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In this episode, we're going to run down giant sand dunes, listen to Motown in Detroit, explore an island that's trapped in time (you must take a horse and cart to your hotel), hear stories from a Native American elder, and lots more. Today, we're going to one of America's undiscovered corners. This is where legendary music meets small town vibes, and quiet moments together are framed by endless Great Lake blue. We're going to Michigan. Pure Family Fun.Behind the PageFamily Travel YouTube star David Reilly (@lifeofreillytv) takes us behind the scenes on a week-long road trip with his family up the Lake Michigan coast. From the epic beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes, just a short drive from Traverse City the Cherry Capital of the world, and the quiet bliss of Mackinac Island, to mushroom houses, Indiana Jones bridges, fossil hunting and more.“This is for those families that want something a bit different,” David says. "You will have so many unique experiences. So many stories you can tell.” Don't Take Our Word For ItDetroit is where Motown was born. The Temptations, Aretha Franklyn, Smoky Robinson, and dozens more all got their start here. Northern Soul DJ and Detroit music obsessive Phillip Lancaster (@we_are_them_images) tells us how to get the most out of one of America's great musical cities. “There's so much musical history and innovation in Detroit,” He says. “Take your kids, they'll thank you for it later”. Mama Knows BestLocal mum Nikki Donald gives us the lowdown on everything she loves about her hometown city of Detroit, from where to get the best Detroit style pizza to the museums, attractions, festivals and fun you can't miss. If you want to plan the perfect long weekend in Motor City this is your ultimate insider resource. How would she describe Detroit in three words? “Resilient, Unexpected, and Amazing” Bedtime StoryWe finish with Anishinaabe Elder Hank Bailey talking to us about the culture and history of his people, and how you can discover some it for yourself. He also tells us about the Legend of Sleeping Bear, a geographical feature in the Sleeping Bear National lakeshore and just a short drive from Traverse City.The Lowdown For more information on everything discussed in this show go to Michigan.org. Follow on social @puremichigan – Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Tik Tok / Pinterest / Twitter(X)Thank you to VisitTheUSA.co.uk for supporting this episode. Visit The USA are America's official travel and tourism organization and a top-notch resource for all things US travel. Follow them on social @visittheusa – Instagram / Facebook / You Tube / Tik Tok Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel.This show was produced, hosted and written by Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and not very award-winning dad of two. Find more of his work at armchair-productions.com
Not Your Experts as been awakened. Hibernation is over and an NFL season has passed we breakdown championship weekend and every conspiracy theory the internet can throw at the NFL. Netflix docuseries. anxiety, and a sprinkle of UFC discussions in the podcast after a long sleep Not Your Experts makes it's long awaited return with a classic ADHD Episode 2024-1! Lets Get It!!!!!!
Isabel Estrada, Ph.D., is an author and speaker with an extensive background in music and education. Today we celebrate her recently-published picture own-voices book, La Mariachi (Sleeping Bear Press, 2023), and talk about rerouting her original hope of becoming an opera singer to her dream-come-true publishing journey. Mel Rosenberg is a professor emeritus of microbiology (Tel Aviv University) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a web platform with some 260,000 ebooks that allows anyone to create and share flipbooks comprising text, pictures and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isabel Estrada, Ph.D., is an author and speaker with an extensive background in music and education. Today we celebrate her recently-published picture own-voices book, La Mariachi (Sleeping Bear Press, 2023), and talk about rerouting her original hope of becoming an opera singer to her dream-come-true publishing journey. Mel Rosenberg is a professor emeritus of microbiology (Tel Aviv University) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a web platform with some 260,000 ebooks that allows anyone to create and share flipbooks comprising text, pictures and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Prepare yourself for an exciting expedition across the state of Michigan! Join us as we reveal the ultimate compilation of the top ten must-see attractions and events for August 2023. Whether you're a resident searching for new thrills or a curious traveler planning your visit, this series is thoughtfully crafted to lead you to the most captivating experiences. Michigan's diverse offerings, from breathtaking landscapes to historical landmarks and lively cultural celebrations, ensure many activities for everyone's enjoyment. Are you eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the 10 Best Things To Do in Michigan in August 2023? Let the adventure commence!1. Historic Biking Tours of Sleeping Bear - throughout August2. Oscoda, Au Sable River, & Huron National Forest3. Capri Drive-In Theater - Coldwater, MI4. Annual Michigan Pirate Festival - August 3rd to August 9th5. The East Lansing Folk Festival - August 7th to August 9th6. Suds on the Shore - August 15th7. Rollin' on the River - Fridays until August 25th8. Skip's European Farmers Market - Saturday and Sunday through October9. Woodward Dream Cruise - August 19th10. Michigan Renaissance Festival - August 19th to October 1stFor the full breakdown of all of these events, including when and where to go, check out our feature article on OnlyInYourState: The 10 Best Things To Do In Michigan In August 2023.
Una mezcla ecléctica de géneros y artistas, desde el hipnótico "Sleeping Bear" de Mammal Hands hasta la energética colaboración de Ibrahim Maalouf y Angelique Kidjo en "Omidje". Sleeping Bear. Mammal Hands Isadora. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Poem + The World Begins Today. Tigran Hamasyan, Olivier Bogé, Sam Minaie y Jeff Ballard Too good too loose + Glossary raisonne + Escape and recapture. Wim Mertens Omidje. Ibrahim Maalouf y Angelique Kidjo Escuchar audio
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Connor Sullivan, the acclaimed author of Sleeping Bear, attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing. During college, he worked for Warner Brothers reading screenplays before relocating with his family to the Gallatin Valley in Montana. Wolf Trap is his second novel. Visit his website at http://www.ConnorSullivanAuthor.com. #podcast #author #interview #authors #JoeGoldberg #SpiesLiesandPrivateEyesPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity#authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction#bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture#thrillers #theuniversityseries #WolfTrap #ConnorSullivan
Connor Sullivan, the acclaimed author of Sleeping Bear, attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing. During college, he worked for Warner Brothers reading screenplays before relocating with his family to the Gallatin Valley in Montana. Wolf Trap is his second novel. Visit his website at http://www.ConnorSullivanAuthor.com. #podcast #author #interview #authors #JoeGoldberg #SpiesLiesandPrivateEyesPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity#authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction#bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture#thrillers #theuniversityseries #WolfTrap #ConnorSullivan
In this interview with third time author Cathy Stefanec Ogren, we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham (Sleeping Bear Press, 2023). Cathy talks about how her love for writing plays as a child led her down the path of becoming an educator and teacher. PEW is the unlikely tale of publicity-hungry Colonel Meachem who, almost 200 years ago, wanted to impress the US president with a special 600 kg gift of ripe cheese. In our conversation, Cathy stresses the importance of entering contests, writing through passion, and never ever giving up. Mel Rosenberg is a professor emeritus of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a web platform with some 240,000 ebooks that allows anyone to create and share flipbooks comprising text, pictures and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This “adrenaline rush of a novel” (Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author) follows a shadow operative in the midst of a conspiracy with worldwide implications from the author of the “fast-paced international thriller” (New York Journal of Books) Sleeping Bear.Set a trap… See who comes.Under the direction of the Special Activities Center in the Operations Directorate of the CIA, over three hundred highly trained agents operate in the darkest shadows of the country's covert wars. Plucked from the highest echelons of America's special mission units, these individuals go through rigorous training by the Agency to perfect the arts of assassination, sabotage, infiltration, and guerrilla warfare.According to the United States government, this Ground Branch of the CIA does not exist. But when diplomacy and military intervention fails, the President of the United States calls upon it to solve America's most dangerous crises.Brian Rhome, a former Ground Branch paramilitary officer, thought his time within this elite group was over. But now, he's on a desperate race against time around the globe as he confronts the traumas of his past and unravels a deadly conspiracy that threatens the highest levels of American democracy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this interview with third time author Cathy Stefanec Ogren, we celebrate the launch of her new picture book, Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham (Sleeping Bear Press, 2023). Cathy talks about how her love for writing plays as a child led her down the path of becoming an educator and teacher. PEW is the unlikely tale of publicity-hungry Colonel Meachem who, almost 200 years ago, wanted to impress the US president with a special 600 kg gift of ripe cheese. In our conversation, Cathy stresses the importance of entering contests, writing through passion, and never ever giving up. Mel Rosenberg is a professor emeritus of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a web platform with some 240,000 ebooks that allows anyone to create and share flipbooks comprising text, pictures and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The NLS annotation follows: Sleeping bear: a thriller DB108828 Sullivan, Connor Reading time: 13 hours, 46 minutes. Hillary Huber Suspense Fiction Spy Stories "After her young husband's untimely death, Army veteran Cassie Gale decides to take a few days of solitude in the Alaskan wilderness before she starts her new job. But when she fails to show up on her first day and her dog is discovered injured at her wrecked campsite, her father knows that this is much more than a camping trip gone awry. As it turns out, Cassie's not the first person to disappear without a trace in Alaska's northern interior. Bears. Wolves. Avalanches. Frostbite. Starvation. There are many ways to die in here. But not all disappearances can be explained. Cassie's is one of them, along with a number of other outdoor enthusiasts who have vanished in recent years. Regaining consciousness in a Russian prison, Cassie finds herself trapped in a system designed to ensure that no one ever escapes alive. It will require all her grit and skills to survive. Meanwhile, her father rushes to outrun the clock, scouring thousands of acres, only to realize she's been taken by a… You can find this book on Bookshare at the following website: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/5107235?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPVNsZWVwaW5nJTJCQmVhcg
Welcome back to the podcast, I'm Jamie Baynes. Today's guest is Tim Hendricks, author of the debut novel, The Instructor. Tim's book showed up in a NetGalley email and I clicked on the link to check out the book's description. It looked like a winner, so I requested it and got approved to read it. From page one on it was a scorcher! So, naturally, after I finished it I searched for his website hoping to find an email address. I did, shot him an email invitation to see if he'd come on the podcast and he agreed. So here he is!Now, I realize that a lot of my listeners may not have had a chance to read The Instructor yet, since its not due to be released until April, but I strongly recommend that you do once it's released. If you're a fan of action books like I am, you'll love it. In my interviews I normally ask how my guests stay positive in life, but Tim hits the point a number of times; not delving into politics, not trying to force his views on his readers and just wanting everyone to enjoy his books and be proud of America. I couldn't have said it better myself.I'm looking forward to Tim's next book and I hope that he keeps writing them and comes back on the show after each book.Here's a link to The Instructor on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Instructor-Derek-Harrington-Novel-ebook/dp/B09XL9GRJB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=653GDIWDQZJO&keywords=the+instructor+t.r.+hendricks&qid=1676971347&sprefix=t.r.+hendricks%2Caps%2C405&sr=8-1Check out Tim's social media down below:http://trhendricksauthor.comTwitter: @TR_HendricksIG: @readtrhendricksTikTok: @readtrhendricksWant to check out some of the authors Tim mentioned? Don Bentley: The Matt Drake seriesJack Carr: The James Reece series (The Terminal List on Amazon Prime Video)Simon Gervais: Three series- Mike Walton, Pierce Hunt and Clayton White. Plus a new Robert Ludlum Bourne universe novel).Mark Greaney: The Gray Man series (also The Gray Man movie on Netflix).Nick Petrie: The Peter Ash seriesConnor Sullivan: The thrillers, Sleeping Bear and Wolf Trap.Until next time, take care of one another and as always, thanks for listening.
Topics of Discussion - Do not come between someone I know & their dreams - Dreams dying is the enemy
An interview with Connor Sullivan, author of the new novel, Sleeping Bear. In the book, a former Army veteran seeking solitude in the Alaskan wilderness finds herself a pawn in a deadly game with Russia.
I would like to thank everyone that has donated or otherwise supported Nature is my Jam by liking, following, sharing and/or subscribing to the podcast. Your support goes directly to creating future episodes and allows this podcast to be ad-free and 100% listener supported. Your kindness means the world to me and I hope you might feel inspired to explore the natural areas where you live.Captain's Log, Stardate 100646.84. It has been weeks since the sun has appeared on this planet. A constant mist has enveloped this region, identified as northern Michigan, since the dawn of a new earth year. Contact made today with earthlings that appear to be in distress because of warm temperatures and a lack of something they call Vitamin D. Of all the earthlings encountered in Alpha Quadrant, the northerner is, perhaps, the strangest. Summary:My goal to record the Red Fox again this week did not go well. The constant wind and misting rain have played hell with my recording equipment and my patience. Two nights of failed recordings and hours spent alone in a field with rain running down my neck convinced me to give up on the Red Fox this week. I bailed on Sleeping Bear Dunes and made my way to Northport to visit the Leelanau State Park. I like the rocky beach at this park, which is unlike the sandy stretches of Sleeping Bear. There is also a cool lighthouse and the ability to watch Great Lakes Freighters as they make their way to the Upper Peninsula through the Manitou Straits. I didn't intend to record the wave action, but the wind was just right to capture some interesting sounds as the waves crashed into large rocks near the shore. The water levels are down so I could get further out than what is possible to get close to some large boulders….. that are slick (I know this but sometimes I'm an idiot). I realized, too late, that my feet were slipping and it dumped me into the lake. I'd love to say it was part of a planned Polar Plunge, but I'd be lying. Luckily, I had extra clothes in the truck, so could change and keep recording. The only thing I didn't have was another pair of boots, but I found that if I kept moving that my feet didn't get too cold. I was going to apologize for recording more lake and wave activity, but I'm not sure it is necessary. Every water feature is unique and offers an interesting soundscape. Being surrounded by the Great Lakes is special and something I shouldn't take for granted. I want to bring you diverse recordings and interesting soundscapes every week, but I have to take the sounds that are given to me. Recording Details:Date and Time: 1/18/2023 | 2:30 PMLocation: Leelanau State Park in Northport, MichiganLandscape/Feature: Rocky BeachConditions: 32F (0C), Windy, FogRecording Device: Zoom F3 Field RecorderMicrophone(s): Audio Technica BP 4025Digital Audio Workstation: Adobe AuditionSupport the showThanks for listening! ❤️ Your support means the world to me. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for daily updates.
Julia Richardson is an award-winning children's book author. Today we talk with her about her debut picture book, Little Dandelion Seeds the World (Sleeping Bear Press, 2021), which won the Growing Good Kids Book Award from the American Horticultural Society and the Junior Master Gardener Program for connecting children to nature. When Julia was young, she was in the lowest reading group and wrote every letter upside down and backwards. Today she is an established author with another new book just out, and hopefully many more on the way. She also shares her advice for upcoming authors hoping to break into the traditional publishing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julia Richardson is an award-winning children's book author. Today we talk with her about her debut picture book, Little Dandelion Seeds the World (Sleeping Bear Press, 2021), which won the Growing Good Kids Book Award from the American Horticultural Society and the Junior Master Gardener Program for connecting children to nature. When Julia was young, she was in the lowest reading group and wrote every letter upside down and backwards. Today she is an established author with another new book just out, and hopefully many more on the way. She also shares her advice for upcoming authors hoping to break into the traditional publishing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
On today's 95th Episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome debut author Connor Sullivan. His first thriller, Sleeping Bear, has taken the world by storm. And after nearly 5+ years in the making, the public will soon learn the vast amount of talent this guy from Montana has up his sleeve. We talk about Connor's book, what it was like growing up in beautiful Montana, and what it's like having a famous and bestselling author for a father (and perhaps the challenge of living in that shadow), plus much more. In fact, as an added Bonus to today's podcast, I'm premiering of a new feature I call, "POP-IN CO-HOST" featuring my good friend, and fellow author Brian Andrews. If that name sounds familiar, it's because he's one-half of the writing duo, Andrews-Wilson. Okay, let's get into the show, and trust me folks, you'll want to read this page-turner, as it literally has everything you want in a thriller. To learn more, visit: https://ConnorSullivanAuthor.com (ConnorSullivanAuthor.com) As always you can follow us on both Twitter & Instagram @thethrillerzone. LISTEN to our podcast at https://TheThrillerZone.com (TheThrillerZone.com) where you'll be taken to any of the other Podcast Channels you're familiar with. WATCH this podcast on https://YouTube.com/TheThrillerZone (YouTube.com/TheThrillerZone) and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for listening, watching, subscribing and sharing The Thriller Zone! David Temple, host Mentioned in this episode: AuthorBytes - Influenced John Authorbytes.com is THE author-centric web host recommended by many. That includes me, a "Podcast Influencer." In fact, my friend John is likely going to hire them after hearing me rave about their service. You can too!
This week, Chris hikes his way through Sleeping Bear while simultaneously getting a job offer out of the blue. Sadly, his dad caught covid and was hospitalized. Nick celebrates his son's 2nd birthday and the beauty of life in general. He laments the Longhorns' loss in the CWS, mainly because it was to the Fightin' Texas Aggies. John shares in Nick's baseball grief, but likens A&M to Texas' kid brother who has to win once in a while. Meanwhile, John is wastin' away in Margaritaville with his new Jimmy Buffett margarita machine. The guys share what band they would have play at their funerals. No joke, John has additional life insurance to cover the cost of his last concert. Chris visits The Filling Station, a brewery built from an old train station. Their Kolsch, Under the Trestle, hit the spot on a warm summer day. Nick is still drinking La Verdad, but he's also digging bourbon these days. John breaks down his experience on the Austin Red Line beer train tour, highlighting Black Star's Island Baby, a tiki beer aged in rum barrels. Then he hits us with a dad joke. Today's episode is summer crushers - the sequel. They try multiple refreshing options, starting with The Champagne of Beers, Miller High Life. Try and stay cool out there this summer, but don't touch the thermostat.
Rose searches for evidence to bring to law enforcement and comes across a CRLA laptop, as Jill realizes the awful truth behind Chris' behavior. A hopeful new client named Amanda enters CRLA with the intent to stay sober, but suddenly finds herself isolated and alone with Chris Bathum. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/opp Lumineux: Find Lumineux on Amazon and get $7 off Mejuri: For 10% off your first order, go to mejuri.com/opp Upstart: Lower your monthly payments at upstart.com/opp L'Occitane: Explore skin care products at loccitane.com
Rose searches for evidence to bring to law enforcement and comes across a CRLA laptop, as Jill realizes the awful truth behind Chris' behavior. A hopeful new client named Amanda enters CRLA with the intent to stay sober, but suddenly finds herself isolated and alone with Chris Bathum. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com Find the episode transcript here: tinyurl.com/opppodcast Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/opp Lumineux: Find Lumineux on Amazon and get $7 off Mejuri: For 10% off your first order, go to mejuri.com/opp Upstart: Lower your monthly payments at upstart.com/opp L'Occitane: Explore skin care products at loccitane.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, Thistle overcome a thorny opponent to remain in the title race, but their pie options have already been crowned champions; Stenny and City carry on their League Two rope-a-dope on a weekend of derbies; Ross County are surprisingly buoyant, while Cove Rangers overpower their neighbours in a north-east shootout. All this and more, on this week's edition of the Auchterarder Chippy.Music Credits: Duck In The Alley, TrackTribeAir Fàir An Là, Niteworks (ft. SIAN)Pie and Bovril The stable diet of Scottish Football. Come and join over 50000 members in our discussion forums.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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If you have ever enjoyed the many splendors of Michigan; boating on the Great lakes, bicycling Mackinac Island, climbing the sand dunes at Sleeping Bear, dipping your toes in the beautiful waters and sandy beaches of Leland, touring the vineyards at Grand Traverse and all of the wonderful sites that Michigan has to offer, then you will appreciate the life's work of Kathleen Chaney Fritz! As one of Michigan's most prolific artists, her work can be seen in studios all over the country. Much of her success is from the wonderful partnership that her husband John Fritz has helped to develop over the years. Leadership lowdown is privileged to have the opportunity to tell the story of the Waterfront Publishing company. This entity brings the beautiful works of Kathleen Chaney Fritz to the market and acknowledges what a small business can do with big dreams. Listen in as John Fritz shares his thoughts and some of the early challenges in building one of Michigan's treasures and helping so many discover the beauties of our great state.
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EP. 190 | 16JUL21 | White House censors social media. Iron Curtain Falls. NFL National Anthem. WOULD YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET… HOW TO GET TO CENSORSHIP ST. The federal government is stepping up its effort to purge the internet of COVID-19 "misinformation." On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki singled out a dozen specific anti-vaccine Facebook accounts and called on the platform to ban them. What does this mean for the Trump Class Action Lawsuit? What is next? I'M SORRY CAN YOU PLEASE PLAY THAT IN A MINOR INSTEAD OF A MAJOR? The NFL will play the Black national anthem before all games during the 2021 season, including the Sept. 9 kickoff game and the playoffs. as part of a 10-year, $250 million commitment to fighting racism in America, reports say. How will this impact the already sinking NFL. Does this continue to divide America? I'M NOT GOING TO RUSSIAN THROUGH THIS… On December 25, 1991, the Soviet flag flew over the Kremlin in Moscow for the last time. Representatives from Soviet republics (Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) had already announced that they would no longer be part of the Soviet Union. I go over the world impact. The change to foreign policy. And the hibernation of the Sleeping Bear to the East. Tonight on an all new Don't Unfriend Me! #blackanthem #russianfall #censorship ⏺ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DontUnfriendMeHost ⏺ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontunfriendmehost/ ⏺ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRq8HdarvQ3ZGN1zviuoahA ⏺ Podcasts: http://www.anchor.fm/dontunfriendme ⏺ Website: http://www.dontunfriendme.com ⏺ Intro Music By: https://www.reverbnation.com/stiilpoint --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontunfriendme/message
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Today's author interview guest is Connor Sullivan, author of Sleeping Bear. “Sleeping Bear is one of the...
Today we chat with Connor Sullivan all about his new book Sleeping Bear, the mysterious Alaskan Triangle, Russian sharaskas, why he didn't get any help from his father the novelist, and how his competitive skiing career helped him with his writing. Plus – small town parade tomfoolery in Forks, WA. HOW TO SUPPORT THE … Continue reading Inside Chat: Into The Alaskan Triangle With Connor Sullivan
In this episode, the CREW goes behind the scenes with rising sensation Connor Sullivan to discuss his debut thriller, SLEEPING BEAR. Praise for SLEEPING BEAR: “SLEEPING BEAR is one of the very best thrillers you'll read this year. It's one of those rare novels that keeps getting better and better and better.” — James Patterson “SLEEPING BEAR clamps you in its jaws and doesn't let go. A fierce, relentless beast of a novel!” — Tess Gerritsen Connor Sullivan attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing. During college, he interned for Warner Brothers reading screenplays before relocating with his family to the Gallatin Valley in Montana. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviews Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviews Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/
Walk into the children's section of pretty much any bookstore or library in Michigan and you're likely to find Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen's work staring back at you from the shelf. The illustrator of The Legend of Sleeping Bear has a new book out titled Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons, which celebrates all that makes Michigan uniquely beautiful throughout the year. On today's episode, we talk to the Dutch native about what brought him to Michigan and how he broke into children's publishing after years working at a state magazine. GUESTS: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, painter and children's book illustrator Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside's theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you watch Netflix with someone else's login? How about water skiing drunk or waking a bear to take a selfie? If you answered yes to these or many other questions we discuss, you might need a lawyer! Recorded Wednesday Jun 9, 2021 with Tim Hattrick, Ben Campbell, Brooke Hoover and Barrel Boy
Today I talk with new Thriller author Connor Sullivan. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of his debut book Sleeping Bear, and really liked it. For those who like mega best-selling author Jack Carr's books (he has been on the podcast in two prior episodes) I know you will enjoy Connor's book as well. As always, don't tune out, as we dig into a lot of different topics besides Connor's new book! Connor Sullivan attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing. During college, he interned for Warner Brothers reading screenplays before relocating with his family to the Gallatin Valley in Montana. His first novel is Sleeping Bear. What some people are saying about Connor's debut novel: “SLEEPING BEAR is one of the very best thrillers you'll read this year. It's one of those rare novels that keeps getting better and better and better.” — James Patterson— James Patterson “SLEEPING BEAR clamps you in its jaws and doesn't let go. A fierce, relentless beast of a novel!”— Tess Gerritsen “Authentic, compelling, and utterly gripping.”— Robert Dugoni “SLEEPING BEAR is the best kind of thriller, an ice-water hit to the veins. With enviable talent, Connor Sullivan introduces himself to the book-loving public, earning a spot on the shelf among Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Jack Carr. Don't miss this stunning debut.” — Gregg Hurwitz Topics Discussed: * What was it that inspired Connor to become an author * How Connor overcame a major sports injury, and had to change his direction in life * Why did Connor use Alaska for his story as his primary location * How he was an odd-ball while going to film school at USC * How he came up with his writing process * Why hard work can allow you to overcome most obstacles in life * How even though his father is a best-selling author himself Connor had to find his own way * Why becoming an author and making a living at it is so difficult * Why books just don't happen they take years to write * Understanding everyone sucks when they learn something new it is just the way it goes * Why having focus and organizational skills is important in everything you do * Some advice for those looking to become a writer * Why Gary and Connor recommend Stephen Pressfield's book “The War of Art” * How the housing boom in Montana is completely out of control and pricing locals out of their own hometowns * Why you shouldn't buy a house right now * Gary's opinion on the housing market and why this one is a little different than previous booms Episode Resources: * Connor's website: https://connorsullivanauthor.com/ * Gary's online courses for living more rural and finding the simple life: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/course-catalog/ * The Simple Life Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/
Today I talk with new Thriller author Connor Sullivan. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of his debut book Sleeping Bear, and really liked it. For those who like mega best-selling author Jack Carr's books (he has been on the podcast in two prior episodes) I know you will enjoy Connor's book as well. As always, don't tune out, as we dig into a lot of different topics besides Connor's new book! Connor Sullivan attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing. During college, he interned for Warner Brothers reading screenplays before relocating with his family to the Gallatin Valley in Montana. His first novel is Sleeping Bear. What some people are saying about Connor's debut novel: “SLEEPING BEAR is one of the very best thrillers you'll read this year. It's one of those rare novels that keeps getting better and better and better.” — James Patterson— James Patterson “SLEEPING BEAR clamps you in its jaws and doesn't let go. A fierce, relentless beast of a novel!”— Tess Gerritsen “Authentic, compelling, and utterly gripping.”— Robert Dugoni “SLEEPING BEAR is the best kind of thriller, an ice-water hit to the veins. With enviable talent, Connor Sullivan introduces himself to the book-loving public, earning a spot on the shelf among Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Jack Carr. Don't miss this stunning debut.” — Gregg Hurwitz Topics Discussed: * What was it that inspired Connor to become an author * How Connor overcame a major sports injury, and had to change his direction in life * Why did Connor use Alaska for his story as his primary location * How he was an odd-ball while going to film school at USC * How he came up with his writing process * Why hard work can allow you to overcome most obstacles in life * How even though his father is a best-selling author himself Connor had to find his own way * Why becoming an author and making a living at it is so difficult * Why books just don't happen they take years to write * Understanding everyone sucks when they learn something new it is just the way it goes * Why having focus and organizational skills is important in everything you do * Some advice for those looking to become a writer * Why Gary and Connor recommend Stephen Pressfield's book “The War of Art” * How the housing boom in Montana is completely out of control and pricing locals out of their own hometowns * Why you shouldn't buy a house right now * Gary's opinion on the housing market and why this one is a little different than previous booms Episode Resources: * Connor's website: https://connorsullivanauthor.com/ * Gary's online courses for living more rural and finding the simple life: https://thesimplelifenow.com/course-catalog/ * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/
Author of The Last Green Valley Interview starts at 6:34 and ends at 49:20 Note: I will be discussing my Mark Sullivan interview Monday May 9, 2021 at 1 pm EDT on Clubhouse. Whether you are a current member of Clubhouse or want to join in order to participate in the discussion, click here. I've also created a club named The Reading Edge. Use this link to join! Links “Amazon Partners with Tile to take on Apple AirTags” by Jon Fortt and Fahiemah Al-Ali at CNBC - May 7, 2021 Kevin Kelly recommends Push to Kindle on Recomendo - $2/month on patreon gets uo 100 credits a month to use with Push to Kindle. 20 credits are apparently free each month. Mark Sullivan's web page Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel by Mark Sullivan Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, MT Sleeping Bear: A Thriller by Connor Sullivan (Mark's son) - available for preorder with release on July 6, 2021. James Patterson's blurb for the book: “Sleeping Bear is one of the very best thrillers you'll read this year. It's one of those rare novels that keeps getting better and better and better. Remember the author's name—Connor Sullivan.” “Amazon Unbound: Brad Stone on Amazon and Jeff Bezos” - Clubhouse event hosted by Steven Levy on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 8:30 Pm (EDT) Next Week's Guest Brad Stone, author of Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire - available for pre-order with release May 11, 2021 If you'd like brief daily updates on technology, books, marriage, and puppies, you can follow along with my Morning Journal flash briefing. From your Echo device, just say, “Alexa, enable Morning Journal.” Then each morning say, “Alexa, what's my flash briefing?” I post a five-minute audio journal each day except Sunday, usually by 8:00 am Eastern Time. The Kindle Chronicles is now available at Audible Podcasts. The only thing missing are ratings! If you have time, please consider leaving one in order to help others learn about the show. Right-click here and then click "Save Link As..." to download the audio to your computer, phone, or MP3 player.
Today the 4 Lola ladies get together and talk about the sticking points from Gina's conversation with Aaron Wise not to mention a whole bunch of hilarious twists and turns!Be sure to follow us, download, and subscribe so you can hear the follow up "what's sticking to our ribs" episode. All the Intentionally Lola ladies will come together and discuss how this episode impacted us individually. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @lolahairandsoulAlso visit Intentionallylola.com to follow our written insights and to shop the boutiqueProduction and sound by Jarrett Pryzgoda of Sleeping Bear audio Recorded at Kiwi Audio recording studio (kiwiaudio.com)Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)
Welcome back for season 2 of the Intentionally Lola podcast. We've made some huge upgrades in sound, format, and content. You guys don't want to miss this,I get to know Aaron who I had described as equal parts Art, Science, Spirituality, and Logic...He describes himself very differentlyAaron has a gift of using his vast vocabulary to express thought and emotion.In this episode we talk about the masks we wear and the a-ha moment that comes from realizing you are the same age your parents were during a breakthrough moment.Empathy, growth, gaining confidence with age, and the journey of it all! You don't want to miss this. Be sure to follow us, download, and subscribe so you can hear the follow up "what's sticking to our ribs" episode. All the Intentionally Lola ladies will come together and discuss how this episode impacted us individually. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @lolahairandsoulAlso visit Intentionallylola.com to follow our written insights and to shop the boutiqueProduction and sound by Jarrett Pryzgoda of Sleeping Bear audio Recorded at Kiwi Audio recording studio (kiwiaudio.com)Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)
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Reach Robert at Linfield National Golf Club: www.linfieldnational.comTRANSCRIPTDiane Dayton 0:02 This is Changing the Rules. A podcast about designing the life you want to live, hosted by KC Dempster and Ray Loewe, the luckiest guy in the world.KC Dempster 0:13 Good morning, everybody. Welcome to Changing the Rules. This is KC Dempster and Ray Loewe is with me and we are speaking to you from Wildfire Podcast Studios in beautiful downtown Woodbury. And I have to say, it is a beautiful, beautiful day on unlikely weather for November, but I am embracing it. Because I'm one of the luckiest people in the world. And I planned my life to be this way.Ray Loewe 0:43 Okay, good for you. You know, I you mentioned that we're sitting here at beautiful Wildfire Podcast Studios. And I need to make a quick comment about this, because Wildfire has been a wonderful partner with us. You know, we started doing podcasts a little over a year ago, we had no experience, we had no idea what we're doing. We still don't know what we're doing. Okay,KC Dempster 1:07 Speak for yourself.Ray Loewe 1:08 But But what happened here is that Wildfire led us through the process. And we have a comfortable situation right now. We come down here every other Tuesday and, and record and our engineer Taylor has been wonderful and the people that we've been dealing with has been wonderful. So you know, if you're thinking about doing a podcast at some point in time, start with Wildfire. It's, it's it's a you'll never leave. Right? Okay. All right. So we have a guest today. His name is Robert Kleckner. And, Robert. Just say hi. You're not on yet. But say hi.Robert Kleckner 1:45 Good morning, everybody.Ray Loewe 1:47 You had to change it Didn't you see? See Robert is one of those who changes the rules. Yeah. All right. And he'll do whatever he wants to do. So when we have this podcast called Dhanging the Rules, it is based around some of the luckiest people in the world. And we define the luckiest people in the world as those people who plan and design their own life. And then they step into it, and they make it work. Right. And you're gonna see in a couple minutes as we go through Robert's story here that he is very definitely one of the luckiest people in the world. And let's start with a quick break here, Taylor, and then we're gonna move right into our interview with Robert.Diane Dayton 2:31 You're listening to changing the rules with KC Dempster and Ray Loewe, the luckiest guy in the world. We will be right back with more exciting information.Ray Loewe 2:41 Okay, I'm on right, KC?KC Dempster 2:43 Yes.Ray Loewe 2:43 Okay. All right. So I had the opportunity to meet Robert a good 20 plus years ago, okay. And Robert was at that time, a professional golfer, he still is a professional golfer. But over over time, Robert made some strategic moves with I, which changed his life, it's gonna change his family's life very much for the positive, because he's done all the things that the luckiest people in the world to do. So Robert, say hello again. And talk to me a little bit about Linfield National in a general sense, and then we'll get into how you managed to wind up there.Robert Kleckner 3:27 Well, good morning, everybody. And it is an absolutely beautiful day, inside and out. And a little bit about Linfield National Golf Course. So I've been at Linfield for 19 years now, an 18 hole public golf course, located right up before 22, Carter, probably about 15 miles from King of Prussia. And it opened in 1997. And as I said, I've been here since '01. So it's been a tremendous, tremendous facility and place to say I come to work every day.Ray Loewe 4:03 Well, I think it's a little more than just coming to work because you actually own Linfield Golf Course, don't you?Robert Kleckner 4:11 That's correct. So I arrived here in '01 prior to 9/11. And I owned another 9 hole facility at the time. And I sold that and I came in here with two builders. And I ran a couple facilities for the builders. And then in '08, you know, things went sideways, and for building and construction and the economy and I took a negative and turned it into an opportunity. And then in 2012 I settled on the facility. And from that point on, I've been the sole owner of the property and the golf course.Ray Loewe 4:54 Okay, so let's break this thing into two pieces because I think you have two lives here. One is you're a professional golfer, right? And number two, you're an entrepreneur. Okay? So So let's talk about this entrepreneur kind of a thing, because here you are, I know, I helped you go through this. But it was 20 years ago, and you had this opportunity to purchase this golf course. And what kind of goes through your head or went through your head, when you had to make these decisions and, and take some risk in order to get the rewards that you want to get?Robert Kleckner 5:35 Yeah, so there's many, many, you know, paths or rivers, or everyone explain why this, why this happened. So in '08-09, they were looking, they stopped building things were going very into the economy for the construction was was not in a very good state. And they stopped paying me here. So I was looking at, at possibly getting out of golf business totally. The head professional jobs are few and far between, you know, we're in an oversaturated market at the time of golf courses. And, and I wanted to go primarily into back into the private sector, to be head professional, which that's where I came from. And I looked at other jobs outside of the golf business, whether it was going to be with with gambling, or Wawa or financial institution, insurance company, a lot of people had opportunities for me to, to segue out of the golf industry, and, and go into a different line of work totally, but still using my skills of dealing with people. And I think that's kind of how this all kind of transpired and formed out. So I decided to take it upon myself, I talked to my wife, and she said, I was crazy. Um, when she tells me that a lot, and I went out looking for banks, which in '08, '09, no one wanted, no one would touch this place with a 10 foot pole, or, or six, or in these times six feet. So no one would touch me. And so I shopped the banks. But I shopped the banks, like, I wanted them, I was interviewing them, and then instead of them interviewing me, and in that perspective, I had a lot of banks come back to me. And then I signed an agreement of sale in 2011. And settled in 2012, and then 2013, the economy and everything else started turning in the right direction. And so my toughest obstacle, I'm doing this by myself and not going for any other partners or anyone else. For funds or funding. The toughest thing was the was the hurdle, the bank, but I established a great relationship with a small bank, and still customer to this day. And that's kind of you know, in a quick, quick story on how that all work. There was many, many things I was told 20 times, I couldn't do it. I was told no by many, many people, this isn't going to work, you're not going to be able to do this. But I never stopped trying. Um, and I think that was the biggest thing is I never took no for an answer. And yes, I am a golf professional, and an entrepreneur but I always say I'm an entrepreneur that ended up being a golf professional. So I always had this in me um, I always had ownership, I always had business sense. I always had wanted to own something, whether it was a Life is Good t shirt store to a candy shop that I I found down in, in in in Kiowah Island, I thought was amazing. So just something like that. And I don't think I set like a passing Oh, I'm going to own a golf course one day, I think just all the hard work on the day to day, day to day day to day, like training for a marathon. You train every day. And then you go out and you run it and I trained every day not realizing I can run it and and it all came through. And a lot of good people I worked at three high end private country clubs around the Philadelphia area and my network is phenomenal. And I never even knew what the word network meant. Or until I got through at all. And I've tremendous amount of people that you can say network I call them friends, friend work. I think they're they're all they're all friends of mine. I could pick up the phone at all levels in the in the community around Philadelphia. And it's pretty cool. I've been as I said, lucky I am lucky. I love coming to work every day. I go on vacation. and I miss this Place. So super fortunate. But I have a great, great family foundation with my parents, and then my wife and my two children, which everyone's always been so supportive, and I think that makes makes it a lot easier being in the golf business or running any business. The Home Front, you know, some days, the business comes first, some days, I come first some days, the family comes first. And I think that's the balance in any successful relationship business. Friendship, there has to be a balance, because it goes one sided one way some one of those areas will and definitely will suffer.KC Dempster 10:39 Right? Right. Just this is an aside, do either one of your children play golf.Robert Kleckner 10:45 Ah, my son just started.KC Dempster 10:48 And how old is he,Robert Kleckner 10:49 He is a three sport athlete. He is 15. And then he, he actually made the varsity team, but he you know, he just you know, he's a three sport athlete, and he just picked it up. But they, they, they both this was definitely a home for them for COVID they came up here door and the closing show, they were super blessed. Even though I was closed for seven and a half weeks, from March until May 1, they came up here I still came to work every day. As as so I was blessed. I wasn't open. But we did a lot of projects, the kids could do stuff, they could get on on on their laptops and do school from, you know, from from here. And then when we opened we just, you know, then they were they put some hours in because the sports were basically all canceled. And so they had a lot of time. So they were they were blessed by being and I was blessed to have them be here around me and being able to work and being able to get out and you know, be a little social as best they could not around their friends and peers at school, but at least they had an opportunity. So So back to the question, Bobby does play a little golf. Wendy does play a little and Addie does play little. So they all play a little bit. But they they don't. You know, they, they have their own little paths that they're looking at, which is great. Yeah, which I want them. I want them to create their own path. Sure, I don't want them to create a path for them to come back and say, Okay, I'm gonna run this golf course you take it over, if they finish all their schooling, and they get all the right things in line, and they come back and they want to purchase this from me, then then that would be an option. But other than that, they they're gonna come up with their own careers at this point,KC Dempster 12:37 right? It has to be their choice.Ray Loewe 12:38 Cool. You know, let's take a minute and talk a little bit about golf as a sport, because I know when I was growing up, it was the it was the sport of country clubs, okay. And a lot of people I know, played all the time, it was a major thing to do. And then, several years ago, I heard that golf was kind of losing its esteem. Because it's so complicated. And if you're going to be any good at the sport, you got to play a lot. And it was frustrating to a lot of people me, especially by the way, okay. And I understand they were taking golf courses, and they were turning them into different kinds of things. So So what's happening with the sport of golf right now? And where is it going? And how is this gonna affect you going forward?Robert Kleckner 13:26 Well, I definitely think what has happened since May 1, when we reopened in the state of Pennsylvania, it definitely was a shot of steroid into the golf industry, because the first thing they opened was fishing in Pennsylvania, and then that, and then the next thing was was, was golf. So there wasn't there's three things to do walk in the park, go play golf, or go fishing. So it definitely brought a lot of people back into the sport. I think what happened after there's three booms that I that I've lived through is when I was a young kid, I was a cart kid, and in, you know, the late 80s, early 90s, the AOL tech boom of golf, and then the Tiger boom, and the Tiger boom caused a big influx of golfers but also it caused a big influx of golf courses. So when we after 9/11, we had golf decreasing and an oversaturated market with golf courses. So I think the good thing that has happened since '01-'02 in the Bucks County and Montgomery and Philadelphia area, Westchester area. We've lost golf courses for good reason. So the saturation of golf courses. Is is going down the saturation of golf courses that were in Arizona or the Carolinas or Florida that had construction attached to them. They kind of just went away or plowed over We're in the Philadelphia area. golf courses went away for great reasons the hospital Einstein hospital. We had a couple of developments. Toll Brothers have Ocean Valley, Limekilm, Center Square Phoenixville, a school district, took over Bank of America up to up in Allentown area got another golf course. So we lost a lot of golf course. So back to that. So are we're getting back to a normal inventory or some kind of a normal ratio of golfers to golf courses in the Philadelphia area, which is definitely an asset for private clubs, resorts or public facilities. So I do see golf, I mean it is it is going up, you know, it's just like the market, it's going to correct itself. If it's not sustainable, it's not going to be like this. Next year, it may be a little bit less, but I think there's going to be a lot of people that are going to stay in it. And I think it's the you know, the Generation X and the millenniums or whatever, whatever age category you want to talk about, I think the biggest thing with golf was time. And that's number one. And the other thing with golf is the average golfer back in the 80s used to play 2.5 times a week now the golf average golfer, average golfer plays point five. And because the husband and wife work, you know, little Johnny and Susie play games every Saturday. I mean, you can play baseball year round soccer all year round, field hockey all year round. So lacrosse all year round. So a lot of the weekends are getting sucked up by you know, the husband and wives that can't get out on Saturdays. Now they're going through the games. So that's where this the COVID and the lack, you know, the cut back on the sports and stuff, help some of some of the golfers to play more and I see a lot more youth playing golf, which is phenomenal. I know our youth programs or high school programs are pretty competitive. You know they have cut in golf programs up and up in this area in the past which is Methacten and then Springfield and Phoenixville and Norristown and PV and and Owen j Roberts up in this net. And so that was that was never, that was never an issue. They're always looking for golfers to play these teams or play on the high school team. So you can definitely see the younger generation and it is a lifetime sport. And I can't tell you how many countless athletes where people doesn't they don't necessarily the athletes come through and say, Man, I wish I would have started earlier. I wish I would have you know, started playing because it is a great sport to continue to play as you age up through through your life.Ray Loewe 17:47 Yeah. So I wish I would have started playing early. Enjoy fit now. Am I part of the group?Robert Kleckner 17:55 Okay, it's never too late. It's never too late to start.Ray Loewe 17:59 Okay, well, well at 104. Okay, I, you know, maybe I can pick up a golf club, though. But But, I mean, I think you're right. I think golf is here. I think it's a question of what you guys do to the youth movement too, to keep it going. Let me ask you a couple of other questions, because I know you've put in other things other than golf. So you start with the golf course. And I think you did some things with cell towers and you did some things with indoor golf kinds of things. Talk to us about some of the entrepreneurial moves that you made as far as your organization is concerned.Robert Kleckner 18:40 Yes, so you know, anything with you know, originally I worked in the ski business all through high school and college at ski shop and work as a cart kid. And and I always thought I'd be out in Denver working a ski resort in the wintertime and and golf course in the summertime and then eventually one of the design ski boots and be a doctor, Podiatrist and things like that? That was my original thoughts in high school. So when I took over this business, I knew I saw businesses that were seasonal and how, how much of a challenge it is. So I figured I figured out when I'm taking over this facility, I got to figure out how to out what do we do in the book ends? What do I do before and after daylight savings? What do I do at night? What can I do here? And I thought about some things some things did stick and some things didn't. The first thing is the cell tower, which was probably one of my other than, you know, getting married and having kids while a major and graduating college is one of my major accomplishments because literally I talked about being told no, no. When I first took over here I called every cell tower company that I could find and They all told me we you don't call us we call you. So like. Okay. So they said, I said, Okay, well then what do I do for you to call me? And they said, Well, yeah, you have to register your property and, and so on and so forth. So, so I did that. And then it was like a sleeping, you know, Sleeping Bear for about a year and a half, and then all of a sudden, my phone blew up. So I got some calls, and I had a young guy come drive down from New York City, I was his very first customer just started with. the company. And he made it, his, he put it on his platform that I was going to get one, you know, and it's very difficult to get one if you you know, different townships and different restrictions and different heights, and neighborhoods and, and, and of course, you know, the local governments like to have them because of the revenue, which is great. Whether it's the police or fire companies or township buildings, so you know, your, your battle on that, because you have to get it through the township to get it passed. So, um, but I, you know, I've always had great relationships, wherever, wherever I, everywhere I worked, I worked, like I owned the facility, even though I didn't. So I always establish really good relationships with people. And I did a lot of good things in the community always volunteered. And I'm not saying I didn't give to get, but I always gave, and it seems to come around full circle 10-15-20 years later, so that I got it all, you know, took me four years to get it through. So it was not an easy process by any means. And so that was one of them. That was a good accomplishment. Second thing is, uh, I took 3000 square feet of my indoor Golf Club of my clubhouse. And I turned this is seven years ago. This is way before it's hot right now. I mean, golf simulators are the hottest thing in the market right now in the industry, just because of the technology. And, and of course, knowing people want these in their homes, because they, you know, they, they can't do too much at the time back in the fall and early like March and April. And then this winter, you know, everyone wants them in their own home if they can't, if they can't get out. So we built six of them in here, which bridged my basically November for the next six months. So so you can come and play you know, you can play Pebble Beach, you can play Merion, you can play Linfield indoor. And it's a pretty, pretty cool thing. So that that was that was that was really exciting to do that. SoRay Loewe 22:42 cool. Well, you know, it's all good things happen when we come to the end of our time. And we actually are over our time over here, Robert, but your story is a wonderful story. No, you're forgiven. But your story is a wonderful story. And I think we can all see why Robert is one of the luckiest people in the world. And some of the things that he's done the perseverance, the the being of unafraid to take some reasonable risks and things like that to expand your business and do things and we're going to have to have you on again, and you're going to have to get me out and teach me how to play golf so that I can enter into the world of old age, you know, with my second sport here, Robert? So soRobert Kleckner 23:24 well, one quick thing, right? First ages and number lights and attitude. That's I love to say that and number two, you were a great inspiration, many breakfast meetings with you about all kinds of stuff. So you were part of my path to success with some of your guidance. Thank you.Ray Loewe 23:45 Well, thanks for being you. And we'll have you back at sometime soon. So we're at the end of our show, KC. You know, one quick thing I want to remind everybody of is December 2 is our virtual conference. You can register on our website. And if you want to get in touch with Robert, we'll put his website in our podcast notes, so you're going to be able to reach him and everybody get out and play golf. It's a safe sport today. So thanks for being with us.Diane Dayton 24:14 Thank you for listening to Changing the Rules, a podcast designed to help you live your life the way you want, and give you what you need to make it happen. Join us in two weeks for our next exciting topic on changing the rules with KC Dempster and Ray Loewe luckiest guy in the world.
Today, I interviewed Sarah Rockett a publisher from Sleeping Bear Press. Y'all we had so much fun talking about picture books, why I could never live in Michigan, and the power of words. This is a special episode because it is the first one I recorded during the COVID-19 outbreak. We talked about the importance of spending this time reading to your kids. These moments are hard, but books will make them special. instagram.com/sleepingbearpress
“Key Factors’ Q. What are some key factors home sellers should consider to get top dollar§ Most people do not sell homes often and the process for some can be daunting, we offer a Free Consultation on What to do and What not to do to get your home ready for sale§ In General here are the Key Factors: 1. Condition (preparation) 2. Pricing 3. Marketing (Agent Selection) 4. Market Knowledge· Condition (owner controls)· Pricing (owner controls) with help from agent – Thames story· Marketing Knowledge (agent selection – owner controls)· Market knowledge (agent who is selected controls)Q. What do you mean about Selling for the Most Amount of Moneyo Of the 4 factors, pricing appropriately is so importanto Marketing – my search for bad marketing picso Dangers of overpricing and signsQ. We are here talking with Barb Schlinker of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, you can reach Barb at 719 301 3900 or visit www.BarbHasTheBuyers.com. Q. Why would an agent’s marketing make a difference in getting homes sellers top dollar?· Not sharing listing with big websites· Jumping on first offer – not enough time on market· Example: Bad Photoso See Example Barb: Why is an agent’s market knowledge important to a home seller?· Stats of agent production – 74% sell 3 or less in a year· Agents who sell more homes have a better grasp on market conditionso Eg, Suggesting a price too high then sits on the market, buyers think something is wrongo Related to pricing if agents suggest recent sales that do not match sellers home it could cost thousands – Sleeping Bear
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Lori explores Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan, one of the most beautiful coastal wonders of the United States. She gives an overview of Sleeping Bear, Manitou Islands and things someone visiting can do to explore them and the surrounding areas. Find out more about Sleeping Bear Dunes and the surrounding area:Visit the National Park web site: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htmBlog post: The Working Mom TravelsDetroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/travel/michigan/2016/05/28/8-dont-miss-gems-sleeping-bear-dunes/81861354/Leelanau Cellars: Visit their web siteConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorerTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron! Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)
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Adina Howard (born November 14, 1973) is an American singer, and songwriter.[1] She rose to fame during the mid-1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? and her debut single, "Freak Like Me". Some of her other minor hits include "What's Love Got to Do with It?" (with Warren G), "(Freak) And U Know It", "Nasty Grind", "Freaks" (with Play-N-Skillz and Krayzie Bone) and "T-Shirt & Panties" (with Jamie Foxx). 1993–1996: Do You Wanna Ride? and the hit success of "Freak Like Me"[edit]Her debut album Do You Wanna Ride?, featuring the Platinum-certified hit single, "Freak Like Me", was released in 1995 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Her follow-up singles included "My Up and Down" (#32 R&B, #68 Hot 100) and "It's All About You" (#58 R&B).In 1996, she collaborated with Warren G for the Police Story 3: Super Cop soundtrack with the single "What's Love Got to Do with It" which featured a sample of the Tina Turner hit. The single was another hit for the two, peaking at #36 on the Hot 100, #32 on R&B, and #2 on the UK charts. The music video also featured Jackie Chan in a cameo. Also that year, she collaborated on a track with Somethin' for the People titled "Damned If I Do" which appeared on the soundtrack for A Thin Line Between Love and Hate as well as their self-titled debut album. She also recorded the track "For the Funk" for the Sunset Park soundtrack.1997: Welcome to Fantasy Island and acting[edit]In 1997, she prepared for the release of her second album, Welcome to Fantasy Island (originally titled Portrait of a Lady).[2][3] It garnered critical raves and a moderate hit with the lead single, "(Freak) And U Know It", but was shelved by Elektra Records in 1997. The album was leaked to the internet a few years later and promotional copies sell for hundreds of dollars on eBay.One of the shelved album's tracks, "T-Shirt & Panties" (a collaboration with Jamie Foxx) ended up on a soundtrack the following year. It was originally slated for the soundtrack to his film Booty Call but it eventually ended up on the soundtrack to the 1998 feature film Woo. It was released promotionally as a single, and the remix featured Cam'ron and Charli Baltimore.Also this year, she collaborated with Cydal on a track titled "Chocolate (Cuties & Condoms)" which was released as a single for the Bulletproof soundtrack. The track was also included on their debut album Cydalwayz the following year.During this time, she made her feature film debut in the independent film High Freakquency, starring Deon Richmond and John Witherspoon.In 2002, she filmed her second movie role, in the still-unreleased Casanova's Demise for director Tigre Hill.[4]1998–2005: New label and The Second Coming[edit]By 2004, Howard released her third album The Second Coming on Rufftown Records. A video for the first single, "Nasty Grind", played on BET during early morning hours. The album sold poorly due to lack of promotion and only managed to gather 40,000 copies on store shelves and she was later sued by the label.[5] A second single, "(Outside) The Club" was slated to be released, along with a remix album The Second Coming: Remixed & UnCut but both were cancelled following her departure from the label.Later that year, she collaborated with Play-N-Skillz and Krayzie Bone for the track "Freaks" which sampled her hit single "Freak Like Me". The single appeared on the Play-N-Skillz album The Process and became a hit, peaking at #52 R&B and #69 on the Hot 100 (her first-charting single in 7 years).She released an official mixtape album (with DJ RIP) featuring new songs, remixes, and unreleased tracks titled Let You Hit through SoundJewelz.com on August 5, 2005.[6]2006–2007: Private Show[edit]In 2006, she announced that the single "Phone Sex" was going to be released, but the following year, the song "L.O.V.A." was released digitally as her lead single. Additionally, a song titled "Hips" was announced to be her second single.[7]Her fourth album, Private Show was delayed many times by Arsenal Records, almost to the point of being shelved.[8] However, it was released on June 26, 2007 along with a promotional single, "Picture This". As of 2008, the album has sold 4,000+ copies.[9] Following the album's release, a remixes EP for "My Hips" (appears as "Hips" on her album) was released on iTunes & other digital services in December.[10] A third official single, "Tease" was slated to be released, but as Howard parted ways with the label shortly after the album's release, it was cancelled.In 2008, she appeared in the short film Poke the Sleeping Bear which won the Grand Jury Award at the 2008 Solstice Film Festival.[11]On September 25, 2009 a UK compilation Independent Soul Divas 2 was released on Lola Waxx Records. This compilation album featured "What Do I Do", a song recorded by Howard in 2008. The album version is different than the version that was originally included on Howard's MySpace page.2008–2014: Culinary school, marriage and documentary[edit]In 2011, she started work on her Culinary Arts degree, a cookbook, a new album and a restaurant in Austin, Texas.[12] She graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu with an Associates in Culinary Arts in October 2012.[13][14]In 2012, Howard released two buzz singles online: "2 Close" and "Ooh Wee". She collaborated with rapper Ruffa on the track "I Want You" for his Coming to America album which was released on July 31, 2012.[15]On January 16, 2013, Howard wrote on her Twitter account that her new single "Better Than Ever" would be released soon.[16][17] She premiered a snippet of the single on January 28 on her official YouTube page.[18] A longer version premiered on March 6 on the mixtape DJ Jump Off's R&B Madness Volume 4.[19]Additionally, she signed a new record deal with Monarchy Records in April 2013.[20][21] She also filmed an episode of TV One's Life After in April,[22] and it is set to premiere during the Fall 2013 season on October 2.[23] In July, she announced that she will be releasing an EP next, ahead of her forthcoming fifth studio album.[24]On September 10, 2013, she released her new single "Switch" which is the lead single off her fifth studio album The Switch Up.[25][26] It received positive reviews, and won "Best Dance/Club Single of the Year" at the 2013 UB Honors, which was voted by the public.[27]On December 3, 2013 it was announced that Howard would be the resident chef on Wednesday nights at Michael's Cafe and Supper Club in Phoenix, Arizona.[28][29] She completed her run at the end of December.[30]In June 2014, it was announced that Howard had landed the lead role of April in Derrell Lawrence's touring stage play "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" and is set to make her stage debut in October in Washington, DC.[31] She later confirmed that her role had been changed to Olivia in the play.[32]She announced in November 2014 that she signed a new label deal with SMG/Sony Red[33] in addition to news of a new single "Bad 4 Me" set for release in December.[34] Howard is also set to appear on Centric's new docu-series "Being" in early 2015.[35]She released a cover of Amy Winehouse's "Love is a Losing Game" in January 2015 to media outlets.[36]A documentary,[37] Adina Howard 20: A Story of Sexual Liberation was released on May 6, 2015.[38]2015–present: Resurrection and future projects[edit]In June, she announced that her single "Bad 4 Me" will make its premiere on a San Diego, CA radio station on June 5,[39] ahead of her appearance at the Urban Network Digital "Back To Basics 2" Music Summit that weekend. It was released to digital outlets on August 14, 2015.[40] Additionally, she is asking fans for donations to cover video and promotion cost for her new single "Bad 4 Me"[41] in addition to working on her next album now titled #IHeartAdinaHoward (originally titled The Switch Up).[42] She was featured on Pitbull's single "FREE.K", which sampled her hit single "Freak Like Me".[43]Her "Being" interview originally filmed back in 2014, premiered on December 9, 2015 under their new series "Designed For".[44]In March 2016, she was featured on the new single "Freak" by R3hab and Quintino, who sampled her single "Freak Like Me".[45]In May 2016, she previewed four new songs ("Love Jones", "Come Over", "Nasty" and "Run It") from Resurrection on her Periscope account, in addition to doing a mini-concert for her fans.[46]In June 2016, she announced she'll be playing the role of Candice in the new stage musical For All My Girls alongside April Nixon, Monifah and Marlain Angelides premiering in New York on June 27.[47]In July, one of her new promotional photos went viral,[48] in which she released a sneak peek into her album for her fans the following weekend.[49] A year after its release, the album's lead single "Bad 4 Me" was featured on MTV and garnered renewed interest and radio airplay.[50] In November, she announced the Resurrection album will be released on March 17, 2017.[51]She is set to appear in the upcoming 2017 documentary A Fatherless America from media personality and filmmaker Tommy Sotomayor.[52]On December 6, 2016, she released a Resurrection mixtape with DJ Daz-One on AudioMack.[53] A few days earlier, her vocals were sampled once again on the DJ Luke Nasty track "Adina (Freaks)" produced by Djay Cas.[54]On December 19, 2016, it was announced that rapper Tech N9ne would be on the album.[55]On December 21, 2016, she announced the album's next single to be a track called "Shots".[56]On January 25, 2017, she shot a music video for the track "Blasphemy" in California.[57][58][59][60] It premiered on March 20, 2017.[61][62]On March 17, 2017, an EP containing previously unreleased/released material was released through Famous Records Corp / Echo International called Freaky.[63] While many of the song titles were variations on the word "freak" they were actually renamed tracks from previous releases. "(Gonna Make You) Freaky" was previously released as "It's On Tonight" from her Let You Hitmixtape, "Time to Freak" is rumored to actually be called "Too Sexy" or "Mirror Mirror", "Freak Like Me (Remix) (Re-Recorded Version)" was an actual previously released remix on her 1995 hit single, and "Stay Freaky" was a previously leaked duet with Estevan called "Rough Ridin'".On April 9, 2017, Howard posted the official album cover for Resurrection on her Instagram.[64]Her fourth studio album Resurrection was released on April 14, 2017.[65] Due to some issues with iTunes and other digital services, Howard decided to release the album for free (on her Soundcloud) for 24 hours beginning at 12pm PST.[66][67] A week later, the album was finally released on all digital services.[68][69]In November, she released a short tour film titled Adina Howard: Resurrection Tour Atlanta which premiered on digital services.[70]Later that month, she received two UB Honors nominations in the Best Artist Return Single (for "Blasphemy" with King Gas) and Best Independent R&B Album Release (for Resurrection).[71] In December, she further received two more award nominations, at the MCP Music Awards for Best Deep Cut of the Year ("Radiation" (with Tech N9ne)) and Best Comeback of the Year (for "Blasphemy" with King Gas).[72]In January 2018, she did an interview with the online radio show Tha Council Radio and announced she's in the works of co-writing a self-help book tentatively called Adina Howard: Real Rawwith a therapist. She also announced a new film role in the independent film The Relaxer which will premiere at the 2018 SXSW Festival in March.[73] Additionally, she confirmed she was working with producer/rapper King Gas again on a new album tentatively titled Diary of a Desperate Housewife. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee Gayle Skidmore has written over 2000 songs since she began songwriting at the age of 8. Her natural ability and innate passion for music made her music career inevitable, and her tumultuous life has given her plenty of inspiration. Translating her experiences into song has been more than just personally fulfilling. Gayle Skidmore won Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music Awards, Best Pop Album for “Sleeping Bear” in 2014, and Best Singer-Songwriter in 2013. Classically trained on the piano from the age of 4, Gayle Skidmore also plays over 20 other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp and balalaika. Stefano Fucili is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer and arranger who collaborated with Lucio Dalla, his producer in the late nineties, writing with and for Dalla the song Anni Luce in 2001 from the so-called Luna Matana. Composer of instrumental pieces from folk, pop, celtic, rock sound. Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on singers who write songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide.
In our latest podcast, we discuss visiting the Sleeping Bear and Grand Traverse Bay loops of the Leelanau Peninsula, what we’ve been drinking, upcoming events and more. Tune in to find out how you can win a gift card to MBTB Tasting Room! Intro music by bensound.com / Sound effects by freesound.org
First, Phil provides an ICSC RECON recap, and he shares his first experience at the storied conference in Las Vegas. Phil then sits down with Andrew Calcutt and George Freeman, two long-time friends and business partners, who invest in 6-30 unit multi-family buildings in the south side of Chicago. Andrew and George discuss their strategies, their challenges finding quality deals in the current marketplace, the lack of REO inventory, distressed debt purchasing, and their strategy of renovating challenged properties to provide affordable, quality housing in challenging markets.
Joel Gaff returns to the show to talk about his most recent athletic adventures, including an Ironman race in Chattanooga, TN and the scenic trail running out west he loves so much. Joel is behind Endurance Evolution, the race management and race timing services company based in Traverse City, Mich. (and also Portland, Ore., since Joel splits his time between these two cities). Endurance Evolution hosts a number of northern Michigan races, including the Traverse City Trail Running Festival each spring, the Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon and 5K in June, the Traverse City Triathlon in August and the popular Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K each October. Joel gives an update on this year's line-up of races, which are some of Heather's favorites. He mentions that the Sleeping Bear races typically sell out, so signing up earlier rather than later is a good idea. Joel shares how his most recent Ironman was absolutely amazing..until the run portion (a full marathon after hours of swimming and biking!). Heather asks how he stay motivated throughout 26.2, when things got especially tough (heat played a role as well), and in hindsight what he would have done differently during his training. This episode is sponsored by Traverse City Tourism. Corn Briggs, digital marketing manager for Traverse City Tourism (and a runner herself), stops by the studio to share upcoming events in the area, including a bunch of opportunities to enjoy up north wine to celebrate Michigan's wine month in May. Links: enduranceevolution.com traversecity.com
Gayle Skidmore sings in the line between artistry and accessibility, between whimsy and earworms, between what is and what can fantastically be. She is a seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee who has written over 2000 songs and released 20 albums. Among her many accolades are Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music Awards, Best Pop Album for “Sleeping Bear” in 2014, and Best Singer-Songwriter in 2013.Classically trained on the piano from the age of 4, a songwriter from the age of 8, she tours, records and also plays over 20 other instruments. She has opened for Jason Mraz, Lisa Loeb, Steve Martin, Sean and Sara Watkins, Sam Phillips, and recorded withThe Softlightes, Bushwalla, Jason Mraz and Tyrone Wells among others. She is ready to release her first full length vinyl album this year and of course, it will have a coloring book. The Slants call themselves “the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world” because they are, and “the band that must not be named” because the US Patent office and the courts will not let them copyright their name. Regardless of what they call themselves, The Portland-based band blows away venues with catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and wild, over the top live shows that combine 80’s driven synth pop with hard-hitting indie and addictive dance rhythms which fans affectionately call “Chinatown Dance Rock.” They’ve won “Album of the Year” and “Editor’s Choice” from dozens of magazines, including LA Weekly, Shojo Beat,Village Voice, City Beat, and Rockwired. When not playing and recording the band works to help marginalized communities, leading discussions on race and identity, and raising awareness of social justice issues.
Adina Howard on KingJordanRadio 4-19-14 The King Jordan Radio Show welcomes Adina Howard the multi-dimensional sensation R&B artist on Friday, April 19th at 9PM est From Radio, Stage and the big screen Adina Howard rose to fame during the New Jack Swing Era of the mid 1990's. She is known for her vocal talent and her provocative songs. Her debut album Do You Wanna Ride?, featuring the Platinum selling hit single, "Freak Like Me," was released in 1995 shecollaborated with Jamie Foxx on the Platinum selling slow jam.. By 2004, Howard released her third album The Second Coming on Rufftown Records featuring the single “Nasty Grind.” Her fourth album, Private Show was released in 2007 by Arsenal Records along with a promotional single "Picture This." The album managed to reach #17 on the iTunes R&B music chart. Following the album's release, a remixes EP for "My Hips" (appears as "Hips" on her album) was released on iTunes & other digital services in December. In 2008, she appeared in the short film Poke the Sleeping Bear which won the Grand Jury Award at the 2008 Solstice Film Festival. September 2009 UK compilation Independent Soul Divas 2 was released on Lola Waxx Records. This compilation album featured "What Do I Do," a song recorded by Howard in 2008. The song picked up airplay and positive response on UK Radio. www.adinahoward.com facebook.com/KingJordanRadio