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Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “There's so many parts of the puzzle. But now we got the it's kind of two different aspects of this business at this point with the milling the mill and the shop work. “ -Evan Haxo Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Evan Haxo from Hexo Design & Fabrication, a small millwork custom shop in Northwest Connecticut. Join us as we delve into Evan's journey, the intricacies of his craft, and the unique challenges of running a woodworking business. Evan takes us on a journey from his childhood, growing up around his father's millwork business, to his involvement in installs from a young age. He shares how his passion for working with his hands and the influence of his father led him to establish Axl LLC in 2017. Listen now and get the whole story! “ it's so much easier to make something when there's not a spec that you have to build to, if you just have some logs that come off the mill, that look beautiful, turn them into a simple table, something like that weld up some legs, throw it on there, that takes up space, and I don't have the space to store large pieces like that. “ -Evan Haxo The Blend of Tradition and Innovation: Evan discusses the collaborative dynamic with his father and the evolution of their business into sawmilling, emphasizing the value of creating their own materials. The incorporation of a chainsaw mill and later a Norwood reflects their commitment to innovation within the traditional craft. Investing in Tools and Equipment: Evan discusses key investments in equipment, highlighting the value of the bandsaw mill and the recently acquired Powermatic shaper. The discussion touches on the multifaceted nature of their business, including both milling and shop work. Marketing Unique Woodwork: Evan explores their client acquisition strategy, emphasizing word of mouth and collaborations with general contractors and architects. The conversation shifts to Evan seeking advice on marketing their unique tables, countertops, and small furniture pieces. Expanding Horizons: Future Plans for Axl LLC: Evan shares his vision for the future of Axl LLC, focusing on the expansion of their offerings and the desire to establish a showroom. He discusses plans for a new shop and the potential for showcasing their craftsmanship in a dedicated space. “I was like, just max out your mill and get the cash going. Because you you know I'm sure because you're you and your father have been in this business and in your area for so long. “ -Steve Larosiliere Want to get in touch with Evan Haxo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haxo_design_fab/

The USDA plant hardiness zone map splits the country into 11 zones, with a and b half zones, based on average winter minimum temperatures over the past 30 years. Although not the last word on plant hardiness and survival, the map has been a touchstone for gardeners to compare plants and determine which are best for their area. The USDA Hardiness zone map was last updated in 2012 and now they have a new 2023 version. As you might expect with global warming, the hardiness zones have shifted. In 2012 there was a significant area of Northwest Connecticut in zone 5 (winter minimum temperatures between minus 10 and 20). That area is gone. Most of Connecticut is firmly established in hardiness zone 6 (winter minimums of zero to minus 10) with a large area along the Long Island Sound in hardiness zone 7. In general across the country, there has been a one half zone shift towards warmer winters. While the winter minimum temperatures might be warming, that doesn't mean we won't get winter cold snaps that will plunge the temperatures well below those minimums. The zones are based on averages, not isolated events. Plants can be killed if the temperatures in winter dip too low for a period of time, regardless of what the map says. So, the recommendation is to grow plants well established in our hardiness zone and, if you're testing marginally hardy plants based on the map, plant them in micro climate areas such as near the house, garage, or the shelter of other trees and shrubs where they are protected from the cold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late on a school night, around 9pm, the road was saturated in a dense white fog. But the moonlight managed to pierce through, casting an eerie glow. Inside my red CRV, I had Allie and Jonah with me. Jonah had never heard of the infamous Dudleytown, so Allie and I decided to take him there and show him what all the fuss was about.Deep in the remote hills of Northwest Connecticut lay an abandoned town known as Dudleytown. It had gained a reputation for being cursed, isolated from the rest of society. Early settlers in the 17th century had established their homes on this vast stretch of land. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when all the children in town died under mysterious circumstances. This led to a mass exodus, leaving behind empty houses and deserted farms.Now, Dudleytown stood as an overgrown hill, casting its long shadow on the valley. It was protected by the enigmatic Dark Woods Society.As we ascended the hill in my car, I leaned back, pressing the pedal firmly due to the steep incline. The road soon transitioned into a rugged path, with rocks flying up in our wake. Finally reaching the top, I switched off my headlights and parked the car beside a bush.Subscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEStory One - RetellingStory Two - RetellingThanks so much for listening and we'll catch up with you again next week for some more true, scary stories.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Jamie welcomes to the show Evidential Medium Kim Coots. Kim Coots had been an Inc. 500 award-winning business leader for over twenty-five years when a personal tragedy changed the trajectory of her life and career. The unexpected deaths of her only child and mom ignited her mission to stay connected with her loved ones on the Other Side.Kim's skepticism of after death communication led her to studying evidential mediumship for several years, and she became a Certified Master Medium. She's honored to serve Spirit by providing evidential mediumship readings and messages of hope and healing to people worldwide. Kim is the creator of the Love Between Worlds workshop and she's also currently writing a guide to teach people how to connect with loved ones on the Other Side. In addition to providing evidential mediumship readings and trainings to people worldwide, Kim conducts virtual astrology readings and energy healing sessions to help those living after loss find hope, healing, and life direction. Kim is certified as a Master Medium by Bonnie Wirth, a Master Energy Medicine Practitioner by Dr. Alberto Villoldo, and a professional Astrologer through the world-renowned Debra Silverman School of Astrology.Visit www.KimCoots.com for more information.Instagram: @KimCootsMedium The Meditations in Nature with Painting Class mentioned in this episode is Saturday 7/29/2023 & Sunday 7/30 in Northwest Connecticut. If you miss this one, please check back for others in the future! To find out more go to: http://www.splashingwaters.com/You can find the host Jamie here:Bob Olson Best Psychic Directory:https://bestpsychicdirectory.com/california/Jamie-Lynn-l.htmlwww.electricspiritpodcast.com@electricspiritpodcasthttps://psychicjamie.com/@socalhealerElectric Spirit Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@electricspiritpodcastJamie's Psychic Readings YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@jamieintuitivereaderElectric Spirit Podcast Merchandise:https://www.electricspiritpodcast.com/store Electric Spirit Podcast Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/661261524931303/?ref=share_group_linkSUPPORT:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamielynn12Disclaimer:https://psychicjamie.com/jdisclaimerPlease note: The opinions stated by the guests are not always the opinions of Jamie Lynn's.This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.Thank you for joining us for this new episode, commenting and sharing!#PsychicMediumJamieLynn #ElectricSpiritPodcast #psychicmedium #spirituality #spirituallife #grief #medium #mediumship #soulpurpose  #healing  Support the showSupport the show

Ted Gahl creates intuitive paintings of varying scale, embedding and juxtaposing personal imagery of the present alongside art historical influences of the past. Gahl's paintings often read as elements of subconscious activities–reveries, dreams, and memories, while being firmly grounded in the act of painting itself. He obtained his BFA from Pratt Institute in 2006 and MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 2010. Recent solo exhibitions include MAMOTH, London; Harkawik, Los Angeles; Halsey McKay, East Hampton; Massif Central, Brussels; Alexander Berggruen, New York. Recent group exhibitions include Valentin, Paris; Bjorn & Gundorph, Aarhus, Denmark; S.M.A.K., Ghent, Belgium; Halsey McKay, East Hampton. Gahl is a 2022 recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. He lives and works in Northwest Connecticut and Brooklyn, New York. Gallery Installation. Courtesy, Harkawik. Ted Gahl, The Entertainer, 2022. Acrylic, Moroccan pigments, graphite, colored pencil on canvas in artist's frame, 40 x 30 inches. Courtesy, Harkawik. Ted Gahl Tree With Lichen 2022 108”h x 72”w (274 x 183cm) Acrylic on unstretched canvas. Courtesy, Harkawik.

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Noble HORIZONS Exceptional Care, Exceptional Senior Living, On your terms As a non-profit continuum of care senior living community, Noble Horizons has maintained an unparalleled standard of skilled excellence for 50 years. Live life on your terms at Noble Horizons, where you can count on our high level continuum of care community for the finest Skilled Nursing, Senior Living, Rehabilitation, and Memory Care in the tri-state region of Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. Noble Horizons has offered for 50 years the exceptional care and lifestyle you expect and deserve. Living at Noble Horizons offers the peace and tranquility of life on a wooded and manicured 110-acre campus in Northwest Connecticut's Litchfield County. You can enjoy a robust schedule of enriching cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities as well as top-notch health and medical services dedicated to your wellness.

In this episode, you'll meet Donna from Northwest Connecticut, who founded Bruce Funds, which helps needy fans get tickets to their first Springsteen concert. Donna chose That One Lyric from Springsteen's “Badlands” that is unabashed and unapologetic.

Rob is Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite, and has presents globally on effective use of strategic web communications for independent schools. Rob brings 25 years of experience working with the internet in the education arena. His experiences have included working with over 2000+ Educational Institutions across the globe ranging from the smallest independent schools to the largest universities to help maximize the potential of the web for their institutions all while raising his four children with his wife and three dogs in Northwest Connecticut.

Noble HORIZONS EXCEPTIONAL CARE, EXCEPTIONAL SENIOR LIVING, ON YOUR TERMS As a non-profit continuum of care senior living community, Noble Horizons has maintained an unparalleled standard of skilled excellence for 50 years. Live life on your terms at Noble Horizons, where you can count on our high level continuum of care community for the finest Skilled Nursing, Senior Living, Rehabilitation, and Memory Care in the tri-state region of Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. Noble Horizons has offered for 50 years the exceptional care and lifestyle you expect and deserve. Living at Noble Horizons offers the peace and tranquility of life on a wooded and manicured 110-acre campus in Northwest Connecticut's Litchfield County. You can enjoy a robust schedule of enriching cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities as well as top-notch health and medical services dedicated to your wellness. Save The DATE Mark your calendar for Noble Horizons' 50th Anniversary Community Picnic. It's been too long since we've had a party on our beautiful campus here at Noble Horizons - we hope you join us for some fabulous food, joyous music, and community fun! Date/Time July 12, 2022 (rain date July 13, 2022) 4:30pm to 7:30pm Please join us to celebrate you – Our Community! Picnic Particulars Food prepared by the Lakeville Hose Company Music performed by the Salisbury Band

A Conversation w/ Joshua T Berglan & Jim Flynn gets into brain tumors being a launching pad for purpose, losing Jeopardy, money laundering, Bitcoin, willful blindness, deep fakes videos and much more! Thank you for being a part of this broadcast on the Live Mana Network! Find us by downloading our app on Apple TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire, Google News, your appstores, and your favorite podcast networks! Meet Jim! Jim Flynn writes Financial Thrillers that contain humor. Beneath the plot twists, humor, action, and suspense is a theme: Greed and how much is enough? Does unchecked greed lead to downfall? He explores contemporary issues like Ponzi schemes, Cryptocurrency, Cyber Crime and the general inflation of all things financial, thus the subtitle: Trillion is the New Billion. Are things really different this time, or do financial markets eventually revert back to historical norms? Flynn spent 35 years in the financial industry, and tackles these issues through fiction where the themes are beneath the surface. The three books in this continuing series are: Losing Lola, The Bitcoin Gambit, and Better Than Even. Losing Lola was awarded Best Thriller of 2019 by AudioBook Review. He is currently writing the fourth in the series, working title: Operation Baker Baker. Jim has also written two standalone humor books, Be Sincere Even When You Don't Mean It, a humorous fictional memoir, and Hit Your Second Shot First, which has proven to be a popular gift for golfers with a sense of humor. Flynn lives on a farm in Northwest Connecticut. For more information, see website: jimflynnsix.com Joshua T Berglan, aka The World's Mayor, is a voice for the voiceless and is driven to elevate the passion, purpose, and mission of those he serves. Joshua is the Chairman of the Live Mana Worldwide Foundation & Live Mana Network, Shock-Jock Evangelist, International #1 Best Selling Author for the Book “The Devil Inside Me“, a Producer, and Filmmaker. Joshua is an expert in the future of media and loves supporting others in helping make their dreams come true.

A Conversation w/ Joshua T Berglan & Jim Flynn gets into brain tumors being a launching pad for purpose, losing Jeopardy, money laundering, Bitcoin, willful blindness, deep fakes videos and much more! Thank you for being a part of this broadcast on the Live Mana Network! Find us by downloading our app on Apple TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire, Google News, your appstores, and your favorite podcast networks! Meet Jim! Jim Flynn writes Financial Thrillers that contain humor. Beneath the plot twists, humor, action, and suspense is a theme: Greed and how much is enough? Does unchecked greed lead to downfall? He explores contemporary issues like Ponzi schemes, Cryptocurrency, Cyber Crime and the general inflation of all things financial, thus the subtitle: Trillion is the New Billion. Are things really different this time, or do financial markets eventually revert back to historical norms? Flynn spent 35 years in the financial industry, and tackles these issues through fiction where the themes are beneath the surface. The three books in this continuing series are: Losing Lola, The Bitcoin Gambit, and Better Than Even. Losing Lola was awarded Best Thriller of 2019 by AudioBook Review. He is currently writing the fourth in the series, working title: Operation Baker Baker. Jim has also written two standalone humor books, Be Sincere Even When You Don't Mean It, a humorous fictional memoir, and Hit Your Second Shot First, which has proven to be a popular gift for golfers with a sense of humor. Flynn lives on a farm in Northwest Connecticut. For more information, see website: jimflynnsix.com Joshua T Berglan, aka The World's Mayor, is a voice for the voiceless and is driven to elevate the passion, purpose, and mission of those he serves. Joshua is the Chairman of the Live Mana Worldwide Foundation & Live Mana Network, Shock-Jock Evangelist, International #1 Best Selling Author for the Book “The Devil Inside Me“, a Producer, and Filmmaker. Joshua is an expert in the future of media and loves supporting others in helping make their dreams come true.

Medical Equipment Loan Program If you need medical equipment, the UCC Medical Equipment Loan Program is here for you! We have a wide range of medical equipment to loan including wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, walkers, tub-transfer benches, shower seats and much, much more. Just call our program coordinator to discuss your needs and pickup arrangements. We ask that patrons pick up and drop off all equipment. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to find volunteers to transport the equipment. The program is free to everyone in Northwestern Connecticut and surrounding communities. CONTACT Debbie Labbe, Program Coordinator 860-671-4201 medequiploan@ucccornwall.org WE ACCEPT DONATIONS Equipment: We love donations of clean, gently used medical equipment. Contact Debbie. Financial Support: This program free-of-charge due to the generous support of this congregation and the community. To make a donation, send your check to UCC Cornwall (with Medical Equipment Loan Program in the memo), Box 35, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT 06753. THANK YOU! Thank you to the following foundations which have provided needed financial support to this program: Foundation for Community Health, the Cornwall Foundation, and the Buchanan Fund at the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut.

Jim Flynn, Author Interview About Jim Flynn Jim Flynn worked in the financial industry for 35 years. He is currently writing the JR Johnson book series, and has published the first two volumes, Losing Lola, and The Bitcoin Gambit. Losing Lola won The AudioBook Reviewer award for Best Thriller in 2020. The books are written as financial thrillers with humor. Flynn is currently writing the third installment of the series. The first book Flynn published was Be Sincere Even When You Don't Mean It, a humorous fictional memoir. Flynn lives on a farm on Northwest Connecticut. For more information, see website: jimflynnsix.com

Betsey Monroe, Executive Director Betsey Monroe joined the WSS staff in January 2016, after a career in ministry and higher education, which also included work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Betsey is a native of northwestern Connecticut and is excited to be part of the important work of WSS.   She is committed to excellence in all WSS does and believes the services and support WSS offers clients and our communities can and does change lives for the better. Women's Support Services, Inc., (WSS), is a non-profit domestic violence agency serving Northwest Connecticut and the surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts. The mission of WSS is to create a community free of domestic violence and abuse through intervention, prevention, and education. We work with women, men, teens and children. Services include: • 24 hour hotline • Emergency shelter • Individual counseling and safety planning • Support groups • Legal advocacy, transportation, resources • Training for local professionals and community groups • Violence Prevention Education Program for pre-school through grade 12 Domestic violence knows no boundaries. It affects people from all socioeconomic, cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds. It is experienced across sexual identities and gender expressions, in same-sex, opposite-sex and asexual relationships. It occurs in every age group, from teens to the elderly. Children are also affected, even if they are not abused or do not witness abuse directly. - ALL WSS SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND FREE OF CHARGE - WSS works with women, men, teens and children. WSS supports those who choose to remain in relationships, and those who choose to leave. 24 HOUR HOTLINE (860) 364-1900 The WSS Office is staffed Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Please call (860) 364-1080 to talk to someone in the office.

Graziella Coffee Tony Ponte Brooklyn, New York Episode 81 Graziella Coffee Company This week we are in Brooklyn New York where we caught up with Tony Ponte, owner and founder of Graziella Coffee, a small batch roaster, with a strong family history in coffee and proud Italian lineage. His coffee story begins with his maternal grandparents who immigrated from Italy and his paternal grandparents who owned and operated a coffee shop. The Pesce's grew up in Southern Italy on the family farm before immigrating to Northwest Connecticut. His paternal grandparents opened up a franchise location of a family coffee shop, which had originated in Rhode Island called Bess Eaton Donuts, when they arrived. Wait... so its not Bessie and Donuts? Oh the trouble we can get into. They definitely passed on their work ethic to Tony. At least initially, that did not include their love for coffee, either as a utility or a social lubricant.  Working in the coffee shop, that had since been taken over by his uncles and father, he realized that he didn't really enjoy coffee or donuts. Luckily for us that was early on in his life. So, when did he develop his refined palate for coffee and does he like donuts now? By the way just who doesn’t like donuts? I can hear Homer Simpson crying out …Mmmm….doughnuts… drooling and ….doh. Like his grandparents before him he gradually started to drink coffee as a utility, to get him through the work day.  How did that change to a love of coffee? Enter his biggest influence, and the sage advice, from his good friend that changed his career path. Before jumping into a career, why not take a 30 day motorbike tour of Vietnam with your girlfriend! What could possibly go wrong? Never mind that he couldn't ride a motorbike. What about being held hostage, and riding four to seven hours a day dodging semis, one lane roads and in the pouring rain! And what was the one song refrain that got him through....oh, oh oh I'm...., listen for the rest of this tune and the proper way to sing it! Just how much should you pay for a cup of coffee? Be prepared for a math lesson, that makes complete sense, and one that you will be telling your friends about! Learn why it's so important to expose people to the plight of the coffee farmer and sustainability. How do we keep this dialog alive, and just where can we buy ethical coffee? We had to stop our interview due to wailing fire trucks passing by but this very introspective coffee roaster gave us a new perspective on all things emergent, and what it truly means to live in a big city. Classic take. All this and Literary Latte and a Spotify playlist... favorite music and book can tell you a great deal about a great guy. Join us this week as we introduce you to Graziella Coffee and Tony Ponte we are so glad your grandparents immigrated from Italy. Truly a family tradition Bevo alla tua salute, we drink to your health! https://graziellacoffee.com/ http://bit.ly/GraziellaCoffeeRoadshow

So many of us are feeling down and defeated these days. But the things going on around us don't define what we do with our time. And when in doubt, look to those who have come through the hard parts of life and made something wonderful. Susan Wheeler is a mom of four, grandmother of seven and wife to Mat, lovingly known as Red Suspenders. She lives with her husband, their two youngest children and her Jack Russell Terriers on their organic vegetable farm in Northwest Connecticut. Susan is an ultra-marathon runner and loves outdoor adventures. She has been an entrepreneur her entire adult life and for the last 18 years has been a top leader in the direct sales and network marketing industry. Susan is a certified mindset coach, speaker, and author of her first book, The Lemonade Diet. She shares her personal story of overcoming and persevering so that when life hands you lemons, you can make your own lemonade! Susan is a firm believer that it is never too late to change your life.  On this episode of The Mind Body Business Show, Brian and Susan tackle how Susan structures her day around starting with positivity, the drive to generate wealth and opportunities that go directly towards helping others succeed, and the most impactful lessons Susan has learned from decades of trying, failing, and trying again. Listen in to make today intentional, joyful and full of motivation. What You'll Learn:   How to find the right mentor for the goals you're after (and why it's a better use of your time than reinventing the wheel) The particular blend of skills that has carried Susan and her team to the outrageous success they enjoy Why our mindset is often our own biggest obstacle on the road to achieving the goals we look forward to    And much more! Favorite Quote “Different day, different brainwaves, right? But what I always try to do when I wake up every day is start the day on a positive note - what can I do? What can I accomplish? Being positive sounds so cliché but being positive is really what drives me. And I just love to, to kind of create my own day. I create my own moods. I don't like to follow; I like to be a leader. And I really think that that makes a difference...that really sets you up for success.”  - Susan Wheeler Connect with Susan: Susanvwheeler.com (Check out Susan's free 12-step guide to making lemonade and enter to win a coaching session!)  Facebook  Instagram How to get involved Brian Kelly, founder of Reach Your Peak, helps his clients break down their limits in order to operate at peak performance within their business. You can find Brian on LinkedIn and Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word! As a bonus, text the word “Peak” to 661-535-1624 to be entered to win a 5-night stay at a luxury resort!

Experienced in the trade since 1987, Shayne Newman founded YardApes, Inc. in 1990 and holds the title of President. Shayne received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Connecticut, is a Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, holds a Connecticut Supervisory Pesticide License, and is a Certified Landscape Designer. The YardApes team takes great pride in being one of only thirteen Landscape Industry Accredited Companies in the United States and Connecticut's only Landscape Industry Accredited Company. Shayne has generously volunteered his time and passion to the National Association of Landscape Professionals for over ten years by serving on several NALP committees and also serving on the NALP Board of Directors. In addition, Shayne has enjoyed volunteering his time on the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations in his hometown of New Milford, Connecticut. Always involved in the communities of Northwest Connecticut, Shayne created and hosts the annual charity - Quad-Am Golf Classic. Since 2006, the golf tournament has helped to build awareness for area non-profits and raising over $84,000. Additionally, YardApes has participated in PLANET's former Day of Service since its inception, volunteering time and materials to revitalize the landscapes of civic venues including The Creative Playground, Pratt Nature Center, Harrybrooke Park, Sullivan Farm, Brookfield Public Library, The Children's Center, Abbey of Regina Laudis, Steep Rock Association, Kent Land Trust and Sarah Noble Intermediate School. For more information about YardApes, please visit https://www.yardapes.com/.

Local actor Riley Delaney joins me to discuss his involvement in the theater scene in Northwest Connecticut. The very end of the interview was, sadly, cut off due to time constraints. I will post the full version (with a closing song from SOMETHING ROTTEN) at a later date.

Our guest is former championship driver, successful track owner, and philanthropist, Skip Barber— a well-known personality in the sports car world. For this edition of “Sidedrafts”, host Larry Webster traveled to Lime Rock Park, the challenging track in Northwest Connecticut that Skip has owned for 35 years. “Every time I come here, I’m blown away by how beautiful it is,” says Larry. In this episode, Skip talks about his passionate interest in racing and sports cars, his time behind the wheel as a driver, and what makes Lime Rock special for drivers.    In the mid-1960s, Skip won three Sports Car Club of America national championships in a row. In 1969 and 1970, he won two Formula Ford National Championships. Later, he took part in the United States, Monaco and Dutch Grand Prix races. Skip also talks about starting his well-known racing school in the early 70’s. “I discovered two things,” he says. “I really liked the process of being in business and more importantly, that you could really teach people how to drive a race car.”

Please visit www.qigongmasters.com to enjoy the video interviews with our Masters of the Month. Bonnitta Roy is an award-winning scholar of integral process philosophy. She served the President of the National Qigong Association. Now she is an associate editor of the internationally acclaimed Integral Review Journal. Her rural home, called "Alderlore", is surrounded by old growth forest in the hillsides of the Berkshire Mountains in Northwest Connecticut. Alderlore is also a retreat center that offers two educational programs. The first program is "Qigong with Horses." It includes workshops where the horses teach people about energy, body language, emotional balance and how to engage the natural world on a deeper level. The second program focuses on "insight training" - helping people to tap into the transformational power of the mind in its natural state. Insight training workshops activate intuitive awareness by cultivating the ability to perceive the world directly, and the capacity to experience equanimity. When mind is in its natural state, we can discover what is possible that has never been possible before.

Rick Roso is the Press, Public Relations and Editorial Director at Lime Rock Park in Northwest Connecticut. Lime Rock is one of the most iconic racetracks in the United States and arguably one of the best in the world. Rick’s been writing professionally since 1988 and some of his work included writing, reporting, and editing for the world’s largest racing school, Skip Barber. He’s a racer who loves to get out on the track and go fast. He worked in the cable television industry, radio trade newspapers, and written expository and technical pieces for Porsche, automotive think tanks and the aviation industry.

Dawn Whalen, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut wears many hats. Resource development, management of daily operations, staff, and operational committees, developing community partnerships and manage existing alliances. Dawn also manages publication of affiliate newsletter, public website, and other media.  We are so pleased she agreed to share some of her own "lessons learned" on using social media as a nonprofit.

Movie Meltdown - Episode 105 Sit in with this week's special guest co-host Joe Bob Briggs as we discuss our Sofa Theater feature: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. All that plus…a Chattanooga boy, where’s Osama hiding?, being attacked by feminists, The Bone Room, trying to collect every movie ever made, the French like weird things, Tobe Hooper, the scary family in the woods, left-wing hippy movies, horrifying and funny simultaneously, nobody over 30 is to be trusted, Hansel and Gretel, making a Fellini movie in Texas?, Daniel Pearl, getting the Mafia to distribute your movie, counter-culture hippy movies, demonizing the patriarchy, narcing on Peter, Paul and Mary, Northwest Connecticut rednecks, agonizingly uneven, the ultimate perversion of Thanksgiving dinner, The Museum of Modern Art, the least influential horror movie, Matthew McConaughey, the most boring job in the world, working on the two greatest cannibal movies, the new-school bone collectors and one of the greatest shots in cinema history! Plus check out everything from Joe Bob at his website: http://joebobbriggs.com/ WARNING: Spoiler alert for Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but if you haven’t seen it yet...can you truly call yourself a horror fan? “What makes the title scary to people, is not the word chainsaw, and not the word massacre - it’s the word Texas!”