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Either J-Si did this all wrong or he has some super tiny arms. Thankfully he gave us the important measurements though! When Ana's nose isn't in a book, it is in the air!
When Ana visits the clinic, it is her last chance for help. But she will soon realise that what seems to be her rescue, turns out to be a nightmare. This is a story about deadly doctors and medical terrors. Producers for this episode is Tonks Blom, Leah Ebbrell and Jake Jonas You can find the whole script on our webbsite https://distortedperspective.wixsite.com/podcast/blog Follow us for more disturbing content on Instagram @_distortedperspectives and Twitter @dppodcasts
Lots of Voices In My Head And Their Voices Are Different Carole writes Howie 3/25/03: Dear Howie, Note to self: The hair dryer will defrost a baked potato, but if you turn it on high you will spend the rest of the night scraping the flaky fish off the walls and ceiling of the bathroom. This morning I woke up startled that you were not there. That lasted about a minute until I fully awakened and remembered why. Then I felt lonely and decided to stay with that a moment and to then take it a step further: What if I had seen you for the last time? How would I feel about that? I thought about how I had felt about that the day after Richard, Alan, Peter and Jay and how relieved I was that it was finally over. I even feel that way, to a certain extent, about Don. It has the weirdness of not being over, but from the standpoint of my life ever being about him, it is over and thankfully so. There was nothing in me that would celebrate not having you in my life. There was nothing that said to me it would allow an opportunity for something better. That probably sounds strange, but even as much as I have taken on the responsibility for caring for others, and made their needs my needs, I always felt that my life would be easier without them. You make my life easier. You bring an element of security and stability that transcends any earthly issue. You give me a sense of peace. It is a lasting sense of tranquility that exceeds time and space. As I held the question in my mind of how I would cope without you, I realized that having known you, having just known that you even existed on some ethereal plane, has been enough to make my life infinity better for all time. If I were never to see or touch you again, I would feel sadness at that deprivation, but would still be able to carry on great joy with just the experience of having known a spirit of your caliber. Having joined with your soul, I will always know you as a part of me, and will always find comfort in that union. Don't get me wrong, the bed behind me is looking REALLY empty, but the good news is that I am not freaked out by that. I was rushed all morning and never did get to properly say good-bye, but I told myself that I would have time tonight to do that. How typical of me to think myself indestructible. The approach to Atlanta was the absolute worst I have ever experienced, including all of my own lousy landings. I was sure the pilot had never landed a plane before and as it lurched and nose dived I thought how careless I had been in not taking the time to tell you how I felt before getting on that plane. What if I had never been given this opportunity to tell you what a tremendous impact you have made on me? I am always so overwhelmed with love and admiration for you, but I bite my tongue to keep from saying so, because I feel your discomfort when I do. I hear the uncertainty or the lack of ease in your voice when you tell me you love me. I am not sure if it is that you then feel you must reply, or if the words conjure up bad memories and association with actions that did not validate the meaning of the words. I am often torn between the desire to tell you how I feel and the need to make you comfortable; and not really knowing how to do that. I know you love me. You make that abundantly clear in the way you treat me. I don't know how I got off on this tangent, other than to say that I don't know how to tell you I love you without making you uncomfortable. The inspiration for this letter was actually Wahn Penh, Tom and Ana's housekeeper. I was telling Bob about the meeting that you arranged for us with Stephanie and he commented that it must be great that you have all of these wonderfully well connected people in your sphere of influence. I told him that what impressed me more is how much all of these people love you. I am not surprised that most of them think the world of you, because you really are a remarkable individual, but Wahn Penh caught me by surprise. I only spoke with her briefly but it struck me that she is not a great conversationalist and probably hadn't had the years of long talks into the night with you about her life and her needs and desires, as many of your relationships seem to have. When Ana told her about my love for the animals Wahn Penh pulled her aside and said that you should not bring any other woman to "her house", implying that I lived up to her standards of the type of woman that was good enough for you. While it was nice to be accepted by her, my deepest impression of this statement was that even the Thai housekeeper of your friends' is so enamoured with you that she takes it upon herself to evaluate your potential mates with concern that they will be good for you. I'm reading Endless Referrals by Bob Burg. I know his face, but can't place where I met him. I got to practice on the people seated next to me on the plane today. The theory is that in networking you don't tell people what you do. You ask them about what they do and how you can help them and then you do whatever you can to assist them. By doing that, with no expectation of reciprocation, people come to trust you and, if you prove yourself valuable to them, will eventually try to learn how they can help you. I found this interesting because I have always thought that it was considered rude to ask a person, especially one of the opposite sex, what they do for a living or anything about their personal life or beliefs. So many people comment on my candid manner, that I have come to expect that most people are more guarded in their answers and must be that way because they are not comfortable divulging such information. I often don't ask you things because I feel that if you think it is any of my business you will tell me. Saying that out loud just makes it more apparent how silly that assumption is, given the nature of the things I wonder about. How would you ever guess? Two things, totally unrelated that I wonder about a lot, I am going to ask. If you don't want to respond, just say so, or ignore me. If now is not a good time, that is fine too. I am going to step out on a limb and assume that you won't find it rude. It seems you have compiled a mental list of traits that you didn't want in a mate. The exchange between you and Mary and Lewis Key the other night indicated that you have well defined ideas of what you want and don't want in a woman. I would expect (because I do this myself) that you are sitting back to see what I would ordinarily do without your input so that you have an unfiltered impression of who I really am. Once you are comfortable with your observation and certain that you know my essence, I would like to know every detail of what you want. You have kindly asked me to just be myself, and that is easy enough, perhaps too easy. You mentioned that sometimes my tone is different. Some people say I have a different accent or speech pattern. My gut level reaction to that was to think it is because I can be whoever you need me to be. It just sounded a little more bizarre to say it than I wanted to deal with just then. By letter I can deal with bizarre better because I can delete what would, in person, have been incessant rambling to try and verbalize what is in my head. My obligation to God will always guide me to be the best kind of person that I know how to be, but within that parameter, I would like to know how to best please you. My other question is: What would you do with your business if you knew that it couldn't fail? Is there anything that you wished you could do more of, or that you would like to try, that you haven't done because you weren't sure it was economically the best choice? My greatest curiosity about people is in what motivates them. There are lots of hard ways to try and ascertain such information, but if the direct approach does not offend you then I would really like to know. I hope your meetings in Orlando went well and that your visit with friends was pleasant. It is way past my bed time, so I will probably sleep well. If I dream of you, then all the better. I hope your dreams are sweet and your sleep is deep and refreshing. I don't know what the hours are for this thing tomorrow, but will check in tomorrow night, if not before. Loving you, Carole (I'm entering these letters from those I had filed away, but am finding many of the responses by Howie to be missing from my collection. If I ever find them; I'll include them.) I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views. If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story. The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/ I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story. My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.
(Episode 65 / Season 3) Layla wakes up with an enigmatic errand list from an inner demon who won't let her stay in bed. When Anaïs catches wind of it the two set off on an adventure to unravel Z's latest strangeness, but the answer is... not quite what either of them expected. Featuring: Marie as GM, Laura as Lilith, Andy as Grimoire. Follow us on Facebook at ReRoleplayPodcast or on Twitter @signalcity to stay updated! If you’d like to support us in making this show even better, you can find us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/reroleplay
Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by O, the Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America/ABC-TV, Good Housekeeping, Bustle, TIME, Marie Claire and The Millions An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.
When Ana and I met I was a photographer and she was a professional athlete and model. We travelled the country together and every chance we got she modeled for me. We did what we wanted when we wanted and were glued at the hip and happy about it. We started raising kids three and a half years ago and that was the end of our marriage being a priority. Kids came first, then work to pay for kids and Ana and I lived in the same house and loved each other, but rarely got time together to do the things that were important to us. One of the many positives of being quarantined is that we have more time than we had before and we decided to spend it on each other. Since then our marriage has taken a very strong upswing and realizing how important that time is to a happy and successful family, we made a promise to always invest time in each other and doing things together that we love to do. Visit GoodladUnscripted.comWatch GoodladUnscripted on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on TwitterJoin the discussion on our Facebook Group Subscribe on iTunesSubscribe on Google PlaySubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on BreakerSubscribe on OvercastSubscribe on Pocket CastsSubscribe on Radio Public
Our guest today is, Anastasia Kraft, CEO and co-founder of Xena Workwear. When Ana moved to the US from Germany, she worked as a project management consultant in construction, manufacturing and event planning projects. While she LOVED working in the manufacturing environment, there was one aspect Ana truly hated: her bulky and manly steel toe boots that made it impossible to dress professionally. After years of frustration she decided to solve this issue by designing and manufacturing fashionable steel-toe footwear for women so that they can finally dress like the professionals they are! Listen now to hear Ana's inspiring STEM Story. In this episode we discuss: 1. How Ana got interested in engineering? 2. How she transitioned into a career in project management and then into entrepreneurship? 3. The origin story of Xena Workwear and how it's bridging the gender gap in Manufacturing. 4. How she thinks we can bridge the gap in STEM professions? Links: https://www.instagram.com/xenaworkwear/ https://www.facebook.com/xenaworkwear/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-kraft-b10878aa/
Join in this intimate conversation with Ana Pinto-Alexander, award winning Principal and Group Director for Health Interiors at HKS Architects. When Ana became a parent of a sick child that needed help, it changed her life. She shares this incredible story with us, and talks about how this led her to design with greater empathy and hope, including the very hospital where her child had multiple surgeries! When a bone marrow patient has to spend 30 to 40 days recovering in a sealed, germ-free room, there’s only so much TV she or he can watch, and only so much reading they can do. That’s when the fusion of hospitality and healthcare design helps create a supportive, hopeful patient experience. Ana shares what’s happening at the leading edge of this fusion between hospitality and healthcare design. You’ll learn so much from this conversation with Ana Pinto-Alexander , including: Tips for putting yourself in the shoes of the patients you are designing for and designing with empathy. The importance of evidence-based artwork in medical spaces, even difficult ones like sterile recovery rooms for bone marrow transplant patients. Doing research, learning from staff about their needs. The role of a nurse respite area. Gathering data on outcomes; the results of a new design. Increasing patient and staff satisfaction through design. Creating a sense of community and connection through design in long-term healing environments (oncology, etc.). The benefits of integrated project delivery to eliminating waste and increasing learning. The importance of wayfinding, iconic artwork, and color in pediatric facilities. The relationship between holistic design, outcomes, and data in design. The value of spending a night in a hospital and observing a surgery. The ways hospitality trends are effecting healthcare design Integrating biophilia without live plants and with the ability to clean and sterilize. More effectively collaborating with clients and contractors and persuading them by educating about lifecycle cost and unexpected side-effects. Grab your favorite cup of tea and lean into this heartwarming conversation with our generous, insightful guest Ana Pinto-Alexander . Visit us at www.healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com . Featured Product: Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.
Content Warning: This week's episode contains themes of sexual assault and torture. Listen at your own discretion. When Ana meets the dashing Brett at a gas station, she agrees to go out with him. What she didn't know is behind that beautiful smile of his was a monster, and she was about to embark on the date from hell... Check out Author Nina G. Jones' other works in dark erotica and romantic suspense https://www.amazon.com/Nina-G.-Jones/e/B00EQM6CB4 Music: "Evening of Chaos", "Dark Walk", "Shadowlands 3 - Machine" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ All sound effects from Freesound.org: Driver's Door Open (mono).wav by E-Audio https://freesound.org/people/E-Audio/ Bodyfall (Mixed) by EFlexTheSoundDesigner https://freesound.org/people/EFlexTheSoundDesigner/ Dropping Body on Hard Ground.wav by jjhouse4 https://freesound.org/people/jjhouse4/ Hammer Hitting a Head by WhiteLineFever https://freesound.org/people/WhiteLineFever/ Knock on Glass.aif by burkay https://freesound.org/people/burkay/ stabs.wav by nicktermer https://freesound.org/people/nicktermer/ Running in the woods.wav by jone_oost https://freesound.org/people/jone_oost/ Footsteps, Dry Twigs, A.wav and Digging, Ice, Hammer, B.wav by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/ S_Bone_Break.wav by Grubzyy https://freesound.org/people/Grubzyy/ Small Bones Breaking.wav by GlenCurtisAdams https://freesound.org/people/GlenCurtisAdams/ Ripping Apart Carcass.wav by ProductionNow https://freesound.org/people/ProductionNow/ NC Night Forest .wav by Lasdimot https://freesound.org/people/Lasdimot/ BC car on gravel.wav by cmusounddesign https://freesound.org/people/cmusounddesign/
Meet Ana, a mom of two and oldest of four sisters. When Ana was in high school, a close family friend violated her family’s trust. Her relationship with her sisters changed as they began to heal and she found herself wrestling with guilt; whether or not it was true, she felt like she should’ve been able to protect them and prevent the whole thing. After spending several years riddled with anger, Ana finally began to let go of the guilt and find healing. Grace showed up in restored relationships with her sisters. Ana's Answers To The Fun Questions: • What are you loving right now? Good chocolate • What’s your favorite meal right now? Margherita pizza (with red sauce or pesto) • What are you doing to take care of yourself? Breaks from social media in order to use that time to get back into shape and reading Jefferson Bethke’s morning devotion • What are you doing to be brave? Mothering her two boys while her husband prepares for and applies to medical school Connect with Becky: BLOG: BeckyLMcCoy.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/BeckyLMcCoy TWITTER: twitter.com/BeckyLMcCoy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/BeckyLMcCoy NEWSLETTER: eepurl.com/bBOHH1 Share your Sucker Punched story at BeckyLMcCoy.com/Submissions Please subscribe to and rate this podcast to help others find Sucker Punched. NOTE: Sucker Punched is the podcast formerly known as Stories of Unfolding Grace