Podcasts about lawrences

Den ena gjorde allt för att sky döden, den andre rusade till den. Kristoffer Leandoer funderar över konfrontationen med slutet genom två författare. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Simone de Beauvoir var livrädd för döden, och försökte livet igenom hålla den på avstånd, så pass att en amerikansk Beauvoirspecialist ägnar en hel bok åt denna systematiska förnekelse. Samtidigt var det bara i dödens absoluta närhet som den skrämmande rationella författaren förvandlades till poet. I romanen De oskiljaktiga beskriver Beauvoir hur hon i sin tidiga ungdom förvirrad står inför en likkista täckt av vita blommor och får för sig att hennes väninna avlidit för att hon kvävts av all denna vithet: ”Innan jag tog tåget”, säger hon, ”lade jag ner tre röda rosor på dessa obefläckade buketter.”Beauvoir avskyr och förnekar döden, hon tror inte på någon högre makt eller liv efter detta och hennes livsåskådning ger henne inga verktyg att behärska rädslan för åldrandet, smärtan och slutet. Konfrontationen dröjer tills hon är femtiofem och hennes mamma drabbas av en svårartad form av cancer med lika hastigt som plågsamt förlopp. Trots motviljan tvingar hon sig att registrera sjukdomsförloppet, och inser snart att det bara finns en enda sak som kan lindra fasan, en enda möjlig befrielse för mamman. Hennes kapitulation inför denna befriande kraft sitter så långt inne och görs så motvilligt att den övertygar just därför: ”I denna kapplöpning mellan smärta och död hoppades vi innerligt att döden skulle hinna först.”Nu kommer Simone de Beauvoirs andra ögonblick av ofrivillig poesi, när hon uttröttad vid mammans dödsbädd plötsligt får se de medeltida dödsdansernas grinande lieman stå vid huvudgärden, grimaserande och hånfull, främmande, omänsklig: ”den hade mammas ansikte då hon blottade sin käke i ett brett, ovetande leende.” Så utrycker hon sig aldrig annars, det finns ingen plats för dubbelexponeringar och tvetydigheter i hennes stränga universum. Den självbiografiska boken Avled stilla från 1964 visar upp en författare som drabbats av ett faktum som inte går att resonera bort.Karakteristiskt nog var hon några år tidigare faktiskt inne på tanken, men bara för att förkasta den: enligt henne var det en reaktionär högertanke att se döden som den enda giltiga sanningen, och som orsak till främlingskap mellan människor eftersom var och en är ensam med sin död: ”Meditation över döden är den yttersta visdomen hos dem som redan är döda”. Det hon formulerar är samurajens och vikingens sinnestillstånd inför stundande strid: sättet att göra sig osårbar var att i förväg betrakta sig som redan död. Döden är enda boten för döden.Och så upptäcker hon motvilligt vid sin mammas dödsbädd att det är alldeles sant.Just mammans dödsbädd blir ett avgörande ögonblick även för den lungsjuke gruvarbetarsonen D.H. Lawrence. Han levde från sexton års ålder med en dödsdom hängande över sig och hade lättare än Beauvoir att göra samurajens ideal till sitt.Bygg ditt dödsskepp, uppmanar han som rena vikingahövdingen: han talar också om modet att rida dödsväga som något vår civilisation borde lära av äldre och våldsammare tider. Människans enda uppgift är att utmana sig själv, att alltid göra det som är svårast: sätta det välkända egna jaget på spel och ge sig ut i det okända. Och något mer okänt än döden går inte att hitta. Genom hela författarskapet återkommer den som utmaning och lockelse av närmast vällustigt slag.Vändpunkten kommer i den självbiografiska romanen Söner och älskare, i skildringen av mammans utdragna dödskamp. Precis som Beauvoir och hennes syster finner syskonen mammans plåga outhärdlig, de står inte ut med att se hennes fåfänga väntan på befrielse. Men till skillnad från systrarna Beauvoir skrider syskonen i Söner och älskare till handling. Efter flera dygns vaka fattar de beslutet – det sker ordlöst, genom ett utbyte av blickar – att skynda på processen, och i ett tillstånd av febrig upphetsning mosar de skrattande hela förrådet av smärtstillande morfinpiller och rör ut i mammans kvällsmugg med varm mjölk. Döden som kärlekshandling: samma kärlekshandling som Beauvoir och hennes syster pratar om att visa modern men till sist inte vågar utföra.Den avgörande skillnaden kanske beror på Lawrences upplevelse av det första samlaget, skildrad tidigare i samma roman: ”För honom tycktes livet nu som en skugga, dagen som en vit skugga, natten och döden och stillheten och orörligheten, detta tycktes som VARAT. Att leva, att vara envis och framhärdande – det var ICKE-VARA. Det högsta av allt var att smälta bort i mörkret och vaja där, identifierad med det stora Varat.”Den gängse bilden av vitalisten och sexprofeten som dansar naken i regnet med blommor i sitt hår är alltså otillräcklig: att sexualiteten är så viktig för Lawrence, beror på att den är ett intimt förbund som den enskilda varelsen ingår med döden, inte med livet. Matadoren smeker och förför tjuren, det han lockar med är döden och det som gör honom oemotståndlig för kvinnor är inte hans seger över döden utan tvärtom att han innebär ett löfte om döden. Döden annonseras som ett glädjebesked, en frestelse, en njutning: ”Det måste vara ljuvligt att vara död.”Söner och älskare utkom redan 1913, innan det första världskriget föste bort alla andra ämnen än döden från den litterära dagordningen. Skyttegravarnas anonyma massdöd väckte Lawrences synnerliga avsky. Som pacifist var han tämligen originell, grälsjuk, våldsförhärligande och dödsfixerad: han motsatte sig kriget eftersom det berövade människan att göra döden till något unikt och personligt, existensens absoluta höjdpunkt.Poeten Rainer Maria Rilke fördömde kriget av samma skäl: det berövade människan hennes rätt till en individuell död. Genom författarskapet stryker Rilke trånsjukt kring döden, som för honom är människolivets själva fullbordan, en sluss till något större snarare än ett slut. Ingen läsare kan glömma de avlidnas trevande händer under matsalsbordet i Malte Laurids Brigge, och i Duinoelegierna formuleras tron på det hinsides som rena rymdäventyret: ”O att en gång vara död och oändligt omfatta dem, / alla stjärnorna”.Det är ett misstag att betona skillnaden mellan liv och död, säger Rilke: möjligen är döden lite rymligare. Lawrence uttrycker samma erfarenhet vid mammans dödsbädd. Tiden försvinner, bara rummet är kvar. Vem kan säga att hans mor inte längre lever? ”Hon hade varit på en plats och befann sig nu på en annan, det var allt.” Så långt kommer aldrig Beauvoir, hennes föreställningsvärld har inte utrymme för någon annan plats. Hon skyr dödens ensamhet lika mycket som Lawrence och Rilke vill omfamna den. Men till slut är det ändå bara den hon hoppas på.Kristoffer Leandoerförfattare, översättare och kritiker

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Send us a textWhat would you do if you suddenly discovered that multiple members of your family were living with an intricate genetic condition? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Regina Lawrence as she opens up about her family's journey with DiGeorge syndrome (a.k.a. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome). From the moment they learned about Aubrey's diagnosis in utero, to the immediate surgeries that followed her birth, Regina shares the raw, emotional experiences of navigating multiple complex medical needs. Dive into the Lawrence family's world, where resilience is not just a necessity but a way of life.Listen as Regina recounts the unexpected revelation of her husband's diagnosis at age 35 and the impact it had on their family dynamics. Discover how the Lawrences juggle specialized medical care, feeding challenges, and the critical role of American Sign Language and communication tablets in Aubrey's day-to-day life. Learn about Tina, Aubrey's sister, and the family's experiences at Boston Children's Hospital. Regina's advocacy work within the CHD community also offers a passionate perspective on why genetic testing is paramount. This episode promises to leave you with a profound understanding of DiGeorge syndrome and the unbreakable spirit of a family united in their fight.Link to The CHC Podcast: Congenital Heart Conversations: https://tinyurl.com/CHCPodcastAppleThanks to our newest HUG Patron, Ayrton Beatty and long-standing Patrons: Laura Redfern, Pam Davis, Michael Liben, Nancy Jensen, Alicia Lynch, Deena Barber, Carlee McGuire, Carter & Faye Mayberry, and Frank Jaworski. We appreciate you!Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

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Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Homilies, the podcast that brings the uplifting and inspiring homilies from Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church straight to your ears. Join us each week as we delve into the timeless wisdom, profound teachings, and spiritual insights shared by the clergy of Our Lady of Grace.In each episode, you'll experience the warmth of faith and the richness of Catholic teachings, as our dedicated priests and speakers guide you through reflections on scripture, life, and the path to spiritual fulfillment. Whether you're a devout Catholic or someone seeking solace and inspiration, Our Lady of Grace Homilies invites you to connect with the divine through the power of spoken word.Our Lady of Grace Homilies is brought to you by a generous parishioner who encourages you to join in prayer for mission churches worldwide. Explore the Frontiers of Faith podcast for further insights into these missions.

Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Homilies, the podcast that brings the uplifting and inspiring homilies from Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church straight to your ears. Join us each week as we delve into the timeless wisdom, profound teachings, and spiritual insights shared by the clergy of Our Lady of Grace.In each episode, you'll experience the warmth of faith and the richness of Catholic teachings, as our dedicated priests and speakers guide you through reflections on scripture, life, and the path to spiritual fulfillment. Whether you're a devout Catholic or someone seeking solace and inspiration, Our Lady of Grace Homilies invites you to connect with the divine through the power of spoken word.Our Lady of Grace Homilies is brought to you by a generous parishioner who encourages you to join in prayer for mission churches worldwide. Explore the Frontiers of Faith podcast for further insights into these missions.

Pulpmx30 code to save at FXR Racing.com and Pulp20 code at Race Tech to save. We talk to the Phoenix Honda rider about his season so far, thoughts on RedBuid, his SX injury, Croom motos, training with Sexton and Vialle, riding with the Lawrences and more

Enjoy the podcast audio version of Kevin Windham on the Lawrences, Sexton, Deegan, Kitchen, and his own racing career.   Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas chat with Kevin Windham for an SMX Insider interview, and KDub doesn't pull any punches on his own career, dropping some hard truths about his own successes and failures. He also talks about today's racing, including Jett and Hunter Lawrence, Chase Sexton, Haiden Deegan, Levi Kitchen, and more. Weigandt also starts the show with a rant about fitness in the sport. It's not all about fitness, actually!    The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, On Track School, and Racer X Brand. 

The season finale has come and gone, and there was a whole lot of action! Ping, Bruce and J-Law get together to talk about the finale at Salt Lake City! Jett Lawrcence winning his the 450SX title in his rookie year, RJ HAMPSHIRE WINS THE 250W TITLE (Bruce is stoked) and Vialle locks up the 250E title. ALSO J-Law has some thoughts on Anderson vs the Lawrences!

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As Bruno Mars gears up for his headline performance at the Trifecta Gala in Louisville, during Kentucky Derby 150 week, we are sharing Bourbon expert Tom Fischer's recent interview with Grammy-winning songwriter and record producer Phil Lawrence - who performs and writes with Bruno Mars. Learn more about the Bruno Mars performance and Trifecta on this link. Listen to this podcast recorded after Bourbon & Beyond 2023 as Phil dives into upcoming ventures and projects including his work with siblings (Dee Dee Lawrence and Shane Lawrence) in "The Lawrences". The Trifecta Gala, organized by Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman for the 150th Kentucky Derby, supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, celebrating community and mentorship --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bourbonblog/support

I denne særepisode af Aarhus Teaters podcast KULISSEN fortæller instruktør Camilla Kold om at arbejde med sex og intimitet i forestillingen LADY CHATTERLEYS ELSKER, der spiller på Aarhus Teaters Scala-scene fra 8. maj 2024. LADY CHATTERLEYS ELSKER bygger på D.H. Lawrences sanselige roman fra 1928, der vakte voldsom skandale i sin samtid på grund af dens erotiske indhold og skildringen af en kvindes utilslørede seksuelle begær. I podcastepisoden fortæller Camilla Kold blandt andet om, hvorfor fortællingen om Lady Chatterley er relevant i dag, hvordan man arbejder med sex på scenen, og hvordan erotiske scener helt konkret kan se ud på teatret. Vært, tilrettelægger og redigering: Louise Sejr Højmark

Today's premiere lands squarely on the shoulders of Peter Kersten aka Lawrence. Our long-term love affair with his work hasn't changed a bit through the years, as his music is always in the crates. Additionally to see his latest as a return to the legendary Smallville, only good things must await. In its entirety, the Gravity Hill EP encompasses all that we've come to love about Lawrences' work, the wobbly bass lines, ethereal floaty moments, all wrapped in a minimal, pristine percussion package. The groove, the essence, leads to wonderful moments both on and off the dance floor. Subtly is the name of this game. Stargazer rounds out the EP which, as the label states, shifts back to a more straight, dance floor oriented feel via a twitchy acid bass, circling resonant synth licks, hypnotic textures and a swinging drum groove. Definitely one for those early morning vibes, as the sun rises on another day and the people party on. Stargazer, and the rest of the Gravity Hill EP will be released on March 1st. @lawrence_dial @smallville-records Write up by @huedj www.instagram.com/lawrence_dial/ www.instagram.com/smallville_records/ Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.itsdelayed.com www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

James Lawrence, also known as the Iron Cowboy, is a renowned endurance athlete born in Calgary, Canada. He gained international recognition for completing 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 consecutive days across all 50 U.S. states in 2015, a feat known as the "50-50-50." His journey into endurance sports began with a Thanksgiving fun run alongside his wife, Sunny Lawrence, sparking a passion for triathlons that led to various challenges and world records.Sunny Lawrence has been an integral part of James's journey, sharing in the love for triathlons and providing crucial support. As a team, they tackled ambitious projects like the "Try and Give a Damn" initiative, aiming to set a world record by completing numerous Half Ironman distance triathlons in a year while raising funds for charity. Their collaborative efforts have not only pushed the boundaries of human endurance but also highlighted the importance of resilience, dedication, and making a positive impact on the world.In this episode of Behind The Seen, the Lawrences share their remarkable journey of conquering physical and mental challenges, including James' feat of completing 100 consecutive Ironman races. The conversation explores the power of mindset, overcoming societal expectations, and the importance of a supportive team. Discover the behind-the-scenes struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned on the road to achieving the extraordinary.KEY TAKEAWAYSMental Toughness: The Lawrences emphasize the paramount importance of mental strength in overcoming challenges.Support System: Learn how the Lawrences selected and nurtured a supportive team during their epic 50 Ironman journey.Mind-Body Alignment: Explore the synergy between physical and mental resilience for achieving extraordinary goals.Facing Critics: Discover how the couple dealt with negativity and criticism from those who doubted their ambitious pursuits.Shifting Focus: James discusses transitioning from personal challenges to helping others achieve their extraordinary goals.HIGHLIGHT QUOTES"Relationships are a privilege and a two-way street. We've stopped giving energy to people who are only taking our energy.""The real magic happens when you can get your mind and your body to align.""It's mental. But it's a hundred percent physical and a hundred percent mental.""Once you start dreaming big and performing, the body takes some time to get in line with what the mind is telling it to do.""What's next doesn't have to be in the same category. It can be something different that pushes us in a different capacity."Connect and Learn more about James and Sunny.James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/Sunny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyjolawrence/Connect and learn more about Dean Stott.Instagram: @deanstottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-stott-24725880Website: https://www.deanstott.com/about-deanConnect and learn more about Alana Stott.Instagram:@alanastottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aaWebsite: https://alanastott.com/

Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web or YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a crowdfunding campaign or invest after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. It's an easy way to support our work.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Richard: If you asked the people around me, my superpower is, at its core, my competitiveness.Prominent money manager Richard H. Lawrence's new book Carbon Done Correctly officially comes out today. The book features the history of his clean cookstove project, which started in Honduras in the late 1990s.Working with his daughter and a local team, they launched the project after volunteering for several years in the area following the devastating hurricane. While volunteering, they were perplexed by the number of people needing treatment for breathing problems. His daughter was the one who determined that the problem was cookstoves that vented smoke in the homes.Working with locals, they designed, built and installed 29 stoves. Struggling to fund further development of the project, Richard stumbled upon the growing voluntary carbon credit market. He learned that he could generate cash there to fund the project. Four years later, they successfully qualified for Gold Standard certification, enabling the sale of carbon credits.Today, Richard's Proyecto Mirador has sold 310,000 stoves in Honduras and Guatemala with help from carbon credits.Carbon credits have become controversial in recent years. Seen favorably as a potential solution to climate change early on, some climate activists have become skeptical.“There's blame on both sides, I think,” Richard says, reacting to the critics. “Over the last ten years, 12 years, a lot of new methodologies were developed, and those methodologies were not strong enough. That resulted in an overcrediting of emission savings. Quite rightly, those developers are subjected to criticism.”“On the other side of the coin, the critics tend to throw the baby out with the bath water,” he says. “So, they'll find a cookstove project that they believe has over credited, and then they'll pass that all cookstoves over credited.”The truth is that many good carbon projects both reduce carbon emissions and improve lives with better health and economic well-being.Richard credits his superpower, a competitive nature, with driving his impact.AI Episode Summary1. **Introduction**: Devin Thorpe introduces Richard Lawrence as the guest on the "Superpowers for Good" show. Richard is an author, philanthropist, fund manager, nonprofit founder, and the writer of the newly published book Carbon Done Correctly.2. **Carbon Done Correctly**: The book tells the story of Richard's life over the last 20 years, focusing on his efforts in environmental and social work, particularly highlighting a transformative experience during a medical mission in Honduras.3. **Family Trip to Honduras**: Richard's initial involvement in social work began as a concern for his children growing up in a hedonistic society, leading to a family trip to Honduras to participate in medical missions, which revealed health issues linked to inadequate cookstoves.4. **Discovery of Health Issues and Cookstove Solution**: During the Honduras mission, they observed a pattern of respiratory illnesses in women and children, which Richard's daughter linked to smoke from indoor cookstoves. This became the impetus for Richard's work in designing and implementing better cookstoves.5. **Funding Stove Projects**: Richard learned about the carbon market and its potential to raise funds through gold-standard-certified carbon credits. Realizing the power of this mechanism, he decided to use it to finance the building of improved cookstoves.6. **Challenges in Cookstove Implementation**: Acquiring gold standard certification and selling carbon credits took four years. To ensure the initiative's success, the project emphasized holistic improvements in stove design, education, supervision, and monitoring.7. **Cookstove Project Expansion**: The cookstove project expanded significantly, leading to the construction of over 310,000 stoves in Honduras and Guatemala, employing 250 people, and proving the efficacy of using carbon markets for funding.8. **Response to Carbon Credit Criticism**: Richard acknowledges criticism of carbon credits, admitting some issues relate to flaws in methodology and over-crediting. He emphasizes the ongoing work to improve standards and ensure carbon credits effectively contribute to fighting climate change.9. **Social Justice Aspect of Carbon Credits**: Devin mentions, and Richard agrees, that carbon credits represent a means to transfer capital from wealthier nations to places with less capital where climate mitigation strategies can be implemented more cost-effectively.10. **Superpower – Competitiveness**: When asked about his superpower, Richard cites his competitiveness and determination as critical to his success. He shares a story where this trait helped solve a significant problem in the cookstove initiative, leading to a simple but impactful innovation. Richard also advises us to keep moving forward, not dwelling on mistakes and emphasizes the importance of teamwork.If you believe that climate solutions that serve people deserve more attention, please share.How to Develop Competitiveness As a SuperpowerRichard shares a story to illustrate how his competitive nature enabled impact. Many cookstove projects struggle with adoption and utilization. Installing a stove the family doesn't use doesn't help.In the early days, when Richard visited the project in Honduras, he too often found problems like that. In the field with the project COO, Professor Elder Mendoza, the two were angry about the adoption problems.Elder identified the problem–a simple maintenance issue prevented the stoves from working correctly. The solution was a $1 wand they called a “cinco” that the residents could use to keep the stoves operating perfectly. Now, 300,000 stoves later, the solution has proved its worth.Richard suggests a philosophy to develop and strengthen your competitiveness. “Just don't give up.” “Keep looking forward,” he adds. “Don't look back; don't waste time on your mistakes. Just keep moving forward.”By following Richard's example and counsel, you can strengthen your competitiveness. With practice, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRichard H. Lawrence, Jr.  (he/him):Climate Activist and Author of Carbon Done Correctly: A Model for Climate Mitigation from the Global South to Wall Street Website: CarbonDoneCorrectly.comBiographical Information: Richard H. Lawrence, Jr., is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Overlook Investments Group, which he established in 1991. Overlook is an independent fund management company that invests in a concentrated portfolio of public equities throughout Asia, excluding Japan.Richard is a director and co-founder of several non-profit organizations with specific focus on climate change mitigation. In 2004, Richard and his wife, Dee, founded Proyecto Mirador Foundation, a non-profit that has built over 330,000 fuel-efficient stoves in rural communities across Honduras and Guatemala. In 2016, the Lawrences founded Cool Effect, a non-profit online platform that enables individuals and Fortune 500 companies to offset their carbon emissions through the purchase of carbon credits from high-integrity carbon reduction projects worldwide. In 2017, they established High Tide Foundation, a non-profit organization involved in climate change mitigation.Richard is Chairman of the non-profit Carbon Mapper, which deploys satellite technology to pinpoint and track point source emissions, particularly methane. In 2021, he helped establish Global Methane Hub with over $225 million in philanthropic funds to support methane advocacy and mitigation.Richard currently lives in San Francisco, California, with his wife and two adult children. His first published book, The Model: 37 Years Investing in Asian Equities, was released in 2021. Richard is also a member of the Board of Directors of The National Audubon Society.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/richard-h-lawrence-jr-74480013Upcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdHour February with the CfPA Executive Committee: This free event on February 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern, features President Brian Christie, Vice President Jenny Kassan, Secretary Brian Belley and Chair Scott McIntyre. Learn how you can join and make a difference. Earn rewards!* SuperCrowdBaltimore, March 21, 2024. 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James Lawrence, also known as the Iron Cowboy, is a renowned endurance athlete born in Calgary, Canada. He gained international recognition for completing 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 consecutive days across all 50 U.S. states in 2015, a feat known as the "50-50-50." His journey into endurance sports began with a Thanksgiving fun run alongside his wife, Sunny Lawrence, sparking a passion for triathlons that led to various challenges and world records.Sunny Lawrence has been an integral part of James's journey, sharing in the love for triathlons and providing crucial support. As a team, they tackled ambitious projects like the "Try and Give a Damn" initiative, aiming to set a world record by completing numerous Half Ironman distance triathlons in a year while raising funds for charity. Their collaborative efforts have not only pushed the boundaries of human endurance but also highlighted the importance of resilience, dedication, and making a positive impact on the world.In this episode of Behind The Seen, Dean and Alana Stott interview James and Sunny Lawrence, a power couple whose journey from financial hardship led to an unexpected world record-breaking endeavor. The Lawrences share their inspiring story, from the early days of a chance meeting in Utah to facing economic challenges and losing everything. The couple found solace and purpose in the world of triathlons, leading to their first world record attempt to raise funds for charity. Join the conversation as they discuss the dynamics of their relationship, the challenges they overcame, and the unexpected turns that led to a remarkable journey of personal and athletic growth.KEY TAKEAWAYSGame Ready for Life's Opportunities: James emphasizes the importance of being "game ready" for life's opportunities, highlighting the need to position oneself for success when chances arise.Behind-the-Scenes Realities: The podcast explores the unseen struggles behind the successes we witness in media, business, athletics, and high-performance culture, with a focus on honest communication and mutual respect.Opposites Attract: The Lawrences' contrasting personalities, with James being more introverted and a dreamer, while Sunny is extroverted and grounded, demonstrate how opposites can complement each other in a partnership.Triathlon as Personal Development: Triathlons became a source of personal development and balance for the Lawrences, offering a way to navigate the challenges of parenthood while pursuing individual and shared goals.Turning Challenges into Opportunities: The Lawrences turned a period of financial difficulty into an opportunity to give back by embarking on a world record attempt, showcasing resilience and determination.HIGHLIGHT QUOTES"This generation, you got to get game ready... when the opportunity shows, boom, someone's going to grab it.""I felt like that was rare... to be so masculine but still be so calm.""Triathlon was something that we could do as an adult, join a community of like-minded people... and balance family and all that.""We found endurance sports or triathlon... something fun that we enjoyed that helped balance out all the realities of life."Connect and Learn more about James and Sunny.James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/Sunny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyjolawrence/Connect and learn more about Dean Stott.Instagram: @deanstottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-stott-24725880Website: https://www.deanstott.com/about-deanConnect and learn more about Alana Stott.Instagram:@alanastottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aaWebsite: https://alanastott.com/

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin welcomes Kaylin and Brandon Lawrence, the husband and wife duo and the heart and soul behind Hummingbird Hill wedding venue in Chappell Hill, TX. They delve into their fascinating journey of transitioning from previous careers to coming into the wedding industry. The Lawrences share insights into the construction of their barn-style venue and shed light on their business model, centered around creating a distinctive and memorable experience for couples. During the discussion, the focus shifts to key aspects such as onsite lodging, the intricacies of their marketing strategies involving social media and local events, and a deliberate decision to forgo pursuing a liquor license.  The couple passionately highlights the joy derived from witnessing couples relish their venue while also addressing challenges, including navigating through unqualified leads and enduring the cozy confines of a small cabin during the construction phase. They also emphasize their reliance on real-life experiences over formal resources, offering a unique perspective on how they've successfully built their business. About Our Guest:  Introducing Hummingbird Hill, an exclusive and luxurious barn wedding venue situated in Chappell Hill, TX. Spanning 53 acres of verdant landscapes, this newly established space seamlessly melds Southern charm with contemporary luxury, providing an idyllic backdrop for dream weddings. The visionaries behind Hummingbird Hill are Kaylin and Brandon Lawrence, a couple deeply committed to the venue's success as a family-owned and operated venture. Kaylin and Brandon bring forth a distinctive blend of personal experiences, strong local connections, and professional expertise to their role as owners of this enchanting wedding venue. The inspiration for Hummingbird Hill originates from a profound place within Kaylin's heart, paying homage to her grandmothers who held significant roles in her life. The venue's name is a tribute to one grandmother's love for hummingbirds, while the other's talent for hosting small weddings and showers ignited Kaylin's fervor for crafting beautiful and intimate spaces.The legacies of Kaylin's grandmothers, coupled with her own journey as a florist, wedding planner, and decorator, along with Brandon's background in construction, set the stage for this remarkable adventure undertaken by the dynamic duo. Find Them Here:  Tel: 979 551-1741 Email: info@hummingbirdhilltx.com Address : 6005 Langhorn Rd. Chappell Hill, TX 77426 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbirdhilltx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hummingbirdhilltx/ Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/hummingbirdhilltx/?invite_code=2d45f380c1ee458c881688ba4cf97d99&sender=132645288933330541

After a scoreboard update full of sectional matchups, Coach speaks with Andy Dorrel of Culver Academy. Culver Academy won 46-13 over Highland. Coach Eric Moore calls in and he and Coach talk about Center Grove's 40-14 win over Franklin Central. Moore talks to Coach about how playing in the postseason makes the team better because they have more practice time. Dan Lawson of WCBK joins and talks to Coach about East Central's 56-20 win against Martinsville. Steve Kolb of WAXL calls to talk to coach about Heritage Hills 23-20 win over Southridge. Tony Donahue calls in to talk to Coach about Bishop Chatard's 21-10 win over Guerin Catholic. John Kirschner, whose dad, Mike Kirschner, called in earlier, joins Coach and the two talk about Hamilton Heights 28-21 win over Maconaquah. Mike Scuvaro of Indiana SRN joins Coach. The two talk about Evansville Memorial's 38-17 win over Jasper. Brad Huber from Indianahighschoolsports.com calls Coach to talk about the battle of the Lawrences. Lawrence Noth won 38-16 over Lawrence Central. Kurt Darling calls coach and the two talk about the IHSAA Girls Soccer Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

För D H Lawrence var döden och kärleken för alltid sammanklibbade. Kristoffer Leandoer reflekterar över en författare som närmade sig livet genom dess upphörande. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Utanför The Royal Exchanges tempelliknande fasad i London stod bödeln beredd. Det var vintern 1915, mitt under första världskriget och samhällskroppen skulle renas med eld. På samma plats där den gamla monarkens död och den nyas tillträde än idag tillkännages offentligt, brände bödeln upp de 1011 kvarvarande exemplaren av D. H. Lawrences roman ”Regnbågen”, dömd för obscenitet. Från den dagen såg Lawrence all bokutgivning som ett nödvändigt ont, likvärdigt med själens behov av att anta förgänglig jordisk gestalt.När han senare ställde ut sina målningar plockade polisen ner tretton tavlor som allmänheten inte skulle få se. Och hans sista roman kunde utges först 30 år efter hans död, efter en rättegång och en lagändring. Mycket kan man kalla Lawrence, men inte konflikträdd. Han var likgiltig för den bekräftelse som bor i igenkänning och sympati. Han uthärdade villigt ogillande, både sitt eget och andras.Hur blir man så oberoende? Vad var hemligheten bakom denna självsäkerhet?En viss känsla av utvaldhet är nog ofrånkomlig. ”Mannen som dog” från 1929 är historien om den uppståndne Jesus, skriven som självporträtt när Lawrence visste att hans eget liv skyndade mot sitt slut. Berättelsens underliggande tema är hans egen känsla av stundande befrielse. Äntligen fick han vara lika suverän och bekymmerslös som han ville, utan tyngande omtanke: döden gav frihet att bli den övermänniska som var Lawrences ideal. ”Så skönt det är att ha fullgjort mitt uppdrag”, säger den uppståndne i ”Mannen som dog”. Nu inser han att det var fel att lägga sig i människornas tillvaro: ”Läraren och frälsaren är döda i mig; nu kan jag syssla med mitt. Nu kan jag vara ensam, och lämna allting i fred”, säger han.Lawrence såg sig själv som död, och han såg sig själv som älskad. För honom var döden och kärleken hopplöst sammanklibbade. Redan i en av sina första dikter beskriver han fysisk kärlek som att man dör ”och finner döden god”. Sammanblandningen förblir systematisk genom författarskapet: döden är inte så mycket slut som klimax.Hans stora reseskildring ”Skymning i Italien” börjar rentav med krucifixen, de stora snidade träkorsen längs vägen i Alperna, där den korsfäste Jesus gestaltas förvriden av sitt lidande: ”Döden gav inget svar på själens oro. Det som är, det är. Det upphör inte när det skärs av. Döden kan varken skapa eller förgöra. Vad som är, det är.”Det bergsbönderna dyrkar i form av korset, menar Lawrence, är inget annat än döden och den fysiska smärtan som livets kulmen.Påfallande många av hans litterära skapelser längtar efter bortgången, vare sig den är deras egen eller hela den mänskliga artens. Men riktigt så enkel är inte Lawrences egen syn på saken. För honom framstår döden som en intim del av livet på samma självklara sätt som den ter sig för hans samtida Rilke, men dessutom ett ingrepp, något obegripligt och främmande som invaderar våra liv.Det han vill formulera är aldrig det som förenar utan alltid det som särskiljer individer, klasser, folk, arter och tillstånd från varann: han söker sig ständigt till det mest främmande, till största möjliga olikhet. Han skyr sympati, skyr vänlighet och talar med fasa om ”givandets glupskhet”. Det han för egen del önskar är att intresserat få existera sida vid sida med det främmande.Och det tillstånd som är mest främmande av allt för en människa är döden. Just därför, menar Lawrence, drivs hon att undersöka detta tillstånd. Att han själv var beredd att gå ovanligt långt i denna undersökning stod klart redan för samtiden. ”Man kan glädjas”, konstaterade Rebecca West vid Lawrences bortgång 1930, ”över att vår tid frambringade en konstnär lika uppriktig som kyrkofäderna, en konstnär som i likhet med dem inte fick någon ro förrän han upptäckt vad som får människan att hungra efter döden”.En diagnosticerad tuberkulos vid sexton års ålder gjorde honom i praktiken dödsmärkt (”han kanske får leva”, sa doktorn), samtidigt som storebror Ernest dog och platsen som mammans favorit blev ledig. Lawrence och modern hade ett närmast symbiotiskt förhållande, hon bråkade med honom och yvdes över honom och knuffade honom framåt med en gränslös ambition – i hennes ögon var han någon, långt innan han var det i någon annans – och därför förblir moderns död den avgörande händelsen i hans liv.I ”Söner och älskande” fångar han denna bortgång i en bild som är oförglömlig genom sin förening av lätthet och oåterkallelighet. Romanens huvudperson, Paul Morel, har tagit en tillfällig paus från sin mors dödsbädd och gått ner i köket för att röka en cigarrett. Han tycker sig se lite cigarrettaska på rockslaget och försöker borsta bort den, men upptäcker då att det inte är aska utan ett av moderns långa gråa hårstrån, som svävar bort från honom och in i den öppna köksspisen, där den försvinner upp i den svarta rökgången och är borta. Därpå följer sonens minnesbild av hur han borstar och flätar sin mammas gråa hår – sedan återkommer han till askan, spisen, brasan, den grå askfärgen och slocknandet, det röda skenet från brasan som han vet kommer att slockna för alltid när mamman är borta – och så fortsätter det ändå tills mamman är död och begraven.Lawrence förstod själv vilken halsbrytande bild detta var, en utplåning i mikroformat, en krematorieugn i pocketupplaga. Hårstrået går i förväg och visar vart resten av kroppen är på väg. Och beviset på att han förstod det är att han återanvänder den, detalj för detalj, formulering för formulering, i versifierad form i dikten ”Sorg”.Döden är bara sorgsna män som tar av sig sina skjortor, heter det i en tidigare dikt, men skjortan klibbar tätare mot kroppen ju närmare det egna slutet Lawrence kommer. Insatsen växer i hans sena dikter, men det gör även vinsten. Döden är inte bara slutet, utan lika mycket en mörk och komplicerad början på något fundamentalt främmande, som varken kan förklaras eller förmänskligas. I sin lyrik möter han den som han tidigare mött djurriket: utan anspråk på att tämja. Så här lyder i Gunnar Ekelöfs översättning en dikt:Så låt mig leva att jag må dö,förväntansfullt lämnande livets virrvarrför dödens äventyr, förväntansfull,som inför skönheten, vänd emot döden,mot döden av ännu en skönhetfärdig att blomma i döden.

Något förträngt stiger plötsligt upp och skakar om i hettan. Med avstamp i Sigmund Freud och i fyra romaner sätter Lyra Ekström Lindbäck ljuset på sommarens omvälvande oro. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.1. Bonjour Tristesse och dubbelheten som smyger sig påSommarhuset. Några sysslolösa veckor under årets kulmen, indränkta i idyll och sentimentalitet. Tiden stannar. Det enda som hörs är humlesurr, hängmattans knakande svaj och tjuten av tärnor från viken. Man uppslukas av lättsamma fikastunder i syrenbersån med familjen, strandpromenader och solbad. Äntligen, föreställer man sig, ska man få vila från alla problem.Men oftast smyger sig andra stämningar snart på. Titeln på Françoise Sagans roman, ”Bonjour tristesse” från 1954, är svåröversatt. På engelska har den fått bli ”Hello sadness”. Kanske borde den kallas ”Goddag vemod” på svenska. När Lily Vallquists översättning utkom 1955 hette den först ”Ett moln på min himmel”, men idag ges den ut under originaltiteln. Franskans ”tristesse” motsvaras dock inte av svenskans tristess, utan betyder snarare svårmod eller sorg. Romanen skildrar sommarveckornas kluvenhet genom den 17-åriga Cécile. Hennes rumlare till pappa, ensamt ansvarig för hennes fostran sedan mamman dog, har hyrt ett hus vid Rivieran till dem och hans unga älskarinna. Ytligt sett är den korta berättelsen bräddfull av idyll. ”Nere på havsbottnen fick jag syn på en underbar, rosafärgad och blå snäcka”, minns Cécile; ”jag dök efter den och höll den sedan, ren och rundslipad, gömd i handen ända till lunchen.” Hon bär runt på den som en amulett, en skatt som består in i berättandets presens. ”Jag vet inte hur det kommer sig att jag inte har tappat den”, skriver hon, ”jag som annars brukar tappa allting. Den ligger i min hand idag, rosafärgad och ljum, och när jag ser på den har jag lust att gråta.”Vari består Céciles sorger? Hon sträcker ut sig i en av vilstolarna på terrassen under en himmel översållad av stjärnor, och lyssnar till cikadorna. Hon inleder en romans med den snälla unga mannen Cyril som hon har träffat på stranden. Hon avnjuter sin frukost – en apelsin och en kopp svart kaffe – på hustrappan medan solen stryker bort lakanens avtryck från hennes hud.Men i denna visuellt så njutbara roman finns en konstant dubbelhet. Namnet Cécile kommer från latinets ”caecus”, som betyder blind. Jag vet inte om Sagan valt det med avsikt, men om inte är slumpen lika talande. Cécile tycker själv att hon ser allt. När pappan bjuder hennes döda mors väninna Anne till sommarhuset avkodar hon knivskarpt deras diskreta känslospel. Till hennes och den unga älskarinnans stora förtvivlan inleder pappan och Anne snart en romans.Anne är en seriös person, och med henne följer seriösa saker som en förlovning med pappan och ordning i Céciles eftersatta studier. Sorglösheten som den tonåriga flickan dittills vältrat sig i är därmed hotad. Hon börjar konspirera tillsammans med den ratade älskarinnan för att bryta upp pappans och Annes relation.Istället för att bara glida med i livets skiftningar blir Cécile nu en manipulatör av rang. Insikten om hur påverkbara andra människors känsloliv är har dock ett pris. En kuslig själviakttagelse börjar snart ta form. ”För första gången i mitt liv tycktes detta 'jag' klyva sig”, konstaterar hon, ”och upptäckten av en dylik dubbelhet gjorde mig ytterligt förvånad.” Stolthet blandas med självförakt. Tillsammans med den sanddoftande hettan och de svalkande brisarna från havet uppstår ett nytt rum inom henne, som speglar den konstlade avskildhet de lever i vid sommarhuset.Sagan, som bara var 18 när ”Bonjour tristesse” publicerades, har en mästerlig förmåga att blanda samman det yttre och det inre landskapet, tills vackra utsikter blir till halvblinda självinsikter. Halvslummern i hettan får gradvis något inom Cécile att brista. Men hennes obehag inger mig en paradoxal lättnad under läsningen. Jag har alltid haft svårt för semestern, och Sagan tycks bekräfta att ledigheten inte alls behöver innebära en frid. Snarare kan en särskild typ av obehag växa fram under sommarveckorna, som påminner om Sigmund Freuds beskrivning av das Unheimliche. På svenska översätts das Unheimliche ofta till det kusliga, men det leder i min mening lite fel. Snarare än något skräckfilmsartat är det ohemlika eller ohemliga en upplevelse av något främmande inom det välbekanta och familjära. Det är något man har ansträngt sig för att dölja för sig själv. I Sagans roman uppstår känslan när Cécile upptäcker något omänskligt i sitt eget jag, en empatilöshet som kontrasterar mot hennes roll som vacker och sorglös flicka. Kanske är semestern i själva verket ohemlikhetens främsta högtid. När dagarna mjuknar i sömmarna och de rutinmässiga relationerna till närstående luckras upp kan bortträngda bottensediment stiga mot ytan. Att Anne är en väninna till Céciles döda mor är knappast en detalj i sammanhanget, även om det mest nämns i förbifarten. Vardagen i den stökiga våningen i Paris, dit Cécile och hennes pappa ska återvända efter sommaren, framstår som bräcklig och otillräcklig vid tanken på att den ordentliga Anne skulle kunna flytta in.Men Cécile triumferar i sina manipulationer och bryter upp deras relation. Triumfen surnar dock snabbt. När hon i slutet ställs inför den besegrade Annes ”förstörda ansikte” begriper Cécile något obehagligt. Hon har ”angripit en levande, kännande människa och inte ett väsen”. Anne har en gång varit barn, ”sedan ung flicka, sedan kvinna. Nu var hon fyrtio år, men hon var ensam”. Det är nog inte främst samvetet som skakar Cécile. Livets gång har blivit så konkret för henne att den framstår som avig och banal genom det åldrande kvinnoansiktets tårar. Tiden har inte stått stilla under hennes semester. Tvärtom, vilket berättandets tillbakablickande ständigt påminner läsaren om, har veckorna i sommarhuset tvingat Cécile att börja betrakta livet som en godtycklig samling av förflutna episoder. Även om man kan ta dem i sina egna händer kan man inte ändra dem i efterhand. Därför blir hon illa berörd av den vackra snäckan hon en gång fiskade upp från havsbottnen, vars släthet fortfarande känns likadan mot fingertopparna. Så kan tonårstidens första antydan om semesterns ohemlikhet se ut.  2. Alberte-trilogin och hemmet utanför hemmetVari består det välbekanta och det främmande? Är det bara en vanefråga? Eller finns det ett annat slags djup inom oss, som säger ”på den här platsen, med de här människorna hör jag hemma”? I ordet ”smultronställe” bor en sådan längtan efter en liten glänta på jorden där man rent godtyckligt känner sig hemma. Ett hörn av världen som är ens eget, ett hem utanför hemmet. Där det finns ”humlesurr, stilla fläktar genom lövverket, smultron som man kan nå utan att ändra ställning, någon som kommer och säger till kanske, att klockan är mycket, ropar hem en till en måltid i det fria, under träd”, som Cora Sandel skriver. Som hennes berättare Alberte letar vi efter känslan som gör oss ”på vippen att ropa att här var den plats där de skulle stanna, det ögonblick i tiden de skulle gripa.”I hela sitt liv har Alberte letat förgäves efter den känslan. Som tonåring vantrivs hon i det småborgerliga hemmet i Nordnorge, och senare, som ung kvinna, skapar hon en flyktig bohemtillvaro för sig i Paris. Men kanske består frihetskänslan hon upplever där bara i att ha sluppit ifrån pressen på att hitta sin plats. En frihet från, snarare än till, ett hem. För när Alberte får barn blir bristen tydlig: hon har inte fast mark under fötterna. Hon måste skaffa det, för hennes lilla son behöver det.Om man inte kan ge sina barn ett drömhem vill man åtminstone kunna ta dem till smultronställen på somrarna. Man vill ge dem grönska, stränder och vilda lekar i det fria, se fräknarna breda ut sig på stadsbleka kinder och benen fyllas av skrubbsår.Albertes son är klen och försvagad sedan de fattiga och frusna krigsåren i Paris. Om kvällen lägger hon örat mot hans bröstkorg och hör det lilla hjärtat banka alldeles för fort. Relationen till hans far, skulptören Sivert, är ansträngd, på väg att bli bitter. Men nu ska de på sommarferie under några veckor, tillsammans med några goda vänner i ett litet hus vid Bretagnekusten.Redan på tåget ut hör Alberte ett sus från för länge sedan. ”Det fyllde luften och var överallt, låg bakom och omkring alla andra ljud. Hon kunde inte göra klart för sig vad det var.” Men så stannar de på rälsen en stund. Och med ens ”var luften alldeles fylld av brus, en väldig, monoton sång på två toner. Den steg och sjönk, kom och gick som en andning utifrån rymden någonstans, förde henne många år bakåt i tiden.” Det är havet. Atlanten den här gången, och inte Ishavet som hon vuxit upp vid, men ändå. En livgivande fukt som får dragen att mjukna, ”som om en stramande mask föll av dem”.Vad släpper man fram när man kommer fram, kommer hem? Och varför kan det göra så ont att äntligen lyckas känna det? Alberte har ju kommit fram till ett smultronställe. Äntligen står hon i en slänt full av klöver och groblad som kittlar de nakna fotsulorna. Vännen bredvid gnolar en melodi som drar upp något obestämt ur minnet. Sandel skriver: ”En glimt av något som ligger så långt bakom att det är som en annan människas tillvaro, något man har hört om eller läst. En snabb liten tankekedja: Jag måste ha gått fel, när gick jag fel, var gick jag fel? Jag har kommit till galen plats.” Att komma hem och att inse att man är vilse kan vara samma sak. 1919, strax före sommarferien som skildras i sista delen av Sandels trilogi, skrevs Sigmund Freuds essä om det kusliga, ”Das Unheimliche”. Genom etymologin understryker Freud hur det ohemlika alltid ligger på lur inuti det hemlika: ”Heimlich är alltså ett ord som utvecklar sin betydelse mot ambivalens, tills det slutligen sammanfaller med sin motsats unheimlich.” Det ohemlika eller ohemliga är något som vi har hållit hemligt för oss själva som tränger fram som om det vore främmande. Att hitta sitt smultronställe, ett hem utanför hemmet, är alltså att skapa en perfekt spelplats för det man har förträngt. Ingenting särskilt behöver hända under sommarveckorna. Men det är en bedräglig illusion att vardagen kan sättas på paus. Eller kanske snarare, att en sådan paus inte skulle få några konsekvenser. I den somriga rofylldheten kan blandade känslor breda ut sig. Tillvarons garnnystan vidgas, och pustar av såväl tomhet som liv och verklighet kan slippa igenom.I Sverige registreras idag de flesta skilsmässor i oktober. Kanske är det först då som efterverkningarna från sommarveckorna har hunnit spelas ut. September är den näst vanligaste skilsmässomånaden. Många står liksom Alberte med bara fötter på en gräsmatta i juli och känner en havsbris och tänker: ja, nej, ja, nej, hur hamnade jag egentligen här?En natt smyger hon ut ur huset med sin vän Liesel. De sätter sig i slänten tillsammans, hopkrupna på en regnrock. För en gångs skull lyckas de verkligen prata: dela sin förtvivlan och sin ensamhet. När Alberte blickar tillbaka mot huset ser det annorlunda ut, ”overkligt och som svagt självlysande i skenet från den sneda månskäran.” Därinne sover hennes familj och deras vänner. ”Vilka är de allihop? Finns de egentligen? Är de mer levande än dockan Mimi som blundar så snart man lägger henne?”Ute i Bretagnenattens havsbrusande månljusluft finns det plats för ett främlingskap som Alberte annars försöker tränga undan. Kusliga som dockor blir hennes närmaste medmänniskor. ”Det är som om man satt och såg tillbaka på en tillvaro man lämnat”, tänker hon, ”en dörr som stängts för alltid.” Är det kanske i själva verket där och då den stängs? Det kommer att dröja år och hundratals sidor innan hon till sist lämnar Sivert.Men redan på tåget in till staden känner hon hur den vanliga avdomnade maktlösheten har ändrat karaktär. Bohemsällskapet förbereder sig på att stiga av, säger farväl till sin tillfälligt utvidgade semesterfamilj medan Paris välbekanta hustak och kupoler tornar upp sig utanför fönstret. Längst inne i sinnet har Alberte ”en känsla av att ingenting av det som händer är riktigt verkligt. […] Av att allt som samtliga säger och gör egentligen inte förhåller sig så.”Fast mark under fötterna kan se ut på olika sätt. Det kan bestå i att våga släppa fram sitt eget främlingskap: inför sitt liv, sin partner, till och med inför sina barn. Att hitta sitt smultronställe kan innebära mer än bara en stunds lugn och ro. I hemmet utanför hemmet kan skälvningar mellan det välbekanta och det fördolda uppstå, ibland genom något så enkelt och rent som en havsbris. 3. Det andra stället och verklighetens sanna naturBjuder man in en sommargäst kan det egna hemmet förvandlas till en semesterort. Är gästen dessutom konstnär eller författare hoppas man kanske att denna ska tillföra någon extra magi till platsen. I hundratals år har rika mecenater erbjudit gästhem åt olika konstutövare, särskilt under sommarveckorna. En av dem är den excentriska amerikanska salongsvärdinnan Mabel Dodge Luhan. 1917 flyttade hon till Taos i New Mexico, där hon så småningom kom att ingå sitt fjärde äktenskap med en man ur ursprungsbefolkningen och grunda en konstnärskoloni. Luhan skrev själv, men enbart memoarer. Hon var fascinerad av romanförfattares förmåga att förhöja livsnärvaron genom fantasin. ”När han skriver”, sa hon om D.H. Lawrence, ”är erfarenheten mer verklig för honom än när den ägde rum.” Luhan skickar brev efter brev till den engelska författaren för att uppmana honom att komma till hennes enorma, palatsliknande bostad i Taos. Genom hans blick föreställer hon sig att den latenta magin i omgivningarna ska göras rättvisa.Och när han kommer frigörs hon äntligen från ”den hemska känslan av futtighet”. Hon blir ”arg eller sårad eller förbluffad av hans oberäkneligt föränderliga sätt”, men aldrig uttråkad eller deprimerad. Men konstens omvandling av verkligheten stannar inte där. Hennes memoar över deras möte, ”Lorenzo in Taos” från 1932, har idag fått ett extra lager av fiktion. Rachel Cusks roman ”Andra stället” från 2021 är intimt baserad på Luhans återgivning av sina brev, samtal och upplevelser med Lawrence. I denna fantasi om en historisk människas förverkligade fantasi om att en författare ska förhöja hennes livsnärvaro med sin livliga fantasi finns, paradoxalt nog, en hel del längtan efter autenticitet. Cusks berättarjag M – som i Mabel – är bosatt i ett annat märkligt landskap. Tillsammans med sin andra make har hon slagit sig ner i ett isolerat träskmarksområde längs den engelska kusten. Det är kargt, blött och melankoliskt. Hon längtar efter konstnären L:s ögon på det – L som i Lawrence.”Vårt landskap”, skriver hon till honom i ett brev, ”är som en gåta som folk dras till men i slutändan helt missuppfattat. Det är fullt av ödslighet och tröst och mystik och det har ännu inte avslöjat sin hemlighet för någon.” Vad är det för hemlighet som ska avlockas landskapet? Och varför just genom konsten? Freuds begrepp om das Unheimliche syftar på känslan när något som borde ha förblivit dolt uppenbaras. Enligt Freud är det ohemlika mycket rikhaltigare i konsten än i verkligheten, eftersom konsten är undantagen realitetsprövningen. Önsketänkande och vidskeplighet kan alltså breda ut sig utan att behöva motsägas; vi vet ju att vi läser en saga.Den här oroväckande effekten kan förstärkas om författaren leker med verklighetspremisserna, så att vi inte riktigt vet vad ska tro. Freud ger exempel från den tyska romantiska författaren E.T.A. Hoffmann, som ”till en början inte låter oss veta om han tänker föra in oss i den reella världen eller i en av honom fritt vald fantasivärld.” Cusk gör samma sak i ”Andra stället”. Romanen inleds med att M påstår sig ha mött självaste djävulen på ett tåg.Det demoniska återkommer sedan i beskrivningarna av L:s blick, som M hoppas på så mycket från. Mycket riktigt får hon tillgång till ett annat perspektiv i hans sällskap, men det beskrivs som en ”fruktansvärd objektivitet”. Att se saker ”som de egentligen [är]” skapar ett främlingskap i hennes kärleksfulla vardagsliv med maken Tony och den vuxna dottern Justine. Cusk beskriver det som en sorts illojalitetskänslor: ”till och med där, mitt bland det jag älskade mest hade han förmågan att få mig att tvivla och blottlägga det i mig själv som annars var dolt”. Det ohemlika blir en ögonblicklig uppenbarelse om ett hemligt, kanske till och med hotfullt, hem. Mabel Dodge Luhan skriver att hon kände sig som D.H. Lawrences syster. Redan från den första stunden när de möts känner hon en fulländad kontakt, som dock förblir outgrundlig. Det låter nästan infantilt, som när spädbarnet föds in i en värld av bottenlösa och givna relationer. Konstnärens närvaro chockar henne tillbaka in i en varseblivning som varken kan sortera eller konstruera.För Cusks M är det den sköra känslan av mening och sammanhang i vardagen som står på spel. I mötet med L börjar hon frukta att allt hon har byggt upp ska rasa ihop, som det gjorde efter hennes första skilsmässa. Nu är hon plågsamt medveten om vad en sådan förstörelse kan kosta. Men suget efter konstnärgästens magiska närvaro släpper inte taget. M får till sist vad Mabel Dodge Luhan förgäves suktade efter: ett oblandat skönt sommarögonblick.En kväll går M och hennes dotter Justine ner för att bada i månljuset. De har glömt badkläderna, och ljuvheten får en anstrykning av tabu när de bestämmer sig för att bada nakna. Träffsäkert beskriver Cusk den särskilda kroppsliga obekvämhet som växer fram mellan vuxna barn och föräldrar, som är så underlig med tanke på relationens ursprungliga köttslighet. De lovar varandra att inte titta, och simmar sedan ”stillsamt genom vattnet som i månskenet såg ogenomskinligt och ljust ut, som mjölk” medan marelden glittrar över deras armar.I nästa stund märker de att någon iakttar dem. Det är L, såklart, som skyndar iväg över stigen för att måla vad han har sett. Efter hans död finner M en abstrakt tavla, där hon och Justine bara blivit till suddiga ljusfläckar i mörkret. Nakenheten är fångad och oskadliggjord på samma gång. Något som borde ha förblivit fördolt har framträtt, men bara nästan.Cusks roman lämnar Luhans verklighet för att istället döda sin konstnär och låta hans verk fullborda berättarens sommarvärld. Det är vackert, men det klingar lite falskt. I den riktiga historien tvingades Luhan leva vidare med insikten om att ”det inte finns ett enda stabilt element i universum, vare sig inom eller utanför min egen hjärna”. Lawrences semestervistelse tog slut, men ohemlikheten som hans närvaro hade öppnat för fortsatte att mala inom henne. Frågan är om det är Mabel eller M som har hittat hem i verkligheten.  4. Mot fyren och sommarens möjlighetSolen flödar in i huset. Den lyser klart ”på cricketträn, flanellbyxor, stråhattar, bläckhorn, färgkoppar, skalbaggar och kranier av småfåglar, och kom[mer] de långa, fransiga tångrankorna som [sitter] fastspikade på väggen att utdunsta en doft av salt och sjögräs – samma doft som f[i]nns i handdukarna, fulla av sand efter all badning”. Idyllen framstår som ett orubbligt faktum i inledningen av Virginia Woolfs roman ”Mot fyren”. Men vartenda bräddfullt ögonblick präglas samtidigt av en hotande frånvaro, en kommande tomhet.I centrum av sommartillvaron på den skotska ön Skye finns Mrs Ramsay, åttabarnsmor och familjens givna mittpunkt, värdinna för en handfull medbjudna gäster. Hon är den sortens åldrande kvinna som säger ”nu ska vi ha det trevligt” och menar det. När yngste sonen frågar om de kan segla ut till fyren imorgon muttrar fadern, den kylige filosofen, att det troligen inte blir vackert väder. Jo, insisterar Mrs Ramsay. Det blir säkert vackert väder.Mrs Ramsay genomskådar inte, hon insisterar inte på alltings komplexitet. Men hon är mycket väl medveten om trivselns avigsida. Inunder den gemytliga samvaron finns ett spöklikt fluidum. En kväll när hon serverar soppan känner hon sig för en stund som om hon står ”utanför strömvirveln; eller att en skugga hade fallit och frånvaron av färg kom henne att se tingen i deras rätta dager.” Rummet saknar plötsligt charm. Alla människor tycks avskurna från sina bordsgrannar. Det finns en underliggande ångest, som Heidegger efter Freud kallar unheimlich. För Heidegger är det ohemlika den föremålslösa uppenbarelsen av att den mänskliga tillvaron är godtycklig i relation till världen. Det ohemlika är ett främlingskap, en oförmåga att känna sig hemma i livet som ytterst påminner oss om att vi alla ska dö. Mrs Ramsay, som är baserad på Woolfs egen mamma, har tagit på sig att avvärja denna ångest från alla i sin omgivning. Hon är, kan man säga, det hemlikas arbeterska. Så fort hon försvinner iväg ”råkar de [andra] i ett slags upplösning”. Utan någon fientlighet begrundar hon männens sterilitet i detta avseende, de klarar inte av att få den mellanmänskliga samvaron att pulsera naturligt igen. ”Och hela mödan att smälta samman allting och få det att flyta, mödan att skapa, vilade på henne.”Att just sommarveckorna har valts för att rama in Mrs Ramsays förmågor är ingen slump. Ingenting annat, vare sig skola eller jobb, håller ju samman tillvaron då. Varje dag är en blank sida av förströelser. Det händer inte särskilt mycket annat i romanen. Man frestas att, som författaren Margaret Atwood gjorde när hon läste den som nittonåring, utbrista: Vad handlar den ens om? Några sommargäster överväger att segla ut till fyren, men vädret blir för dåligt och resan får skjutas upp. Men Atwood plockar upp romanen igen mer än fyra decennier senare, när hon är över sextio. ”Vid nitton hade jag aldrig känt någon som hade dött”, tänker hon då. ”Jag begrep ingenting om den sortens förlust – om söndersmulningen av de levda livens fysiska texturer”. För tiden går. Två somrar skildras i ”Mot fyren”, före och efter Första världskriget. Emellan dem finns ett eget kapitel som bara handlar om husets förfall. Vinddragen nafsar i tapeter, träet mörknar och spricker. Inom parentes får vi veta att Mrs Ramsay har dött plötsligt en natt, att äldsta sonen har fallit på slagfältet och äldsta dottern dukat under i barnsäng. Så dyker två gamla kvinnor från byn plötsligt upp med skurhinkar; de har fått i uppdrag att ställa i ordning huset inför sommaren igen, familjen med gäster är på väg tillbaka.”Så meningslöst det var, så kaotiskt”, tänker konstnären Lily, som var gäst hos Ramsays både då och nu. ”Mrs Ramsay är död, Andrew stupad, Prue död hon också – hur ofta hon upprepade det väckte det ingen känsla hos henne.” Lily stirrar ut genom fönstret och reflekterar stumt: ”Och vi samlas alla i ett hus som det här, en morgon som denna”. Som semesterläsning är ”Mot fyren” lika underbar som oroväckande. Mrs Ramsays livsverk och bortgång både belyser och förkastar frågan om det ”egentligen” finns någon mening med tillvaron. Hon har ingen särskild bildning och inte ens någon allmänt fängslande karisma. Hon är borgerlig, tänker en av gästerna, dominant och fåfäng, tänker en annan. Hennes förmåga att skapa en känsla av sammanhang består inte i någon intellektuell insikt – för att understryka detta ställs den gång på gång mot hennes mans, filosofiprofessorns, arbete. Men kanske är den en viktigare begåvning.Genomskådandets sanning är inte den enda. Som författaren och filosofen Iris Murdoch skriver bör en författare snarare likna den Buddhistiska läromästare ”som sa att han som ung trodde att berg var berg och floder var floder”, men ”efter många års studier avgjorde att berg inte var berg och floder inte var floder” och till slut när han var gammal och vis ”kom till insikt om att berg är berg och floder är floder.” Emot det ohemlikas skrämmande godtycke har Mrs Ramsay vävt en kokong av trivsel och gemenskap. Däri faller solskenet över frukostens kaffekoppar, filtar läggs ut på gräsmattan, man går på en tur till stranden. Så blir sommaren till sommar igen, och när hon reflekterar över den döda kvinnan är det som om Lily får ett bättre grepp om penseln i sin hand. ”Man måste, tänkte hon, medan hon betänksamt doppade penselspetsen, vara öppen för den vardagliga verkligheten, man måste helt enkelt känna att detta är en stol, detta är ett bord, och ändå: Det är ett under, det är extas.”Trots tidens obönhörliga gång och dödens slutliga upplösning har Mrs Ramsay varje dag insisterat på sommarens idyll. Hon har vågat tro på att det finns en poäng med alla dessa flyktiga ögonblick av skönhet och trivsel. Kanske borde vi liksom hon ändå värna om våra naiva drömmar om sommaren. Livsnärvaron Mrs Ramsay har skapat dröjer sig ju kvar, också efter hennes död. Att säga ”vilken trevlig dag vi ska ha, det blir säkert vackert väder” behöver inte vara korkat och ytligt. Inunder trivseln lurar visserligen det ohemlika. Men sommarhuset kan ändå vara sommarhuset. Lyra Ekström Lindbäckförfattare, filosof och kritikerLitteraturFrançoise Sagan: Bonjour tristesse. 1954. Lilly Vallquists svenska översättning utkom 1955 på Wahlström & Widstrand.Cora Sandel: Alberte-serien – Alberte og Jakob (1926), Alberte og friheten (1931) och Bare Alberte (1939). Böckerna utkom åren efter på svenska med olika översättare på Bonniers.Rachel Cusk: Second place. Faber & Faber, 2021. Översatt till svenska som Andra stället samma år av Niclas Hval och utgiven på Albert Bonniers förlag. Mabel Dodge Luhan: Lorenzo in Taos. Knopf, 1932.Virginia Woolfs: To the Lighthouse, 1927. På svenska som Mot fyren 1953, i översättning av Ingalisa Munck och Sonja Bergvall. Margareta Backgårds nyöversättning utkom på H:ström text & kultur 2019.Sigmund Freuds essä Das Unheimliche publicerades 1919 och finns i svensk översättning i band 11 av Freuds samlade verk, utgivet på Natur och kultur, 2007.Musik i programmet (kronologiskt)Låten i Insensatez komponerad av Antonio Carlos Jobim, portugisisk text av Vinicius De Moraes och engelsk text av Norman Gimbel i olika utföranden:1. Antonio Carlos Jobim (piano), 1963.João Gilberto (gitarr och sång) , 1961.Ben Street (kontrabas), Ethan Iverson (piano), Albert Heath (trummor), 2013.Nummer 1 igen.Astrud Gilberto (sång), 1965.

We were Mile High out in Lakewood, CO this weekend for Round 3 of the Pro Motocross Championship! ⛰️ Would the Lawrences continue their domination? Would the rest of the 450 class catch up to Jett? We had some surprises with Derek Drake and TY Masterpool putting it to some of the factory guys in the 450 class, but we break down why this weekends track allowed him and Drake to battle with those factory machines. So you know what we do here people, we break it down! Welcome to Bubba's World

This week on SMX Insider, Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas review Round 2 of the Pro Motocross Championship. The Insiders break down Jett Lawrence's dominance through 2 rounds, give an update on Chase Sexton, and talk about Beta Motorcycles' entry into the 2024 Supercross Championship. Jason Weigandt sits down with Team Honda HRC Crew Chief Shane Drew in The Big Interview. In Fowler's Facts, Clinton takes an SMX Insider look at the impressive Moto 1 ride by Monster Energy Yamaha's Haiden Deegan.

MotoOnline.com's MotoNow podcast is our take on all things happening at MotoOnline from our perspective. Nic Still and Alex Gobert look ahead to tomorrow's Hangtown round of the Pro Motocross, currently led by Hunter and Jett Lawrence in these early stages of the 2023 season, recall the opener and share their thoughts on the series now that Chase Sexton has been sidelined just one week in.

Gojo gave Brandon and his Dad the day off for Memorial Day, but please enjoy some of his favorite conversations with some of his favorite people: (01:24) - Flashback to last week when Anish Shroff, NCAA LAX play-by-play announcer, joined the show! Listen to Anish sells Men's Lacrosse Championship Weekend in Philadelphia as no one else can, but he will have to eat his words after Notre Dame advances to the Championship this weekend. (12:02) - Rewinding to February when O'Shea Jackson Jr joined the show to tell us about starring in Cocaine Bear! It's only a snippet of Gojo's conversation with O'Shea Jr, so make sure to scroll back and check out episode 205 for the full interview. (19:48) - With Ted Lasso's Season Finale airing this week, let's revisit a conversation Gojo had with series co-creator Bill Lawrence. If you missed it, come for Gojo's story involving a last-minute invite to the Ted Lasso Season 3 Premiere After Party, and stay for Bill's story about a sports-themed family Christmas card from the Lawrences. Again, only a snippet of Gojo's conversation with Bill Lawrence, so peep episode 214 for the full interview. (39:29) - This, That, and the Third: Michael Block loses the internet's approval, NFL launches its Global Marketing campaign, and Taylor Swift drops a new breakup track. Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo with Mike Golic Jr!  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling, and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past weeks and months, we've talked a few times about efforts to undermine public education. There are astroturf organizations that encourage protests at school boards and give support and talking points. Big money donors and foundations push for school privatization by support for voucher programs and so-called school choice initiatives. They're typically promoted as plans that give more “freedom” to parents. But ultimately, they sap funding from already strapped public schools, which can lead to school closures. The third leg of this stool are initiatives that promote homeschooling as an alternative to public schools. Not coincidentally, the parents that are most often looking for a way to get their kids out of public schools are the people who follow Libs of TikTok and demand that public school libraries remove books with LGBTQ+ characters. In this episode, we talk about the most extreme of the extreme homeschoolers, the pseudonymous Mr. and Mrs. Saxon. The Saxons operate the Dissident Homeschool Telegram channel, where they provide advice and support for parents trying to raise Nazi children. Recently outed by the Anonymous Comrade Collective, the Saxons, now revealed to be the Lawrences from Upper Sandusky, Ohio, are receiving national coverage. Music: Avaren - Tilt Squire Tuck - Homage to John Carpenter(CC-BY-4.0) (modified) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gianluca Sgalambro - Prayers (CC-BY-4.0) (modified) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ ⛬ For $5 a month, get an extra couple subscriber only episodes every month or so. We also have a limited number of True Believer memberships available. patreon.com/wetwired Get in on the ground floor of the Wetwired Discord. discord.gg/fr62mpUy5c Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/wetwiredpod and Instagram at instagram.com/wetwiredpod

How intelligent is artificial intelligence when it comes to Antinatalism? Matti Häyry & Amanda Sukenick ask the OpenAI Chat Bot some simple questions and receive... interesting ... answers. Watch the video version of the episode here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JMw7OU_mnELearn more about mechANized & read transcripts HERE!: https://www.exploringantinatalism.com/ Les U. Knight clip from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pafyDEofHg Make sure to sub to Lawrences' channel!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pafyDEofHg Patricia MacCormack clip from The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast #11 - Patricia MacCormack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pafyDEofHg https://beta.openai.com/ Web pages & Transcript coming shortly! Read Matti's newest Antinatalist article, If You Must Give Them a Gift, Then Give Them the Gift of Nonexistence: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-quarterly-of-healthcare-ethics/article/if-you-must-give-them-a-gift-then-give-them-the-gift-of-nonexistence/2D6A8DD4EA49B6154471243CD65FAE77 Follow Matti here: https://linktr.ee/mattihayry Listen to The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast #65 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L1eiDoMuCQ

Fresh from his highly one sided win in Fantasy Adam is live with his beaten opponent and host Freddie and Gareth to discuss the importance of Josh Jacobs to the Raiders as well as the Jacksonville Jags and Lawrences improvements

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season finale brought out arguably the best one-hour guest list in the history of the sport. The Friday night Staging Area show featured James Stewart as a guest host alongside Jason Weigandt and Jason Thomas, and then Eli Tomac showed he felt no pressure for the final race by stopping by for a chat. James was impressed Eli even came over! Then Scouting Moto Combine winner Noah Viney came by with his coach for the day, Chad Reed, which meant Chad and James were on the show together! As if that's not enough, Hunter and Jett Lawrence came by to close the show. Stew and the Lawrences catch the fever! Oh, and then there was the matter of the actual race, which was won by Tomac, who claimed his fourth 450 MX title in dramatic winner-take-all fashion. Weigandt drops in a post-race interview with Eli here to get the once-again champion's take on the day. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Leatt, and AOMC.

Ken is pleased to welcome Lisa Sharon Harper and her new groundbreaking book, Fortune - How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All. It all began with the results of her submission of DNA to ancestry.com. Lisa learned of her Nigerian roots - and ancestry that extends all the way back to the onset of slavery in America in the 1600s. Lisa shares her story of awakenings, which began when she became a Christian as a high school student in Young Life. She soon learned that her new faith was inextricably linked to white Republican politics - her activist mother was horrified. At Rutgers, as an undergraduate, she was active in Campus Crusade for Christ. She encountered the writings of John Perkins. In her book, Lisa traces the history of her family tree including the Lawrences, the Weeks, and the Fortune Magee Game born in 1689. Her family lived with the heavy consequence of race laws that governed slavery and defined "whiteness" as they were written over 300 years. Jesus, Lisa reminds us, was not white, he was brown, indigenous, and colonized - and killed by Empire. Lisa has a great insight into "white fragility" - it's worse. Resistance has been weaponized. Lisa traveled with "Nuns on the Bus," uncovering the roots of the MAGA narrative.  SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/beachedwhitemaleSupport the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

METAPHYSICS OF DEER HUNTING When the financial panic was at its height last week, we visited a wealthy friend whose up-town mansion is palatial, his income from safe and judicious investments always ample and assured, and his bank account invariably showing a balance to his credit of many thousands. A gentleman who dabbles little in speculative risks; and whom cares of State and fluctuations of the market of late do not perplex ; one of those rare exceptions among men, content with sufficient and not ambitious for more. Surely, his was a case not, within the range of human probability, to be affected by any financial crash or monetary crisis. And yet, so intricate and searching are the ramifications of disorder in times like these, when even the most provident and conservative find themselves suddenly cramped for means, that he was unable to command a dollar from ordinary or extraordinary resources. Said he: "I have a balance in bank of $20,000, but all the cash I can raise is a paltry two hundred dollars. It is just enough to take me to the Adirondacks. I am getting my guns and traps together, and tomorrow I start for Paul Smith's, to bury myself in the woods and seek oblivion until the storm is over!" Happy the man who can thus drive dull care away at will, and turn aside the impending wave of trouble ! The bank to which he has confided his trusts may break in his absence and swallow all his surplus; the business, hitherto lucrative, in which he is a silent partner, may suspend and cut off his monthly income; dividend paying stocks may depreciate until they are quoted at half their value; bonds and mortgages may cease to be negotiable; still, like the ostrich with his head in the bush he may roam the forest in blissful ignorance of his misfortunes, and follow his quest for game with a blithesome heart and bounding step! Who would not be an ardent sportsman? Such a man as this never allows business to interfere with his shooting. We wish the same were true of the herd of speculators who squeeze values, upset the market, and set the mercantile world at their wits end. Would that some good genius would inspire them to goof?  For "a day's shooting," and stay until the panic subsides! Ah! there is some soothing influence in this going apart to commune with nature in her solitudes, that makes us forget the struggles of life and our worldly troubles. It banishes all inordinate desires, simplifies our tastes, and makes us contented with mere food, raiment and shelter, which, after all, constitute the sole necessaries of life. This free existence among the woods, with heaven's canopy over us, the crisp and fallen leaves beneath our feet, and the pure untainted air to breathe: it gives us elasticity of step and expands the lungs; it enlarges the generous impulses of man; it dignifies his own self-respect; it makes him noble! In this quiet unconcerned existence, he finds himself moving in a new world populous with strange creatures, with whom in time he learns to hold familiar converse. The little denizens of the stumps and hollow logs become accustomed to his presence at last. When the first sound of his coming footfall was heard, they all hid away. The first warning twig that snapped admonished them to be wary and lie perdu. All was silent as the grave, except when a rustling leaf dropped down, or a walnut slipped from its opening shell aloft. But presently the head of a little gopher popped from under a dry leaf, then his body crept stealthily out, and in a minute with a sharp squeak to show the coast was clear, he rustled away. Then a woodpecker peered cautiously from behind the trunk of a tree, and commenced to hammer, and from a neighboring limb a red squirrel sprung his sharp, shrill rattle. A garter snake glided noiselessly from under a stump and slid into a bog hole, from which an autumn frog already intoned his solemn staccato bass. As we have said, one learns to comprehend the language of these little creatures, and understanding them thoroughly wonders how any man can be so unkind and thoughtless as to blow out their little lives with powder and shot. Even the deer begin to understand him at last, and if he is harmless and uses no gun, will repose such confidence in his honor that they will actually bring the rising generation of agile fawns to drink from the very spring that supplies his camp. Then when both have become better acquainted by closer contact, the sportsman will learn to look into their lustrous eyes as lovingly as did Don Juan into Donna Julia's; and all his conscience will rise up against him in reproof for his cruel slaughter in bygone years. His resentment will follow the hunter who dares to lay violent hands upon these innocent creatures whom he has learned to regard as his companions. If his larder becomes empty, he will have to select another locality where the deer are wild. It is only when they are running, that he can make up his mind to shoot. If bucks and does would only walk gently up to the magnanimous hunter when they see him stalking in the distance, they would never get shot. Even the tiger seldom springs upon a creature that is not in motion. This is nature. We are a creation of pursuers and pursued, but not insatiable for that reason, by any means. If one will not run, there can be no pursuit. It is only human beings like the Neros, Herods, and Caligulas that butcher in cold blood. These are the metaphysics of deer hunting. He who has studied the subject thoroughly, will find his thoughts yielding a responsive assent to their truthfulness. Now is the time for enjoying the full fruition of the delights which a ramble in the forests affords. Whether it be in the eager pursuit of the chase, or in the simpler study of the gorgeous tints of autumn, in breathing the sharp, invigorating frosty air, or in seeking merely a temporary relaxation from business cares, the glorious month of October yields an appreciable reward which no other month affords. Episode Part 2 THE WASTE OF TIMBER. A Paragraph floating around states that the Indians upon the Leech Lake Reservation, in Minnesota, have become so enraged at the destruction of timber on their lands that they have taken the war path, and are burning the lumbermen's hay by way of reprisal. Here is a lesson for the Hon. Joel T. Headley and those very few other gentlemen who deny that cutting away our forests will diminish our water supply, or work out climatic and organic changes that must prove detrimental. Even the untutored savage can appreciate the value of our forests to the extent that, he not only implores that the "woodman spare that tree," but absolutely insists upon it in a way that is neither gentle nor kind. He realizes that the denudation of the earth is extermination to the red man, and that with the deep damnation of the taking off of its timber, food, fuel, shelter, navigable waters, and means of transportation all vanish. Geology tells us that the mosses and ferns were the first vegetable products that grew upon the surface of the earth, and that, the pines and then the deciduous forest trees succeeded; and after them came animal life. By inversion, it is easy to determine that animal life must perish after the trees are destroyed. It is the duty of man, by what he owes to his fellows, if not by the universal law of self-preservation, to prevent so sweeping a calamity. And man, when impelled to that sterner mood which horrible conviction brings, will not stop to "argify" the question with the Hon. J. T. Headley, et al, but, taking the ounce of prevention in his hands, make the advocates and defenders of timber-cutting "cut stick" in a fashion which will throw all the devices of the Minnesota redskins far in the shade. Episode Part 3 Difference in Weights Does a sportsman's full bag or basket ever feel heavy?   For the sensation of the strap over the shoulder is, doubtless, very different from what it would have been if, instead of beautiful trout, one has a twelve-pound cannon shot in the basket. Indeed, this notion of weight, though absolute and positive, as marked by the scales of material philosophers, has got a variable force and signification, when sentiment lends vigor to the muscles. For what sportsman, helping to carry home a fine buck, or what loving husband, taking a sick wife upstairs in his arms, or what young fellow, on whose back fortune had, for the moment, buckled a laughing lass of a hundred and forty pounds, to be carried over a slough, would feel the weight the same as if the burden were a bag of grain or a sack of salt ? — The Lawrences

This is the UNLOCKED pt.1 of a 2-part interview. For ENGLISH IRONIES - our discussion of Marc's expulsion from the Labour Party and where the Left went wrong in the Labour antisemitism affair - subscribe now at Patreon.com/ThePopularPod. A trade unionist and leading Black rights activist through the 1980s and 90s, Marc Wadsworth was part of a cadre of campaigners who gathered around the family of Stephen Lawrence after the racist murder of the London teenager - and subsequent bungled police investigation - in 1993. In this interview, Marc tells the remarkable story of fighting for justice with the Lawrences, recruiting Nelson Mandela to the campaign, and finally how Britain's elites used the case to launder their own reputations.

Simply Group provides innovative financing solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Canada. The company is one of Canada's fastest-growing home energy solutions and consumer lending companies, committed to giving individuals and business owners peace of mind by finding the right financing solution for their renovation needs. Simply Group continues to have an extraordinary reputation and has been recognized for four straight years by the Great Place to Work® Institute Canada.We recently got the chance to chat with Lawrence Krimker, CEO, Simply Group. Lawrence Krimker has become one of North America's most accomplished business leaders. As he has managed to revolutionize the residential and commercial energy sector, successfully disrupting and transforming an industry that had grown complacent. Simply Group was born from Lawrence's vision to change the way Canadians think about home comfort. Lawrence continues to push the company forward with a strong focus on innovation and an unwavering commitment to building mutually beneficial relationships with its dealer network, OEMs, and consumers. In this podcast, Lawrences discusses what sets Simply Group apart from other companies in the same industry and shares the main aspects that have contributed to the company's growing success. In this interview, he also describes his entrepreneurship journey and how innovation played a role in it.

In this episode, host Adam Parry chats with Lawrence Cobrun, a serial entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California working on software that brings people together. Previously Lawrence founded DoubleDutch to address this opportunity in the world of corporate events.  He is now working on a new project called twine which he says is the easiest way to add serendipitous networking to events, remote teams, and communities In this episode, Adam and Lawrence discuss the true meaning of networking, how events from a networking perspective have changed forever, the role that technology will play in helping the world network better and Lawrences own very personal story that gave him the vision for what networking should look like at events.   You can check twine out at: twine.nyc The Event Tech Talk Show is sponsored by eventscase - eventscase.com The first season will feature 21 episodes available LIVE and on-demand at eventtechtalks.com

Skandalös, fånig eller sexistisk så har D H Lawrence erotiska litteratur avfärdats. Men just i vår tids diskussioner om sex och moral har vi något att lära av honom, enligt författaren Lyra Koli. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Den engelska författaren D.H. Lawrence har aldrig slutat vara skandalös. Flera av hans verk ansågs för oanständiga för att publiceras i Storbritannien under hans livstid. Först 1960, 30 år efter hans död, vann förlaget rätten att ge ut den oavkortade versionen av Lady Chatterleys älskare. Det var inte bara otroheten som ansågs stötande. Det var framförallt det grafiska språkbruket: Lady Chatterley låter sig inte bara förföras av sin mans skogsvaktare, hon knullar med honom, både i fittan och röven, ett ordval som fortfarande kan få folk att haja till framför radion. Sådan litteratur funkar ofta som kattmynta på frigjorda teoretiker som romantiserar det förflutnas överträdelser. Att Lawrence idag blivit relativt bortglömd beror snarare på en annan tvivelaktighet, som bara blivit mer skandalös med tiden: hans kvinnosyn och hans rasism. 1970 utkom Kate Milletts klassiska studie Sexual Politics, där hon ingående kritiserar hans stereotypiserande syn på kvinnlig sexuell passivitet. Att försvara honom har därefter sammanblandats med att förminska kritiken, som när Doris Lessing säger: Vissa kvinnliga hysterikor har bestämt att [hans romaner] inte är politiskt korrekta men vad mig anbelangar så är ingen som använder den frasen en seriös person. Citatet kommer från en mailenkät som en professor skickade ut till samtida författare, när han på nittiotalet fann det i princip omöjligt att undervisa om Lawrence. Motståndet från studenterna var för stort. Ett av de mest kritiska svaren kom från Ursula K. Le Guin: Såklart han var sexist. Han var en vit, engelsk arbetarklassman född på artonhundratalet. Han var sexist och rasist, det är väl inget snack om saken? En man som skrev något i stil med: att knulla en svart kvinna vore som att knulla lera? Men Le Guin tillägger att hennes önskan som feminist vore att få se hans läsare gå bortom det rena fördömandet och försöka urskilja vad som har blivit oacceptabelt, och vad som fortfarande är giltigt för samtida läsare i en oerhört bristfällig, ofta frånstötande, ofta fånig, väldigt intressant och väldigt kraftfull författares verk. Det är svårt att inte läsa in ett visst klassförakt i synen på Lawrence som fånig och uppblåst. Hans skrivande har en naiv kvalitet som inte ska förväxlas med brist på sofistikation, utan snarare är ett högst avsiktligt sökande efter en närvaro som går utöver det självmedvetna. Filosofen Cora Diamond föreslår att hans otidsenliga syn på sex presenterar ett alternativ att ta på allvar. Enligt henne visar han att sex bör ses som ett specifikt moraliskt problem, till skillnad från den samtida hållningen där vad som helst är okej så länge man respekterar personen på alla de sätt som en icke-sexuell moral förutsätter. Diamond är något på spåren. I en tid när alla verkar tro att sexualmoral bara kan betyda för eller emot sex är Lawrences djupgående och nyanserade syn på sex befriande. På de vanliga kategoriska frågorna svarar han aldrig ett okvalificerat ja eller nej. Äktenskap? Lawrence är emot konventionsgiftermål, men en idog försvarare av de äktenskap som baseras på blodsympati och blodkontakt. När Lady Chatterley smälter samman med skogsvaktaren Mellors till ett mörkt och hävande hav ingår de ett förbund som borde äras, oavsett om det socialt sett är otrohet. Prostitution? Lawrence är tveksam men inte kategorisk. Pornografi? Tja, säger han, vem ska avgöra vad som är oanständigt? De flesta av oss uppskattar att bli lite vagt upphetsade. Hälften av världshistoriens största konstverk uppskattas på grund av sin sexuella dragningskraft. Verklig pornografi är allt som framställer sex som något smutsigt och trivialt, och det anklagar han till exempel Wagner, Charlotte Brontë och ett flertal kristna psalmförfattare för. Onani? Nej, i onani finns ingen ömsesidighet, och det riskerar att trubba av oss. Onani bildar en ond cirkel av självmedvetenhet, som aldrig är fullständigt självmedveten, vilket gör oss till avstängda narcissister. Gång på gång beskriver han en sexuell apati som ekar i vår tid. Vi, med vår rationella inställning till erogena zoner, självmedvetna preferenser och identiteter, tenderar att betrakta sex som individuell behovsuppfyllelse snarare än sårbara möten. Lawrence kallar detta för mekaniskt, sterilt, blodlöst, kallhjärtat och förfalskat sex. De unga, som tror sig vara frigjorda, liknar bara tränade hundar i hans ögon. Och för att de här hundarna är tränade till att göra saker som de gammaldags hundarna aldrig gjorde så kallar de sig själva fria, skriver han. Vad sant, fritt sex är kan med andra ord inte abstraheras: det är alltid situationsbundet hos Lawrence. Hans romaner är fulla av sådana vågor av erotisk livsnärvaro, som lika gärna kan upplevas under analsex som genom ögonkontakt. I romanen Regnbågen behöver den unga Ursula inte ens titta på sin åtrådda lärarinna: När de var i samma rum var de medvetna om varandra, nästan så att allt annat uteslöts. Winifred Inger kände en het glädje under lektionerna när Ursula var närvarande, Ursula kände hela sitt liv börja när Miss Inger kom in i rummet. Sedan, med den älskade, subtilt intima läraren närvarande, satt flickan som i strålarna från ett berikande solsken, vars berusande hetta rann rakt in i hennes ådror. I Lawrences livsverk finns också otvivelaktigt sexistiska passager. Men det är intressant att kritikerna tycks uppfatta all passivitet och jagupplösning som förnedrande. Kate Millett skriver om hur han i Söner och älskande reducerar Clara, den en gång formidabla, oberoende kvinnan till nivån av skälvande passion. Skulle våra begär alltså göras rättvisa om vi uppnådde total självkontroll och oberoende? Måste mysteriet med sex verkligen överges tillsammans med exotifieringen av den andra? Många känner idag att det finns något lite pinsamt med det man brukar kalla för Lawrences sexuella metafysik. Men sex, om det fattas på rätt sätt, är ett mysterium som intimt hänger samman med det chockerande och det banala. Därför kunde Lawrence inte förmå sig till att ta bort de grova orden ur Lady Chatterleys älskare, trots att han ville få den igenom censuren. För att erotiken inte ska stelna till något pompöst måste Mellors få säga till Lady Chatterley: Jorå, du älskar att knulla, men du vill att det ska kallas något grandiost och mystiskt, bara för att smickra din självbild. Ärlighet kring sex krävde för D.H. Lawrence ett bibliskt språkbruk likväl som ett förbjudet. Den här dubbelheten har gjort honom oaptitlig för båda lägren än idag, i en debatt som fortfarande inte klarar av ett mer nyanserat perspektiv än för eller emot sex. Lyra Koli Litteratur: Sons and Lovers, Penguin, 1999 (1913). The Rainbow, Penguin, 2001 (1915). Lady Chatterleys Lover, Penguin, 2006 (1928). A Propos of Lady Chatterleys Lover, i Lady Chatterleys Lover, Penguin, 2006 (1929). Pornography and Obscenity, I The Bad Side of Books: Selected Essays, 2019 (1929). Silver Bronzo. "Cora Diamond. Philosophy in a Realistic Spirit. An Interview", Iride 26.2, 2013. Kate Millett, Sexual Politics, University of Illinois Press, 2000 (1970). Gary Adelman, The Man Who Rode Away: What D. H. Lawrence Means to Today's Readers, TriQuarterly 107 (2000). Elizabeth Ladenson, Dirt for Arts Sake: Books on Trial from Madame Bovary to Lolita, Cornell University Press, 2007.

A look at a small family cemetery dating from the 1600s, tucked into a residential neighborhood in New York City. The Lawrences were an old family from Queens, New York, arriving in the area in the 1600s and buying land all over. Despite the destruction of many family cemeteries in NYC over the centuries, two Lawrence cemeteries have survived, one of which is in an Astoria man's backyard. The cemetery, surrounded by both a stone wall and a chain link fence, is closed to the public, though curious onlookers can peer through its iron gate and see a variety of tombstones, some of which belong to veterans of the Revolutionary war. Highlights include: • Forgotten cemeteries • Accidentally scaring local cemetery owners • A lost shoreline • Inheriting a cemetery Donate to the Emergency Release Fund to get high-risk people out of Rikers: https://emergencyreleasefund.com/ Tiffany Cabán for council district 22 (Astoria): https://www.cabanforqueens.com/ For the shownotes and sources, visit buriedsecretspodcast.com. Follow on instagram @buriedsecretspodcast E-mail at buriedsecretspodcast@gmail.com. 

Joseph, Josh, and Chris give praises to Persona 5 Strikers and discuss their thoughts of the recent The Last of Us Live Action castings.  Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/itsjerkjersh Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.  Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Rate us on Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Addict so we can continue to grow. Reviews are so helpful for discovery and opening doors in the industry for us! Get our official shirt! teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtistSeeAll?cc=us&dkId=4§ion=0&ids=1482427275 Music Theme Song made by Novila. soundcloud.com/novila-edm Upcoming Releases Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart arrives on PS5 June 11 blog.playstation.com/2021/02/11/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-arrives-on-ps5-june-11/ The Kingdom Hearts Franchise Is Coming To The Epic Games Store March 30 Jason Guisao gameinformer.com/2021/02/11/the-kingdom-hearts-franchise-is-coming-to-the-epic-games-store Crash Bandicoot 4 Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch in March 12 Jonathan Dornbush ign.com/articles/crash-bandicoot-4-release-date-ps5-xbox-series-x-switch-pc Rapid News Jack Black Will Voice Claptrap In Borderlands Movie Jason Guisao  gameinformer.com/2021/02/11/jack-black-will-voice-claptrap-in-borderlands-movie News January 2021 NPD: PS5 Breaks Decade Old Dollar Sales Record Sammy Barker pushsquare.com/news/2021/02/january_2021_npd_ps5_breaks_decade_old_dollar_sales_record Pedro Pascal To Star As Joel In ‘The Last Of Us' HBO Series Based On Video Game  Nellie Andreeva deadline.com/2021/02/pedro-pascal-star-joel-the-last-of-us-hbo-series-video-game-playstation-1234691935/ Stolen Cyberpunk and Witcher data reportedly sold after ‘$7 million auction' Tom Ivan videogameschronicle.com/news/stolen-cyberpunk-and-witcher-3-data-reportedly-sold-after-7-million-auction/ Listener Questions Greysun Morales @GreysunMorales Are you guys happy with TLOU casting choices so far? And also, who do you want to see as the other characters such as Tess and Tommy? PlayStacin @PlayStacin If there's a female Ratchet and a parallel Nefarious, do you think there's other characters from other dimensions? Will we see other Clanks, Qwarks, and Lawrences? Sabrina Rei @StewOfBoo So about that female Lombax… Jake Free @JakeFreeDieHard What video game fight do you think you could win in real life? Personally I think I could win the garage fight in the beginning of RE7 What We've Been Playing Joseph Super Mario 3D World Little Nightmares 2 Chris Persona 5 Strikers (review code provided) Ring Fit Adventure (lost weight!) Josh DOOM 3  (tried playing) Nuts (review code provided) Resident Evil 4  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello! This week Gus and I sat down with the Senior Writer for F1, the man with the best shoes in the paddock and an all round great bloke Lawrence Barretto, discussing his career, 2021 predictions your Twitter questions and a lot more. If you enjoyed this edition please leave a nice rating and subscribe/follow depending on your platform! Similarly if you have any queries or improvements let me know on my Twitter which can be found below! Stay safe and enjoy! Lawrences links : https://twitter.com/lawrobarretto Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lawrobarretto/ The Pad-Hoc : https://open.spotify.com/show/2q1fvarLpWLsIbGeEL05tO Gus : https://twitter.com/GusBowers44 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gusbowers Website : http://gusbowers.com/ My links (Fergus) Twitter : https://twitter.com/Fergiemaster Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbb4nP... Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...

In this episode, we pay respects to the OG Halo Website, We become fortune-tellers with Ubisoft Massive's next Star Wars game, and we give you our most anticipated games of 2021 (No prizes for guessing Lawrences!)You can support the podcast by sharing it with your friends, on social media by tagging @GetReelPod or by using #GetReelPod and by leaving us a like/rating/review where you get your podcasts.---Timecodes:00:00 - Intro / Preamble03:07 - What We've Been Playing This Week09:12 - News Roundup34:04 - Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2021---Follow the 'Get Reel Gaming' Podcast on all your favourite social media...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getreelpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetReelPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getreelpod/Email: getreelpoduk@gmail.comSend us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/getreelgamingRichard's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/imkeepsakeLawrence's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_lawfulFor information regarding your data privacy please visit: https://www.buzzsprout.c 

What the Church Forgot to Teach Us About Sex – with Mark & Dawn LawrenceDear Listener, let me preface this episode by saying that as a pastor, I realize I represent the church. But I’m a member, too. And I, too, have been disappointed with what the church has (and mostly hasn’t) taught about sex. These gaping holes in our formation have stifled and shamed many believers into secrecy. And we all know, secrecy is where the enemy does his best work.I wanted to have a conversation with a married couple who I know embodies the wonder and wisdom of the Christian faith and whose personal lifestyle echoes their commitment to each other. Meet Pastor Mark and Dr. Dawn Lawrence. I’ve known the Lawrences for over 20 years, and the genuine love and affection they have for one another is contagious. They are such a great team, and I’m delighted to have them on the podcast today.Here’s what we’re not going to do. We aren’t here to bash the church. We aren’t here to call out any specific church leader. And we aren’t here to hide behind old traditions and man-made doctrines. We want to uncover what God says about sex and how he meant for us to enjoy it.Take Me to ChurchIf you are still trying to make sense of how sex and church belong in the same sentence, you are the perfect listener for this podcast. Sex is a beautiful, wonderful gift that God gives to his married children. So, if it’s a gift, why aren’t we talking about it? Why aren’t more churches working diligently to prepare singles for this lifetime commitment? Do we expect people to just figure marriage out on their own? The church’s job is to disciple (or train) believers in the ways of God. And sex is not an exception.Lies We’ve Believed About SexIf I were to ask you to write a list of all the lies you’re believing, your list would probably be pretty short. The problem is most of us don’t realize we’re believing a lie. If we knew it was a lie, we wouldn’t believe it! Now, put on your thinking cap and ask yourself if what you’ve been taught about sex is producing good fruit (or results) in your life? If not, chances are it’s a lie. And we’re here to uproot some lies on this podcast today.Some points that stuck out to me from this episode were:Lies and secrets are the enemies of intimacy.When you say “I do,” that means I do you, and you do me, exclusively.Marriage is for more than just pro-creation.Be honest with your sexual needs. Most people don’t have what they want because they aren’t willing to be honest.People are watching your lifestyle. What are you showing them?Stay curious and keep discovering your spouse.God is watching you when you have sex (LOL. I had to throw that one in there!)After 35 years, the Lawrences are still trying new things. Now, that’s what I’m talking about. The fact that this long-married couple is still trying new things, still discovering each other is inspirational.Take a listen to the podcast to glean from all the wisdom they shared. Resources:Raising them Special by Mark & Dr. Dawn LawrenceSex Begins in the Kitchen by marriage and family therapist Dr. Kevin Leman Got relationship questions? Send ‘em my way: QandA@DanaChe.comDo you feel stuck in your marriage or relationship? Schedule a free 30-minute coaching session with me today.

On this edition of The Drive Josh Graham gives his Best Bets and his Top 10 Lawrences, while Kelly Gramlich gives us an update on Trevor Lawrences Covid situation

How Empty is Your Nest? (Part 1) - Mixed Feelings Stirred Up by the Empty NestHow Empty is Your Nest? (Part 2) - Changing RelationshipsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript  References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Mixed Feelings Stirred up by the Empty Nest Guests:                      Barbara Rainey and Susan YatesFrom the series:       How Empty Is Your Nest? (Day 1 of 2)Air date:                     August 1, 2016  Bob: There was a moment in Susan Yates' life when, as she looked at her empty nest, she started to think, “What's my purpose anymore?” Susan: I remember the day after Libby's wedding—she was the last to marry—going up to the girls' room that they'd grown up in / that they had shared their whole life. As I stood in the room, I looked around at the walls, and there were lines where the pictures had hung. There were pieces of little scraps of paper and, as I looked at these bare walls, I noticed that the closet door was ajar.   On the floor of the closet I saw a rumpled, old, blue prom dress. It seemed out of place—it was all alone / it was not needed any more. It, in a way, was out of style. As I looked at that prom dress, I thought, “That's just how I feel.” 1:00 Bob: This is FamilyLife Today for Monday, August 1st. Our host is the President of FamilyLife®, Dennis Rainey, and I'm Bob Lepine. We'll look today at the realities that begin to set in as the nest starts to empty out. Stay tuned.  And welcome to FamilyLife Today. Thanks for joining us on the Monday edition. I'm just sitting here, doing the math. What's it been? It's been more than a decade, now, since you guys became empty nesters? Barbara: That's right. [Laughter] Are you going to— Bob: Are you still trying to figure it out? [Laughter] You're kind of silent there! Dennis: I told you— Barbara: I guess I'm a little slow on the math. [Laughter] Dennis: No; that's not so. No; I'm just trying to realize when it was when you and I finally determined we were empty nesters. [Laughter] Bob: So there was this process, you're saying? Dennis: I think there was. I think it took us two or three years to come out of—how many years of childbearing and child rearing? Barbara: I don't know—a lot. Dennis: Twenty-eight, I think. Barbara: I think so. Dennis: I think over twenty-eight years.  2:00 Barbara: I think so. It doesn't happen automatically. Dennis: No; I mean, it was— Barbara: It was a transition. Dennis: It was all “Hands on deck!” raising children. It took us awhile to get out of the mindset and to finally realize: “You know what? We can kind of enjoy each other now and focus on one another.” It hadn't been that we weren't doing that before; but when you're tending to children, there's no question—they drain you. Bob: Our listeners are obviously aware that your wife, Barbara Rainey, is joining us today. Good to have you here. Barbara: Thank you, Bob. Bob: We are going to be hearing a message that you and your friend, Susan Yates, did, talking about empty nest issues. But I need to start by saying we got a very nice note from one of our FamilyLife Today donors, who wrote to say: “I've been reading Barbara's empty nest book. I was encouraged to hear about your daughter, who rebelled, to find out that we are not alone. Barbara is so right—we just need to choose our words carefully and to pray, pray, pray. God is faithful and He cares about our children more than we do. Thank you.” 3:00 I imagine you've heard from a lot of folks, who have read the book, who have written you personally to say, “Thanks for capturing in this book what we've been living through and couldn't put words to.” Barbara: Yes; we've had great feedback from women who've read the book because they understand, by reading it, that we get it—because we've been there and we've felt those things—and we're trying to help them know that they're not alone. Dennis: When Barbara and Susan wrote the book, they didn't offer a “pie in the sky” type of picture of the empty nest. They painted it—flaws, blemishes, warts, and all—because it's a process that isn't necessarily neat and tidy as you raise children who become adults.  What this lady is referring to there, Bob, is—she just appreciates somebody being authentic and real. I just want to say to this donor / this partner in ministry:  “Thank you for being a part of this ministry.” You know, I was thinking, when you read that Bob—that David, when he went to war, had his mighty men. Bob: Right. 4:00 Dennis: Well, we have a group that supports this broadcast and the ministries of FamilyLife. They're not just mighty men—they're mighty men and mighty women.  Barbara: Yes. Dennis: And they're mighty because they care about, I believe, the oldest institution in the world / the most powerful institution in the world. They're investing in a ministry that's bringing good to marriages and families and bringing hope to people in a culture that, frankly, is trying to undermine and do evil to families. I just want to say, “Thanks,” to those of you who are donors to FamilyLife—you're needed, you're appreciated, and God bless you and your legacy. Bob: Yes; I agree—“Thanks.”  Barbara, you and your co-author, Susan Yates, had an opportunity to speak to a number of women—I think it was in Dallas; right? Barbara: That's right. Bob: You spoke on the subject of the empty nest. This was a number of months ago, but we're going to give our listeners an opportunity to hear what you and Susan shared with those women.  5:00 We'll just dive right in. Here are Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates, talking about the issues women face as they face the empty nest. [Recording] Barbara: Susan and I have discovered, on this journey, that all of us are asking the same questions. They boil down to four questions. The first one is: “Am I the only one who feels this way?” I remember thinking that and feeling that, after my youngest left. It's a very common emotion for us in the empty nest. Most empty nesters feel that they are the only one.  One of the big ones for us / for both of us was loneliness—because the house is empty and it's quiet. We're not used to that.  Susan: Well, one of the things that we have found in talking to many women is that this season is very complex, and it's really diverse—it's just plain messy! You know, when we were mothers of young children, we went through many of the similar challenges—learning to share, back-talk, potty training—but it had sort of a beginning and an ending.  6:00 Then as we hit the teen years, we went through similar challenges; but you get to the empty nest, and it's just messier. It hits us at different times—it hit both Barbara and me at different times.  I remember when it hit me—I have a vivid picture. Our kids all married young. They graduated from college in a period of seven years, and most of them got married right after college. So, I never had a chance to really adjust to the empty nest because, as our third child was graduating from high school to go off to the university, our first child was getting married within a one-week period of time. I was overwhelmed! So it wasn't, for me, until our last daughter / one of the twins got married—our twins got married within six weeks of each other. So that was a crazy summer! [Laughter] Barbara: And they're girls! [Laughter] 7:00 Susan: Yes! I remember the day after Libby's wedding—she was the last to marry—going up to the girls' room that they'd grown up in / that they'd shared their whole life. Susie and her husband, who had been married for six weeks, were packing up the U-Haul® to empty everything else that was left in the room. As I stood in the room, I looked around at the walls; and there were lines where the pictures had hung. You know, there were pieces of little scraps of paper, but otherwise the room was bare. As that truck pulled out of the driveway, with my last child off to her new life, I just sort of dissolved into tears and crumpled on the floor.  As I looked at these bare walls, I noticed that the closet door was ajar. On the floor of the closet, I saw a rumpled, old, blue prom dress. It seemed out of place—it was all alone / it was not needed anymore—it, in a way, was out of style.  8:00 As I looked at that prom dress, I thought: “That's just how I feel. I'm not needed anymore. I'm a little out of style.” I remember just sobbing; and so, for me, that was a real “Oh, me! This really is the empty nest!” as all of my children were finally married. Well, all of us will experience different things as we hit the empty nest. As Barbara and Dennis experienced the beginnings of the empty nest, they experienced it with some real heartache. Barbara: Yes; we did. As we began the empty nest season, we were in a season of suffering as parents. One of our daughters chose to rebel—she became a prodigal. She rebelled in some pretty serious, life-altering ways. We had sort of been dealing with some of her issues through high school, and we were doing everything that we could think of to help her. It seemed like, at times, things were working; but when she hit her senior year, things really began to unravel. 9:00 We found ourselves in a really difficult season as that year progressed. She was involved with an eating disorder, and she began to experiment with alcohol and drugs. Our life, as a family, just began to spiral—it really affected us and our marriage. Here we are—entering or approaching the empty nest—we weren't there yet, but this was the way we entered our empty nest. We spent her senior year, watching other families do proms, and graduation ceremonies, and all these wonderful senior activities. We were wondering where our daughter was: “Where was she spending the night?” It was such a time of heartache and loss for us when it should be a joyous, wonderful season of life. We were in a very vulnerable place in our marriage and in our family because of this great suffering that we were experiencing.  We went through that season, and there were two things that were very important for us.  10:00  One was a small group of friends—and it was just really a couple of couples, who stood with us and prayed for us, even when we didn't know if they were praying—there were many times that we didn't even see them—but they had committed to pray for us through this difficult time in our lives.  The second thing that really got me through that season of life was God's Word. I remember I had the verse—James 1, verses 2-8—written out on a card. I taped that card to my steering wheel, and it must have been there for two or three months. When I would get in my car and something dramatic had happened or something was really weighing on my heart for my daughter, I remember driving down the street, saying that out loud, over and over again, because there was nothing else that I could hang onto.Nothing else seemed stable in my life except God's Word. Those two things really got us through. We've learned that the empty nest is a season of great change. And one of the most important things for navigating the season of the empty nest is friendships.  11:00 We've learned a lot about friendships in the last few years as we've worked on this and how important it is for us, as women, to have some good friends who can stand with us in the journey. Susan: One of the main things that we've found—as we've talked to other women and as we've been honest with each other—is how lonely we are. You know, for many of us, when we were mothers of young children, we were desperate to be with another mother of young children just so we could complete a sentence because we felt like our brain had fried. [Laughter] So we sought out other women, and we went to women's groups, and MOPS groups, and had play dates.  But then what happens, often, is you hit those teen years. You find that you put your girlfriend relationships on hold a little bit because you want to savor those years with your teenagers. Well, in our book, we talk quite a bit about this. We also give several keys to how to begin to reconnect with other girlfriends—I'm going to give you three of them. The first one is simply pray: “God, make me a good friend to others.”  12:00 Ask God to lead you to one or two other women, who would become soul sisters / who would be of encouragement to you. And then, secondly, take the first step. Actually write down a list of three to five women that you would like to get to know at a deeper level. Call them up, ask them to go for a walk, or meet you at Starbucks for coffee.  A third key is simply to be persistent. So you didn't really click with that girl you went for a walk with or you had a hard time sort of conversing at Starbucks—simply call up another one. Keep going! Keep taking the initiative. [Laughter] God, in time, will bring to you a good girlfriend. [Laughter] But it's scary; isn't it? It's scary to take that first step.  Our first question is really to give us each a little bit of relief—our first question is: “Am I the only one who feels this way?” And the answer is: “Most definitely, ‘No!'” 13:00 Barbara: The second question that is on your outline is: “What is happening to my relationships?” You know, as we enter the empty nest—and we sort of have been feeling this as our kids become teenagers—but our relationships are changing. We've learned that our marriages are in different places. My marriage was very different as we approached the empty nest than it was when we began our marriage. We were two very different people after twenty-five / thirty years than we were when we started. So the key word for this is “renegotiate.” All of us are going to have to renegotiate our relationships. First, our marriage has to be renegotiated and redefined. Secondly, our relationships with our kids have to be renegotiated and redefined because they are now becoming their own person.  Susan: You know, as Barbara mentioned, she and Dennis had adjustments as they went into this season. So did Johnny and I; but we have also discovered that most women do. Barbara: Yes. Susan: And that's one of the big things we fear.  14:00 I want to read to you just from two different scenarios that perhaps you can relate to from a chapter that we did on “How Do I Relate to My Husband Now?” These are two stories that are true.  Bess and Gary couldn't wait for the empty nest. Raising their kids had been tough. They'd had different approaches to discipline, they had struggled on a tight budget, and they'd postponed many of their dreams in order to be with their kids. Now, the last one was leaving and they felt they'd done the best they could. Finally, they were about to be free from the daily stresses of parenting. They were excited! They couldn't wait for it to be “just us” again. Shelly's situation was just the opposite—she poured her life into her kids—they had come first. Now, as the last child got ready to leave, she was scared / really scared: “I don't even feel like I know my husband. I haven't been alone with him since I was 26.  [Laughter] 15:00 “Our whole life has revolved around the kids. Now, what will we talk about at the dinner table? What we will do on weekends? I don't even know if I have the energy left to put into this relationship, and I don't know if I want to.”  Two very realistic pictures of what we face in this new season.  Well, as Johnny and I walked into the empty nest, I needed to be aware that I could put undue pressure on my husband. That's one trap I could fall in. On the other end of the spectrum, I could easily fall into this trap: “Well, now that the children are gone, he's just going to work longer at the office. He's going to take on more projects. I'll just get involved in more of the things I'm involved in. We'll just get busier and busier, and we'll pass in the night when it's convenient.” I realized that was equally as dangerous because I could become emotionally disengaged, and that would only lead to isolation.  16:00 It was really helpful to me to recognize these two extremes—but you know—not only does our marriage need to be renegotiated, but also our relationship with our adult children is going to change. Picture with me, for a moment, a seesaw. You know how, when you were little, you get on a seesaw with a friend—and part of the fun of the seesaw was one of you had to move in, who was a little bit heavier, and the lighter one had to move out so you could balance in mid-air?  Keep that picture in mind for a minute because I think, as moms, we have two tendencies as we release our adult children. On one end of the seesaw is the helicopter parent, and on the other end of the seesaw is the hands-off parent. Now, the helicopter parent is the parent that is perhaps a little too involved with her child. She's on the phone: “Did you get to class on time?” “What are you going to wear?” and  “What are your plans for the weekend?” and “Oh, are you eating right?” and “Tell me who your friends are.”  17:00 The child may be on the phone, throughout the day, dumping on mom, which gets mom all upset. Five minutes after the child has dumped, she's fine; and mom is leveled for the rest of the day. [Laughter] It's very easy for us to micro-manage our children from a distance. That's the role of the helicopter parent.  The hands-off parent, on the other hand, is one that says: “Out of sight / out of mind,”—sort of: “I've raised this child to be independent. They need to know that I have confidence in them. I am not going to call them.” As a friend of mine, who just sent her first off to college this year, said, “We're not allowed to call him for the first three weeks.” Now, she is a chronic hands-off parent—doesn't know his class schedule, doesn't know who his friends are, and wants to give him space so that he can become his own man.  18:00 Let me quickly say that both the helicopter parent and the hands-off parent love their child / they want that child to be secure. So, in our book, we talk in greater detail about these two tendencies and give several practical helps on how you can seek to balance that seesaw.  So our first two questions are: “What is happening to me? Am I the only one who feels this way?” and secondly, “What is happening to my relationships?” Barbara: Yes, there are two words that I want you to remember. The first one is, “intentional.” Become intentional in your marriage relationship and in key friendships. The second word that's key is “flexible.” Become flexible in your relationship with your children because it's changing. You need to adjust to what your child needs and to find out the best way to relate to your child. So become intentional and become flexible. 19:00 [Studio] Bob: Well, we've been listening to Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates addressing a number of moms—most of whom either were just into the empty nest or headed in that direction. I imagine you saw a lot of heads nodding as you spoke that night. Do you remember that? Barbara: Yes; we did. We got some great feedback. But the story that I remember the most was a young Asian woman, who came up. I could tell by looking at her she wasn't an empty nester. I started talking to her, and she's got three young kids. She said, “I wanted to come hear what you had to say and get your book because I want to understand what my mom's going through.” I was just so taken aback that this young woman cared enough about her mother to want to understand where her mother was in life. I was so impressed / I still am impressed that she was willing to do that because she was the only one in there who wasn't an empty nester or about to be. Most of the women had teenagers or kids who were already gone—so I was impressed. 20:00 Dennis: I'll never forget when we were meeting together with some of our friends—all ladies about the same age—and we asked them, “Okay, tell us the most important things— Barbara: Oh, yes. We were about to go in the empty nest, and these women were all ahead of us—they and their husbands; yes. Dennis: Yes; and there were these blank looks on their faces: “We haven't talked about it.”  Barbara: “We haven't learned anything.” Dennis: “What do you mean you and Dennis are talking about it? What are you learning?” So it just points out the need that husbands and wives really need to own this and talk about it together.  Bob: In fact, at the end of each chapter in the book, you've got questions. One of the questions, at the end of Chapter 5, is: “Set aside a date to begin discussing your expectations of each other in this new season. Also, plan for some times of fun for just the two of you; and if you're highly motivated, begin to talk together about your vision for the future—about what mission you might want to work on, as a couple.”   You really are, in this book—you and Susan together—mentoring women as they approach the onset of the empty nest and as they enter in to those early years— 21:00 —because this is a significant life transition for somebody, who for at least / almost two decades, has been functioning in the role of mother. Now, that part of her job is about to change in a pretty dramatic way.  And we've got copies of the book, Barbara and Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest, in our FamilyLife Today Resource Center. If you know somebody who is about to enter that season—maybe it's you or maybe the season is still a year or two in front of you—get a copy of this book. It will help you be spiritually and emotionally prepared for the empty nest when it arrives; and it will help you navigate this chapter of life if this is where you find yourself right now. Go to FamilyLifeToday.com to order, or call 1-800-FL-TODAY—1-800-358-6329. That's 1-800-“F” as in family, “L” as in life, and then the word, “TODAY.” 22:00 Well, here at the start of a new month, we've got a couple of anniversaries we want to acknowledge. David and Tanisha Lawrence are celebrating their fifth anniversary today. They live in Lynn, Massachusetts. And we also want to say, “Happy anniversary!” to our friends, Terry and Cindy Fahy, who live in Los Angeles. Terry is the General Manager at KKLA in Los Angeles. He and Cindy have been married 35 years today, and they are alumni of the Weekend to Remember® marriage getaway. “Congratulations!” to the Fahys and to the Lawrences. We hope your day is a great day as you celebrate your anniversaries.  We think anniversaries are a big deal and that we ought to be celebrating longevity, and commitment, and faithfulness in a marriage relationship. We are the Proud Sponsor of Anniversaries™. In fact, last week, we celebrated our 40th anniversary as a ministry.  23:00 We got staff and friends together and spent some time reflecting on God's faithfulness over 40 years, as we have sought to provide practical biblical help and hope for marriages and families over the last four decades.  You know, we had a number of people, last week, who wished us a happy anniversary with an anniversary donation. In fact, I noticed a number of $40 donations came through last week, and that was encouraging to see. We want to say, “Thank you,” to those of you who have helped support the ministry over the years.  If you'd like to help with a donation today, we'd love to hear from you. If your donation is $100 or more, we have a thank-you gift we'd like to send you. It's a set of three study guides from our Art of Marriage® Connect Series—all designed to help you, as a couple. You can go through these, as husband and wife; or you can get with other couples and engage with them in helping to build stronger, healthier marriages. Find out more when you give, online, at FamilyLifeToday.com; or you can call to make a donation at 1-800-FL-TODAY.  24:00 Or you can mail your donation to us at Family Life Today at PO Box 7111, Little Rock, AR; our zip code is 72223.  Now, tomorrow, we want to talk about why it's important for a mom to maybe take a break when she reaches the empty nest—maybe a little season of rest there. We'll talk about that tomorrow. I hope you can join us for that. I want to thank our engineer today, Keith Lynch, along with our entire broadcast production team. On behalf of our host, Dennis Rainey, I'm Bob Lepine. We will see you back next time for another edition of FamilyLife Today.  FamilyLife Today is a production of FamilyLife of Little Rock, Arkansas. Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. Copyright © FamilyLife. All rights reserved. www.FamilyLife.com    

On this episode, our good friend 2x Super Bowl Champion Lawrence Tynes joins the podcast to talk some NFL! Eli Manning covered Lawrences car in Vaseline? SHEESH! Also, a ton of Fantasy Football talk! Stadium Drive is brought to you by: Georgia Beer Company. Go check them out at 109 S Briggs St. Valdosta, Ga. Smart for Life. lose weight the smart way. Visit Smartforlife.com and use our code: Stadium for 15% off all orders.

I går, onsdag 8 juli, fyllde den amerikanske sångaren Steve Lawrence 85 år. Han kanske är mest känd i Sverige i duon med sin fru Eydie Gormé, som tyvärr avled 2013. Så i veckans program blir det både solospår och duetter med Steve Lawrence och en massa önskelåtar! VECKANS MUSIKLISTA Radiovisionen (Radio-TV Tema) Go Away … Fortsätt läsa Micke’s SchlagerLager – 908 – 2020-07-09 – Steve Lawrences 85:e födelsedag! →

We wish for no more of THE BIRTHDAY WISH (2017) and instead want: Brian Williams to say "Leonard Cohen" ... The Three Canadians You Meet in Heaven ... THEME ... Governors and Dhalsim ... The city is healing ... Uptight at a Hallmark movie ... Busy for Hallmark ... Happy returns to mediocrity and confirmation bias ... Mackey Sasser and Mickey Tettleton (again) ... BREAK ... Cast rundown ... The Expositional Challenge ... Plot mop-up ... Fun ensemble acting and characters ... Wise producer Bruce ... Strange Snowpiercer ... Russian Criminal Minds and Perry Mason ... Raymond Burr's breathing ... BREAK ... Spot the Angel: Optometrist ... Have bigger time-travel goals ... Eat Your Heart Out: Fried pickles; alfalfa sprouts on a sandwich; happy food dance; lived-in family moment; new to s'mores; afraid of street pretzels; nouvelle cuisine, extra sprouts; scallop puck with fish cake; one finger of still champagne; 2/3 of a beer pitcher; ribs, chicken, slaw, cornbread and kale pu pu platter with 3/4 lemonade ... Leering Black Hole Sun-style ads ... BREAK ... Plugs and sales tax! ... Letters to Santa: Marc Blucas; Andy @StudyOfSport Elrick's first two NBA Hallmark screenplays; let's remember some guys! ... The Hallmark Expanded Universe: It's always wet and cold here vs. Pumpkin Pie Wars news ... BREAK ... Overdetermined: Planning everything since your dad dies; canyoning; bucket list; big budgets ... Crossover: Soapdish and Hoopie vs. Alex's newscaster role in San Andreas ... Dante's Peak vs. Volcano ... The Swagony of Defeat: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan; this isn't what I drive; room in the van; great technology and features; White Collar analogy (again!); Tim Allen ... Brian Williams and our weapons ... BREAK ... The Hallmark Bechdel Test: Not even close ... Rating: 3-ish ... The Leftovers: Julie Sherman Wolfe, the machine ... Peter DeLuise as Bill Stamos ... Money Plane and extra Lawrences ... Swole Lawrence ... John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt ... Preakness poseurs ... Journey's "Patiently" ... Forlorn Nut ... 45 SPF ... Uninvited video chat ... 666 Drafts folder ... Merry Christmas! • MUSIC: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather • "First We Take Manhattan," by Leonard Cohen • "Perry Mason Theme," by The Blues Brothers • "Black Hole Sun," by Cibo Matto • "Here Comes the Money," by WWE and Jim Johnston • "Ride of the Valkyries," courtesy of the BBC • All other music by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne, except: "Orchestral Sports Theme" by Chris Collingwood and Rick Murnane

Thirst episode 15: “Oko how could you?” Intro Legacy Challenge Delver variants BUG Delver Ironically Lawrences frontrunner? Hymn is not playable RUG Delver Not happy with threats Arcanist Peezy Angler Brazen Borrower TNN? Bant Midrange https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2526993#paper UR Delver Mana being better seems like a huge upside Not losing much. Except for maybe the combo mu Stifle Good or no? Landon crushing with it Oko + Astrolabe is an issue that will need to be addressed(Lawrences tweet) Maybe Veil is a bigger issue? 4 & 5 color piles Just how good is wasteland Lands Maybe good, maybe not? Field of the dead HOGAAAAAAAAAAAK/BOOOOOOOOMMMMEEEEEERRRRRR Congrats Brian Coval GP Columbus champ! Adam Fronsee-Runner Up What to play In Bologna? Questions: Dominic Monfre-How do you think the various flavors of depths fare without RUG? Eliyahu David-Is Bant Midrange(Thomas’s challenge t8 List) going to be a viable option? Thoughts on the list and strategy. Tom Simons-How long before we see astrolabe banned in legacy? If not, are we just going to end up in a weird inbred meta where you’re supposed to force t1 astrolabe then surgical it in sb games? Draw comparison to top Will-Thoughts on the various flavors of Lands floating around? RG/RUG/BUG/Jund/4C? JAck Kendall-How will you approach the new meta? Which interation of Delver is the best shell moving forward? Predictions for the GP? Joe Dyer-Top 10 ways to drunkenly slog through thanksgiving? Teddy-Appropriate thanksgiving meat? Any Wilson-Thoughts on Wasteland? Dan Neely-What should I play this weekend to give myself the best chance to qualify for the format championship New Patrons Sho Eric L Thomas H Chris G Lee W Syx Alex Li X Dennis A Social Media Steve https://twitter.com/raistlinim Lawrence https://twitter.com/LawrenceHarmon Liz https://twitter.com/elioftheveil ThirstforKnowledgeCast https://twitter.com/ThirstForCast

There’s a lot of Jeep apologists. Dozens of people suggested this was just a ‘rogue dealer’. Keep watching because I’ve got the smoking gun on that - it’s not a rogue dealer. It’s an entrenched rip-off strategy with Jeep. Smoking gun coming up: the evidence - shocking. This suggestion that $47,500 is just a rogue dealer, and Fiat Chrysler head office had no knowledge of such abhorrent practices: What a load of shit, in my view. Here’s the smoking gun. Two years ago, a guy named Michael e-mailed me, upset. His cup over-ran when his diesel Jeep shat itself at 58,412 kilometres, in an eerie prequel to the Lawrence’s recent meltdown. The Caroline Springs Jeep shitheap dealer dealt with that. The two dealerships (Newcastle and Caroline Springs) are separated by 1000 kilometres. These events are also separated by almost two years in time. Those shitheads in Sunshine quoted the following: $8900 for the high pressure pump. Six injectors at $2500 apiece - that’s $15,000. Left and right fuel rails at $2163 each. That’s $4326. Fuel injector lines $1267. Sundry parts: $1970. The total is a staggering $31,464. The Sunshine dealership was far more reasonable about the labour - at just $1820, which (I imagine) is around 15 hours at about $120 per hour. That’s only 50 per cent higher than it should be. Those pricks in Newcastle were proposing to fillet the Lawrences to the tune of $7000 for labour. An epic touch-up. But the parts … $31-and-a-half grand in Victoria, two years ago, versus $39-and-a-half in Newcastle, today. They’re similarly blown-out, I think you’d agree. And there’s no way head office could not know. Like, no way. Not that I can see. These are just two ripoffs we know about. How many poor bastards just copped it on the chin and coughed up because they needed to get their Jeep shithawk back on the road? This ‘rogue dealer’ suggestion is about as likely as the alleged ‘rogue engineers’ mooted at one point by those arseholes at Volkswagen, when all the time, the fish was rotting from Martin Winterkorn’s head down. There is no way senior people at Fiat Chrysler Australia can be unaware of dealings such as this. Consumers would be arcing right up to head office about repair cost, don’t you think? I’d love to see the AFP knock on Fiat Chrysler’s door with a warrant and test this hypothesis. Before I let you go: FCA did intervene a couple of days ago. They bowed to the media pressure and they turned the Lawrence’s $50k frown upside down by offering to repair the shitheap for free. In other words, they agreed to do somewhat less than obey the consumer law. Because make no mistake: Had they rolled the dice in court and lost, it could well be Princess of Poshtovia 2.0 - they get their $50 grand purchase refunded and make an application for costs. FCA is getting out of this one for about $10 grand - minus the media fallout, which I sincerely hope is unpleasant, and costs them sales. They deserve that. To Kevin Flynn, who runs FCA in Australia I’d suggest: you did try very hard to spin this up in the news to appear as if you were bending over backwards to be magnanimous, but in fact you do not deserve a standing friggin’ ovation, any more than the rest of us deserve pats on the back for no knocking over the National Australia Bank again today. You arseholes did less than the law requires for a breach of the ‘acceptable quality’ guarantee. And in that sense, you’re still getting away with it.

o, the Lawrences buy a 2013 Grand Cherokee shitbox - used - from a shitbag Jeep Dealer - and they buy is a couple of years old, in 2015. Henceforth, they get it serviced on time - every time - from the shitbag dealer, who bends them over in the time-honoured tradition of inflated pricing for that. Because they can. So, this is all sounding like a really nice story - hardly worthy of my time - until one day recently when the Lawrence’s seven-slot shitheap takes its first big, steaming dump in traffic, and coasts to a halt, inelegantly, at the roadside. Yesssssss! Non devil-worshipping Danny Lawrence takes his zombiefied Jeep back to the arsehole dealership. Things aren’t looking too bad even at this point - they’re making noises about replacing the battery. That’s ‘only’ about $600. See what I mean about the pricing? That’s $478.41 - for a friggin battery. And almost $100 to fit it. And lubrication is extra. Then, and this is the bit I really like, they inform Mr Lawrence the fuel pump is cactus, and - added bonus - the debris from its trouser-pooping proclivity has migrated downstream and destroyed the fuel injectors. Oops-a-daisy. There are of course sundry additional costs associated with resolving these newfound issues: That’ll be $47,500. Yessssssss! Let’s just call it $50k. If you’ve ever wondered why the friggin’ defibrillator in a dealership is located in the service department, that’s pretty much it. I just checked, and the value of a 2013 Grand Cherokee Laredo is about $22,000 Shitsvillian micro-buckeroonies today. It was about $50k new. The repair cost is roughly double the current valuation. Now, as if things couldn’t get any worse for the non devil-worshipping Lawrences. But they did. The shitbag Jeep dealership failed nicely to honour its obligations under the legislated ‘Acceptable Quality’ Consumer Guarantee, and they passed the buck smoothly back to the Death Star itself - the importer of Jeeps in here Shitsville. FCA - Fiat Chrysler Arseholes. So, basically, the dipshit dealer advised the Lawrences to apply to Fiat Chrysler Arseholes for a quote-unquote “goodwill concession” - even though that hasn’t been part of consumer law since 2011. And, I note, Darth Vader never handed out too many of those. It’s easier to get a refund on a fucking toaster in this country - even though the same legislation pertains to toasters and cars. Some car brands still think they’re above the law. Probably because the ACCC has no balls. As I understand it, it is entirely illegal for dealerships (or any other retailer) to fob you off onto the importer in this way - but I’m no lawyer. Fiat Chrysler tells the Lawrences to eff off, on the goodwill front, predictably enough. And it gets worse, because every independent mechanic Mr Lawrence approaches runs screaming from the proposition of placing their hands upon this disaster - because Jeeps are notoriously such dodgy shitheaps to work on. So, the once mighty Lawrence Grand Cherokee is currently zombiefied, and unlikely to return from the Twilight Zone any time soon. And none of this helps the Lawrences get from A to B on a daily basis, of course. This is a big hit for an ordinary family. The law says products must be reasonably durable. That’s regardless of warranty status. This means (as I see it) that a well maintained car should simply not shit itself within six years if it’s been serviced properly. And if it does, this must be the manufacturer’s problem, not yours.

A bottleneck episode?! It's about time. Join Marci and John as they delve into June's madness, watch the Waterfords try to reign in their perceived kingdom, and join us as we stan Mrs. Lawrences's rage against her husband's machine in Episode's 9+10. #UnderHisEye

Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Season 3 Episode 10 of The Handmaid's Tale, “Witness”. It also contains discussion of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised If this conversation brings anything up for you, please contact the Mental Health Information and Referral Helpline: 1800 18 7263. Well, it only took 10 episodes, but it FINALLY feels like the story is moving forward which has Elise and Nicolle relieved and Kee dancing in the studio while she screams "I told you so!" Meanwhile, June has returned to the Lawrences house (sort of) and Serena is calling Fred’s bluff, which raises the question "could the children be saved?" Plus, it seems that baked goods could have a whole new meaning ie. NO! Join us as we unpack everything on today's episode... Tune in to find out... CONTACT US Hosts: Elise Cooper, Kee Reece & Nicolle Stuart Producer: Amelia Navascues Share your feelings and fan theories on the pod phone 02 8999 9386. Or flick us an email podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to listen to more great Mamamia podcasts? Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ If you want to get ahead and check out the promo for next week and the Inside The Episode head to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzLTyIOjHc  From Mamamia Out Loud to No Filter and This Glorious Mess, Mamamia Podcasts cover comedy, news, feminism, reality TV, beauty and more. Podcasts for women from friends in your ears.

I denne episode har vært Peter Bjelskou inviteret Ole Henriksen i studiet til en snak om, hvordan man skaber det bedst mulige liv, med afsæt i Ole Henriksens nye bog ‘Det skal føles godt: Tag hjertet med på vejen mod succes'. Det er en kærlig selvhjælpsbog, baseret på Henriksens erfaringer fra et autentisk liv.Det bliver også til en samtale om Ole og ægtemanden Lawrences nye lejlighed i København, om hvordan det er at arbejde med nogle af verdens allerstørste stjerner som David Bowie, og om hvordan Ole Henriksens forhold til USA har ændret sig gennem årene.Playliste:Frank Sinatra – I've Got You Under My SkinDavid Bowie – FameGreenskeepers – Lotion

In dissecting episode 7, host Amanda Ray picks out a few flaws in Lawrences awakening or autonomy that doesn't fit with the shows narrative.  Gives the meaning of Les Ecorches and while it may not be about the Drone hosts, it still ties into the episode.  Speculating on what will become of the new tougher Bernard and how Ford's decision to change Bernard is exactly what Deloris did with Teddy.  William aka Man in Black should be dead by now, UNLESS he's a host!  Charlotte finally gets put in her place and thinks she can negotiate her way out of getting sliced up by Deloris!

This discussion is based around St. Lawrences Church which is more of a community centre which the public can use for events and anything that may need a space to do what the public wants for free. They only ask for a donation to help sustain the building. This was taken from the intoBodmin open space event www.intobodmin.co.uk

Highlights Thanksgiving reflections from 1917 @ | 01:15 Tank warfare in the battle of Cambrai - Mike Shuster @ | 11:35 Introducing WW1 Centennial Commissioner Zoe Dunning @ | 15:55 Ceremonial Coin Strike at Philly mint @ | 16:15 Trench Coat and Wristwatch - Speaking WW1 @ | 17:20 100C / 100M project in Springfield, MA @ | 19:55 WWrite Blog article by WW1CC intern Sarah Biegelsen @ | 25:15 Yurok Native Americans in WW1 - Chag Lowry & Rahsan Ekedal @ | 26:15 Memoire - An adventure in 1914 - Christopher Kelly @ | 32:00 DH4 WW1 Aircraft restoration progresses @ | 37:50 The Buzz - Katherine Akey @ | 38:30 Image Credit: A work-in-progress image of a Yurok Native Army soldier drawn by Rahsan Ekedal for the upcoming Graphic Novel "Soldiers Unknown" by Chag Lowry ----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - It’s about WW1 THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. Today is November 29th, 2017. Our guests this week include: Mike Shuster from the great war project blog,    Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice [bowl-reece] from the Godfrey Triangle Restoration Committee, in Springfield, Massachusetts Graphic novel team Chag (ChAIg) Lowry and Rahsan [Ruh-SAN] Ekedal [ek-uh-dhal] Author and historian Christopher Kelly And Katherine Akey the shows line producer and the commissions social media director... WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Welcome to the show. [MUSIC] Preface It is sometimes difficult in our media overloaded, multi-faceted, social and general media inundated world --- not be cynical - but in 1917 many people genuinely believed that they were answering a higher calling. That makes Thanksgiving 1917,  100 years ago this past week an interesting moment of reflection for millions of Americans both within our nation and those who find themselves “over there”. We are going look at this -  plus a series of other stories that occur as the American Military finds itself on the precipice of major battle action. So let’s jump into our wayback machine and see what was happening 100 years ago this week in the War that Changed the World. World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week [MUSIC TRANSITION] Thanksgiving 1917 - at home, President Wilson uses the Official Bulletin - the government’s daily war gazette published by George Creel the head of America’s propaganda machine - to get a short statement from each member  of his cabinet -   [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline, November 28, 1917 The masthead of the Official Bulletin reads: Cheering Thanksgiving Messages to Americans at Home And Fighting Forces Abroad From the President’s Cabinet Are in This Issue It starts with an excerpt from President Wilson’s Thanksgiving Proclamation! On this day of the revelation of our duty not only to defend our own rights as a nation but to defend also the rights of free men throughout the world, we are filled with the resolution and spirit of united action. We should especially thank God that in such circumstances, in the midst of the greatest enterprise the spirits of men have ever entered upon, we have, if we but observe a reasonable and practicable economy, abundance with which to supply the needs of those associated with us as well as our own.— From Robert Lansing - Secretary of State If we measured our national blessings by the materialistic standard of physical comfort and prosperity, which has been in recent years so potent in our thought as a people, the observance of Thanksgiving Day this year might seem almost a mockery, for we are engaged in the most destructive and terrible war of all times. But a new conception of national blessings has come to the American people, a conception in which the spiritual is exalted above the material, in which the life of the Nation is placed above the life of the individual. No greater blessing could have come to the Republic than this awakening to the fact that patriotism is more to be prized than wealth. From William McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury For the first time in more than fifty years Thanksgiving Day finds America at war. In this chaos of civilization the power of America was needed to tip the scales in favor of freedom and democracy as against the enslavement of the world which would inevitably follow the triumph of military despotism. Terrible as war is, and fearful as are the sacrifices it entails, nothing is comparable to freedom and liberty. From Newton D. Baker - Secretary of War I am glad to take advantage of the opportunity which the OFFICIAL BULLETIN gives to send a word of appreciation and good cheer from the men of the War Department who are in this country to the men who are now in France. We are striving our hardest to send them, promptly and plentifully, the material things they need  - as they take their stand by the side of the gallant men who, for so long, have been holding the battle front for a world -  that shall look forward and not look backward. From Thomas Gregory - the Attorney General Nearly a century and a half ago our forefathers, hungry and poorly fed, clothed, disciplined, and armed, --- gave, when needed, their all --- for liberty to live undefiled by license that men are free and self governed. They dreamed and labored, so that real freedom and free institutions were born. To-day you battle that these principles do not die --- but may live on and reach untold millions - who now live under the blight of despots. From Albert Burleson - Postmaster General Our Thanksgiving holiday is like many other good things—of New England origin. It came into national use during the Civil War. The people of the United States in the celebration of this festival now have special cause for returning thanks to the Almighty Ruler of the universe for the many blessings He has showered upon us. While Europe, Asia, and Africa are ravaged by war, no foe has invaded our country --- our cities have not been destroyed, and our people go about their business and live in peace, in plenty, and in security. After every honorable effort had been exhausted to avoid it --- we were thrust into the world's war. In the name of allied nations we have entered into the contest. We have met the crisis unselfishly, patriotically, and nobly. Today, our sons, true to the traditions, ideals, and standards of their heroic fathers are mustering on the battlefields of Europe. From Josephus Daniels - Secretary of the Navy We are grateful to have discovered what some doubted before the war: That we have many youthful Nathan Hales in this generation --- who regret that they have only one life to give for their country. - That the spirit of “Don't give up the ship” actuating men in the Navy to-day gives us many Lawrences who meet death with little thought of self but deep concern for their country. That the people of the United States are justified in their faith in the soldiers and sailors and marines who are of the same stuff as the men whose courage made Bunker Hill and King's Mountain and Yorktown and Lake Champlain meccas of patriotism. That all America is mobilized and all true Americans have highly resolved to make every sacrifice that may be demanded for the sway of liberty and freedom in the world, where neither the autocracy of crowned heads nor entrenched privilege can deny the right of all men to govern themselves. From Franklin Lane - Secretary of the interior I cannot give thanks for war, nor for the method that men make war, nor for the turning of the minds of men from things constructive to things destructive; but I can give thanks that this is a Nation unashamed; that the spirit of Bunker Hill and Santiago is still quick and aggressive; that men are willing to die that liberty and justice may live; that we are not to see the free peoples of the earth humiliated or crushed; and that Fear is not to master the world. From William Wilson Secretary of Labor I have traveled through the most diverse parts of the country and come in contact with every variety of our citizenship —the rich and the poor, those who have sprung from old English stock, as well as naturalized citizens who have come to us from the different lands of Europe, including the central powers. In the midst of all this diversity of place and people, behind all differences, I find a common and complete devotion to this country and an unquestioning devotion to the aims of freedom and democracy which are the purposes of this country going to war. [SOUND EFFECT] Meanwhile in Europe, the US Army tries to bring a bit of home to the boys. Dateline: November 29, 1917 Headline: A story from the NY times… Cooks Prepare Feast For Pershing’s Men - Thanksgiving Dinner Expected to be the Best Ever Service to Army on Foreign Soil. The story reads: In every village in France where American troops are stationed, the company cooks started to make cranberry sauce and to lay out great piles of plump turkey, sweet potatoes and everything else that goes to make a real thanksgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving Day for the American forces will be one of resting, eating and recovering. After the dinner settles there will be real american doings such as football games, in which some american stars who are there will play. But back to the fighting front... [SOUND EFFECT] Early in this month, in Episode 45 we told you the story of a company of American Soldiers who were the first to contact the enemy - they were training in bunkers in a quiet part of the western front. Suddenly Germans attacked, over-ran the positions and took 12 prisoners of war. They also killed 5 and wounded others. This week, the incident is in the news again as the French Government endeavors to decorate 15 men of this unit. [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline November 27th 1917 Headline: From the pages of the New York Times “French Decorate 15 of our troops… “French War Crosses” conferred on men who met German Trench Raid on November 2… but TOLD NOT TO WEAR MEDALS - Recipients must wait until Congress authorizes them to accept honors from a foreign nation. Now I see that the follow on of this story offers great insight into the situation on the ground… After months of waiting - American soldiers finally head to the front early in the month. It’s a quiet area but in the actual war zone… The Americans are essentially still training when suddenly themselves in an unintended engagement as the Germans attack. The story in the times includes: The French General, in referring to the actions of this american company said: “On the night of November second, this company, which was in the line for the first time, met an extremely violent bombardment, despite which it seized arms and offered such stubborn resistance that the enemy, though numerically superior, was obliged to retire” [Sound effect] Also this week -- another group of Yankee Doughboys find themselves “In the Fight” - somewhat unintentionally - during the battle of Cambrai. The 11th engineers are helping to build the rail system that has been transporting a new power weapon to the front - in preparation for the british Cambrai campaign that was, for the first time make major use  of the tank!   Suddenly near the town of Gouzeaucout, ( GUZ- Oh - COO) the germans counter-attack and the engineers suddenly find themselves in combat. The following is from an article printed in a UK magazine called "I was there". The author is Major General Seely of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade as he describes the German counter attack at Cambrai around November 30th. “I have to say that a good many stragglers from the battle gallantly came forward with me. Amongst others we found a curious and most interesting party, American engineers whom we had seen 12 days before, engaged in making a light railway some five miles behind the front line. They were pursuing their peaceful avocations near to Gouzeaucourt ( GUZ- Oh - COO) , which had been close to the front line before our advance on November 21. They belonged to the American 11th Engineers. Colonel Hoffman was the Regimental Commander and I think Captain Hulsant was commanding the party, when the German advance fell on upon them. Some had rifles with them, in the case of others the rifles were far away, but that made no difference to these gallant Yankees. With spades and pickaxes they fell upon the advancing Germans and although many were knocked out, I am assured that they got the best of it in a hand to hand combat. It was a brave thing to do, for surrender would have been easy and for once justifiable. When I came home on leave a month later, I gave some account of this at a luncheon, given by Lord Beaverbrook. I do not know if this account has reached America from other sources, but I am glad to put it on record now. [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline December 1, 1917 Headline from the story in the New York times reads Every State now has Militia in France - Not a man lost of those who have sailed from America to the Front So by November of 1917 - the Americans are mobilized - sent the troops “over there” - have been busy training and helping to build infrastructure - and are beginning to engage the enemy - though not intentionally yet. None of this is deemed fast enough or big enough by the British who warn that the pace and power projection of the Americans is crucial but lacking 100 years ago this month -  in the War that changed the world . [SOUND EFFECT] Great War Project Tanks were to be a major strategic shift in the planning for the Battle of Cambrai - Nearly 500 were deployed for the campaign - but with some mixed results… Here to tell us about it is Mike Shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator of the Great War Project blog. The tank is to be the new super weapon in the war - the game changer - but apparently did not come out of the gate quite as planned - tell us about it Mike: [Mike Shuster] Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. LINK: http://greatwarproject.org/2017/11/19/where-are-the-americans-2/ http://greatwarproject.org/2017/11/26/are-tanks-the-answer/ [SOUND EFFECT] The Great War Channel For video about this week in WWI 100 years ago - from a more European perspective - we recommend the Great War Channel on Youtube hosted by Indy Neidell.   Their episodes this week include: The End Of Passchendaele and Jagdkommandos - Austria Hungary’s Special Forces and Tank Corps Unleashed - The battle of Cambrai And finally Dropping Bombs on Germany - Indy takes audience questions in an episode of “Out of the Trenches” Follow the link in the podcast notes or search for “the great war” on youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW It is time to fast forward into the present to WW1 Centennial News NOW - this section is not about history, but rather - it explores what is happening to commemorate the centennial of the War that changed the world! [SOUND EFFECT] Commission News: Coin Strike and Zoe Dunning When Commission Chair Robert Dallesandro retired from the US World War One Centennial Commission it left a seat open for a new commissioner.  So last week, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi filled that seat with  Commander Zoe Dunning, USN (Ret.) of San Francisco. We welcome Commissioner Dunning who is our first commissioner from the west coast. Read more about Commissioner Dunning by visiting the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/3721 Philadelphia Mint Ceremonial Coin Strike In more commission news - on Tuesday, November 28th in Philadelphia-- the US Mint hosted a ceremonial coin strike event for the new 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollar. A distinguished group who were involved with the coin project were on hand, including Congressional sponsors of the legislation that authorized the coin; Don Everhardt, legendary US Mint coin engraver; Terry Hamby, the Chair of our WWI Centennial Commission; and Gerald York, grandson of WWI hero Sergeant Alvin York. This commemorative coin -- which will be produced in limited quantities and will be available for purchase from the Mint beginning in January 2018 -- will support our endeavors with surcharge on the sale of each coin that will go directly to help us honor, educate and commemorate the centennial of WWI. You can learn more about it by going to ww1cc.org/coin or by following the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/3208 Speaking WW1 And now for our feature “Speaking World War 1” - Where we explore the words & phrases that are rooted in the war  --- Fashion was not exactly top of mind when you were dodging shells, machine guns and sleeping with rats in the trenches... But those very conditions lead to some pretty iconic and common contemporary fashion items. Two of these - that are very much with us today - were created to solve very practical issues: first, of course, mud, mud, mud everywhere! So get yourself a trenchcoat! Mud clung to clothes in the trenches, caking and weighing men down. The traditional serge greatcoats of the French and British armies were impractical in such conditions, so the lighter, more water resistant trench coat was developed. Secondly, how the heck are you supposed to begin an attack on time - everyone going “over the top” simultaneously when your units are strung out over the horizontal miles of trenches? Audio doesn’t work very far because there are big guns and shells exploding all over the place - There’s no internet or chat - radio and telephone are large clunky things... The answer: create a fashion forward, trench adapted wrist watch for every officer and commander.. No fumbling with devices in pockets - it’s right there and available - hey wait a minute - that’s apples new pitch for their generation 3 apple watch… Well - in any case - 100 years ago - specially with the development of tactics like the creeping barrages, the precise synchronization between the artillery gunners and the infantry advancing just behind the barrage - coordinated timing became essential to a successful campaign. Though wristwatches existed in some fashion since the 1500s, the watches produced during the War were specially designed for the rigours of trench warfare, with luminous dials and unbreakable glass. Those luminous dials have a whole horror story attached to them as well… check out The Buzz in episode #19 for the story of the Radium Girls. With a watch on nearly every commander, whole divisions could synchronize their timepieces and be sure to “jump off” all together. By the end of the war, almost all enlisted men wore a wristwatch, and after they were demobilized, the fashion soon caught on. Wristwatch and trenchcoat -- words for items with their roots in the trenches! See the podcast notes to learn more! link: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Doughboy-Fritz-Soldier-Slang/dp/144563 7839/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508848013&sr=8-1&keywords=tommy+doughboy+fritz 100 Cities/100 Memorials [SOUND EFFECT Springfield, MA 100 cities Moving on to our 100 Cities / 100 Memorials segment about the $200,000 matching grant challenge to rescue and focus on our local WWI memorials. As you listen to our guest tell us about the project, remember that we are taking grant applications for the second round of awards - the deadline to submit the applications is January 15, 2018 - go to ww1cc.org/100Memorials to learn all about it.’ This week we are profiling the Indian Orchard Godfrey Triangle Project in Springfield, Massachusetts-- with us tell us about the project are Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice [bowl-reece] from the Godfrey Triangle Restoration Committee. Welcome! [exchange greetings] Eddie  - Tell us a little about your Indian Orchard Heroes of WWI memorial - it’s past, current and future role in  your community. Eddie - Like so many other 100 year old memorials, your memorial is both a weather worn and unfortunately it was vandalized - tell us about the eagle! So the memorial is in the city of Springfield Massachusetts - Is Indian Orchard a neighborhood? Jacqueline-- In March you held a fund raiser with The Indian Orchard American Legion Post 277 Ladies Auxiliary - how did that go? Your project was submitted in Round 1 and has continued on to Round 2 of the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project. What would you say to the selection committee about why THIS project should be selected specifically? Thank you both! Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice are from the the Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council in Springfield Massachusetts. If you have a local project you want to submit for a grant - go to ww1cc.org/100 memorials or follow the link in the podcast notes to learn more about how to participate in this program! Link: www.ww1cc.org/100memorials https://www.facebook.com/events/438048213017354/ Wwrite Blog In our WWRITE blog, which explores WWI’s Influence on contemporary writing and scholarship, this week’s post is a perfect dovetail to our weekly 100 Cities/100 Memorials segment-- The title reads “Forgetting to Remember: Making America's Great War Monumental Again” As the new national WWI Memorial materializes in D.C., we want to look at other war memorials and the narrative of their construction. Reading the "story" of the ways memorials are conceived plays an important role in the understanding of public, cultural memory. You can delve into the subject with this week’s blog post by WW1CC intern, Sarah Biegelsen. Read the fascinating tour of some of America's interesting WWI monuments and their stories by visiting ww1cc.org/wwrite Link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/3738-forgetting-to-remember.html www.ww1cc.org/wwrite [SOUND EFFECT] Spotlight in the Media Soldiers Unknown Interview For our Spotlight in the Media segment this week, we are speaking with Chag Lowry (ChAIg) and Rahsan Ekedal (rah-SAN  Ek-uh-dhal) --the author and artist for a Graphic Novel ---- Soldiers Unknown ---- which tells the story of Yurok soldiers - native americans - who were part of the 91st Infantry Division in WW1. Welcome gentlemen! [greetings] This question is to you Chag - To start, can you tell us a bit about the Yurok peoples? And what drew you to the story of the 91st Infantry division? So you have a great subject here - how did the two of you come together and decide that a graphic novel was the best way  to tell the story? The native american commitment to serving is huge - probably as a community the large % veterancy. When it comes to being a graphic novel, have you found any challenges particular to this story during illustration? Chag you have experts on your side that you consult with? If you were going to do a companion book to this one, about another WW1 story -- what would you each choose to focus on? [thanks and goodbye] Chag Lowry and Rahsan Ekedal - creators of the Graphic Novel - Soldiers Unknown. Learn more at the links in the podcast notes. Link:https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/veterans/soldiers-unknown-graphic-novelist-chag-lowry-on-world-war-is-native-warriors/ http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/1890-four-questions-for-chag-lowry.html http://www.rahsanekedal.com/news/ Chris Kelly Interview In another Spotlight in the Media segment this week, we are speaking with Christopher Kelly, an American history writer based in Seattle and London, and editor of An Adventure in 1914: The True Story of an American Family’s Journey on the Brink of World War I. Welcome, Chris! [greetings] Chris, this book is in fact a memoir that you edited. Can you tell us a bit about the man whose memoir it is, Thomas Tileston [Tile-ston] Wells? You’ve written and co-written a number of other books, but came to this one as an editor; what kind of work is done by the editor of a pre-existing text like this one? So what is the story about? The story is just incredible-- made for the movies almost! Just for fun, if a film version of this story were to be made, who would you cast as as your great grandfather - Mr. Wells? There So I understand there is a romance side of the story… tell us about that… Where do i find the book, and how can i get it? [goodbyes/thanks] Christopher Kelly is an American history writer based in Seattle and London. You can find links to the website for the book, An Adventure in 1914 in the podcast notes. Links:http://anadventurein1914.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-1914-American-Familys-Journey-ebook/dp/B01LXD1KHQ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/christopher-kelly/adventure-1914/ https://americanconservativeinlondon.blogspot.co.uk/ Articles and Posts Our website at WW1cc.org is the home and archive for lots of things WW1 - with over 3700 articles on WWI, 2,000 locations listed in our map database and nearly 1400 WWI related events in our national events register - its a great place to explore and new articles are published weekly. This week we will highly a few of them for you. Pow-wow honors Wisconsin Pow-wow honors Wisconsin World War I Native American vets First from the Badger State -- Wisconsin-- it’s an update from the states, an event and an article. About 200 people gathered on Veterans Day to commemorate 28 Ho-Chunk men – known as the Winnebago Indians in 1917 — from the area surrounding Volk Field National Guard training base in Wisconsin. The families of these warriors — known as Descendants of Red Arrow — have met at Volk Field since 1977 to celebrate their service, their memory, and the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, which continues today as the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Read the story about the ceremony and its World War One origins by following the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3704-pow-wow-honors-wisconsin-wwi-native-american-veterans.html Historic WWI DH4 aircraft will fly again For all the aviation buffs out there, some exciting news coming out of Kentucky. There, a team of enthusiasts is hard at work restoring the first warplane built in America — the Dayton-Wright DH4. The group members hope to remind the public of the plane’s importance by restoring the DH4 in time for test flights this coming spring with plans for airshows across the country and even a trip to France. Read more about the ongoing efforts to get the so-called Liberty Plane flying again by visiting ww1cc.org/news or following the link in the podcast notes. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3709-historic-wwi-dh-4-aircraft-will-fly-again.html The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts And that brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine, what’s going on in the world of social media this week? Hi Theo! Canadian Tragedy This week, we shared the story of one of the worst accidents of the war, certainly the worst in North America. In the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 6th, 1917, a ship carrying aid collided with a ship carrying high-explosives, causing an explosion and tsunami wave that destroyed the north end of the city, and killed some 2,000 people and injured a further 9000. At the time, the explosion was the largest human-made blast that the world had experienced, reaching a measured height of 2.25 miles Sadly, the explosion was followed by a blizzard that severely restricted efforts to help the city for days. Commemorations of this disaster are to take place soon, and you can read more about both the explosion and the upcoming commemorations at the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/11/commemorations-mark-centenary-of-wwi-explosion-that-killed-2000-canadians.aspx Cello from the Trenches Finally, let’s end on a lighter note, with some music! [MUSIC] An article shared on Facebook this week comes from ClassicFm.Com and features a video of a very special, and special looking, cello being played. The cello is a long, narrow rectangle, rather than the large, curvaceous instrument we’re used to calling cello. This is a “holiday cello” – an instrument you can pack up and take away with you so you can still practise when you’re away from home. And, indeed, it went very far from home as its British owner, Harold Triggs, was sent to the trenches and took the cello with him. He played it in the trenches of Ypres and he wasn’t the only one – there were reportedly other instruments in the trenches, some made from ammunition boxes and pipes. In that bleak place, people needed music. Decades and decades later, it found its way into the hands of a stringed instrument expert. In the video, cellist Steven Isserlis plays it for us so we can all hear the music that once filled the war torn landscape 100 years ago. And that’s it this week for the Buzz! link:http://www.classicfm.com/artists/steven-isserlis/trench-cello-first-world-war/ And that’s WW1 Centennial News for the end of November, 1917 and 2017 Our guests this week.. Mike Shuster, explaining the growing role of tanks in the war    Jacqueline Farrow and Eddie Boulrice [bowl-reece] from the Godfrey Triangle Project in Springfield, Massachusetts Chag Lowry and Rahsan Ekedal telling us all about their graphic novel Soldiers Unknown Christopher Kelly sharing the story behind the memoir An Adventure in 1914 Katherine Akey the shows line producer and the commissions social media director... Thanks to Eric Marr for his great help on our story research… And I am Theo Mayer - your host.   The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; Your listening to this podcast is a part of that…. Thank you! We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. This week’s featured web page is ww1cc.org/coin - where you can learn about the US Mint’s 2018 commemorative WWI coin We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn   on  iTunes and google play ww1 Centennial News, and on Amazon Echo or other Alexa enabled devices. Just say: Alexa: Play W W One Centennial News Podcast. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thank you for joining us. And don’t forget to share the stories you are hearing here today about the war that changed the world! [MUSIC] So I’m putting on my Matrix trench coat - snapping on my third generation dick tracy apple watch - in costume and all set to take in  a special showing of “All quiet on the western front” at my local movie house -  So long! So long!

As a special holiday treat, showbiz stars George and Lizette Bettinger are featured again on Movie Addict Headquarters reading the first chapter of IT HAD TOBE US, an award-winning romantic memoir which has been adapted for the screen by Misha Zubarev and Vera Ulea. They play co-authors Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence in this audio version of Chapter One, which deals with two important Christmases for the estranged Lawrences. How does Christmas help bring these two together after being divorced for almost twenty years? Listen in and find out! Also, host Betty Jo Tucker (aka Elizabeth Lawrence) will give an update of the filming progress.The Bettingers are a fun couple with a passion for bringing back the Golden Era of radio on their popular Mom & Pop Shop Show. George is an actor, comedian, producer, writer and director. He’s won acclaim for his uncanny impressions including Groucho Marx, George Burns and the Three Stooges but may be best known as the voice of the red M&M. Lizette is a versatile actress and soprano singer with experience at the Metropolitan Opera. 

Damn, it's good to be a gangster! Matt and Mark review the 1999 cult classic Office Space by Beavis and Butthead creator Mike Judge. An existential film if there ever was one, Office Space mines the heart of darkness lurking in the quiet desperation of our ubiquitous industrial parks. In lamenting the soullessness of modern corporate life, Judge releases subtle comedic gold. We've all met Lawrences and Lumbergs, but Judge is able to introduce you to these archetypes deftly and without the heavy-handedness typical of more mainstream Hollywood comedies.Download: 075 Office Space

Friend of the show Lawrence O Brien from Wotan Games returns to the podcast! We talk Uk Games Expo 2016, We finally talk about UK leaving the European Union, the affect its had on Lawrences industry, Why Lawrence delayed his new kickstarter 'War of the 9 realms', advice/debate on kickstarters in general, and much more random fun times! Great guest, I laugh a lot in this episode. Lawrence's new Game War of the 9 realms is being kickstarted end of this month! go to www.wotangames.com for more info and sign up and follow them on twitter @Wotangames!

Zach is joined by Lawrence from Phoenix Plex to review and discuss "Ready To Rumble" (2000) Staring David Arquette, Scott Caan & a variety of WCW wrestlers. They talk how the movie stands up today, best and worst moments, IMDB reviews and more. You can follow them on twitter @thekoalamask & @lob3 Be sure to head over to www.koalamask.com for show notes and other wrestling articles. Check out Lawrences site http://phoenixplexreview.net