Podcasts about Southern Maryland

Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week everyone's favorite X-Men-themed-drag-queen-who-has-previously-appeared-on-X-Men-Horoscopes is BACK! Yes, Dmanda Martini is here to lead us in a special issue from the crossover event Second Coming, which came out the same time as she did as a drag artist! Also in this episode: Lifeguard is an island now Dmanda's drag queen origin story FireIceWoman Primal is a xerox of a xerox of a xerox Cable loves robbing supermarkets Angel finally makes the Alpha team Cable HATES using his powers Hope LOVES jumping on the bed All this plus Manilla Luzon's marriage advice for Lodro and Dmanda's X-Men Tarot Reading! Tune in to find out the destined future for Dmanda's drag career. D'Manda Martini is the Chanteuse of Southern Maryland as well as a Washington DC area based drag artist, cosplayer, theater actor & costume designer. She has been the winner of drag and cosplay competitions, acting awards, and costume design nominations. You can follow her journey on social media across all platforms at @dmandamartini where you can find her linktree to her merch site, and several articles she's been mentioned in, including two for the Washington Post. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com

Natasha Suber Perry served our country for more than a decade and now serves more than 400 small business clients as the founder of Suber & Company, providing coworking spaces and virtual office services in Southern Maryland

In April 1996, Dawn Michelle Holt returned to Southern Maryland after spending a few weeks with her sister in Florida. She called her husband from a hotel in Waldorf, Maryland, to let her husband know that she was coming to see her 2-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. She has not been seen since. The nearly 3-decade investigation has offered many sorted clues, but one question remains: What happened to Dawn Holt? I am joined by that 3-year-old daughter, Samm Holt, who has been waiting for nearly 30 years for her mom to come home, and Dawn's sister, Sherri Shelton, to discuss their pursuit of answers in this elusive mystery.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, we're joined by Iesha Glover, a 32-year-old DMV native now living in Southern Maryland. A strong and compassionate mother of two—with a third on the way—Iesha shares her deeply personal story of navigating the complex and emotional road of parenting a child with multiple diagnoses while managing her own mental health.Iesha opens up about her son Phoenix, now 5 years old, who was diagnosed with autism shortly after his second birthday. But Phoenix's journey began much earlier—he was diagnosed in utero with a rare congenital heart defect called Tricuspid Atresia, which affects 1 in every 1,000 people. After undergoing two heart surgeries and spending nearly three weeks in the hospital, Phoenix began experiencing developmental delays and food regression, eventually leading to an additional diagnosis of Oral Dysphagia.As Iesha carried the weight of medical decisions, therapies, and the day-to-day demands of caregiving, her own mental health began to unravel. Anxiety and panic attacks became overwhelming, and she bravely sought therapy to begin healing—for herself and for her children.Today, Iesha is not only surviving—she's thriving. As a certified Holistic Wellness Practitioner, she now offers products and services that support trauma survivors and neurodivergent individuals in reclaiming their bodily autonomy and finding peace. Her journey is one of resilience, healing, and the powerful transformation that comes when a mother chooses herself in order to show up stronger for her children.Tune in to hear her inspiring story of courage, motherhood, and purpose.Want to connect with Iesha?IG: @zenaromas.wellnessWebsite: https://www.zenaromasllc.comIf this episode resonated with you, don't forget to follow, rate, and leave a review!Be sure to connect with our badass tribe on social media:IG: @theabmpodcastFB: @theabmpodcastYouTube: @theabmpodcastTikTok: @autismforbadassmomsWebsite: https://www.autismforbadassmoms.comInterested in being a guest on the show? Head over to our website and fill out the Guest Inquiry Form-we'd love to hear your story!

After completing a rewarding four-year term on the La Plata Town Council, I'm excited to rebrand and expand the La Plata Ward 4 Update podcast and YouTube channel.Page 2 - The new platform, Crosswalks: Smart Growth, Stronger Communities, will bring fresh stories, expert conversations, and thoughtful insights on the issues that shape how we grow and live — planning, transportation, housing, economic and community development, and more.Crosswalks focuses on how La Plata, Charles County, and Southern Maryland can become more resilient, sustainable, and people-centered. It aims to connect people, share knowledge, and contribute to building stronger, healthier communities by highlighting key policies, plans, and perspectives.I've also launched a new Substack to support this work — check it out and subscribe at: davidjenkins.substack.com or https://davidjenkins.substack.com/Thanks for continuing the journey with me. I look forward to this transitionStay well! YouTube Video

If you're interested in having a meaningful EA career but your experience doesn't match the types of jobs that the typical white collar, intellectual EA community leans towards, then you're just like me. I have been earning to give as a nuclear power plant operator in Southern Maryland for the past few years, and I think it's a great opportunity for other EA's who want to make a difference but don't have a PhD in philosophy or public policy. Additionally, I have personal sway with Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs plant, so I can influence the hiring process to help any interested applicants. Here are a few reasons that I think this is such an ideal Earn to Give career: A high income job in a low cost of living area means you will be able to donate a significant portion of your paychecks and still live comfortably. [...] --- First published: April 17th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/LeuLyJEXcjAkeB965/e2g-help-available --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Jennifer K. from Plano, TX gives a talk on steps six and seven at the SMRU 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.

The 'Below Deck' alum is visiting home in Southern Maryland and heard Elliot was talking yachts.

I learned from our guest this time that only about %1 of Americans serve in the military. For most of us, our understanding of the military and military life comes from what we see in the movies, watch on television and sometimes from what we read in books. Our guest today, Rob Richard, has served in the U.S. army for over 20 years and is now about to be fully retired from the life that he has come to know. Rob's upbringing was in a military family. I asked him if all that he had learned and seen growing up prepared him for a life in the military. His somewhat surprising answer was “no”. We spend much of this episode learning from Rob what his life was like. We get a glimpse into a military world that is significantly different than what we see in the movies and elsewhere. Rob offers us many great insights and helps us see a side of leadership that we all could learn from. Rob has visited 31 countries both for pleasure and work. What I like most about my time with Rob today is how he has used his military time to learn and develop an understanding of others much less himself. I think you will find Rob's observations poignant and useful in many ways. About the Guest: Rob Richard is a retired Army officer and a native of Southern Maryland. With 20 years of military leadership experience, he has served two combat tours in Iraq during the mid-2000s at the height of the war and several tours in Korea and Germany. Rob spent over six years as a Logistics officer in various Special Operations Units and 14 years in Conventional forces, gaining invaluable experience in both specialized and general military operations. His military experiences range from tragic and harrowing events to comedic tales of misadventure as he navigated his career through the bureaucracy of the American war machine. Rob's career has taken him around the globe, visiting over 31 countries for both work and leisure. He holds a Master's degree in Leadership and Management from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Towson University and completed the ROTC program through Loyola University of Baltimore. He is a dedicated husband and father of two. An alumnus of The Honor Foundation, Rob has successfully transitioned his elite military service to the private sector. The Honor Foundation serves as the premier career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces, helping to create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. Ways to connect with Rob: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-richard About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. Well, hi everyone. I am Mike Hingson, your host here on unstoppable mindset, and we're going to have, I think, a lot of fun, as we usually do, and we love to anyway, I tell all of my guests who come on the podcast that the only rule that we have for unstoppable mindset, and it's a hard and fast rule is you got to have fun, so it's important to do that. Our guest today is Rob Richard. Rob has been in the military for these the last 20 years, and he is retiring, so I'm anxious to hear all about that, and any stories and other things that he wants to tell. But he's he's an intriguing individual. It's been fun chatting with him and preparing for this. So Rob, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're here.   Rob Richard ** 02:08 Thanks, Michael. It's, uh, it's honor to be here. You know, last night I told my son, um, a little bit about your backstory, and then I was coming on here, and he was like, Oh, that's such an honor to talk to him. And he said, wow, they picked you, dad, really? And I was like, I was like, I guess, I guess he wants to speak with me. So it's an honor talking to you, and I appreciate your backstory. And my son, you know, learning about history in America over the past, you know, 20 years or so, being nine, he was very, you know, thought it was very honor for me to speak with you today. And I agree. I concur. So thank you very much for having   Michael Hingson ** 02:36 me. Well, I don't know, as a matter so much a matter of picking my belief is that everyone has a story to tell, and I believe that we're all more unstoppable than we think we are. And the problem is that we grow up mostly not really learning to have as much in the way of self confidence, and I mean that in a positive way, as opposed to just an ego, but self confidence and self respect as we should have, and all too often, were were encouraged not to really think as strongly about our capabilities and ourselves as we should. So my goal with unstoppable mindset has always been to give people an opportunity to come on and tell their story and help all of us realize that we're more unstoppable than we think we are. And I think that's really pretty important to do. So I Well, one of these days we we have to interview your son, and that ought to be fine. He's   Rob Richard ** 03:36 going to achieve great things. He's more kids, so it takes after his mom. So Well, there   Michael Hingson ** 03:41 you go. Well, I suspect that you have something to do with it too, sure. Well, tell us a little bit kind of about the early Rob growing up and all that sort of stuff.   Rob Richard ** 03:51 So I come from a military family. My father was in the army, and he's from New Jersey originally, but my maternal family was based out of Baltimore. My grandfather, paternal grandfather, was also in the military. I spent most of my formative years in Southern Maryland, in Charles County, Maryland, which is a distinctly unique place. It's about, you know, 45 to 50 minutes south of DC. So there's a bit of this sort of rural kind of where the south starts right the Chesapeake Bay and the lower Potomac River, a culture of nefarious characters and great fun growing up there. But I was close enough to DC to be around that that sort of government culture quite a bit. Also had a few formative years in Alabama and Alaska as well, moving around so that shaped a lot of who I was living in the South in the in the 80s and early 90s. And then, of course, you know, I went to college in Baltimore, very closely connected to that city, based on my maternal family's connection. There huge oils fan. I love the city of Baltimore. Brother was a police officer there for a while. So I'm a Maryland guy through and through. I'm from there. Very proud of it. I went to college at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. Ah. Where I did the ROTC program through Loyola College, and that's pretty much the gist of me. I think that growing up where I did around the folks that I did, the interesting characters, the type of youth that I had a little bit wild and and sort of free for all that sort of Gen Xenu youth, of just kind of being let, let go to my own devices kind of help shape who I am and help shape my character greatly. So that's pretty much my early start in life.   Michael Hingson ** 05:26 So there was kind of no doubt that you were going to go into the military. Probably family expected it, and you grew up expecting it, I guess.   Rob Richard ** 05:36 Well, you know, I to be honest, I never thought much about the military until I was going to go away to college, right? And so my dad was like, hey, you know, the ROTC program is a great way to give yourself an opportunity right out of college, and they pay for everything. So Truth in Lending, I probably joined the army more for financial reasons out of the gate than, you know, family patriotic reasons. They're certainly part of that. And obviously, when I was in ROTC, the second year, 911 obviously happened. And so I knew that my future was kind of written for me, with a lot of strife going forward as a military guy. So I knew probably around 2021, that's kind of what I wanted to do. But it wasn't always that way. There was a lot of other things I wanted to do growing up, and it just kind of, for whatever reason, that was the shining light that kind of, you know, directed me towards, you know, serving. So I ended up doing that for 20 years, and here I am now. So   Michael Hingson ** 06:30 Well, there you go. Well, on the other hand, if there were other things that you wanted to do, did you get to do any of them in the military? Did the military give you up an environment where you were able to stretch and grow and maybe do some things that that you wanted to do, or maybe that you didn't even think you were ever going to do.   Rob Richard ** 06:48 Yes, I think, you know, one of the great things that that the military offered me was a chance to, I love getting in front of audiences, and I love to tell a story, and I love to tell and, you know, and tell a joke, and tell the things, and do these sort of things. So as a leader, you have to develop a great sense of communication, a great sense to relate to people who come from different backgrounds and and, you know, different places than yourself. And I think the military, being a leader in the military, in particular, you know, the branch of service that I served in the Army, as a logistician, I got a chance to really work with a lot of different types of folks and a lot of different groups of people. And it let me kind of see just all walks of life. And then I kind of mentioned we sent our pre question was, I've been to 31 countries for fun, you know, not just for work. I met my wife in Germany. She's was an American soldier as well. I've got a chance to see the world. The world. The military gave me that privilege. They gave me that opportunity that a lot of people just don't get, you know, I've gotten to see all kinds of things and go out and see the world. So I was very fortunate. And so I guess meeting new and interesting people, seeing the world leading young men and women in combat, is very important to me. It's something that I, you know, never really thought I would have a chance to do growing up, and there's, there's no war now, there was one. So, yeah, I got a chance to do, do these things for many years over so I'm very thankful to the military for that,   Michael Hingson ** 08:11 just the military, and this is just just popped into to my head. So it's just a curiosity, does the military overall tend to evolve as society evolves. I mean, it's not a stagnant kind of a thing. I would assume. I   Rob Richard ** 08:27 think it's a little bit ahead of the game, but I don't necessarily think they're ahead of the game, because it's necessarily the righteous thing to do, but it's almost a business decision, meaning so they desegregated units before most of America, you know, in our general populace was desegregated, but that was more of a decision because they they needed to have people work together, right? Because they had wars and to fight and and things to do. So I think the military is often ahead of the curve when it comes to, you know, desegregation, when it comes to, you know, moving people forward that don't have the backgrounds that are necessarily totally accepted by society at the time. So I think they're a little ahead of the head of the game when it comes to to those sort of things. So I think they generally keep pace with society, yes, if not a little bit ahead.   Michael Hingson ** 09:11 I'll tell you why I asked. It just was something I was thinking about as you were talking. I grew up in the Vietnam era, and for what that was worth on all sides. But during that time, they instituted and had the draft and they even developed a lottery system to decide who was going to go first. And my lottery number was fairly low, but when I turned 18, I fairly quickly got a letter saying you are classified one, a which was the classification where you could be drafted into the military. And I knew that that wasn't going to last being blind, and that they would figure that out, and they did, but I've always thought for me and. And others, they missed it. Why is it that a blind person couldn't find opportunities to serve in the military? It doesn't necessarily mean that we have to be in in the middle of a war zone. There are certainly other aspects of working in the military that a blind person could do, and yet the military kind of never really took advantage of that. Now there are a few people who were blinded in in wartime or because of one thing or another with terrorists, and so they're in the military. They started in the military and then they continued. But it still is true that you don't find real opportunities for blind people to serve in any aspect of the military. And I had a company that I formed back in 1985 and one of the main people who helped me was a retired colonel from the Marines, and he even said there is no reason why there there aren't opportunities available for people who are blind and think tanks and doing other kinds of things that are outside the regular war zone. So it's kind of fascinating, but I think it's an interesting and relevant thing to think about that clearly there are opportunities that ought to be available. Does that make sense?   Rob Richard ** 11:23 It does. I agree. I think one, the one thing about being a soldier at any level is there needs to be a commonality and a standard of that people can do a baseline thing, right? So there's physical fitness assessments, there's things that people need to do based on, you know, certain levels of training, whether it's shooting or going out and doing all these things, that there needs to be a baseline where everyone's kind of even So certain things that I worked in recruiting, uh, ironically enough, for two years, and certain things that are just qualifiers take away from the universal, uh, set that people need a universal set of skills, that people need to be a soldier in general. So there's avenues and different things that you can do with a disability or with things that are would mitigate you from serving in the front lines. But a little bit of what we'll talk about is in these previous wars, not everybody that was necessarily considered a frontline soldier, you know, was, was certainly not negated from from facing combat. And we can, we can talk about that, expound that a little bit, but I think that every person needs to have a basic set of skills. And there are certain things that, if you are blind or if you do have a disability that would, you know, take away from your your ability to do things that are a standard set of things, like, even as a senior officer or a senior non commissioned officer, you still have to take a certain physical fitness test, you still have to, you know, go out and shoot your weapon. You still have to do things that require sight, that require a certain level of hearing. Once you take away from that commonality that everyone has, now you're looking at someone who's not brought into the field and accepted as a soldier of commonality. Does that does that make sense? Or   Michael Hingson ** 12:59 you make an assumption, though, that isn't necessarily so. For example, there are a number of blind people who do shoot their hunters and so on. And so the issue is you have to separate out the skill from how you exhibit the skills. So, for example, right, shooting at a target, if there is a, if there is an auditory cue that allows me to aim at the target, can I learn to shoot at a target and and likewise, yeah, but I hear what you're saying, but I think at the same time, the reality is that that there are, there are certainly options, and what we really need to do is not leave out intelligent minds that might very well be able to contribute to what we do. And that's kind of what prompted the question,   Rob Richard ** 13:58 Oh, I agree, too. And I think that when you see the recruiting crisis that in particularly the army is facing, there needs to be avenues that bring other folks in who might not have the traditional physical skill set that other soldiers have, and allow them to serve. I agree with that, and that's something, I think, especially modern technology, that could be something to be brought into the fold in the future, to be looked at. But I do think, for like, I worked in Special Operations for, you know, for several years, you know, as paratrooper these sort of things. There are certain things that you must have this physical acumen and things that you must be able to do in order to accomplish those tasks in those schools. And, you know, the different training assessments that you have. So if there's a separate place that people can go and have those technologies available to mitigate anything that perhaps their, you know, disability might stop them from doing, I think that's certainly something to consider and something to look at going forward. So that's a great point. Like, I appreciate you bringing that up. I never looked at it that way, to be honest. So I always thought about this linear way of looking at. That you have to have these certain physical attributes to serve. But that's great. I that's a good way to look at it. So it's   Michael Hingson ** 15:06 well and I think, I think it's important to look at what attributes are are necessary to have, but But I also think that a lot of times what we can discover is that exhibiting those attributes may not be the same for one person as opposed to another, but the point is, we can still exhibit the attributes. So it's an interesting thing to, you know, to explore. Great. So tell me about the you know, and I realize that you're speaking for you and your observations and so on. But tell me a little bit about the crisis. You mentioned that, and I read it elsewhere. Tell me a little bit more about the crisis that we're really exhibiting today.   Rob Richard ** 15:46 So I worked in the Dallas, United States Army recruiting Dallas for two years. I was executive officer there, and I was also a time operations officer. And so I got to see the big picture of how the army does recruiting. And even then, in the height of the war, when the what they call the numbers was up and recruiting was was pretty good, still, they struggled to to link up the kind of bridge where they call it military civilian gap, right? So there's a couple different things I think that we need to take into consideration here. Number one, I think about only 1% of the nation serves right? And a large percentage of those folks are like myself. There they are legacy people, people who have a connection to the military. So I think the first thing to do is you have to bridge that military and civilian gap, and you have to look at why aren't people joining the military, right? And I'll be honest with you, the the army itself is terrible at branding in comparison to, say, the Marine Corps, right? Things like uniform and commonality of identity, the Marines do that way better, I think, than the army does. Right? As far as like, we have this certain set of things that we go with are always kind of changing their motto and go in different directions. But in general, there's also a population of people, because we just hit on it. Now you talk about, you know, having something that's going to stop you from serving. There are a large number of people who just don't meet the criteria. It's actually harder to get into the United States Army than it is to go to a four year university. So you're talking about physical fitness requirements. You're talking about legalities. You know, people getting in trouble with the law that disqualifies them from service, prior drug use, things like that, things that are looking at packing away and taking away for waivers. But the number one biggest thing is, I just think society societal differences on how civilian people and the military are connected. I think people just have a general misunderstanding of what the military is. They have a general misunderstanding of what it is to serve. And I just don't think that in our in our current society, that enough people are willing to step up and do it because life is too comfortable, and that's my personal opinion. That's not necessarily, you know, the Army's opinion. That's my opinion. Do you   Michael Hingson ** 17:51 think that it also has to do with how the military is portrayed, like in movies and TV shows and so on? Does that enter into it at all? Yes, I think, you know, we think so, and that's why I asked, I think   Rob Richard ** 18:04 so. And I like to get your take on what it is that when you say that, is it the is it a negative portrayal? Is a good portrayal. If you look at how certain wars are portrayed, right, you take it away. World War Two was portrayed versus, say, Vietnam, right? They're not portrayed totally different ways, right? You look at the modern war, and often veterans are painted this picture of a tragic experience, a tragic a tragedy, right? There's often this experience that is okay. This is a person that had a tragic thing happened to them. The war is something that was they went through and now they have this ailment, or whatever it is. It's often framed as that, but it's more complex than that. Yeah, a service is more complex than that. And I think that another thing is people don't understand that most military folks are middle class by the time they hit a certain age, right? So by the time you are excuse, by the time they hit a certain rank or time in service, they have middle class, you know, houses they live in a certain way of of a certain lifestyle that the army and the military in general affords to them. And I don't think people understand the financial and monetary benefit that you get for from the military. I don't think that's clearly articulated as a as a form of, hey, this is something I want my kid to do. You know, there's a lot of this, not in my backyard, type, but hey, that's great. Thank you for your service. But I don't want to serve, right? There's a lot of that that goes around in American society, I think. And I don't know if that resonates with you or if you agree, or Yeah, I   Michael Hingson ** 19:23 do understand that. I certainly don't disagree. I think that there is a lot of merit to that. What, what strikes me, though, is that there is a great misunderstanding. You know, if you watch some of the TV shows that are on when they talk about the military, it's, it's kind of a romanticized sort of thing, but the the and the the tragedy of veterans and so on, certainly there, there's a lot of that is focused on that at the same time when. We, when we go back and look at it, what, what caused that tragedy? What did? What did we not do as a society, to say, Bring a veteran home and be able to completely integrate them back into or bring them fully into society? And that's something where I think we as a as a society, do miss the point that where is much to I don't I want to use the word blame, but be responsible for integrating people back in because clearly, one of the things that I think is true about the military, and I don't think it's a bad thing, is that it is a particular kind of lifestyle. It's a very regimented lifestyle, and that's okay. But now, when you bring people, say, who have been to war and who have seen things back into society, there are, there is a lot more that we probably really ought to do to make sure that we're helping people get back into into the world that we're most of us are used to, and the fact that we don't understand what the world was that they were in, sort of contributes to us not really knowing how to bring them back into it.   Rob Richard ** 21:16 I agree. I agree. I think one of the things about special operations, where I worked for the past seven years, is they do a really good job of helping veterans, like, transition out of the military, whether they've had four or five years, or whether they've had, you know, 20 years, like myself, they have great programs. I told you. I completed the Honor Foundation, which was, you know, did a great service for me, helping me trans. Help Me transfer into civilian life and help me prepare for not in the corporate world, but just life in general. I think the military is getting better at that. I certainly think that our modern day era veterans were treated far better than, say, Vietnam veterans who came home. Yeah, you know, I really do believe that. I know my grandfather was a Vietnam vet, and I know there were times where, you know, he couldn't wear his uniform anywhere, or there's just people weren't treated with the same level of respect that I was. I always felt that when I came home, right, not necessarily the integration piece, but the fact that, you know, being a veteran, I always felt that I was thanked, or at least it's somewhat some way, even though it might seem patronizing that I was at the very least welcomed home and welcomed back and people appreciated, you know, whether they've experienced it or not, appreciate what I had been through, and we're very grateful for the most part, as to where in Vietnam, they certainly weren't. I think we've gotten better as a society about that. But where does that take you in, in the real and Reality of Things, right? Is it? Is it better veterans care, better mental health awareness, you know, things that I think they're working on? I certainly don't think we do a great job, in general, providing mental health for soldiers outside of special operations, right outside of the elite units that get elite care to access a lot of what military mental health care is is simply just getting you to go back to do your job, right? But when you leave the military, then the behavioral health, mental health care, it should be about getting you back to being a, you know, a human that is going to enjoy and live life to the fullest, right? So there's a difference, right? One's kind of make you a person who's going to go back to work and do is, you know, run the machines and run the papers as a as George Carlin would say. And the other is going to help you kind of be a normal human that fits into society, and that's the difference, you know? I think, well, the   Michael Hingson ** 23:25 other, the other aspect of it is that in the military, it is a very regimented sort of thing, and most of the time, there are people above you, and you realize they make the decisions, and we just carry out the orders. And now being back in the mainstream of society, you are more responsible for doing a lot of those things for yourself. And again, that's something that we need to teach people how to do.   Rob Richard ** 23:52 Again, sure. Well, I would, oh, go ahead, Michael, go ahead. No, go ahead. I was going to say I tend to disagree with that a little bit. I think people have a stereotype about military folks. You know, I you know most military people after, I said, as I mentioned before, after they hit a certain time and service a certain rank, their life is somewhat individualized. It's not necessarily a control that's a good point. Yeah, it really much is, I live in my own house. I don't live on post. I don't wake up every day and go to listen to listen to the bugle at five o'clock in the morning. You know, I think there's a misconception that soldiers are robots. When they are individuals with families, they are individuals, you know, that live lives outside of the military. Is it regimented? Yes. Is it a lifestyle? Yes. But I do think there's a misconception that the military is this completely controlling organization that has every facet of your life under control, and that's just not the case. You know, like I said, it's a it's just not really the case of how most military folks are. And there's so many great minds and artists and people that have all these great ideas that serve in the military, that are very bright and articulate and all these things. There's just a misconception about what a veteran is, I think. And I. Think that's another thing that when we tie in service and why people will and won't join, is the misconception. I mean, how many veterans do most people know? Do they have an uncle or a cousin or somebody that serves and that's something that we miss? You know, it's not exactly all the things that you see in the movie, you know, the guy on the street corner with the fatigue jacket and the one arm missing asking for money, that's that's not really most veterans. That's not really most of us. I think that's a misconception. Michael, that's just my take. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 25:24 and I, and I certainly didn't want to imply that it's so regimented that everybody's a robot, but, but I, but I, but I do think that until you get to that level that you were talking about, and I think that's a very valid point, it's probably more regimented than than a lot of people absolutely are used to. But by the same token, it still gets back to what level of support do we really give people when they when they come back, and the fact that there probably is a lot more that we could do. But you, you said something that prompts another question. And I think I'm well, I think I know the answer to this, but I'll be curious to see what you say, and that is, you're right back in the days of Vietnam veterans came home and they were they were spit on, they were not treated well, and so on. And it's a lot different today. Do you think that September 11 had a lot to do with that?   Rob Richard ** 26:20 I do. I think that people became, I was a young college student in the ROTC program, not quite in the military just yet, but I think that that event was the single catalyst to people realizing that, you know, we came together as a nation, more so than any other thing in my lifetime, ever after 911 so we came together. Now the wars that followed subsequently were very controversial, right? And they were something that divided the nation, but that particular event, you know, made the nation come together at writ large, more than any other event in history. So I think that that that kind of triggered people to be more understanding and appreciative of the military and the things that they would go do right, regardless of the political landscape, of what the wars would follow. People were very grateful. So I think 100% that 911 was a catalyst for people to be more patriotic, more supporting of the military. You know, enlistments were up. People were left and right, looking to join during that time frame, at least the first five to six years prior to the wars kind of going on, becoming quagmire, if you will. So I think so. I think you're right,   Michael Hingson ** 27:30 yeah, well, and I also think that the whole issue with the wars that followed, unfortunately, politics got much too much involved with it. So after September 11, should we have gone into Afghanistan to go after Osama bin Laden? That's one thing, but then, but then we decided to go into Iraq and go after Saddam Hussein, which was a totally different thing. And I still, yeah, and I still believe that that made no sense to do, but we did Sure, and we took our eye off the bin Laden ball, which is part of the problem. So unfortunately, politics gets too much into it and and that, in part, comes from the low bar that we have for politicians. So what do you do?   Rob Richard ** 28:19 I agree with that, yeah, we can agree on that. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 28:23 it's, it's a it's a challenge, you   Rob Richard ** 28:25 know, here's something I'll say on that, as far as I think when you serve in in I was, I'm a wreck veteran, so I've been to Iraq. I spent 15 months of my life there. And I will tell you that when you're there, you know, and I went there kind of a starry eyed sort of young lieutenant, just with the delusions of how things were going to go. So it's really a movie character on those sort of like character Oliver Stone movie, and what I saw was quite different than the reality of what I thought I would see. But I will tell you this at the end of the day, regardless of the political implications of the wars and the meanings behind them, when you have the American military machine together, right? And however chaotic it is, or however things are, I can hang my head on the fact that I was able to lead my soldiers, men and women, young people from you know, like The Rolling Stones of that great song, the salt of the earth, right? Say, say a prayer for the common foot soldier. Those were my guys, the common truck driver, mechanic and people that you know join the military for a certain purpose, whether it's money for patriotism, whatever, when asked to do this mission, regardless of its political implications, they did it. They did it well, and they did it to a level that's impressive and something that is beautiful to watch in action and that I'll always be proud of. Yeah. So if Aaron ever says, hey, you know, you serve these wars, and they're this, that and the other. I don't think when you're there, you think too much about it. That's the Coming Home part. That's the that's the thing you face later. When you're dealing with, you know, whether it's PTSD or these other sort of issues, that's when the philosophical question is to be answered. When you're there, when you're in the fight, that is. This, you doing your mission, you and your guys, the old adage, adage of left and right, that's what you're doing, and that I'm proud of, and that I can think our military did a great job. Right. Losing the war in the political sense is far different than losing the battles right in the actual militarily sense. So that's just something I hang my hat on. And I think that if we overlooked that as a society, and we overlooked that as a culture, that the wars are just this negative thing, and they were kind of, you know, excuse my language, or kind of, Bs, whatever. Yeah, we're overlooking the accomplishments of the actual people that were asked to do these things, right?   Michael Hingson ** 30:32 Well, and also well, and ultimately, let's, let's take Afghanistan. You know, we have we were there for a long time. Should we have been there as long as we were? I think that's a question that you can you can discuss and debate, but at the same time, the ultimate thing we were looking to do was to deal with Osama bin Laden, and we did that. But then we did continue to stay, and there were reasons for it. Should we have or should we have been smarter about withdrawing again? Those are all discussions that one could have. But I think that ultimately, it seems to me, you know, if people said, and people ask me, Well, did we lose the war in Afghanistan? I don't know that we lost the war, but I think the politicians didn't help but I think that the military did what they were supposed to do. I   Rob Richard ** 31:24 agree. But, you know, I the the general who said this escapes me, but it was not a 20 year war. It was a one year war fought 20 times. Yeah. So when you so you have these wars, you have a different general, a different you know, whatever it is, come in and they all have a different take on how we're going to accomplish this goal. But both those wars, whether it was the one I fought in Iraq or the one in Afghanistan, you know, they there were no real clear objectives for us. They were one year at a time, little hash marks of trying to accomplish these small goals. And we were never given a clear picture of what victory looked like, very similar to Vietnam. So I think that's, I don't think that's put on the that's not put on the backs of the common veteran. That's put on the backs of the politicians. Yeah, that was that, I was sure that's put on. I The generals too. I think so they, they owe their, you know, by that time you hit to that, that level, it's, it's a political level. And I think they're, they owe an answer to that. You know, my personal opinion, me as a retired Army officer, I think they owe an answer to that.   Michael Hingson ** 32:23 Well, we don't necessarily have the same kind of generals as we had with a patent or even a storm in Norman Schwarzkopf. You know the Sure, sure.   Rob Richard ** 32:31 Well, there's some very particular generals out there. Some good there are. But I there are, I think, I think those wars were never, never given clear, clearly defined objectives by any political figure, and that makes it impossible to what you would traditionally call a win, right? Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 32:48 I do. I do. I know exactly what you're saying, and it makes and it makes perfect sense well for you. So you joined the military. Did you think that you were going to be traveling the world and seeing 31 countries and doing all the things that that you did, or was any of that a surprise to you? No,   Rob Richard ** 33:05 I'll tell you. So when you're in college and you're ROTC, you you know, or West Point, or whatever you're, you know, I was an ROTC guys. So you have West Point, you have OCS, your different commissioning sources, you're, you're branched a certain whether it's infantry or armor or whatever, I was a transportation branch. So I thought I, you know, I got stationed in Germany, my first duty assignment. And, you know, I had two deployments to the Middle East during that time. It was about a six year stint. And I never thought that I would have this amazing fun, adventurous and it's a family show here, adventurous show. Adventurous life that I had, that that that I was given. I thought I would just end up at some base somewhere in Texas, and barbecue on Sundays, drink more lights, watch football like everybody else. I never thought I'd have this great life. I never thought I'd travel the world in Gallivan so I'm very fortunate in that way. And I just, I don't think most people picture that, but when you get your first what they call assignment, your duty station, and it's Germany, and my second one being Korea, traveling all around Asia. You know, with my, my awesome wife, I I'll tell you, I never thought I would have that, to be honest with you, that's never something that crossed my mind. That level of adventure and fun, it almost kind of mitigates some of the things that you had to go through in war. It almost makes it like they kind of balance each other out, I think, well,   Michael Hingson ** 34:19 and traveling to and traveling to Germany, of course, got you your wife.   Rob Richard ** 34:24 Yes, true, yeah. So we met. You were both soldiers, and just, you know, we, we met by by sheer chance, and that's something that I look back on, and I'm always very thankful to Uncle Sam for that. So,   Michael Hingson ** 34:34 yeah, there's, there is that. Did she stay in the military?   Rob Richard ** 34:38 No, she got out. So we, we were in Korea, and then I got stationed to go work in recruiting in Dallas. And she made the decision that, you know, I was a little bit further along, a little bit older. And she made, we made the decision that, hey, the dual military thing is very difficult. That is one of the, I think, most difficult career choices you could make, is to have two service members in especially once you hit the senior levels. And so we decided, hey, you know. I'm going to stay in, she's going to get out, and she's a very successful entrepreneur, doing very well with with some things that she's got going on. So I think we made the right choice, and she gets to be mom and be this amazing mother. So I think that's something, I think collectively, was the right decision. Well, that that worked. How old? How old are the kids? I got a nine year old, my son, Alex, and then he's about to be 10, and then my daughter, Evie, named Evangeline, after a song by the the band the Great, the band Yvonne Hill, she is six. So they're, they're still pretty young. A lot of give me, give me a handful here. Well, that's,   Michael Hingson ** 35:34 that's fine, you know. And we'll see who, who does better and who handles who better? The kids handle you guys, or you handle the kids better. We   Rob Richard ** 35:43 were on a pretty tight ship here, Michael, so at least my wife does. I'm going to push over, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 35:49 Well, there you go. Well, but it, but it's, but it is interesting to to be able to see a lot of the world. And I, you know, I've, I've had the never been to Germany. I've been to Korea and spend some time there. And that was a lot of fun. I've been to Japan and to some places. I've been to the Netherlands, but not to Germany, when actually, in about a month and a half, no, actually about a month, I'll take my first trip to London to speak. Oh, wow. I've been to Ireland, but never to London. And then it's fun to go through the logistics of being able to take a guide dog to London and doing all the things to to clear the dog. I think it's a lot more work to get him ready to go than me, but we'll cope. Yeah, but it's, but it's, but it is fun. And I, I think there is so much value in seeing so many different places around the world and all that we can learn. I think that we take way too much for granted, and we we think that we're so much better, sometimes than than other places. And in some right, some ways, our country and our society works better, and some ways it doesn't necessarily do that, but I don't think it's my place to judge, but rather to go and learn and bring back knowledge and put it to use.   Rob Richard ** 37:04 I agree, it certainly makes you a better person as as a collective right to understand. You know, America's a great place, and I love this country dearly, but there are many things that that we can learn from other cultures. You know, we work so hard here in Germany, and I tell you about three o'clock, they take off and go have a beer and relax a little bit. You know, there's, and they still, they managed to run a very efficient society without the hustle culture that we have. And I, I am a stern capitalist. I love to work hard. But there's something to take away from that. You know, there's also, on the other side of the spectrum, in Korea and Asia, they work even harder than we do, right? So there's, there's a level of where to meet in the middle, and looking at these different cultural things. And, you know, it's just, I just very fortunate to have seen all that, and take a little bit from each one and kind of develop my own life, and these are gonna teach my children and stuff. So that's, that's great. I think I love London, too. The   Michael Hingson ** 37:54 founder of the National Federation of the Blind was a blind constitutional law scholar, Jacobus tembrick, who was at UC Berkeley, and one of the things that his wife told me, I never did get to know chick 10 Brook, but I knew his wife, and she said that he could go for long periods of time, because he would take what we now call a power nap for 20 minutes, and then he could get up and work for hours. And we don't encourage any of that, and I think it's truly unfortunate, because there's a lot of value in having a little bit of downtime that then keeps you able to keep moving a lot more than you think you might.   Rob Richard ** 38:33 No, no, I agree. I think that's something in the military they focused a few years, the past couple of years, on, which is, I don't know it's, maybe it's all for not but focusing on on sleep, you know, wellness and overall spiritual you know, thing that's going on here, trying to get everybody together in this sort of triad approach of wellness, sleep and physical fitness and stuff. And sleep is so important to being a successful leader. You know, one hour of sleep versus four makes all the difference in your decision making. Makes all the difference in your ability to lead, your ability to persevere through problems. So slaves huge, you know, even it's only four hours, yeah, well,   Michael Hingson ** 39:12 and but again, even during the day, taking a half hour and resting your eyes and then coming back gives you energy to continue, and we don't. We don't do enough of that. So I'm, I'm all in favor of exploring and and doing more to to deal with sleep and wellness and looking at other ways to help us move more effectively and more efficiently during the day. I agree. Yeah, so it makes sense well, now your career as a logistician and so on, as you said, is pretty unique. What what made it so unique, and why do you feel that that really helped shape you into what you are, and where do you think this is going to take you going forward?   Rob Richard ** 39:58 So I think a lot of times. When you are again, we talk about conditioning source. So when you go into the military, a lot of guys, they say, Okay, I want to be an infantry person. I want to be an armor guy. I want to be special forces, whatever. There's many different avenues that you can enter the military. And I think coming in initially as a transportation officer. You know, I went to Iraq, and I had these sort of experiences that, I think, again, we talk about movies, they're often overlooked, right? So I was in Iraq for 12 months. My first deployment, I was a platoon leader. I had 60 soldiers. I went on well over 60 plus missions that are, what are called convoys. So I was putting in these dangerous, arduous situations and these things that that could result in grave violence, and these sort of things that I experienced, and that my soldiers experienced, that gave me a unique out outlook on life, right? And I think that because of our underdog persona in nature, as logistics guys, you know, it's all a big wheel, and there's all these folks that make it work, right? And so as an underdog type character, and having these sort of salt of the earth type soldiers, it's given me a unique perspective on people, a unique empathy. I think a lot of military guys are kind of seen, seen as cold and stern, these sort of square jaw type characters. I don't really think I'm like that at all. It's giving me a unique perspective to grow and to be more loving and empathetic, to be a better dad. I think just serving that type of field and that type of profession is very different. It's also a little more diverse than, like, say, your standard, like Special Operations Unit, which is a lot of square jawed white guys from the Midwest, you know, as to where logistics, there's a much more diverse profile of people from all over, you know, from Jamaica or Puerto Rico, from every different state, from these, these different types of folks. And I really had a chance to just work with people who are different, who built my level of love and empathy overall. And I think being in the branch and the field that I was in really helped shape that for me. And then just, I don't think I would have had the experiences say I had been, you know, I mean, I went to airborne school when I was 38 so I did the paratrooper thing. I served in Special Operations units, airborne units, this sort of thing. And I'm honored to have been with those. But I think if I hadn't started in these sort of, like working class type units, you know, out of Germany, you know, under equipment, under trained, I really learned to persevere through things without the best of everything, right, without the best training, without the best you know, given the best tools to go accomplish, you had to accomplish more with less, right? And I think that really is a lesson that you can't really get necessarily in other fields and other branches of the military. I really think what I got assigned to do really helped me persevere through things and become a better person overall. And I don't know if that answers the question. But I think that's kind of, you know, the uniqueness of it that makes it different. And most people, again, haven't had the opportunity to travel and see the things I have. And I just think that, you know, I'm very fortunate in that realm. So I just think overall, holistically, my life has been better because of the job that I got. And to be honest with you, I mean, it's great to be an infantry guy, but a supply chain manager, professional supply chain manager, really does prepare you a little better for the corporate world. So in the end, it kind of helps you transition to the civilian thing that you can do and gain monetary advantage. So I think it all worked out. I   Michael Hingson ** 43:16 think it does probably just with the little that I know about it and understand about I think it does probably better prepare you, because the jobs are fairly similar to what you'll find in certain aspects of the corporate world, which is kind of important. And I like your idea on your analogy of doing things with less. I think a lot of us, especially for those of us who are blind, for example, and people with disabilities in general, oftentimes we have to deal with less, just because society hasn't emphasized making sure that we have alternatives that give us the same chances and opportunities as others do. So we have to deal with less like I work for accessibe. And so accessibe is a company that, among other things, helps makes websites more inclusive for for people with disabilities. Well, the bottom line is that people creating websites don't do things that they could do to make websites more usable and accessible right off the bat. And so the result is that we have to get creative in figuring out how, if it at all possible, we can use a website, and some we can't, because there's just no way, no way to have information that works. But there are also any number of websites that are accessible enough or have enough information that is a friend of mine once said, we can muddle through and make it work, but we do have to deal with those challenges, and I think it makes us better, because we face the challenges and we work through them.   Rob Richard ** 44:54 That makes perfect sense. That does Yeah. And   Michael Hingson ** 44:56 so you having to do that same sort of thing. Sometimes it it makes you a better person. It makes you probably more of a resilient person, but at least it makes you a more inventive person, because you don't take some things for granted.   Rob Richard ** 45:11 Yes, and you know, I think people when they have an idea of a soldier or a leader, I think emotional intelligence and empathy are something that people don't associate with the military. But when you're when you're a young, 24 year old lieutenant, all the way up through, you know, being a more senior officer or senior leader, you have so much of your life that is assigned and tasked to helping others and taking care of people. Their problems are your problems, right? You learn so much about the human condition through serving in the military that I don't think it can even compare in any other walk of life, you know, say, maybe being a first responder or something along those lines. But when you're with somebody in this this situation is arduous and dangerous for 12 months, you know, going on all the way through a 20 year career, you can't put a price or a value on how much experience you get of developing an emotionally intelligent approach to things, right? Some people, I think anybody who doesn't struggle with decisions as a human right, it goes through the experience of war and serving in the military. I think very rarely do you not come out of that with a real profound understanding of the human condition, right? And I don't think anything else could give you that, as far as a profession. And I think understanding people becoming more loving, it might not seem like something from a military guy to say, but loving empathy, you know, understanding the these, these folks and different types of people. I think it's a beautiful thing to be honest, you know, and I feel very cherished that I've had to have that opportunity to become a better human. Again, things aren't necessarily associated with like a military man who's straightforward and, you know, talks in a certain way. And again, some people aren't like that. Some people kind of go through, you know, self absorbed, like any profession, just about themselves. But I think a good military leader. You know, the army a leader, and particularly officers, we always eat last, right? So when I went to Airborne School at 38 years old, as an old, older guy, I was the second oldest guy in my class, the highest ranking person in my class, and so I ate after 200 soldiers, I let 200 people go in front of me, right? And that's not to be hubris or to brag about something, but that's just what you're supposed to do as a leader, to get to show that, hey, I'm here for you guys. You guys eat first, right? You always leaders, always eat last. There's that old adage. And I just think the regular world is not necessarily, the regular civilian world isn't necessarily that way, you know? And I think that's something that really made me grow as a human and to be a better person. So Well, I've always   Michael Hingson ** 47:40 felt, having worked in the corporate world, that a good boss is a boss who doesn't boss people around, who recognizes that leadership means sometimes you give up leadership to somebody else when there's a specific thing that you figure out they can do better. But also I believe that my role is to add value to each and every person who works for me, and I have to figure out with them how to add that value, but for the people who get it, it makes everyone a lot more powerful. And I mean that in a positive sense, it makes them a lot more productive and a lot more efficient. I think that that good leaders figure out how to do that, and that's important to do. Well, I wholeheartedly agree. So I'm curious about something. I keep coming back to it in my brain. So I'm going to ask in places like Israel, where everyone, at some point needs to go into the military, and goes into the military. And I understand why that happened. We don't do that here. How do you contrast, or what do you think about the contrast in those two methods of dealing with the military? Because then I asked that because you talked about the crisis, I'm not convinced that everyone should necessarily have to go in the military, but it's an interesting discussion to have.   Rob Richard ** 49:01 I kind of, I, you know, I like the way Korea does it. Korea has a societal conscription sort of program, right? So you can either join the military, you can be a paramedic, you can be a policeman. I don't necessarily think we need to go to that level, but I think there should be some general level of civic service, right? You have to have some level of commitment. And I think that not everyone, especially in our current society, is cut out to be in the army, to be in, you know, to be in the armed services, but there should be some level of civic conscription where people have to serve for maybe a year or two in somewhere. I really do believe in that. It might sound a little bit draconian libertarian, but I think it's something to look at. I think it would make people better humans. Because nowadays, like, there wasn't World War Two, there was a general understanding that we have a universal effort, that we're going forward as a nation. There was such a connection to the military service, and everyone chipped in, you know, everyone chipped in and all the time, and I don't think that really is the case. Everyone is going in their own direction. Shouldn't we're not going in a general direction. It's good for the country as a society, and without some sort of civic inscription, I don't know if that's possible people to truly understand what others go through, right? And so I agree. I think that we should have some sort of level of of civil civic service, not necessarily level of the draft, but right, not quite like how Israel does it, but   Michael Hingson ** 50:20 yeah, so, and I think that makes a lot of sense, and I think that also it's a great learning experience, yes, which is a part of what I think you're also suggesting, and I think that that makes a lot of sense, that that brings you into being a more well rounded individual as you go forward. And I think that it's important to do that, and we need to figure out some way to do that.   Rob Richard ** 50:46 No, I agree. I think that, you know, when you're in Israel, is a homogenous society, very similar. People have similar religions, similar takes. Our society, when you look at as a whole, is completely different than any other society in the world, as how different we are in the many cultures that we have in a collective approach to civil service, I think could help, I really do think could help something to unify us. Again, not quite to the 911 unification type, right, but somewhere where we can come together as society and say, Hey, we got a common purpose here. Let's go forward with it. You know, so   Michael Hingson ** 51:18 Well we, we were so unified after September 11, and I can point to specific political things that damaged that and took away from the unification and so unfortunate that that kind of thing occurred. And we have, there are other aspects. I mean, we also now have this technology where everyone has so much instantaneous access to so much information, some of which is real and some of which is false, but still the the fact is, we have access to things that we didn't before. And you mentioned World War Two, I collect old radio shows as a hobby, and I listen to many of the shows in the World War Two era, and listen to how all the actors, all the people on those shows, were part of the story that helped pull the country together, and everyone was committed. Yeah, there were challenges. Yeah, there were problems, but people really did come together for the most part, and worked because we knew it's what we needed to do, and that's the operative part. We knew what we needed to do. We needed to be unified, and if we weren't, that was a problem.   Rob Richard ** 52:36 Oh no, I agree. I think, though, there's a fine balance between unification and then a controlled narrative that takes people away from a independent free thought, right? One of the things we've gotten away from is independent free thought. There are two sides to everything. There's my side, your side, and a good collective would be great, but that you still have to have that, that approach to independent thought, right? And I also think something's missed about the military, if I could expound a little bit, is that many people in the military here are some of the world class cynics. You know, they're not necessarily these, hook, line and sinker, follow suit, type of folks. They're just the they're very aware of their situation and sort of what's going on. And they're very like, okay, is this really the deal here? You know, people are very skeptical. They're very they have a lot of free thought, a lot of independent thought. They're very politically engaged in what they think, and very go after things and have articulate points that that they clearly think of, as opposed to just like, Oh, we're all we all think the same. You know, that's a misconception about the military. We don't there are people of all different facets and walks of life and and think completely different on every issue under the sun, and that's important. So I think having a collective civic response and duty to things is great, but we start to keep our independent thought as a nation in a society.   Michael Hingson ** 53:53 I think the other part of that, though, is that we need to learn again, to be understanding of people who have a different position than we do, and we need to stop saying, Well, you're wrong, and because they think we're wrong, whoever they and we and you are. And the reality is it's it's more than just having the independent thinking ability and opportunity, but it's being able to talk about it and people who truly can, again, learn so much because you you learn to understand why people think the way they do sometimes or a lot of times. And that's important too.   Rob Richard ** 54:36 Yes, absolutely, I agree 100% so   Michael Hingson ** 54:40 logisticians are generally not part of when you watch movies and so on, they're not typically what's featured. What? Why is that? Or how do we get the logistics world a little bit more understood? And I know that that goes beyond the military, but you know, nevertheless, yeah.   Rob Richard ** 54:59 Yeah, well, so again, I think you're looking at what in this. This is to take nothing away from anyone. So when you look at most of the majority of TV shows and books, and rightfully so, I'll say rightfully so, so much of it is about special operations, yeah, frontline soldiers, what you would call, you know, in World War Two, there was a linear Battlefield, so there were two entities facing each other, face to face in a situation, but over the past 20 years, and even all going all the way back to Vietnam, they weren't linear battlefields. They were battlefields where all these support type soldiers, whether it's communicators or truck drivers, mechanics, even cooks and these other people, are combat veterans. They are facing combat. They have dangerous and arduous tales of heroics that need to be told often. You know, especially in particular in convoy operations throughout Afghanistan and Iraq. I think it's overlooked because it's well, it's not sexy, it's not what people want to see. It's not the conditioned thing of what people are supposed to see. But I think it can often be talked about in a humorous way, like we, I think you and I, we talked a little bit about mash, right? And that's about doctors, Army doctors who are support personnel and enablers. And there's a comedic approach to it. It's not all just serious, stoic, you know, movie sort of nonsense. It is a, it is a comedic approach to a real topic, and it covered it gracefully. You know, Hogan's Heroes, these sort of comedic shows that we all had, that we were elected, who understood, and that we love McHale's Navy again, another one. I think that logisticians and support folks are often overlooked because it's just not what is considered to be cool. But there are stories about war, about these brave and courageous things that people have done, and I've witnessed with my own eyes that I think is an interesting and fun story, not fun, but an interesting story that needs to be told so that legacy doesn't drift off into the wind, like the gun trucks in Vietnam, right? There was these things that were developed. A great documentary on Smithsonian about

My Facebook Page (David Jenkins, Ward 4 Update) and podcast/video series (La Plata Ward 4 Update) are evolving to become Crosswalks, providing an independent, factual look at planning and development in Southern Maryland. Crosswalks will continue to bring you information, - from land use and zoning to economic development, housing, transportation, and infrastructure. I will break down the policies, projects, critical issues, and decisions that impact and shape our region, communities, and daily lives. I also hope to include expert interviews and discussions.  With limited local news coverage, my hope is Crosswalks will fill the gap—informing, analyzing, and connecting the dots about growth and development affecting Southern Maryland.  Stay tuned as I transition to Crosswalks by May 2025, bringing you even more insightful conversations about the future of our communities. Next are updates and reminders about the upcoming La Plata Town Elections, and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget calendar. Links: Town ElectionTown FY 2026 Budget CalendarPodcast/video - La Plata Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Budget Process, December 16, 2024  - Finally,  an update about the Town Manager selection process.

In this engaging interview, President Tuajuanda Jordan of St. Mary's College of Maryland offers an authentic glimpse into her inspiring leadership journey. Her unique blend of humility, resilience, and visionary thinking has guided her through transformative achievements at the institution and beyond. As she approaches retirement, President Jordan reflects on the forces that shaped her, the challenges she faced, and her hopes for the future. Her story is one of innovation, inclusivity, and a steadfast commitment to her institution's mission. Below, we explore the key themes of the conversation. Takeaways St. Mary's College is a public honors college focused on academic excellence and accessibility. Dr. Jordan's maternal influence shaped her leadership style and resilience. Mentorship is crucial for emerging leaders, especially women in higher education. Navigating change in higher education often involves overcoming resistance and fear. Dr Jordan emphasizes the importance of community engagement in institutional decisions. Her leadership style is consultative, valuing diverse perspectives. The commemorative to enslaved Southern Maryland reflects a commitment to inclusivity and history. Dr. Jordan's legacy is rooted in academic excellence and support for diverse students. Self-awareness and adaptability are key traits for effective leadership. Dr. Jordan encourages future leaders to embrace change and be prepared for challenges. Sound Bites "Never ever let them see you angry." "I am an acceleration junkie." "Don't be afraid to do something different." Chapters 00:00Introduction to St. Mary's College of Maryland 06:43Tawanda's Leadership Journey and Influences 10:50Challenges in Leadership as a Woman of Color 14:32Advice for Future Leaders 20:53Leadership Style and Superpowers 31:33Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland 38:27Legacy and Future Contributions 48:23Inspiration for Future Women Leaders 50:21IngenioUs Outro.mp4  

On today's show we chat with Emerson Day!For soulful singer-songwriter Emerson Day, storytelling came naturally from a young age. Writing songs as early as 8 years old, she was influenced by the sounds of a southern rock guitar and an old church piano. Growing up on her family's farm in Southern Maryland, she would sit outside playing guitar and singing for hours. God put a song in her heart long before she ever realized it.Driven by career and athletic aspirations, Day graduated from University as a decorated Lacrosse player with her degree in Homeland Security. The same competitive nature which drew her to sports and a career in federal law enforcement, quickly engaged when she felt God calling her to pursue music. In a true leap of faith, she began pursuing a music career. Thursday through Saturday she began playing shows taking request in local bars and venues in her hometown. But it wasn't until she started leading worship at a small church in North Carolina, that God showed her the true path he had for her. One of the Sundays she led worship, someone gave their life to Christ right in front of her at the altar. This moment solidified Emerson's calling and passion for Christian music. She never looked back.During the next year, doors continued to open, and Emerson signed her first record deal in 2023 with Fair Trade Services. She's been writing and recording music, showcasing her testimony through every strong, raspy note and powerful lyric. January 2024 marks her debut to Christian music on Micah Tyler's next single "People Like Us (feat. Emerson Day).”Her latest single, ‘Get Behind Me', is out now! emersondaymusic.com @emersondaymusic christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys

Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. HEY it's our Season 4 premiere, a two hour ROMP with THE D'Manda Martini We unpack D'Manda's birth month and year X-Men issue (Uncanny X-Men 156) where Chad from Space and the rest of the Starjammers join up with the X-Men to fight Deathbird and the Brood! Also in this episode: D'Manda does NOT drink brown liquor Lodro's only con experience Betsy Braddock is confusing D'Manda is on a lot of podcasts Cats hate birds...in space Calico is the worst why the X-Men don't ride buses anymore let Anole live Charles Xavier is fine with X-Men dying so long as he gets to have space sex Cyclops is surprisingly nice to the Shiar ...and Lodro has a full on breakdown when D'Manda reveals her new weekly show title. D'Manda Martini is the Chanteuse of Southern Maryland as well as a Washington DC area based drag artist, cosplayer, theater actor & costume designer. She has been the winner of drag and cosplay competitions, acting awards, and costume design nominations. You can follow her journey on social media across all platforms at @dmandamartini where you can find her linktree to her merch site, and several articles she's been mentioned in, including two for the Washington Post. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com

In this episode of the Burnout Podcast, host Skip-O and guest Daniel Norris discuss the challenges faced by first responders, including PTSD and alcoholism. Daniel shares his journey from military service to becoming an EMT, detailing his struggles with mental health and the importance of community support. The conversation emphasizes the significance of sharing personal stories to help others and the strength found in vulnerability. Daniel also talks about his involvement in various organizations and his plans for future adventures, including a fundraising hike in Scotland.Daniel was born and raised in Southern Maryland. He is about to hit the big 37 on October 23rd. Upon graduating High School in 2006, Daniel went straight into the United States Marine Corps Reserves where he enlisted as a Combat Engineer and was "stationed" at 4th Combat Engineer Batallion in Baltimore.During his time in the Corps, Daniel also became a first responder. He earned his Maryland Emergency Medical Technician certification in December 2010. He reached the end of his service contract with USMC in 2014, being honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. Throughout his life I have struggled with ADHD, depression, anger, and suicidal thoughts. He was recently diagnosed with PTSD.Daniel is serving as a volunteer with multiple veteran related organizations... Mission 22, Americas Mighty Warriors, Team Rubicon, Foundation 4 Heroes, and most recently the Travis Manion Foundation. He lives to serve and give back to his community and others. He thrives on it.Outside of work and his volunteer efforts, Daniel enjoys hunting, fishing, baseball, playing church league softball, playing rugby (Patuxent River Rugby), football, photography, etc.TakeawaysDaniel Norris shares his journey from military service to becoming an EMT.He discusses the struggles he faced with PTSD and alcoholism.The importance of community support and finding purpose after service is emphasized.Daniel highlights the significance of sharing personal stories to help others.He reflects on the challenges of maintaining sobriety during difficult times.The conversation touches on the idea that reaching out for help is a sign of strength.Daniel's involvement in various organizations showcases his commitment to service.The podcast encourages listeners to seek help and support when needed.Daniel's life verse, Philippians 4:13, has been a source of strength for him.The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to connect and share their stories.Sound Bites"You're not alone because you have support.""It's an absolute sign of strength to reach out for help.""I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST BY TAKING A LOOK AT OUR SPONSORSThrottle & Thrive First Responder Addiction Recovery: https://throttleandthrive.com/MyPodcast.Media: https://ShawnPNeal.comPODCAST WEBSITE:https://burntoutpodcast.orgBURNT OUT CREW:Host: Skip OMental Health Minute: Melissa HSunday Support Zoom Meeting Facilitator: Jeff DBonus Episode Host: Capt. Chuck BrayExecutive Producer: Shawn P NealA Two On The Lobster ProductionEPISODE HASHTAGS:#firefighter #firstresponder #ems #emt #police #lawenforcement #military #trauma #mentalhealth #USMC #military

When Chris Mader is shot in cold blood on Thanksgiving eve, no one in his Southern Maryland town is in the mood to give thanks. But as the years pass, all investigators run into are dead ends. Finally, an unlikely informant lead police to Chris' killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Fabulous!Welcome to another inspiring episode of Fabulous Over 50! Today, our guest isn't close to being over 50, but she's an inspiration - and a breath of fresh air - so I HAD to share her with you!I'm thrilled to introduce you to Kaitlyn Croker, a phenomenally talented young musician who is on the fast track to becoming the next number-one star. Hailing from Nashville, Kaitlyn shares her incredible journey from her small town in Southern Maryland to the heart of Music City. In this episode, Kaitlin talks about her early roots in church music, her supportive family's extraordinary move to Nashville in an RV, and her unforgettable experiences opening for country music stars like Cole Swindell. She also dives into her passion for baking, staying grounded through her faith, and her meaningful performances at Nashville's VA Hospital. Join us as Kaitlyn offers heartwarming stories, invaluable advice for aspiring musicians, and insights into balancing a burgeoning music career with everyday life. You won't want to miss this captivating conversation with a future star on the rise!00:00 Military family influences emotions, inspires song writing.05:35 Balance music career with teenage life boldly.09:21 Magical Storyteller Hideaway Farm, Johnny Cash museum.12:38 Performing at hometown show revitalized my passion.14:00 Singing to veterans in Nashville VA Hospital.18:10 Parents noticed and encouraged my singing talent.20:31 Message to Teens: Stay true to your core values, and ignore social media.You can find Kaitlyn at kaitlyncroker.comSubscribe to Jen's YouTube channel for some funny shower thoughts and intriguing video interviews YouTube.com/@thejenhardyAnd find all things Jen Hardy at JenHardy.netHave a topic you'd like to hear about? Let us know at JenHardy.net/contact.Have a fabulous week!Jen

Episode 280 features Marilyn from Vivid Vertigo, an indie rock band from Southern Maryland. We are playing a show together this Saturday (8/31) at Angels Rock Bar in Baltimore, MD. The lineup features us (The Hollow Truths), Sugar Hysteria, Sounds Dangerous, and The Azures. Tickets are $15 or $12 presale. If you are familiar with Power Plant in the city, that's where Angels is located. In the interview, we talked about songwriting, being a frontwoman, and how to release music in the modern age. If you are fans or friends of Vivid Vertigo, feel free to find them on all their socials. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.   TICKETS FOR SATURDAYS SHOW AT ANGELS   Part-Time Rockstar Spotify Playlist • Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Recorded- August 8, 2024   Uploaded- August 10, 2024   Tragedy strikes in Southern Maryland and many important questions loom above. The guys discuss this and everything from a bus fire to on field play.

This was my first time meeting Molly, and it was an absolute joy to talk with her and hear the many ways she is working with herbs to strengthen relationships and build connections. I just loved when Molly walked me through how she connects with mugwort through the five senses - what a delightful way to begin to build a relationship with a plant!Molly shared many ways of working with mugwort, including her process for creating beautiful, seasonal herbal garlands using this dreamy plant along with other natural materials. See the resource section below to download your beautifully illustrated recipe card at: https://bit.ly/3LH1agY By the end of this episode, you'll know:► How to work with mugwort to aid with dreaming and imagination► Eight medicinal preparations that can be made with mugwort► How the taste of mugwort can help you understand some of its medicinal gifts► How using energetic herbalism might help you consider herbs that are not typically worked with for a particular health condition► A fantastic tip for softening mugwort's effects on your dreams► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Molly Meehan Brown is a mama, folk herbalist and lifelong learner in love with relationship building between plants, land, and people. Molly is the founder of Wild Ginger Community Herbal Center, and together with her husband Javier, stewards herbal and birth programs in his native Costa Rica, in Maryland, as well as online.Molly also founded KidsHerbalism.com, a vibrant global village of inspiring herbalists and plant people helping raise our next generation in relationship with the plants. KidsHerbalism.com app hosts an abundance of almost 200 on-demand classes and also provides brand new online classes weekly on herbalism, gardening, and nature connection for youth-centering care, healing, and justice.Molly is a white cis female descendant of Irish settlers living on Piscataway land in Southern Maryland and BriBri & Kekoldi land in Costa Rica.I'm delighted to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book

In this episode, Greg answers viewers' questions regarding the Wizards future. Whether a Kyle Kuzma trade is imminent, the front offices' Tyus Jones blunder, predictions on Kispert's role for next season and more are answered in this episode. Enjoy!Today's pod is sponsored by Assault Wrestling Alliance, a local promotion company in Southern Maryland that provides affordable sports entertainment. You can find information on their upcoming show on their website: https://awaassaultwrestlingalliance.godaddysites.com/next-live-show

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined once again by Harry Knight, former Navy Rescue Swimmer.   In this part of the conversation, Jason and Harry discuss Harry's passion for CPR and his extensive volunteer work. Harry shares his personal experiences with CPR and how it has made a significant impact on people's lives. He also talks about the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal that he received for his volunteer service.  Despite going through tough times, Harry turned them into a positive by dedicating his time to help others. Harry discusses his experience as a volunteer in the Southern Maryland fire and emergency medical services. He talks about the importance of volunteering and the training opportunities that it provides. He also shares stories of his first EMS call and a memorable call involving a child. Harry emphasizes the need for constant awareness and readiness as a first responder, as well as the importance of communication and coordination with law enforcement. In this part of the conversation, Harry shares two significant incidents that he witnessed. The first incident occurred in 1996, when he responded to a car crash and saved a woman's life.  The second incident happened in 2022, when he witnessed a fatal head-on collision involving a semi-truck. Harry emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support for mental health after experiencing traumatic events. The conversation also touches on Harry's recognition in a Navy magazine for his work in the Office of Naval Intelligence. He also discusses his experience as a disaster preparedness officer and the importance of having a medical response team in the workplace.  Harry shares stories of responding to multiple medical emergencies within a short period of time and highlights the value of having trained personnel on-site. Harry also talks about the unique opportunity to work alongside his son, who is a paramedic, and the memorable calls they ran together. He concludes by offering advice to listeners, encouraging them to pursue their passions and reach out for help when needed. Enjoy!   This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Ready Swimmer and The Real ResQ Store. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

Send us a Text Message.Talent Acquisition Specialist Mel Gilpin is a graduate of Avian's Leadership Development Program, a one-year program to develop employees' skills and knowledge. Avian supports NAVAIR programs in the Pax River area of Southern Maryland, among other opportunities. Learn about Coffee with Kevin, Jump Balls, and the importance of transparency with your recruiter. “We always want to help people find the right roles. I always suggest that when people are engaging with their recruiter or their talent acquisition specialists, they want to be honest and transparent about their needs and requirements. It may feel really tempting to say, 'Oh yeah, of course I'd be willing to do that' and throw that wide net out there and see what comes in. But ultimately, you want to make sure that your recruiter knows exactly, 'These are my lines in the sand. I will not accept these types of positions.' I'm a firm believer in not showing the bride a dress outside of her budget.” Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/avian-developing-and-caring-for-employees-podcast/

Send us a Text Message.Dr. Tony Warrick - Director of Community Enrichment at the College of Southern Maryland and Author - shares his journey of the challenges of growing up in Washington, D.C.; the murder of his brother; staying in the shadows because of his past and then coming to accept his past so that he could fully become who he is called to be; capitalizing on his gift of speed to get out of DC; how calculus helped steer his college major; his passion for serving the community; becoming an author of "Jesus and Coffee" (even though he doesn't drink coffee!); how his life has to be the best sermon he ever preaches; and trusting God to direct his steps.Support the Show.

For more Info: WWW.ChicagoCWRT.Org  The Union XII Corps was formed in June 1862. The corps, which joined the Army of the Potomac only a week before Antietam was small, numbering just over 7,600 men. Easily overlooked, Army of the Potomac leadership and historians since have largely glossed over this corps' contribution at Antietam. Nevertheless, this small corps ended Confederate attacks into the Miller Cornfield and East Woods, successfully defended the Dunker Church Plateau from Confederate assaults, and captured the West Woods, which had been the goal on the Federal right all morning. Chris Bryan will provide a brief overview of the period from the Battle of Cedar Mountain until the corps' entry into Maryland, including its condition resulting from this period. The talk will then examine the XII Corps' participation in the Maryland Campaign and its fighting at Antietam, including some new findings discovered through recent archival research.  M. Chris Bryan's Cedar Mountain to Antietam: A Civil War Campaign History of the Union XII Corps, July –September 1862 begins with the formation of this often-luckless command as the II Corps in Maj. Gen. John Pope's Army of Virginia on June 26, 1862. Bryan explains in meticulous detail how the corps endured a bloody and demoralizing loss after coming within a whisker of defeating Maj. Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson at Cedar Mountain on August 9; suffered through the hardships of Pope's campaign before and after the Battle of Second Manassas; and triumphed after entering Maryland and joining the reorganized Army of the Potomac. The men of this small corps earned a solid reputation in the Army of the Potomac at Antietam that would only grow during the battles of 1863.  Chris Bryan is a native of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. He earned a B.S. in History from the United States Naval Academy, an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John's College, Annapolis, and a Masters in Historic Preservation from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a focus on architectural investigations of Chesapeake region antebellum domestic and agricultural outbuildings. The former Naval Aviator works as a project manager in Southern Maryland. Cedar Mountain to Antietam is his first book. 

Ryan and Adam interview the Queen of all Nerds and self-described “World's Oldest Living Housecat”, Dax Exclamationpoint, as well as the Chanteuse of Southern Maryland and WATCH award winning actor D'Manda Martini! We go deep on their entertainment careers, their favorite cosplays, the evolution of con culture, and a preview of Washington DC's Awesomecon and our 2nd Annual Haus of X afterparty at Trade this Saturday night, 3/9 - listen now! Creator Crush is an interview series where we chat with our favorite nerdom creators and entertainers, learning more about their work, their thoughts on the industry, and what makes them so darn special.

Episode 251 features Justin Taylor from Southern Maryland. He is a songwriter and musician who has been touring and releasing music for many years now. He has worked with the likes of Sam Grow and has also lived in Nashville for periods of time. We are playing a show together this Saturday February 3rd, at Cafe611 in Frederick, MD, so I wanted to get him on the show to talk about his experience in the music scene and get to know him a little bit. It was a really fun, in-depth conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. I should also mention that in light of the show this weekend, this is a bit of a special release episode, and episode 250 will be officially airing next week because I have a very special guest. On this episode, I featured Justin's song “Over You,” which you can find wherever you stream music. Justin's sound oscillates between country and rock, so we had a lot of common ground to discuss in the interview. Definitely go follow Justin on all the socials and consider coming out to the show this Saturday. It also features Amanita, Salughwise, & Volumetric Thing. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.   SHOW THIS SATURDAY WITH THE HOLLOW TRUTHS AT CAFE 611   Please follow or rate the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Podcast merch is available on Shopify. Shopify link -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.  -- Check out @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. Based in Laurel, MD

The workshop 'The Art of Creating' teaches you the foundational principles of creativity, intuition and reality design. To connect with your creative potential and empower you to become the prime creative force in your life and create what you love - participate now: https://simonrilling.com/events/art-of-creating-1

In this episode, you'll also hear:How God called Pastor Jim to plant a church in a community that was very opposed to the idea — and how God opened those doors anywayHow to keep going when you feel like giving upThe unique process Pastor Jim went through to turn his thesis into a bookImportant questions for leaders to ask about communicating and connecting with all generationsHow to deal with “us vs them” mentalitiesPastor Jim's advice for those struggling with intense internal battlesPlanting a ChurchWhen Pastor Jim Wickham heard God calling him to leave the church he was already serving in and move out of state, he had no idea why or what God was calling him to do in the new city. But he obeyed anyway, and as he prayed for God's continued guidance, a thought came to him: “Wherever Paul went, he planted a church.”Then something strange happened. People from the community began to visit Pastor Jim and his wife, and without being prompted, many of them asked the same thing: “Are you going to plant a church?” One of those visitors offered the use of his renovated garage for a meeting place, and soon the congregation now known as Living Word Community Church was born. To others who feel a similar call to church planting, Pastor Jim says it's important to first be assured that you are really being called directly by God, and then to be faithful to that calling — because there will be challenges.For Pastor Jim and his new congregation, one of the biggest challenges was finding a space to move into once they outgrew the garage. Many in the local community were hostile to churches that weren't Catholic and refused to rent a storefront to them or allow them to meet on school property. Although Pastor Jim could have pushed back with accusations of discrimination, he chose to be patient and trust God to open doors instead. “I'm here to plant a church that will exemplify the love of God,” he explains. “And those people, they're not resisting me. They're resisting someone else, and that's the one I represent. And I want to make sure that the way I represent Him [communicates] that, ‘Okay, that's okay. The God I serve — and we serve — opens doors, and no one can stop that.'”Ultimately, not only did God provide a building, but He led Pastor Jim's congregation to rent that building from a man who had stepped away from the church at large and needed to find his way back.Persevering Through Insecurity & HardshipGod's provision for Pastor Jim's life wasn't limited to finding a building for his new church. He also opened doors for Pastor Jim to get much higher degrees of education than he would have done on his own. It all started with Pastor Jim finishing his bachelor's degree on the side while pastoring vocationally. Then his university opened up a new program that allowed students to earn a master's degree in just one year. This was an intense program, and Pastor Jim admits he sometimes wondered why he had decided to do it. But he earned the degree, and enjoyed the feeling of freedom and accomplishment at having finished higher education for good — or so he thought. A few years later, someone from the seminary reached out to ask if Pastor Jim had ever considered getting a doctorate as well. Pastor Jim believed there were many reasons he couldn't — he hadn't taken certain prerequisite courses, he thought he wouldn't be accepted — but, again, God opened those doors and made it possible. Throughout his higher education journey, Pastor Jim says there were many times he thought about quitting. But now he sees that God was using the experience to help him grow and conquer his insecurities. “When I have my personal time with the Lord,” he recalls, “I hear another voice that affirms me and speaks life and says, ‘You can do this. Not because of you — you can do this because of Me.'”Reacting to Culture ShiftsPastor Jim's book, Facilitating Change to Reach All Generations, actually started as his doctoral thesis. When his family urged him to turn it into a book, he listened, even though he says he had no clue how to go about it. Again, God opened a door to make it possible, and again, Pastor Jim walked through the door. The book's topic came from Pastor Jim's experience leading Living Word Church. Turmoil involving some of the church's former leaders made it necessary for Pastor Jim and his team to turn their focus inward and prioritize strengthening their own leadership and programs. While this was happening, the culture around them was experiencing shifts and changes that caused gaps in the church's effectiveness at reaching various groups of people. “The culture outside shifted so drastically that I began to see the church was not really acknowledging that,” he explains. People from new generations and different cultural contexts were being turned away because they didn't understand the terminology being used or because the way the gospel was being presented made them feel unwelcome. “I realized there are some shifts here that really need to take place in us,” he says. “We don't need to change our message; we just need to change how we say the message. How do we say this to connect with those people? And how do we do things differently, to connect with them and say, ‘You are welcome too'?”If the church is going to be effective at reaching the lost, Pastor Jim believes Christian leaders must learn to understand how culture and values shift over time and how to appeal to people of different generations without watering down or compromising the gospel. Dealing with “Us vs. Them” MindsetsOften, churches or organizations that fail to reach people from different generations have fallen into an “us versus them” mentality. When that happens, Pastor Jim says it's important to step back and examine yourself first. Ask yourself why you feel that it's you versus the other person or people, and let God show you the answer. Then work alongside Him to deal with the root issue instead of just the surface-level emotions. “Instead of seeing the differences, then I can see what the real need here is,” Pastor Jim explains. “If they don't know Christ, that's the greatest need of all. And they're not going to find it if I'm going to be at odds with them.”As Christians, we know that God lavishes His love on us. Instead of fighting against other humans, we must let His love and grace transform us into His image first, and then we must share that love and grace with everyone around us. Of course, we also know that, ultimately, God is the one who works in other people's hearts to draw them to Himself. But how we treat others and how we market ourselves to our community plays a direct role in either helping draw those people into our church or driving them away from it. That means we need to closely examine how well we are reflecting God's love, and it also means we need to ask real people whether they see God's love reflected in us — and if they don't, we need to make some internal changes. It's not easy, and it can be uncomfortable and painful to hear negative feedback, but as Pastor Jim has experienced, this kind of self-evaluation is crucial to our success at reaching the lost and growing as a church. Looking Beyond the StruggleMaybe you, like Pastor Jim in the past, are battling insecurities and difficulties and are considering giving up on what God has called you to do. If so, Pastor Jim advises you to remember that you aren't in the position you are now because you chose it, but because God loved you enough to put you there. “I don't think there's accidents. I think God is purposely leading us, and so it's always for our good,” he says in closing. “Look beyond the moment, beyond the internal struggle and the stress that's there. You may not be able to see what's beyond that, but we know who is beyond…. And He's always faithful.” BIO:James W. Wickham and his wife, Isla, reside in beautiful Southern Maryland, about an hour and half from Washington, D.C.. In July of 1986, they planted Living Word Community Church, which they still pastor. They led Living Word from its infancy, through the several stages of growth, until today they have their own building with plans of future growth and expansion. Both are passionate about people experiencing the transforming power of Christ's love, the presence of God, and teachers of the Word of God. For almost forty years, James has filled various levels of leadership positions for the District Ministry Network, plus for over 20 years, he has served on the board of a local Crises Pregnancy Center. In addition to the position of pastor, counselor, mentor, and coach, he holds B.Th., B.A., M.A., and D.Min. degrees. He and his wife have three grown married children with eight grandchildren. GET CONNECTED:Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/James-W-Wickham/1788947756/Get Pastor Jim's book: www.amazon.com/Facilitating-Change-Reach-All-Generations-ebook/dp/B08RTVH5TT/

From rowhomes in Baltimore to tobacco barns in Southern Maryland, the survival of historic buildings depends on training the next generation of masons, carpenters, and roofers. We speak with preservationists and business owners, and hear about a national initiative to promote jobs in the historic trades. Original airdate: 12/7/23 Guests: - Nicholas Redding, president and CEO of Preservation Maryland and The Campaign for Historic Trades - Natalie Henshaw, director of The Campaign for Historic Trades and the owner of Henshaw Preservation, a window restoration and historic masonry company - Darius Johnson, who is pursuing a graduate degree in preservation at Goucher College in Baltimore County - Mae Bowley, executive director of Re:Purpose Savannah, a nonprofit focused on the salvage and reuse of historic buildings Learn more: - Labor study on the status of historic trades in the United StatesDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Art Viterito is a retired Professor of Geography who taught at the University of Pittsburgh, the George Washington University and the College of Southern Maryland.  Art received his Ph.D. from the University of Denver with specialties in climatology, physical geography, and geographic information systems. He has published research in the areas of urban climatology and global climate change. His work in urban climatology was cited in the first report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and his most recent work on the role of oceanic geothermal heat in modulating climate has been cited by the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change. Art is a member of the National Association of Scholars, and is a policy advisor to the Heartland Institute. He currently resides in Vero Beach, Florida. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:38 Understanding the Geothermal Paradox 01:24 Geothermal Heat and Global Temperatures 01:57 Exploring the Mid Ocean Ridge System 04:56 The Geothermal Paradox and its Impact 06:38 The Role of Seismic Activity in Global Warming 08:30 The Impact of Geothermal Heating on Ocean Circulation 14:22 The Connection Between Seismic Activity and Global Temperatures 21:27 Understanding the Impact of Geothermal Heating on Climate 46:02 Conclusion and Future Predictions Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/the-geothermal-paradox-how-the-earths https://heartland.org/about-us/who-we-are/arthur-viterito-phd/ Also mentioned by Art: Volcanic Eruptions and Climate Variability - Professor Wyss Yim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkZj6Mx6d0 ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://twitter.com/TomANelson/bio

Ready to go to Europe but you are just not sure how? Join us as we partner with The College of Southern Maryland! we are here to give you all of our best tips and tricks to travel with confidence. Join us as we take on those grand dames: Paris and Amsterdam! Click here for more details! https://babciaandyiayia.com/current-small-group-travel-trips/the-europe-101-challenge/ Click here for a one on one travel chat! https://calendly.com/teachingglobalcitizenship/30min Click here to sign up for a free information session with CSM here! https://csmd.augusoft.net/info/landing/EuropeTravel Ready to travel? Secure your space on this limited experience here! https://checkout.stripe.com/c/pay/cs_live_a1xiw3eZYEW6zuf2hYgWtGScpUDBh3bSnYxRLQR94uadfTmBX7bsXWJTib#fidkdWxOYHwnPyd1blppbHNgWjA0SWBIa09UTkdoSlZucXFEXGM3MTVdPH1SQExCNGZBdD0yRn0xRkR3QkI3T2R3MXNgRExRMWtqTW1CUFBJPGFhc3IydENUVzNAYWFRQWhXa0hJfDRKQTZPNTVHaXBENHxhaCcpJ3VpbGtuQH11anZgYUxhJz8nPXJIYVFGN1BTM0xWNGBAYVdmJyknd2BjYHd3YHdKd2xibGsnPydtcXF1dj8qKmdkZ2ZsZGRrYXxsZHxsZCtmamgqJ3gl

IT'S NATIONAL PODCAST POSTING MONTH!  HERE IS A LINK TO FISHING SOUTHER MARYLAND YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYtPvSt1F-KWWUSz8THfKg Join the fun by calling the Fish Nerds Hotline at 607-378-FISH or recording your Fishy Pet Peeve and sending it to Clay@fishnerds.com  You could win fabulous prizes! 

A steady wind blows through the woods and fields of a secluded Southern Maryland farm. A chorus of crickets chirps away with the occasional sound of frog and toad calls. The temperature of the breeze is just right and the soothing combination of sound lulls you into a peaceful slumber. Spotify listener? Lose the intros by becoming a subscriber!⁠⁠ https://anchor.fm/tmsoft/subscribe⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more about the White Noise App⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download the White Noise app for free!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download this sound to White Noise for free!⁠

Timothy Owen Desmond is Professor of Philosophy at the College of Southern Maryland and the author of the book “Psyche and Singularity: Jungian Psychology and Holographic String Theory”, which is also the basis for your online course called “Immortality and the Unreality of Death: A Hero's Journey through Philosophy, Psychology, and Physics.” In today's conversation it's all about:

Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki was born in Washington D.C. to an Arab father and an American mother. She grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut and Jerusalem where she attended Arabic, British and American schools. She attended the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, has a BA in journalism from George Washington University in Washington D.C., and an MA in creative writing from George Mason University, Virginia. As an astute observer of two distinct cultures, she has published five works of fiction, some of which have been taught at universities in multicultural literature, women's studies and Arab studies departments. Kathryn worked as a journalist and features writer for an English weekly newspaper in Bahrain before devoting her time to writing fiction. Her published works include a collection of short stories, Fields of Fig and Olive: Ameera and Other Stories of the Middle East, and four novels, Tower of Dreams, Ghost Songs, Sands of Zulaika and A Marriage in Four Seasons. She won the Mary Roberts Rinehart award for short fiction, and her novel, Sands of Zulaika was a finalist for the Ariadne Prize. (She has also published in journals such as Confrontation, Shenandoah Review, Phoebe, Union Street Review and WorldVision). Her books are taught at universities in Multicultural Literature and Arab Studies departments and she is a frequent lecturer at universities and schools on these subjects. Universities where she has lectured include Georgetown University, Mary Washington University, University of Virginia, Sarah Lawrence University, Tufts University, New York University, Grand Rapids Community College, University of Southern Maryland and St. Mary's College, Maryland. Kathyrn released in September a new memoir that reflects on love, loss, renewal and overcoming devastating early trauma through music, dancing and the devotion of the strong American and Arab women in her life, called Dancing Into the Light: An Arab-American Girlhood in the Middle East. Kathryn's new book weaves together stories about her bicultural upbringing with an American mother and a Muslim father from Jerusalem (Her family moved from Washington, D.C., to the Middle East when she was very young). Set against the backdrop of the early American presence in Iran under the Shah, and the burgeoning years of Kuwait's early oil boom, Dancing into the Light is Kathryn's memoir of a life disrupted by tragedy. But instead of derailing her life, her mother's death opened the door to deeper love and support from other places within her family. Kathryn discusses: Growing up immersed in disparate cultures, navigating cultural mores and values of two very different societies How people of diametrically different cultures and faiths can coexist in harmony when there is tolerance and respect for the other Dispelling stereotypes of Arab women and misconceptions about Middle Eastern cultures Life as a bicultural person in the Middle East – Kathryn's mother was a Southern woman from Tennessee and her father was a Muslim from Jerusalem How she has seen Kuwait, Jerusalem and other parts of the Middle East change politically, socially and historically over her lifetime Experiences with grief at an early age, and how she found solace following the deaths of her mother and younger brother Overcoming devastating early trauma through music and dancing Ms. Magazine said of Kathryn's work: “Her politics are feminist, her theme is human ethics, and her writing is finely honed.” She has three children and resides with her husband in McLean, Virginia. She loves to dance and teaches and performs Argentine tango in the Washington, DC area. Find out more about her at ⁠www.KathrynAbdulbaki.com⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

À l'occasion des 20 ans de la revue Questions internationales, le bimestriel se penche sur la place de la France dans le monde. La puissance économique, diplomatique, culturelle du pays pèse-t-elle encore aussi lourd sur l'échiquier mondial que par son passé ? Entre forces et faiblesses, déclin et métamorphose, comment la France est-elle perçue à travers des lunettes américaines, africaines ou européennes ?  Invités :- Serge Sur, rédacteur en chef de Questions internationales et professeur émérite de l'Université Panthéon Assas- Hans Stark, professeur de Civilisation allemande contemporaine à la Sorbonne Université et conseiller pour les relations franco-allemandes à l'IFRI- Georges Tadonki, géographe spécialiste des enjeux géopolitiques et des migrations, et professeur au College of Southern Maryland, aux États-Unis.

Gaining Maryland Public Service Commission approval in March of 2022, the SMECO FlexTemp Pilot moved quickly to stand up a flexible load management program directly associated with the management of smart thermostats, during both the cooling and heating seasons. The approach taken for the program was presented during PLMA's Spring 2022 Conference and was titled “Revenue and Emission Benefits of Managing Thermostats on a Sub-hourly Basis”.The FlexTemp Pilot builds on SMECO's innovative approach to utilizing smart thermostats, dating back to 2015, as one of the first utilities to provide incentives to customers for the installation of smart thermostats.The FlexTemp Pilot achieved considerable success in 2022 and proves it's possible to manage behind-the-meter assets as grid resources, and that devices can also support decarbonization goals and plans. Additional impacts include:The ability to group cohort members and schedule dispatches on a day-ahead basis.Development of procedures to group cohort members and schedule dispatches on a real-time basisLearning customer behavior, which allows for seasonality of customer cohorting.Optimization of members enrolled to dispatch events to achieve firm service levels.Optimization of members enrolled to dispatch events to achieve guaranteed load drop.Events called based on optimization of energy savingsEvents called based on optimization of capacity savingsEvents called based on optimization of GHG emission reductionAbility to dispatch on a real-time basis instead of day ahead basisMembers enrolled = 250+ with the expectation of exceeding 1,000+ by May 2023.Reduced member opt-out rate in comparison with traditional DR programs (~1.5% as compared to ~25%)kW/member saved on average per event: 1 kW

Mike is a 15 year career firefighter and has 17 years as a paramedic. He started his career at a young age as a volunteer. He's also a husband and a father of two young children.  I was scrolling through Facebook one day when I happened upon a post from a firefighter in Central Virginia. He was asking for donations to raise money for the Center of Excellence. He wasn't simply asking for money though, he was asking for sponsorship for a run he had planned. That run would take him from Central Virginia across the Potomac River to Southern Maryland up to the Center of Excellence, making it a distance of roughly 80 miles. After reading his post, I reached out and floated the idea of having him as a guest on the show. After some discussion back and forth and an hour long phone call, we settled on a day and time. Mike and I sat down together in my apartment and recorded this conversation.  Mike shares his early brushes with death and trauma and how those times formed and affected him. He's open about the mistakes he's made. The alcohol he used as an escape and the road he is on towards recovery. 

Welcome to Episode 60 of The ModelGeeks Podcast! 60??? Are you freaking kidding me?Look like we're a man down this episode.  Yes, that was in the last episodes show notes but this time we're missing Frildo as he's on vacation with the Fam! So we welcome Tim Holland, AKA: El Presidente back to the mic! We have done episodes in the past discussing the stash and tackling the subject of "size matters".  Well in this episode we're going to give it a little twist! Tim gives the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the show

Welcome to Episode 59 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!Look like we're a man down this episode.  Nemo is on the road again supporting the "work" load in the real world so we welcome Tim Holland, AKA: El Presidente back to the mic! We are pleased to have the Crew from Bases By Bill join us for sit down interview.  We discuss the geneses behind the company, discover some new products and future, to include NATS this year.   Tim gives the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the showSupport the show

Family is where life begins, and love never ends. We came into this world with the gift of family, which gives us particular joy and belongingness. Within this nurturing environment, we learn the meaning of love, develop our identities, and cultivate the values that shaped who we are today. It has been said that the memories we make with our family are everything. However, many of us in the past years have encountered challenges that hinder our ability to connect and come together. Particularly, the trials of individual struggles and the impact of the global pandemic have tested our familial bonds.   Therefore, we must strive to unite everybody in the family through gatherings and reunions that nurture unity, create enduring memories, foster relationships, and honor our shared heritage. And though organizing and sustaining such events often come with their fair share of challenges, we must cherish the opportunity to gather with our loved ones in good times rather than waiting until we face the loss of cherished family members. Thus, life's uncertainties must teach us the importance of seizing the present moment and savoring the joy of being in each other's company.    Coach Tony Thompson is a father, sports coach, podcaster, and the president of The RIZE Nil sports agency, which connects athletes and brands to maximize exposure to clients worldwide. The "RIZE NIL" is a sports marketing agency focused on making sure our clients receive revenue opportunities for the work they put into expanding the Brands image. They also assist their clients in being part of an excellent opportunity to extend their careers as collegiate student-athlete while helping brands succeed in the marketplace.    Thomas Burgess II is a father, financial advisor, and minister of God. Thomas is the older brother of our Sports Doctor, Dr. Derrick Burgess. He graduated from the University of Alabama-Huntsville and currently lives and works in the DC Metro area in Southern Maryland. And recently, he has accepted the calling into the ministry to fulfill the life's purpose that God has given him: to share his Holy Words with others.    In this special episode with Coach Tony and Thomas will delve into the importance of family, legacy, and unity. Today's episode will teach us how coming together as a family adds value to our identity and its remarkable impact on future generations. Be inspired by the lives and passions of our guests' speakers to chase their dreams, help others succeed, and prioritize family despite life's challenges and setbacks.    "Even when you think you're wasting your time because your job is a failure, as long as you learn whatever lesson God has for you in that season, then you're doing what you have to do to reach where you're headed." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Introduction + Episode Snippet (00:00:36) Introducing our special guests, Thomas Burgess II and Tony Thompson. (00:01:30) Tony's Podcast: "Interludes" Talk on Tuesday (00:03:21) Who is Thomas Burgess II? (00:04:57) Reminiscing the motivation behind (00:06:46) A podcast to help, not for financial gain. (00:07:39) A Character of Success: Consistency and Persistence  (00:09:33) The second-generation college educated. (00:11:42) How do the early lessons at home encourage Coach Tony today? (00:14:26) Staying in bed is not the way to success. (00:15:52) Having no safety net (00:17:12) Work like a homeless: Be hungry for opportunity. (00:18:02) Grit: How does it help Coach Tony to keep moving forward? (00:20:13) The process of getting up early (00:20:54) The most significant part of the process is the journey. (00:22:46) Avoid getting stuck in one place. (00:23:18) No steps are wasted. (00:24:47) Knowledge of investments (00:26:37) Try new things without hesitation (00:29:22) Quick Reminder: Are you enjoying this episode? Please share it, leave a five-star review, and give feedback. Go to TimeOut with the SportsDr website. (00:29:52) What is the role and responsibility of educated black men to be able to pass along through mentorship? (00:32:25) The importance of Family Reunion (00:37:02) Identity Struggles Within the African American Family Structure (00:38:24) What obstacles did Thomas face, and what motivated his determination to lead the family reunion? (00:39:54) The struggle to bring everybody together (00:40:54) Transforming the Family Reunion from Mourning to Celebration (00:42:56) Final TimeOut with Tony Thompson and Thomas Burgess: How do you want to impact the legacy of your family? (00:44:19) The Legacy of Family Reunion (00:46:41) Don't let the momentum die. (00:47:09) Keep showing up and moving forward. (00:47:44) Using social media as a stimulus for communication and family engagement (00:48:18) Unity: The more unified we are, the more we can do. (00:51:29) Making reunions a priority.   Key Takeaways:      "I wanted to have a platform where I could share what I was learning from a financial and educational standpoint and being able to share these pearls that have helped me along the way." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "Dr. Derrick established his podcast in the right way because it birthed in a situation where he wasn't necessarily looking for the financial gain, but it was started to give a pearl of information out there that was needed." – Coach Tony Thompson   "We're all second-generation college educated. We're the first to do so many things. Still, we feel like we're carrying the community or carrying the name on our back name as we strive to achieve things that have never been done in our family before." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "Staying in bed is not your way to success." – Thomas Burgess II   "No matter what I've gone through, I never planned to return. I never had a safety net." – Thomas Burgess II   "You're here to do whatever it takes, so put the hard work in, show what you need, show why you showed up, and show out." – Coach Tony Thompson   "If you're hungry and you have no place to go and no place to live, then your work ethic is completely different because you can see the opportunity." – Coach Tony Thompson   "Always prepare yourself and dress for the job you want, not for the job you got." – Coach Tony Thompson   "Our forefathers got up early before the sun got to them, put that work in so that everybody can eat that day." – Coach Tony Thompson   "When learning, you got to be willing to fail." – Thomas Burgess II   "It is a challenge to reach out to people because sometimes they don't respond. But still, I reached out to them because I want to bring everybody in and see them together." – Thomas Burgess II   "If we don't figure out that direction to help, we're going to continue to have that family reunion at the time we lose somebody." – Coach Tony Thompson   "I would like to see the legacy go back to those big reunions and where the family gets together." Coach Tony Thompson   "All those things that have made our society easier to deal with have also made it lazier to become close to your family." Coach Tony Thompson   "If you ever allow the momentum to die, it's hard to get it back." – Thomas Burgess II   "The role of men of the family is to be the leaders that move forward into the next decade." – Thomas Burgess II   "Not using social media as a crutch, but using it as a stimulus to be able to increase the impact that we can have with each other and being able to leverage off of each other." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "We have to get back to the basics of communication and family, which is unity because the more, the more unified we are, the more we can do." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "If you don't make family reunion a priority, it won't happen." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   Connect with Coach Tony Thompson: Email: prospectsontherize@yahoo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/chilllman7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-thompson-206a33a/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZjtvhCAGbvV5JOTor5MEp   Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com   This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. 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Welcome to Episode 58 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we talk about How to keep the hobby just that a hobby.  The geeks look at different ways to keep it a hobby by laughing at yourself and not sweating tiny 1/72 power levers for a Ki-84 Frank! The geeks also mention how having a friends text group is also a plus.We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what's new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers. Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the show

Welcome to Episode 57 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we that super sexy natural metal finish and maybe a few technics on how to achieve it!  WAIT!!  We will also welcome old D-Ran back form the land down under!!We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what's new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows,  as well as discuss some of the news with in the hobby.  Not that there has been anything super news worthy out there after all, it has been kind of quiet.Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers with his “1/72 Run-Down”.  If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.PAXCON 2023We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the show

The queens try to say it clearly and make it beautiful, no matter what, in this episode  revisiting Bruce Weigl's poem "The Impossible." TW for sexual assault and pedophilia.If you need resources, for yourself or a loved one, regarding sexual assault and pedophilia/incest, please visit https://www.rainn.org.Support Breaking Form, the spirit so moves you:Review Breaking Form on Apple Podcasts here.  Buy our books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. Born January 27, 1949 (which makes him an Aquarius), Bruce Weigl enlisted in the Army soon after turning 18 and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. He was awarded the Bronze Star. After he came back from the war, he attended Oberlin College, where Franz Wright was his classmate and encouraged Weigl to send his poems to James Wright. JW wrote back, and a line from that letter serves as the epigraph to Weigl's third book, Song of Napalm. The line is: "Out of the horror there rises a musical ache that is beautiful." Song of Napalm was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He earned an MA from the University of New Hampshire and a PhD at the University of Utah. He is the author of more than a dozen books of poetry and a memoir, The Circle of Hanh. His book The Abundance of Nothing  was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. His most recent book is Among Elms, in Ambush, from Boa in 2021. Read more about him here.Read Weigl's poem "The Impossible" here. "The Impossible" is included in Bruce Weigl's fourth book of poems, What Saves Us, published in 1992 from Northwestern University Press. We forget to fact check this, but the poem is comprised of 26 lines.Hear Weigl read "The Impossible" in this hourlong reading, starting at the 35:25 mark.  The reading was delivered and recorded at the Friends of Scranton Public Library in October 2013.We reference an interview with the journal Blast Furnace, the entirety of which you can read here. Another interview with Memorious can be found here.Watch Weigl read "Song of Napalm" at the College of Southern Maryland in 1981 here (~3.5 min). He discusses beauty and horror before reading the poem.You can hear a more recent reading by Weigl at Eastern Connecticut State U on 10/3/18 here (~1 hour).  

Welcome to Episode 56 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we talk about what inspires us to build what we build, and all aspects of that thing that gets us to the bench to put thoughts into action, a vision into a creation, an idea into something that can be shared…or just to make something cool!We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what's new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers. Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 55 of The ModelGeeks Podcast. The “Double Nickel” El Presidente joins us for the “Double Nickel” episode, filling in for D-ran who had some work commitments.  El Presidente gives the listeners a 72-scale new kit run down for our 72 scale friends. Of course, we'll also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a run-down of what's new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. In the main topic, the geeks explain what is their most dreaded part of a build.  The answers will surprise you!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links! IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren't interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the showSupport the show

Are you wearing your crown well? Have your pitfalls lead to your crown experience?   In this segment, Jehnae Linkins shares her journey to the crown. She also discusses how her platform “Don't Adjust your CROWN, encourages others to understand and appreciate their worth, by Cultivating Respect In ones Worth.       WHO IS JEHNAE? Jehnae Jasmine Linkins is a lifetime resident of Indian Head, MD. She is a graduate of the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU), The Lincoln University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park.  Jehnae organized the first organ tissue donor drive at The Lincoln University, through Be The Match Bone Marrow Donation Program. She currently serves as the Co-advisor for the College of Southern Maryland's Engineering club & National Society of Black Engineers Jr, chapter. In addition, she instructs the Engineer like a girl program. Jehnae volunteers with local Girl Scout Troops for girls to obtain their STEM Badges. Serves as President of University of Maryland's Black Graduate Student Union that focuses on growth, development and advocating for educational success of minority students.     JEHNAE'S CALL TO ACTION It is my hope that after hearing the episode, people will really tap into themselves and see their worthiness! I would love for individuals to participate in my free program.   https://www.instagram.com/misscommonwealthstateintl2023/       GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/genesisamariskemp   CALL TO ACTION Subscribe/ Follow GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp podcast & YouTube channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends.   **REMEMBER** You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential.   If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmaris@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

This week's Urban Valor episode features Marine Captain Kelsie Hancock.Kelsie grew up in Southern Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing and crabbing. She went to school across the street from Patuxent River Naval Air Station and would watch the jets fly over and knew she wanted to be a Marine since the 4th grade. During her enlistment, Kelsie was reunited with a former school colleague at a camping trip in Zion National Park, Marine Captain, and V-22 Osprey Pilot Nick Losapio. The two hit it off, started dating, and became engaged. Unfortunately, Captain Nick Losapio was killed during an Osprey crash in June of 2022, 58 days before he and Kelsie were set to be married. Kelsie has since reenlisted in the Marines as a reserve officer to help her get back on her feet and honor what Nicked loved to be with his comrades.     This is a devastating listen, so we ask you to show your love and support for Kelsie Hancock as she courageously and openly shares her story without fear or holding back. We're honored and appreciative of Kelsie's willingness to share her story with Urban Valor and co-founder Josh Guiterrez.If you haven't yet, please LIKE THE PODCAST to show love to Kelsie and Urban Valor. Please Comment with your support and/or any questions you have for Urban Valor, and we'll answer them asap. Please Subscribe and click the "bell notification" so you NEVER miss an episode of Urban Valor. We put out weekly episodes on all major social media, have a podcast, and, coming very soon, a website where veterans can virtually share their stories. We'll transfer your story (if you choose) to the Urban Valor community!As a marine veteran who lost the love of her life, Nick Losapio, Kelsie Hancock is sharing her story to help give other veterans the confidence to share their military stories and for combat veterans to share their war stories as well. Talking to people and opening up about your feelings helps, and we at Urban Valor want nothing less than for our veterans to get the help and support they truly deserve.  

Kelsie Hancock is a photographer, travel blogger and resident of San Diego, CA and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in 2015. She was sent to a few different states, but ultimately found herself on Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. Kelsie was a communications officer and served on active duty for 4 years. While stationed on Pendelton, she reconnected with a guy she knew from college (Norwich University in Vermont) Nicholas Losapio, also a Captain in the Marine Corps, and an MV-22 Osprey pilot. Nick was the love of Kelsie's life. They dated for several months and then moved into their first apartment together in September 2020, and got engaged on January 16, 2021, in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Their wedding date was set for August 4, 2022 in San Diego. On June 8, 2022, Nick was flying a routine training flight near El Centro, CA with his co-pilot and 3 other crew members. It was a typical day at the office for him. A Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI), which can easily be described as the equivalent of Top Gun, and one of the most experienced and well-versed Osprey pilots on the West Coast, if not the entire Marine Corps, Nick's plane went down due to reasons still under investigation. He and the 4 other Marines on the plane perished in the mishap. Kelsie's whole world was turned upside down as she lost her best friend and love of her life. Today Kelsie and I talk all about her story of meeting and falling in love with Nick, what happened on June 8 when Nick passed away, and what life has been like for her since. We also talk about the personal mission she feels called to be on to help other people who are in similar circumstances as she was when Nick passed, as a loved one but not yet a spouse of someone who passed away in active duty. Kelsie is working hard to keep her home and keep her life together, and her story really touched my heart. The gofundme that her friends created has been "the biggest blessing of all" since Nick's passing, and if you'd like to donate you can do that through the link in today's show notes. Time Stamps: [02:18] - Kelsie Hancock talks about growing up in Southern Maryland. [04:18] - How did Kelsie end up in San Diego? [06:54] - Kelsie recalls the camping trip where she bonded with Nick. [09:05] - Why does Kelsie say her date with Nick was the best date ever? [11:20] - Kelsie talks about starting a blog and other life milestones after fulfilling her service. [13:42] - What is it like to be in a relationship with someone who is deployed? [16:18] - What does Kelsie remember about her engagement to Nick? [18:48] - Did the engagement go as planned? Kelsie tells the story of tacos, guacamole, and a missing ring. [21:44] - Kelsie shares her memory of June 8, 2022. [24:43] - A partner who motivates you to be a better version of yourself.  [26:47] - Does Kelsie blame God? [29:45] - God sees the big picture. Kelsie explains her thoughts on trusting the larger plan God has. [31:19] - Kelsie shares what sign she repeatedly sees that reminds her everything will be okay. [34:14] - Kelsie plans to start a foundation to support spouses of service members. [37:14] - Which resources would Kelsie like to offer at her future foundation? [39:15] - What are the immediate needs of grieving spouses? [42:14] - Don't forget to spend quality time with the people you love.   Supporting Resources: Instagram @its.kelsiemarie Kelsie's photography page  Donate to the Gofundme account setup for Kelsie

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