scene The emo scene was particularly prolific in the Midwest at this time, giving us bands such as The Promise Ring, Cap’n Jazz, American Football, and The Get Up Kids, as well as many of the stereotypes that continue to this day--that emo is “boy-driven, glasses-wearing, overly sensitive, overly brainy, chiming-guitar-driven college music,” according to author Andy Greenwald, who wrote “Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock, Teenagers, and EMO,” a 2003 book that explores the evolution of the emo scene and how this culture has affected its largest group, teenagers. According to The Chicago Reader critic Leor Galil, Midwest, or second-wave, emo was critical in transforming DC emo into “something malleable, melodic, and cathartic--its common features included cycling guitar parts, chugging bass lines, and unconventional singing that sounded like a sweet neighbor kid with no vocal training but plenty of heart.” The 2000s saw a third wave of emo music, and saw pop-punk and emo become inexorably intertwined. It was during this period when bands like Jimmy Eat World, Thursday, Taking Back Sunday, At The Drive-In, Saves The Day, and Brand New were at their respective peaks. We also saw the likes of Atreyu, the Faint, Bright Eyes, and Coheed and Cambria. As altpress notes, “one thing about all of these bands [is that] they all sound wildly different from one another. The sonic palette of emo is widening as quickly as outside influences can be embraced.” With the advent of MySpace in the mid 2000s, emo blew up into a full-blown counter-culture, with groups such as Fall Out Boy, AFI, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Relient K, Plain White T’s, and Panic! At the DIsco at the forefront, giving us all the inspo to go full “mall emo.”  Through that entire decade, emo purists were incensed, claiming that “emo” is already dead, horrified that bands like the Used and Senses Fail were being called “screamo,” and referring to their precious OG screamo bands as “skramz” instead.  According to NME, “this is an era that countless emo purists like to reject, but it saw the genre take flight like never before.” The last decade has seen emo take two clear paths. There has been something of an underground revival, with many newer bands finding inspiration from emo’s second wave the 90s, while the emo acts from the mid-2000s explosion have gone on to huge pop success and transitions to other genres.   With artists such as Lil Peep, Princess Nokia, nothing, nowhere, and Ghostmane, the next generation of emo may see the continuation of blending emo elements with hip-hop. Wherever it goes, we can surely expect the OG emo gatekeepers to keep their pearls clutched close and their tissues even closer The most significant update to the world of emo, as least to me, is taking place practically as we speak. The return of My Chemical Romance commences tomorrow, December 20th, at the Shrine Expo Hall In LA. The saga to this reunion has been a long and painful one. First, they stomped on the souls of emos around the world when they announced their breakup on March 22nd, 2013.  Then in July 2016, they posted to their social media for the first time in years a video with the piano intro from “Welcome to the Black Parade,” ending with a cryptic date, “9/23/16”, which stoked hopes for a reunion announcement. It ended up being the reissue date of The Black Parade with unreleased demos.  Next, in June of this year, Joe Jonas claimed that he saw the band was rehearsing in a New York studio space. Frank Iero sort of quashed these rumors, and a lot of people speculated that Joe Jonas may have confused Iero’s band, Frank Iero and the Future Violents, with My Chemical Romance.  Turns out that MCR just sucked at being sneaky. They announced on Halloween 2019 that they would be performing in LA, then followed up that announcement a week later with more dates in Australia, Japan, and New Zealand for 2020 Since the reunion announcement, Pitchfork issued a retrospective review of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, giving it an 8.2 score, describing it as “an operatic pop-rock behemoth that became an icon for outcasts.” Criticisms and controversies (from Wikipedia) Emo music was blamed for the suicide of teenager Hannah Bond by the coroner at her inquest and her mother, with emo music reportedly glamorizing suicide. She had an online presence in emo forums where she discussed the “glamour” of hanging, as well as telling her parents that her self-harm was an “emo initiation ceremony.” A qualitative study showed emo respondents reporting “attitudes including high acceptance for suicidal behavior and self-injury,” and concluded, “the identification with the emo youth subculture is considered to be a factor strengthening vulnerability towards risky behaviors.” Emo has been criticized for being androcentrist, with Andy Greenwald citing that there are few women in emo bands and those who are have little influence on lyrical content. “Emo’s popularity and its “lonely boy’s aesthetic” have lead to a litany of one-sided songs in which men vent their fury at the women who have wronged them. Some emo bands’ lyrics disguise violent anti-women sentiments with a pop-music veneer.” The emo genre experienced backlash in response to its rapid growth. Some bands rejected the label for its social stigma and controversy. The backlash intensified in 2008, when anti-emo groups attacked teenagers in Mexico City, Queretaro, and Tijuana. Legislation was proposed in Russia’s Duma regulating emo websites and banning emo attire in schools and government buildings, with the subculture perceived as a “dangerous teen trend” promoting anti-social behavior, depression, social withdrawal, and suicide. In 2012, the BBC reported that Shia militias in Iraq shot or beat to death as many as 58 young Iraqi emos.  As we know, “emo” isn’t a term only to denote a genre of music, but also a fashion statement, a lifestyle, and a collection of personality traits Wikipedia succinctly informs us that “emo fashion was originally clean-cut and tended towards geek chic”, with comparisons made to Fred Rogers and Buddy Holly. As emo entered the mainstream, fashion began to include skinny jeans, tight t-shirts, studded belts, converse sneakers, Vans, and black wristbands. Thick black eyeliner and black fingernails also became common, though the most ubiquitous facet of emo fashion is the hairstyle: flat, straight, usually jet-black hair with long bangs covering much of the face.  As emo became a subculture, people who dressed in emo fashion and associated themselves with its music were known as “emo kids” or “emos”.  An “emo kid,” according to Urban Dictionary is: A social classification that has been bastardized by scenesters, rich preps, and wannabe goths united. A true emo kid does not label him/herself as being “emo”...often this label is foisted on him or her against the alleged emo kid’s will. True emo kids listen to whatever the hell music they feel like, and it is often poetic or expressive. Emo is not a clothing style, cutting our wrists, or being a frequent buyer at Hot Topic. Those who call themselves “emo” are most likely just trying to be “scene” and have really screwed up the genre through wearing generic, borderline gothic clothing that all their sad little friends wear.” In other words, a “true” emo kid is someone who gatekeeps being an emo kid The most common Emo stereotypes, as taken from thetoptens.com, wikipedia,  Emos hate themselves They self harm or are suicidal They’re Emo for attention Emos have fake cut marks They whine a lot They’re depressed Their poetry is bad Emo songs are bad Emos wear their mom’s makeup (pro-tip: don’t share mascara or eyeliner with anyone unless you want some attention-grabbing eye infections) They wear black clothing in hot weather (this is a good idea though!) Have spiky hair Only wear converse Their hair covers one of their eyes (sounds painful if hair is indeed spiky) Worship the devil According to National Today, emo is responsible for starting some well known trends, including Ear gauges, which NT describes as “the default millennial piercing option Social media--”Back when you couldn’t see the point in getting a Facebook page, emos were tricking out their Myspaces with glitter, animations, and their favorite songs on autoplay” Selfies: “Emos pioneered the art of self-photography, before phones even had a selfie camera!” And skinny jeans, “the official ‘00s pants style for both men and women started in the emo community first” History of National Emo Day From definithing.com, “national emo day takes place on december the 19th, and is celebrated all around the world, by emo’s and non-emos alike. It is a day for emos to celbrate their sub-culture, and for non-emos to pretend to be emo, for a day, sometimes people use the day, as an excuse tyo National emo day A day for the all emos to congregate together for a m-ss non-celbration, and general whine about life. Celebrated on the 19th of december “Oh my god… my life is like, so totally hard.” “Yeah me too… i hate my life, like so much” “What” “Go to national emo day” “Omg yeaaaah!! I mean, like. Okay, whatever, man.” Also known as-ned Its where you act emo, dress emo, be emo! Its always on may 4th. Its to make fun of the fake emo kids who are scene! “Hey are you celebrating national emo day?” “H-ll yeah i am! I cant wait to act depressed all day!” Now according to Uncyclopedia, National Emo Day “was created in 1927, created by a group of Christians who wanted to reach out to more people. In a desperate attempt they had 10K people sign a document stating they would created a holiday to celebrate the life of Emos. As they continued to publicize the petition to create the holiday they got little to know [sic] results so they decided to change their approach on the topic, They decided to instead of publicising it as an emo holiday to publicise it as a petition to make “Girls Gone Wild” videos for free. Within only 6 days they had achieved 10k signatures.” But for real, the earliest reference I could find to National Emo Day was an Urban Dictionary entry by BlackSouledBeast from December 5th, 2009, which states, and this may sound familiar, “National Emo Day takes place on December the 19th, and is celebrated all around the world, by emo’s and non-emos alike. It is a day for emos to celbrate their sub-culture, and for non-emos to pretend to be emo, for a day. Sometimes people use the day, as an excuse tyo” There was another UD entry from December 5th, 2009, by user Johnatronn, which stated, “a day for the all emos to congregate together for a mass non-celbration, and general whine about life. Celebrated on the 19th of December.” There are a grand total of 4 entries on Urban Dictionary entries for National Emo Day. The other two were added May 1st, 2018, by CRIMSON_WOLF, and June 9, 2018, by Moncricket Killer. So take that information for what it’s worth Activities to celebrate Take part in our National Emo Day social media challenge, which is to post as many sad sack updates as you can throughout the day, ending each of them with the hashtag #NationalEmoDay and the :( emoji Become emo! WikHow gives a helpful breakdown of precisely how to be an emokid. First, look the part and get an emo appearance.  Start with getting “emo hair,” which usually refers to a layered haircut in which long bangs are swept and styled to one side usually held in place with mousse, hair gel, or pomade. The color is mainly natural, but sometimes “emo hair” is dyed black and sometimes features a bright highlight of blonde or other “punky” colors Then break out the black eyeliner and don’t be shy with it. Get your full waterlines, and don’t skimp on the corners of your eyes You’re also going to need nail polish, specifically black. Don’t be afraid to wear different colors or mix them Consider getting piercings! Snake bites in particular are a very common piercing among the emos  Dress in emo fashion. Stock your closet with skinny jeans, hoodies, vintage t-shirts, and checked shirts that will pair great with your concert tees. Wear emo bands t-shirts, even if you’ve never seen them live Wear thick horn rimmed glasses, even and especially if you have perfect eyesight Shoes should be converse or vans. WikiHow says that you do not have to buy them new, and that’s a lie. If you don’t have an outlandish collection of limited edition high-tops and canvas slip-ons, you’re a poser and not doing emo correctly Accessorize with scarves, stripy socks, wristbands, studded belts, safety pins that are doing nothing, badges, and fingerless gloves.  Embrace androgyny.  Don’t forget to cuff your jeans, cut thumb holes into your hoodies, and be sure to own at least two items with characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas Next, you have to understand Emo, so learn all about it. You’re off to a good start with this episode. Learn about the history as well as the subgenres, including emocore (Rites of Spring); post-emo indie rock/Midwest emo (Sunny Day Real Estate); Emo pop (Jimmy Eat World); screamo (Heroin); and emo rap (MC Lars).  Understanding emo includes appreciating emo music. You can listen to the classics of the subgenres, as well as explore using music streaming services like SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Pandora, Spotify, and Youtube to find less well-known emo bands. Develop a passion for different kinds of music. Generally speaking, all emo music has two things in common: big, sweeping, extremely melodramatic guitar-based music, either aggressive and harsh or acoustic and gentle, that contain confessional or explicitly personal lyrics, often about heartbreak and loneliness. You can listen to Death Cab for Cutie or My Chemical Romance or both (you lunatic) and still be emo. Learn to tell the difference between emo and other subcultures.  Emo is a subculture that is based around music, and deals with emotions, self-expression, and self-exploration. Being emo means you understand your roots, listen to emo music, and participate in the community Scene is a subculture which emerged from members of the chav subculture in England experimenting with alternative fashions. It’s a mixture of several styles including emo, indie pop, rave, and punk. Scenes tend to wear brighter colors, and have teased or backcombed hair which may feature “cool tails.” Scene kids tend to listen to genres like metalcore, deathcore, and crunk core Goth is a subculture which emerged from the British post-punk scene in the late 70s/early 80s. Goths primarily listen to goth rock, cold wave, deathrock, and darkwave. And finally, participate in emo culture by going to shows, cultivating a creative persona, picking up an instrument, or making or customizing your own clothes (pins, patches, color on your shoes) If you don’t know where to start with your emo music adventure, you have some options. If you’re feeling brave, you could throw a dart at Wikipedia’s list of emo artists, You can get some recommendations from Rollingstone’s article “40 Greatest Emo Albums of All Time”, which lists the top ten as  10. MCR “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004) 9. FOB “From Under the Cork Tree” (2005) 8. JEW “Bleed American” (2001) 7. Cap’n Jazz “Burritos, Inspiration Point, For Balloon Sports…” (1995) 6. American Football “American Football” (1999) 5. Braid “Frame and Canvas” (1998) 4. Jawbreaker “Dear You” (1995) 3. The Promise Ring “Nothing Feels Good” (1997) 2. Rites of Spring “Rites of Spring” (1985) 1. Sunny Day Real Estate “Diary” (1994) Make sure to check out our NATIONAL EMO DAY Mixtape. This is the first one I’ve made that intentionally doesn’t have a specific listening order, though I did put them in order of their album release dates. Since I don’t know what kind of ~emotions~ you’ll be needing to connect with when you listen, I encourage you to hit shuffle and keep clicking “next” until you find your emo unicorn song.  Wouldn’t it Be Nice by The Beach Boys (1966) For Want of by Rites of Spring (1985) In Circles by Sunny Day Real Estate (May 10, 1994) Buddy Holly by Weezer (May 10, 1994) Here Come the Rome Plows by Drive Like Jehu (1994) Red & Blue Jeans by The Promise Ring (1997) Napoleon Solo by At The Drive-In (1998) Never Meant by American Football (1999) At Your Funeral by Saves the Day (2001) The Middle by Jimmy Eat World (2001) A Favor House Atlantic by Coheed and Cambria (2003) A Decade Under the Influence by Taking Back Sunday (2004) Vindicated by Dashboard Confessional (2004) I’m Not Okay (I Promise) by My Chemical Romance (2004) All That I’ve Got by The Used (2004) Sugar, We’re Going Down by Fall Out Boy (2005) Streetcar by Funeral For A Friend (2005) I Write Sins Not Tragedies by Panic! At The Disco (2005 Everything is Alright by Motion City Soundtrack (2005) Misery Business by Paramore (2007) 20 Dollar Nose Bleed by Fall Out Boy (featuring Brendon Urie) (2008) In Exile by Thrice (2009) Your Eyes Are Bleeding by Princess Nokia (2018) Uncomfortably Numb by American Football (featuring Hayley Williams) (2019) SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=emo https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=emo%20kid https://www.thetoptens.com/false-emo-stereotypes/ https://www.dictionary.com/browse/emo https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Emo https://www.altpress.com/features/what_is_emo_history_definition/ https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/emo-wave-guide-evolution-2302802 https://www.facebook.com/events/national-emo-day/1304009436379814/ https://nationaltoday.com/national-emo-day/ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=National%20Emo%20Day http://mirror.uncyc.org/wiki/The_Only_Emo_Holiday:_National_Emo_Day https://definithing.com/national-emo-day/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/40-greatest-emo-albums-of-all-time-23526/my-chemical-romance-three-cheers-for-sweet-revenge-2004-158842/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emo_artistshttps://www.ranker.com/list/emo-bands-and-musicians/reference

We discuss our exciting news for the new year, what inspires us to write, and more on this holiday edition of Writing All the Things! Support the show (https://c6.patreon.com/)

Lauren Wood of TravelIsTheCure.com takes us to the wine country of Santa Barbara, California. We'll sip on amazing wine in the Funk Zone, hike to Inspiration Point to get the best views of the coastline, then explore the rose garden at the historic Old Mission. Show notes are at http://WeTravelThere.com/santabarbara  When you can't travel, you can at least sleep like you're on vacation. For a limited time, listeners will get $125 off & 2 free pillows when you use the link WeTravelThere.com/nectar 

As parents and youth workers, we are eager to see our kids come to faith in Christ, and to grow in maturity in Christ. Research and experience are pointing to the fact that some of the greatest strides kids make in their faith happen in the camp setting. What happens to kids when they go to a Christian camp? How has Christian camping changed over the course of the last few years? And what can parents and youth workers do to encourage a positive camping experience that yields real life change in the kids they know and love? With summertime fast approaching, you’ll want to listen in as we talk about the benefits and blessings of Christian camping with three camping experts, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

  Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks https://bgozarks.org/ Mission and History   Learn. Play. Grow. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a unique destination in Northwest Arkansas that draws more than 80,000 visitors a year. The Garden is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only butterfly house. Our mission is to provide educational, entertainment, and recreational opportunities for students, residents, and Garden visitors to increase their appreciation of the native and natural ecosystem of the Ozarks. Our education programs include workshops, classes, and lectures for adults in horticulture, conservation, and other topics of interest to gardeners of all skill levels and others who admire the beauty and science of the natural world. The majority of our education programs are for children of all ages. We work with area school districts to provide hands-on nature and science learning experiences. Our programs such as Little Sprouts, Earth Day, Butterfly Days, and Firefly Fling offer unique outdoor experiences to thousands of children each year.   eARTh Theatre Festival Saturday, April 28 from 4:00-7:00 pm • Symptoms can include twitching, cramping, or stiffness of muscles – muscle weakness affecting an arm or a leg, slurred and nasal speech, or difficulty chewing or swallowing.   Classic children’s tales come to life in the garden!  Bring the kids and come enjoy this fun family festival at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! The eARTh Theatre Festival will feature four family-friendly plays, performed by Arts Live Theatre actors and actresses throughout the garden. Each twenty minute show will run four times, with a fifteen minute break in between. Guests will be able to visit each stage to see all four plays and participate in Earth Day crafts throughout the evening. Enjoy performances of the following stories: Peter Pan Wizard of Oz Jungle Book The Secret Garden   Greening of the Garden Save the date for the 2018 Greening of the Garden Gala:  Friday, May 18 from 6:00-10:00 pm The Greening of the Garden Gala is the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks‘ signature event and fundraiser. We strive to create a place for the community to celebrate and enjoy the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Our mission is simple. Learn. Play. Grow. The Garden provides over 16,000 children and adults with education each year. Classes and programs at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks explore a broad array of garden-related topics including wild plants, animals in the garden, health and wellness, sustainability, and garden and floral design. Guests at Greening can enjoy strolling through the Garden while enjoying wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres along with live music. Watch the sun set while indulging in an elegant dinner on the Great Lawn and participate in the excitement of silent and live auctions throughout the evening.   Free Summer Concert Series The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ popular Free Summer Concert Series returns with a jam-packed lineup for 2018!  There’s nothing better than summer nights in the garden, enjoying these unique open-air performances.  All concerts are family-friendly and open to the public.  Each show will take place from 7:00-9:00 pm.  Lawn chairs and picnics are welcome or enjoy food & drink from local food trucks!  Consider riding your bike with b-parking on the Tyson Terrace.  Please leave pets at home. 2018 Summer Concert Lineup: June 5 – Cinderella, performed by Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point artists   June 26 – “Red, White & Bloom” patriotic concert featuring the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band and vocalist Tonya Jackson   July 31 – Funk Factory, a high energy band covering everything from Motown soul, to rock ‘n roll and modern pop!   August 21 – National Park Radio – this popular group hails from Harrison, AR and plays Americana, folk and bluegrass     Art in the Garden Art in the Garden is a great opportunity to see the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in full-bloom! Enjoy the Garden’s art installations, along with an art show featuring local artists! As you stroll through the Garden, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres. This is definitely an event you won’t want to miss! Save the date:  Friday, June 15 at 6:30 pm   Firefly Fling Save the date:  July 21, 2018 from 6:00-10:00 pm One of Northwest Arkansas’ most anticipated midsummer events is back July 21, 2018! Before dark, community groups will offer engaging and fun activities like fairy house building, a photo booth, obstacle course, giant bubbles, nature stations, crafts, and more!  Garden and woodland fairies will be granting wishes to children throughout the garden. After dark, families may participate in glowing games and then gather on the lawn for glow-in-the-dark performances and fire dancing, followed by a special Community Wishes Finale. Guests may bring blankets and picnics, but food trucks will be selling food as well. The Firefly Shoppe will have fairy wings, wands, glow sticks, and other festival items for sale!   Chefs in the Garden Thank you to everyone who attended Chefs in the Garden! Save the date:  September 11, 2018 Everyone’s favorite foodie event returns to the garden for its 11th year on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM!  Chefs in the Garden captures the excitement of the harvest season by bringing the area’s finest chefs into one location – the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.  Guests can stroll through the garden watching cooking demonstrations and indulging in sweet and savory culinary creations.  _________________________________________________________  

Claire Gay is the owner (gatekeeper!) of Inspiration Point, a spiritual bookstore and mystical shop in Buffalo, New York. She purchased the store from Sandy, the previous owner, and has added her own energy to the business with new items and workshops. Claire and Laura talk about the concept of "leading from the emerging future," meditation, and what it is like to be a female small business owner in Buffalo, New York.

Invited by Larry Petersen from the Pocatello Photo Club to join them at Bryce Canyon National Park for a day, we got the opportunity to capture a beautiful short sunrise at Inspiration Point, a sunset from the top of a mile hiking trail in Losee Canyon and hang out roadside capturing Star Trails over Red Canyon's famous drive through arch on a night of a Full Moon. We discuss the challenges of meeting up with a group we have never met in person in the pre-sunrise pitch black morning, getting a room for a few hours of shut eye mid-day, how we don't remember hikes being as hard as they end up being, seeing the awesome cliffside tree at Losee Trail, more afterglow amazement and then end the day the best way possible with some Astrophotography doing Star Trails in Red Canyon. This week's Listener Photog Adventure features Kevin Bell's shot at Bassi Falls near Lake Tahoe in California. See his image and more of his story at the Show Notes at PhotogAdventures.com/ep57! Didn't win a Carson Lumiloupe to help get perfect focus for your Milky Way Photography? Go buy one for $5 here at Amazon and help support Photog Adventures! https://goo.gl/rKxrLk

View Transcript Genesis 1:1, 24-31; 2:15 We sat in silence and drank in the beauty of striking sun and sky, and the vast land and moraine lake on this cool morning. The place we were perched has a name: Inspiration Point.

This week the Robots talk about what inspired them to be writers, what inspired particular stories, and what has inspired the way they write. We hope you enjoy the conversation.