Podcasts about your cat

Your CAT reporting compliance requires more than just data submission; you need comprehensive surveillance programs that include monitoring both exceptions and successful reports to maintain regulatory compliance.  Listen to this week's Oyster Stew podcast as Oyster experts Ralph Magee and Steve Kuhs share their expertise in CAT and CAIS reporting, providing you with the information you need to build an effective CAT reporting compliance program.  Oyster Consulting has the expertise, experience and licensed professionals you need, all under one roof. Follow us on LinkedIn to take advantage of our industry insights or subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Does your firm need help now? Contact us today!

The Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis team responds to nonviolent mental or behavioral health calls. Also, the book “How to Play with Your Cat.” Finally, Sacramento-based museums collectively put a callout for more volunteers. Yuba-Sutter Mobile Crisis Response

Send us a textWelcome to you heard it here last where we talk about news, you've already heard.https://ennie-awards.com/revised-policy-on-generative-ai-usage/It seems that the Ennies Awards, an annual fan-based celebration of excellence in tabletop roleplaying, has taken a stand on AI. In 2023 the Awards added some language regarding the use of Generative AI that was a bit confusing. In 2025 they have outlawed Generative AI in any of their award's categories. That's right, if your gaming product used generative AI in any of its creation it is no longer eligible for nomination.I think it's interesting as AI has become more and more common the Ennies have decided it will not be allowed. We have talked a lot about AI on this podcast so it only seemed reasonable that we do it one more time.Christina, What's your take on this?[kick to Christina]Mike, our AI guru, thoughts?[kick to Mike]Next up is an article from EN World talking about a series of upcoming crowdfunding projects. https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-dinosaur-hunting-cats-the-conspurracy-and-dark-visions.710947/I typically glance through these looking for something that spikes my interests. A new setting or idea to fire up my imagination. In this article which looks at crowdfunding projects kicking off in February I found so many little gems I just had to talk about the entire article. We start with “A Time Traveler's Guide to Dinosaur Hunting”…yes please. What a great opportunity for a ton of fun, the only problem is that it is a 5e system and well, I just don't like 5e so I doubt I will buy this one, but I might pick it up for a dinosaur source book. You can never have too many dinosaurs in your campaign.Next up was Cats! The Conspurracy from Black Book Editions. We love our cats at Oddfish Games. We love them so much we created our own system How to Roleplay with Your Cat. It's a fantastic little game that lets you bring your feline friends into your roleplaying games with you. This game is different. In Cats! The Conspurracy the players take on the role of Awakened Cats working behind the scenes. Imagine Vampire the Masquerade, but with Cats. To top it all off it will have its own game system, so that's a bonus. I love this idea.Then we have Lewd Dungeon Adventures: A Date to The Grand Ball. This is described as an adult TTRPG designed for 2 people in which the player takes on the role of the hero and the GM plays their love interests. It looks as though each scenario is designed to play three different ways based on your mood; Intimate Acts, Drinking, or Party Mode for Groups. This apparent NSFW game won't be popular with everyone, but the idea is interesting and might be fun under certain, very personal, situations. The game will have its own rules system and be compatible with 5e.And lastly, we have Dark Visions, a cult and god source book for Shadow Dark, which I have on my bookshelf, but haven't had a chance to play yet…warning guys, that's on my short list to break out this year.Christina, what are your thoughts on some of the crowdfunding games, that are probably out right now?[kick to Christina]Mike, are any of these floating your boat?[kick to Mike]And there you have it, all the news, you've already heard.

One of the world's most respected cat behavior experts, Dr. Mikel Delgado, shares how to make purposeful play a win-win for you and your cat. The co-founder of Feline Minds, Dr. Delgado offers tips on selecting the right toy for your cat, how your cat's age, sex and body type can affect play and much more. She is the author of a new book called, Play with Your Cat: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline. Get your paws on it today! EPISODE NOTES: Discover the Many Benefits of Playing with Your Cat with Dr. Mikel Delgado

In this episode, Louise and Michelle welcome back journalist and business coach Rachel Spencer for a chat about how to build good habits. We chat about what a habit is (and isn't!), how to make habits stick, and how to overcome the obstacles that keep us from making long-lasting changes. We also talk about strategies to stop habits that might not be so helpful to us as well. Whether you're working to improve your fitness, build consistency with your training, or set yourself up for success in any other part of life, this episode is packed with insights that are bound to help.   About Rachel  Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health, trends and technology. She works with pet business owners helping them raise their profile in the media and clients have appeared in the Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, BBC Breakfast, Mail Online, Daily and Sunday Express, and a host of pet titles like Edition Dog, Your Dog, Your Cat and industry titles including Pet Gazette and Pet Business World. Each week she shares tips on how small businesses can secure coverage on the Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast. Rachel provides consultancy services and runs a publicity coaching programme helping pet businesses stand out from the competition.    Find out more at www.publicityforpetbusinesses.co.uk    You can also find Rachel here:   https://www.instagram.com/rachelspenceruk https://www.facebook.com/rachelspenceruk https://twitter.com/rachelspenceruk https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspenceruk/   Recommended Reading Atomic Habits by James Clear This is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to make small changes that lead to significant results. Clear breaks down the process of habit formation into actionable steps and shares practical tips for building habits that last. It's all about focusing on small, 1% improvements that compound over time. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The book explains the ‘habit loop' - a cue, routine, and reward - which drives human behaviour. Duhigg discusses how we form habits and how they can be reshaped to achieve goals. It's a great read for anyone looking to create lasting change for personal growth and business success.

What your cat eats and how much do matter to your feline's overall health. Tune in as Oh Behave host Arden Moore chats with Ziwi president Mary Helen Horn as she shares nutrition tips, ranging from prioritizing quality proteins, cutting out carbs and weight loss tips for your favorite feline friend. EPISODE NOTES: Dishing Up Healthy Nutrition Tips for Your Cat with Ziwi's Mary Helen Horn

Highlights: 1) Where do the cats come from, and what is their secret mission?2) How do cats support our soul's journey?3) The distinct personalities of Lyran Starseeds?4) Our cats and dogs are Starseeds helping us through our awakening processMy guest, Sylvie Sterling, is an international cat whisperer, speaker, intuitive, and spiritual teacher. She is the author of "Your Cat is Your Guide," where she reveals the secret soul mission of cats: To help their humans align with their soul purpose. Sylvie empowers cat lovers around the world to awaken to their true selves through their cats. As emissary to the Lyran star nations, she helps awakening souls connect to their starseed mission and galactic origins. Sylvie's been featured on: Coast to Coast radio, Conscious Life Expo, New Living Expo, DisclosureFest, summits, podcasts and Newsweek Magazine. Sylvie's new book is: "The Cat Secret." Learn more at: ⁠https://www.sylviesterling.com/⁠* Subscribe, Like and Comment! My gift to you: Free Starseed Report and Video: ⁠https://www.galactic-shaman.com⁠/ which includes~ • a Starseed Video and Report. You will deep dive into 19 different Starseeds – each species has its own gifts, career, and purpose. Find your galactic origins in this mind-blowing information.♥New program opening: Join the 'Animal Spirit Medicine' Shamanic Healing Program: ⁠https://www.myvisibility.site/shamanic⁠ Begin a profound journey in the sacred, mystical realm of animal beings who've chosen to share their wisdom here on Earth.Join Debbi on Instagram: @⁠daretodreampodcast⁠ and @⁠debbidachinger⁠Debbi is a Book Writing coach, so you pen and publish an engaging book. Her company launches your book to a guaranteed international bestselling status & it's fully-done-for-the-author, plus she is the best coach for how to be Interviewed on podcast shows for big results. Learn how now - get your free how-to media videos: ⁠https://debbidachinger.com/gift⁠ #DebbiDachinger #DareToDream #podcast #spirituality #extraterrestrial #spiritual #cats #author #Lyran #understandyourcat #yourcatisyourguide #felinesoulacademy #catlover #catinspiration #catwisdom #ascensionpath #ascension #consciousness #sylviethecatwhisperer #feline #AnimalCommunication #StarseedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dare-to-dream-with-debbi-dachinger--1980925/support.

Highlights: 1) Where do the cats come from, and what is their secret mission? 2) How do cats support our soul's journey? 3) The distinct personalities of Lyran Starseeds? 4) Our cats and dogs are Starseeds helping us through our awakening process My guest, Sylvie Sterling, is an international cat whisperer, speaker, intuitive, and spiritual teacher. She is the author of "Your Cat is Your Guide," where she reveals the secret soul mission of cats: To help their humans align with their soul purpose. Sylvie empowers cat lovers around the world to awaken to their true selves through their cats. As emissary to the Lyran star nations, she helps awakening souls connect to their starseed mission and galactic origins. Sylvie's been featured on: Coast to Coast radio, Conscious Life Expo, New Living Expo, DisclosureFest, summits, podcasts and Newsweek Magazine. Sylvie's new book is: "The Cat Secret." Learn more at: https://www.sylviesterling.com/ * Subscribe, Like and Comment! My gift to you: Free Starseed Report and Video: https://www.galactic-shaman.com/ which includes~ • a Starseed Video and Report. You will deep dive into 19 different Starseeds – each species has its own gifts, career, and purpose. Find your galactic origins in this mind-blowing information.♥ New program opening: Join the 'Animal Spirit Medicine' Shamanic Healing Program: https://www.myvisibility.site/shamanic Begin a profound journey in the sacred, mystical realm of animal beings who've chosen to share their wisdom here on Earth. Join Debbi on Instagram: @daretodreampodcast and @debbidachinger Debbi is a Book Writing coach, so you pen and publish an engaging book. Her company launches your book to a guaranteed international bestselling status & it's fully-done-for-the-author, plus she is the best coach for how to be Interviewed on podcast shows for big results. Learn how now - get your free how-to media videos: https://debbidachinger.com/gift #DebbiDachinger #DareToDream #podcast #spirituality #extraterrestrial #spiritual #cats #author #Lyran #understandyourcat #yourcatisyourguide #felinesoulacademy #catlover #catinspiration #catwisdom #ascensionpath #ascension #consciousness #sylviethecatwhisperer #feline #AnimalCommunication #Starseed

By now most of you that plan on attending already have your GenCon badges, reservations, and plans. But if you are like me than you are still thumbing through the massive guide looking maximize your weekend. Lucky for you Oddfish Games has a few events that can help round out that GenCon calendar and make sure you get the most out of the greatest gaming weekend in the world. Christina, this is the first time in a while Oddfish has offered events at GenCon? Why is now the perfect time to jump in and see what Oddfish Games has to offer? [Kick to Christina] Let's walk through the GenCon schedule and give everyone a little preview of what to expect at the events? BOOTH: 105  Rise And Shine: Sparking Creative Writing For Students Wed at 3:00 pm EDT for 1 hr JW : 101  Improvisational Horror: Unprepped and Unhinged Call of Cthulhu, 7th Edition Thu at 10:00 am EDT for 3 hr Stadium : Meeting Room 7 : 6  Round Robin Horror: Collaborative GMing Call of Cthulhu, 7th Edition Thu at 2:00 pm EDT for 3 hr Stadium : Meeting Room 7 : 6  Illuminated Campaigns & Adventures Thu at 3:00 pm EDT for 1 hr Stadium : Meeting Room 12  Create a Custom Scented Locket Fri at 12:00 pm EDT for 1 hr ICC : 210 : Front  Create a Custom Scent for Your Next Adventure Fri at 1:00 pm EDT for 1 hr ICC : 210 : Front  Improvisational Adventure: Unprepped and Unconstrained Savage Worlds, Adventure Edition Sat at 10:00 am EDT for 3 hr Stadium : Meeting Room 7 : 3  Round Robin Adventure: Collaborative GMing Savage Worlds, Adventure Edition Sat at 2:00 pm EDT for 3 hr Stadium : Meeting Room 7 : 3 The Oddfish Games booth will be at space 105 next to our friends at Piazo so make sure you stop bye and say hello and pick up some of our fantastic adventure scents as well as copies of Radiance, Luminous, and Shine. There will also likely be some cat plushies to go along with our “How to Roleplay with Your Cat” game. So stop by and say hi.

Podcast guest 1037 is SYLVIE STERLING author, international cat expert, starseed,ET contactee & interspecies communicator who reveals the secret soul mission of cats. Your Cat is Your Guide: How your Cat helps you with your Spiritual Awakening https://amzn.to/3tRQZkJ Sylvie's Website https://www.sylviesterling.com/ CONTACT: Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.com WEBSITE www.jeffmarapodcast.com SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/ JeffMara does not endorse any of his guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/support

We all know dogs can be therapy animals, but did you know cats can as well?? We were surprised, too, until we met Mary Margaret Callahan. Pet Partners' mission is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. Humans and animals share a deep, innate connection, and we believe that through the human-animal bond we can improve the physical, social, and emotional lives of more people and communities. Listen as Mary Margaret tells us how YOUR CAT can become a therapy cat and bring joy to people who would otherwise not get to spend time with animals. EPISODE NOTES: Pet Partners – Therapy Pets

Have you ever wondered if your cat could be more than just a pet?In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the extraordinary Sylvie Sterling, a cat whisperer who delves into the mystical world of our whiskered companions. Sylvie shared her profound insights on the spiritual mission of cats, revealing their roles as starseeds and spiritual guides. She illuminated the ways in which cats help us align with our soul's purpose, reflecting our true selves and infusing our lives with love and joy. Sylvie's wisdom extended beyond felines, touching upon the spiritual contributions of other animals and the intriguing concept of cat archetypes.Join our conversation to learn more about:​​Sylvie Sterling's background as an international cat whisperer, starseed interspecies communicator, and ascension guideThe spiritual mission of cats and their role in helping humans align with their soul purposeExplanation of starseeds and the idea that cats and humans can be starseedsDifferent soul missions of cats, dogs, and horsesConcept of cat archetypes and how cats come into our lives based on what we need at a specific timeInsights into animal communication and how anyone can tap into their animal's energy through meditation and intuitionThe possibility of cat reincarnation to fulfill soul contractsThis episode truly opened my eyes to the mystical bond we share with our animal companions. It's clear that there's much more to our pets than meets the eye, and Sylvie's expertise has provided us with a glimpse into the profound spiritual journey we're on with our beloved cats. Remember, the next time you gaze into your cat's eyes, you might just be looking into the window of a soul with a divine purpose.I really hope to connect with you personally, so please send me a message or join me in my Facebook group. In the meantime, enjoy the show! About Sylvie Sterling:Sylvie Sterling is an international cat whisperer, starseed, interspecies communicator, and ascension guide. As the author of "Your Cat is Your Guide", she reveals the secret soul mission of cats: To help their humans align with their soul purpose. As emissary to the Lyran star nations, Sylvie helps awakening souls connect to their starseed mission and galactic origins. Her intuitive abilities to see the connection between your cat's behavior and your own unresolved life topics empower you to harness your cat's help on your spiritual path, for a happy, awakened and purr-poseful life together.Connect with Sylvie Sterling:WebsiteFacebookConnect with Rev. Karen Cleveland:WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources mentioned in this episode:E-book: The 10 Cat Archetypes5 Ways to Make Your Wildlife Adventure More Meaningful

Today we welcome the extraordinary Sylvie Sterling, an internationally renowned cat whisperer, starseed, and ascension guide. With her groundbreaking book "Your Cat is Your Guide," Sylvie unveils the profound soul mission of our feline companions: to facilitate our alignment with our deepest purpose. Transitioning from a successful 20-year career in the film industry, Sylvie experienced a profound spiritual awakening that led her to become a beacon of understanding between humans, cats, and the mystical Lyran star nations. Through her innate intuitive abilities and connection with the feline realm, Sylvie illuminates the intricate relationship between our cats' behavior and our own spiritual journey, offering profound insights into how these enigmatic beings guide us towards enlightenment. Prepare to embark on a transformative exploration as Sylvie shares her wisdom on how our beloved cats serve as divine conduits, aiding us in unlocking our truest selves and fulfilling our cosmic destinies. As an emissary to the Lyran star nations, Sylvie empowers awakening souls to connect with their starseed mission and galactic origins.  Don't miss out on Sylvie's transformative wisdom and learn how to harness your cat's help on your spiritual path for a purr-poseful life together.You can find Sylvie Sterling here: https://www.sylviesterling.comFacebook:Sylvie, The Cat Whisperer Free e-book "THE 10 CAT ARCHETYPES". Understand YOUR CAT'S PURR-POSE with you and how s/he helps you in daily life and on your SOUL PATH: https://www.felinesoulacademy.com/courses/your-cats-purrposeYou can find the host Jamie here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamielynn12Bob Olson Best Psychic Directory:https://bestpsychicdirectory.com/california/Jamie-Lynn-l.htmlwww.electricspiritpodcast.com@electricspiritpodcasthttps://psychicjamie.com/@socalhealerElectric Spirit Podcast YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@electricspiritpodcastJamie Lynn YouTube Channel (pick a card readings):https://youtube.com/@jamieintuitivereaderElectric Spirit Podcast Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/661261524931303/?ref=share_group_linkDisclaimer:https://psychicjamie.com/jdisclaimerPlease note: The opinions stated by the guests are not always the opinions of Jamie Lynn's.By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Psychic Medium Jamie Lynn, or used by Psychic Medium Jamie Lynn, with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Psychic Medium Jamie Lynn, which may be requested by contacting electricspiritpodcast@gmail.com #cats #catwhisperer #feline #starseed #lyran #spiritualawakening Support the Show.

Play with Your Cat! – That is both the name of the book and the message from Dr. Mikel Delgado. She discusses how to play with your cat, what are the best toys to play with your cat, when are the best times to play with your cat and most important why play is ESSENTIAL to your […]

Prepare yourselves, feline fanatics, as we embark on a brand-new chapter of our cat-filled journey, transitioning from the well-loved pages of Your Cat Magazine to the exciting realm of podcasts. Bringing our trusty ragdoll, Binks, along for the ride, we'll regale you with tales from our past, including the kooky auction of a former resident cat Charlie's scab on eBay, and our many trips to cat cafes around the UK. This episode beams with the heartwarming story of Garfy, the beloved ginger tomcat of Ely, whose tale is relayed by Cate Caruth. From friendly encounters with Sainsbury's shoppers to leaving an indelible paw print on the community, Garfy's story shines through. You'll learn about the campaign which saw him immortalised with a bronze sculpture and how the Your Cat team helped make it happen. As the yuletide season beckons, we're thrilled to have Clare Hemmington on board, a former city worker who swapped the hustle and bustle for the quieter, albeit equally challenging, vocation of a cat behaviourist. Clare shares her wisdom on ensuring our feline companions enjoy a serene Christmas, free from the stress that the festive season can sometimes brings. We wrap up this episode with Confessions of a Cat Sitter by Your Cat's Chris Pascoe... so tune in, curl up, and let's revel in all things cat!Support the show

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina's had some seriously interesting adventures, Emma's got a lot of reading done, and we have a lot to catch up on. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You - Matt Inman The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough - Mark Unger We Should Hang Out Sometime: Embarrassingly, a True Story - Josh Sundquist The Liar - Stephen Fry The Woman in the Library - Sulari Gentill A Prayer for the Crown-Shy - Becky Chambers A Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky Chambers Wayfarers series - Becky Chambers To Be Taught, If Fortunate - Becky Chambers Landline - Rainbow Rowell Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give - Ada Calhoun Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell Attachments - Rainbow Rowell Carry On series - Rainbow Rowell Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie Love-Shy - Lili Wilkinson Exiles - Jane Harper The Dry - Jane Harper Lapvona - Ottessa Moshfegh Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell Bluebeard - Kurt Vonnegut Sirens of Titan - Kurt Vonnegut The Truth Together - Kelly Rodgers Against the Glass - Linda M. Habib The Stellar Snow Job - Marie Howalt Siddartha - Herman Hesse Diary of a Void - Emi Yagi Tokyo Ueno Station - Yu Miri Astral Season, Beastly Season - Tahi Saihate ————————————————— Also mentioned: Degrassi: The Next Generation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288937/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Heartstopper https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10638036/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Eighth Grade https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7014006/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Dry https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5144174/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Audrey app https://www.listenwithaudrey.com/

Danielle leapt right in with her first question for Sylvie: Why do you love cats? Sylvie responded with a lot of wisdom about cats, like their purpose and what they really want from us. Sylvie went on to describe the different cat archetypes, it was fascinating. She described what archetype Max is, then she went on to classify Danielle's cats. And she answered the question, 'what is a cat's number one wish?' Listen to find out! Sylvie discussed her book (on Amazon) - 'Your Cat is Your Guide: How your Cat helps you with your Spiritual Awakening'. If you go to her website, you can see that she's a Cat Whisperer & Cat Expert, Author, Intuitive Healer, Spiritual Teacher & Awakening Coach. She can help you connect with your cat. It's https://www.sylviesterling.com/ The conversation went on, if you ever have a question for Danielle or Elizabeth they'll be happy to answer it. They love cats and people, so question away!  Of course we want to hear from you, we love chatting with pet parents, the more cat stories the better! We dare you to top Danielle and Elizabeth with stories about weird and funny cat behavior! We think we've seen it all, but maybe not... Find us online: Visit http://thejerseypodcats.com, download and review the podcast episodes in your favorite podcast player or from http://thejerseypodcats.buzzsprout.com, and join our FaceBook group The Jersey PodCats Community. You can find Sylvie at: https://www.sylviesterling.com/ The rescue organization that Danielle is involved with is www.tommyscatsnj.org And the Passage to Profit website is https://passagetoprofitshow.comSupport the showThe Jersey PodCatshttp://thejerseypodcats.comhttps://youtube.com/@thejerseypodcatshttps://instagram.com/thejerseypodcatshttps://m.facebook.com/groups/thejerseypodcatsDanielle Woolley danielle@thejerseypodcats.comElizabeth Gearhart elizabeth@thejerseypodcats.comTommy's Catshttp://tommyscatsnj.orgPassage to Profithttp://passagetoprofitshow.com

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina's got a birthday book haul, Emma's got a new tattoo, and we have a big scarf update. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie Not Dead Yet! - Mark Fletcher (https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=332931) A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman The Midnight Library - Matt Haig The Goldfinch - Donna Tartt Lapvona - Ottessa Moshfegh Carry On - Rainbow Rowell I'll Give You the Sun - Jandy Nelson Salt Slow - Julia Armfield Our Wives Under the Sea - Julia Armfield Yellowface - R.F. Kuang Dune - Frank Herbert Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery Jane Austen's Table: Recipes Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen - Robert Tuesday Anderson So. Many. Planner Stickers. The Secret History - Donna Tartt We are the Weather Makers - Tim Flannery On a Sunbeam - Tillie Walden One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You - Matt Inman The Liar - Stephen Fry A Prayer for the Crown-Shy - Becky Chambers A Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky Chambers Love-Shy - Lili Wilkinson The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ————————————————— Also mentioned: Imgur album: https://imgur.com/a/hbfRMmY Not Dead Yet! review https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=332931 CAWPILE introduction https://youtu.be/iZhinxtTMFQ CAWPILE V4 https://youtu.be/Z24ckUB-FY4 Barbie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Audrey app https://www.listenwithaudrey.com/ The Lizzie Bennet Diaries https://m.youtube.com/user/LizzieBennet StarKid Productions https://www.teamstarkid.com/ Booksandlala 2023 Buzzword Reading Challenge https://youtu.be/SwmtVw9iJUg Orilium Adventure in Aeldia challenge https://youtu.be/hAGr_byzqw8 Magical Readathon Autumn Equinox 2023 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxe_ZP6kflk Orilium Magical Readathon https://youtu.be/CtBWB6ATEdQ

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On this episode of our Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie Goodman talks about why your cat goes ballistic for catnip! Many of you know what Catnip is but there are some who haven't yet learned about this wonderful plant. Catnip is a recreational herb. You can grow it on your own or you can buy it It's a perennial herb which means it will come back if you take proper care of it. If you grow it you can look for it under names like catmint or catswort. If you buy it in toys you have LOTS of options! So what is it in catnip that makes it so delectable? The actual chemical is called Nepetalactone. It's found in the leaves and the stem of the plant This chemical, or oil if you will, is what gives them that crazy high and likely the zoomies all around the house. There are some interesting aspects to catnip. For one, not all cats are affected by it! Researchers call it an inherited sensitivity if a cat reacts to catnip, but some of them just don't. Now they also may have more of a delayed reaction to it as they age, so, if you try it out on them when they're babies you may see nothing. If you try it again when they are six months old or older. I've seen that happen with one of mine. Catnip never fazed him until one day when he was about a year old and then, oh wow, he went ballistic. Which brings me to another point, not every cat has the same reaction to catnip or even different brands of catnip! Most cats will primarily sniff it, and researchers have proven that the chemical gets stuck to their olfactory receptors in the nose. But Some cats will EAT it. Either way it still mushes up the leaves and the stems, triggering the oil secretion and their happy buttons. It's like a full state of euphoria. You'll see them start rolling about on the floor or rubbing their face against the toy or the free nip, they'll become very talkative, or dash about the house until they get sleepy. Sometimes they can even become a little aggressive. I have one cat nip brand that I love to give mine and I literally watched one of my girls become aggressive. She wanted to hoard all the nip! She started bapping her brother for the toy! So yes, they can sometimes fight over it. Lessons learned. More toys were purchased. You can buy lots of different kind of toys including ones that are pre filled, ones you can stuff yourself or refill when it gets old or drooled on, and even free form catnip that you can sprinkle about the house. In any case, it is a sight to behold when they go bonkers over it. Those are the times I joke that a good time was had by all and thankfully cats don't drive! Now these aren't something you want to give every day, it's more like a treat. Otherwise your cat can stop responding to it or they might feel a little sick afterwards. That shows up in ways like diarrhea or vomiting. So we temper the catnip. Also, until you know how your cat will react to it, try to give it to them by themselves, that way you can see what happens first in a safe environment. Your Cat will thank you though! Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com

In a world that can get far too complicated, there's nothing quite like simple wisdom handed down. With all that's new in business, there are also core principles that were true in the past, are still true today, and will likely be true tomorrow. That's what we're exploring today with my guest, Bryan Eisenberg: tried and true core business principles. In our conversation, we discuss how to be a “Rice and Beans Millionaire” – how to stop complicating everything and go back to business basics. Whether you are just starting out in your self-employed life, or have been in the business for years, the timelessness of these core principles will always be relevant in today's rapidly changing world. Bryan Eisenberg and his brother Jeffrey are the co-founders of Buyer Legends. Jeffrey was a former investment banker and Bryan a former social worker. They have been entrepreneurs for nearly three decades and have consulted, advised and mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses over the years, including Google, Overstock, and Disney. They are the co-authors of bestselling books "Call to Action," "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark?," "Always Be Testing," "Buyer Legends," and "Be Like Amazon: Even a Lemonade Stand Can Do It." Bryan and Jeffrey are recognized internationally as pioneers in online marketing, improving conversion rates, persuasive content and persona marketing, and helping organizations improve their customer experiences. And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com. Bryan Eisenberg, thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world. Guest Contact – BryanEisenberg.com Bryan Eisenberg on LinkedIn (in/bryaneisenberg/) Bryan Eisenberg on Facebook (/bryan.eisenberg) Bryan Eisenberg on Twitter (@TheGrok) The Rice and Beans Millionaire by Bryan & Jeffrey Eisenberg BuyerLegends.com Contact Jeffrey – SelfEmployedNewsletter.com JeffreyShaw.com Books by Jeffrey Shaw Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs The Self-Employed Summit Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Valuable complimentary resources to help you – The Self-Employed Business Institute — You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! — Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!   Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

Episode description: Ayana Gray doesn't just write books, she creates worlds. At 29 years old, she is already one of the best selling YA authors on the market (yes, it's ok to be jealous). Her series, which became Beasts of Prey and the more recently released Beasts of Ruin, presents a lush Pan-African fantasy world that will suck you in and won't let go. As page turners with mature themes, these books are the perfect way for The Book Case to start talking about fantasy. Books Mentioned in the podcast: Beasts of Ruin by Ayana Gray Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth Little Thieves by Margaret Owen How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You by The Oatmeal The Belgariad by David Eddings Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Karabian Red by Ashley N. Silver

On episode THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE of The Purrrcast, Sara and Steven welcome Hauspanther's Kate Benjamin (co-author of Catify to Satisfy and Catification) to chat cats and creating a feline friendly-home. She shares her journey into starting Hauspanther, talks about her cats (twelve!), and gives us a lot of great cat furniture tips, and so much more! The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats.The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though.New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/the-purrrcastFollow Kate:https://www.hauspanther.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hauspanther/ https://twitter.com/hauspanther Catify to Satisfy: Simple Solutions for Creating a Cat-Friendly Home - https://bookshop.org/a/13751/9780399176999 Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) - https://bookshop.org/a/13751/9780399166013 https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2022/11/18/cat-litter-box-small-apartment/ Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.comNEW PURRRCAST MERCH: https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/shopFollow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcaston Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcastFollow Sara Iyer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraanjuliiyerFollow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/Check out Sara Iyer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/saraiyerListen to Sara's Weezer podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weezer-has-turned-and-left-us-hereListen to Sara's Don Bluth podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-bluth-the-whole-bluth-and-nothing-but-the-bluthFollow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorrisCheck out Steven's new podcast, See Jurassic Right: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/see-jurassic-right/id1239538917?mt=2Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer:https://thesaxelnaiad.bandcamp.com/Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.comPart of the Exactly Right podcast networkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I'm hoping by changing people's perspective on what play looks like and giving them really concrete suggestions on how they can improve their play technique that more cats will get the play they deserve.” This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie's Fund. On today's episode, Stacy talks with Dr. Mikel Delgado, an Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Cat Behavior Consultant. Dr. Delgado is the co-owner of Feline Minds, a cat behavior consulting group, co-author with Jackson Galaxy of the 2017 book, “Total Cat Mojo” and the author of the forthcoming book “Play with Your Cat!”. In her conversation with Stacy, Dr. Delgado talks all about cat behavioral issues, which she saw were increasingly prevalent throughout and following the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. She provides some helpful tips on addressing behavioral issues, litter boxes, and more. Dr. Delgado discusses some of the limitations of her practice, the veterinary shortage, and the importance of having an established relationship with your veterinarian. She also touches on her work with Flabush Cats, a TNR-focused rescue organization based in Brooklyn, New York, and with the San Francisco SPCA. Additionally, she previews her upcoming book, which focuses on the importance of playing with your cat. To learn more about Dr. Delgado and her work, visit Feline Minds. If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy Stacy's conversation with Tabitha Kucera, Chirrups & Chatter Cat Behavior Consulting and Education, in episode 319.

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Curious if you can connect with your pet? What kind of Animal Communicator are you? New to animal communication? No problem, everyone starts somewhere. Today Michelle Fern welcomes animal communicator Danielle MacKinnon to discover how you can intuitively communicate with your cat! Michelle finds out why her cat, Charlotte has been acting out. You don't want to miss this fun episode! EPISODE NOTES: Can You Communicate with Your Cat?

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Rachel Spencer about our relationships with our dogs in our homes, and just how much a part of the family they are. Is your dog allowed on your bed or sofa? Do you have a wardrobe for your dog? Does your dog buy you birthday cards, and how do you celebrate your dog's birthday?   About Rachel  Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health, trends and technology. She works with pet business owners helping them raise their profile in the media and clients have appeared in the Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, BBC Breakfast, Mail Online, Daily and Sunday Express, and a host of pet titles like Edition Dog, Your Dog, Your Cat and industry titles including Pet Gazette and Pet Business World. Each week she shares tips on how small businesses can secure coverage on the Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast. Rachel provides consultancy services and runs a publicity coaching programme helping pet businesses stand out from the competition.    Find out more at www.publicityforpetbusinesses.co.uk    You can also find Rachel here:   https://www.instagram.com/rachelspenceruk https://www.facebook.com/rachelspenceruk https://twitter.com/rachelspenceruk https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspenceruk/

*Links to resources to be added soon!00:00:00 Molly RauhHello and welcome back to this CCIRA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host, Molly Rauh with my co-host...00:00:08 Jessica Rickert...Jessica Rickert. Today's podcast features, Whittany La Rocca, Whitney's work centers around authentic reading and writing instruction. Whitney shares, ideas for grammar instruction, blending science of reading and balanced literacy, and the Patterns of Power resource. Well, welcome Whitney. We're so excited to have you on the podcast. Why don't we start with you just telling us a little bit about your background.00:00:35 Whitney La RoccaOkay, well, thank you. And thank you for having me on this podcast. So I'm excited to be here my background, I guess, you know, starts since since you're up in Colorado, I can say, I'm originally from Wyoming. So we're formerly neighbors. I graduated from the University of Wyoming and then moved to Texas. And that's where I'm at no. I live in the Houston area. I have over 20 years of education experience. I I've taught I've been an instructional coach, and now I'm a full-time consultant, author, staff developer, co-author of the Patterns of Power family of resources. So Patterns of Power, Patterns of Power Plus. And recently we came out with Patterns of Wonder that I got to take the lead on for emergent writing. So my passion is definitely just supporting children as they find their identities and develop their identities in this world of literacy. So I'm super excited to continue to do this work all over the place, rather than just in my little bubble outside of Houston.00:01:43 Jessica RickertSo I'm wondering, because you talk about authentic grammar instruction, and I think teachers really struggle with authentic grammar instruction and not just putting a worksheet in front of them, but integrating it. So what are your thoughts on authentic grammar instruction?00:02:01 Whitney La RoccaAbsolutely. You know, we're told so often as teachers well just teach grammar in context and keep it authentic. And we're like, okay, sure, how do we do that? What does that really mean? Right? And so when we think about authentic grammar instruction, what we want to do is really lean on brain research and the research that goes into education and how our brains are wired to learn. And if we look at these cognitive structures in our brain, we have this, this structure of observation. And so we get to observe what writers do. And that's what we begin with. We begin with, published children's literature, the books that we love that are in our classrooms. We share some sentences from those or with the emerging writers we share an entire page from a picture book where we look at both pictures and words. And we just ask our students, what do you notice? And we get to have these authentic conversations where students get to really just talk about what they're noticing, what the brain is observing, right? And this power of talk, this power of inquiry, just drives this instruction. And through these observations, our students begin to recognize what writers do. And we get to pull in grammar into this conversation as well. When we do pick sentences or a page from a book, we're very particular about what we choose, right? And so we're going to curate a sentence or a page that really demonstrates this grammar skill that we're looking to show off. But we don't tell our students what that is, because we want them to kind of discover that on their own through inquiry. And that's how this process begins with this authentic grammar instruction. We begin with authentic literature, and we have these authentic conversations within the context of reading and writing about what authors do, why they do that, how they do that. And then we move into comparing and contrasting that to something else, like another piece of writing, right? We're leaning in on the comparative analysis structure, cognitive structure of our brain, which is our brains are wired to learn through, compare and contrast. So we move into that to really retain that information even more. And then we turn around and authentically produce a piece of writing that looks like the model. So we get to imitate that, and we can imitate that together. And then we invite our students to turn around and try it out on their own. And we celebrate this. And our celebration, again it's through this conversation, the sharing, this displaying of the authentic writing that they have tried out, and we turn around and invite them to continue to play with this skill in other parts of their day of writing. In writing workshop, in writing in the content areas - continue to produce more writing in different ways, using that skill. And then we get to end with this conversation around editing and what that really looks like. So rather than starting with the wrong and correcting, correcting, correcting, correcting and focusing on right or wrong, we invite, you know, risk taking, because we're celebrating the craft of writing rather than wasting our time correcting errors. And with that celebration, and with this authentic move looking at what writers do and the craft that they use, we are able to move towards correctness. And we have to, as teachers have this understanding too that every writer has approximations along the way even adult writers, right? So we never have perfect writing. We're always moving towards correctness, but we're starting with correct writing to teach that, rather than starting with the wrong. So, in context, within the frame of reading and writing and using authentic literature and asking our students to produce authentic literature as well, and they lean on their scaffolds when they need to. And when they're ready to move away from that, they take those risks and try it out. And then we can. We can teach into those risks that they are trying.00:06:30 Molly RauhSo knowing that you said, you know, we, it's an inquiry process, and we should start by observing and know, you know, every teacher has some of their like favorite books, or some of their go os. Yeah. So if you were going to share some of your favorite, some of your go-to is with our listeners, what might be some of those, you know, awesome books that you would choose for our class of emerging readers.00:06:55 Whitney La RoccaOh, my goodness, it's so this is this is so hard for me, because you, you both can see like my background or what's behind to be right? I'm in my home office right now, and the wall is just covered with books. I am a book, a holic. So for me, just to share a couple is like ridiculous. I could go for hours of my favorites. My biggest, my biggest tip, first of all, is a mentor text is a text that you love. So I could said, I could share text all day. I could send you lists and everything, but honestly, you have to love it for your students to really love it too. And so those books that are in your classroom, if you really love them, then they're probably a really good mentor text to use. And but I also will say it that we need to be diverse in the text that we choose, right? And we need to make sure that we have a wide representation and of people in the books that we use. We want to be inclusive. We want to make sure that our readers see themselves, and they see others. And this is how we build community. And this is how we build empathy through the books that we I said. Just those little tidbits before I do share some titles with you. So few for emergent writing, I guess, some of my very favorites and "Quit Calling Me a Monster" by Jory John, one of my favorite mentor texts that really could be used for anything. There's a lot of teaching points inside of that Troy Cummings', "Can I be Your Dog" is one of my favorites. He also has "Can I be Your Cat" or along that line. I'm waiting on it. I waiting on the paper back to show up to my house next month. So but there's a second one about a cat cat, as opposed to a dog. Anything by Mo Willems hands down, right? The Pigeon books, the elephant piggy books, pretty much anything there. I also love they, these, the Yasmine books, the these ones by Saadia Faruqi. I'm not sure that I pronounced her last name, right? But it's a series, the Yasmine books I absolutely love for younger readers as mentor texts as well. For older readers, I really enjoy pretty much anything by Matt De La Pena is one of my favorite authors, for sure. And I also love Peter Brown's "The Wild Robot" is probably one of my favorite novels, as well as Katherine Applegate's "The One and Only Ivan," but even more so, "The One and Only Bob," I like that one even more than Ivan, which I didn't think I could like anything more than Ivan. But Bob is just another one as well. So those are just some off the top of my head that I absolutely love. My some of my favorite authors might go-tos. But like I said, I could pull so many books off and just keep talking. So.00:09:58 Molly RauhYou had talked too about, you know, when they're observing, especially with our younger, I called them emerging readers before. But we're really talking about emerging writers. Like you said.00:10:10 Whitney La RoccaBoth. Readers and writers and writers are readers. We make that reading-writing connection in everything that we do.00:10:15 Molly RauhWhen you're working with, you know, some of the really and honestly, I would probably still even do it with my high school kids looking at pictures specifically. You know, I think some teachers are really skilled at analyzing images as kind of a component of writing and others, you know, maybe that's something they're still trying to build. And I'm thinking, you know, this is one of my favorite books, so you said, you talking about books that you love, there's a book called "This is Not My Hat."00:10:53 Whitney La RoccaYes, I have it on my wall.00:10:53 Whitney La RoccaIt's very like it's an inference sort of book, because so much of what's going on in the story isn't in the written words. It's visual. How, how do you bring together something like that when they're looking at writing when the story isn't fully in the writing? Like, what would the conversation look like for a book like that? If I want to bring in one of my favorite books to talk?00:11:17 Whitney La RoccaWell, as you think about this visual literacy. And with graphic novels being so popular here, there's so much more in those pictures than there are in the words as well, and so much thinking that occurs with students who read graphic novels. So I'm a huge proponent of graphic novels as well. So I just think, when we take a look at that again, it's that observation. So, you know, what do you notice? In older students, if we're having conversations around grammar, they're probably going to lean more towards the words that you're sharing an entire page. And I like to think about this process, even outside of teaching grammar, right? This is an inquiry process. What do you notice? Compare it and contrast it with something else, turn around and try it out, right? So that's that's the inquiry part of it. So we can share. I was thinking, I was working with some junior high students not too long ago, and we were talking about I wanted, but we had to a lesson on flashbacks, right? So I actually just put up a page from Jerry Craft's "Class Act" and where he does, he has a flashback and around, the flashback he has like a wavy line. And so they're bell ringer when they came in was just a what do you notice the authors doing on this page? Right? That's all it was. What do you notice? And so they wrote in their notebooks. You know, a lot about, kind of the meaning of what's going on the back story of the student, what they were gathering just from that one page, which so much was in the pictures versus the words themselves. But and but it was interesting, none of them really noticed that little move around the flashback. But they did realize that he was flashing back to something different. And so just that what you know is conversation then moved us into. Well, this is called a flashback and look what Jerry did for us as readers, right? And he made this wavy line. So we actually transferred that over to text. When you did, we did a compare contrast. We moved to where we were just looking at text itself and finding the flashback. And we actually drew the squiggly line. So if you think about about that, that's, you know, that's that visual literacy of what's going on. So if we have books where we're looking at pictures as well, when we asked, what do you notice? You can say, you know, look at the words. But also look at the pictures. What do you notice is happening here in both. Now with emergent readers and writers, the writing that they're doing is mostly pictures as they're learning that there's this thing called letters. And these letters make words. And these words make sentences, right? So when we're looking at really emergent writers, they're just scribbling for their writing. They have this understanding that there's this thing called writing, but they don't have this understanding that there's these letters, you know, these symbols that make letters that tie the sounds yet. And so when we're asking them to look at pictures and what we're doing, we're still looking at the words as well. But their eyes tend to look more at the pictures, because they're not reading these words yet. So we get to lean in on what it is they're noticing, and then we get to develop their oral language through those pictures. So when they're using the pictures in their own books and say, we're working with nouns, right, it's a focus brace we might use is I tell about people, places and things in my story. And so they have these scribbles on the page. Well, as we're developing the oral language, they can be bringing in people, places and things into their language as their sharing, what's in their pictures. And that's just the, the, the foundation of grammar that were working on with our students. 00:14:55 Jessica RickertWell, in all of this is reader like based in readers' and writers' workshop and balanced literacy. What - something that's pushing in on education in Colorado and other places is Science of Reading. So how do you, how do you see merging those two things? Because science of reading is here to stay and whatever people think of it. But then it's, it seems like if they're trying to push out balanced literacy, and what you're talking about is these really great authentic experiences for kids. So what are your thoughts on that?00:15:29 Whitney La RoccaWell, we definitely have this pitch for a Science of Reading everywhere. And what I will say is the science of reading is attached to Scarborough's rope, right? And so to have skilled readers, we have to weave in the phonics. But we also have to leave in what we call language comprehension. And when we look at the language comprehension side of it that is developing this language of having an understanding of syntax and structure and all all of these pieces, you know, of developing how language should sound that fluency piece when we're reading. Well, we're not going to just get that fluency peace unless we are read aloud to right? And so read aloud happens during balanced literacy. And guess what? We need that read aloud to dive into that language comprehension side of the science of reading. And there are so many components in that language comprehension compre- "muuh" (sound to indicate tongue-tied moment) , the comprehension side, where a lot of balanced literacy components come in. I do see the need for a strong phonics part of your day. We need that, right? Our students definitely need to be able to decode it. They shouldn't just be guessing, but it definitely can be weaved together. And honestly, one of my favorite, it works out there right now that I go back to almost on a daily basis, because as a consultant, I'm getting calls constantly, because I do, my consulting is around balanced literacy and reading and writing workshop. And so I get calls all the time. Well, you know, we're really being told we have to do science of reading. How can we mix and match that? And the it's called "Shifting the Balance" by Kari Yates and Jan Birkins. If you haven't heard of it yet, I highly recommend you check it out, "Shifting the Balance" Stenhouse Publishers is the publishing company? But what they do is they share the research behind the science of reading, and then they give, and then they show how that can be balanced with balanced literacy. And there's actually actually six shifts that they dive into of how you can shift your balanced literacy to also follow and dive into this research behind science of reading. And it's beautiful I, like I said, I refer to it almost on a daily basis. It's definitely one of my favorite art pieces of work out there right now as we maneuver through these reading wars. What I will say is there needs to be a balance, right? So we don't need to be at one end or the other. It really needs to come together. There are some really good things with science of reading that I do believe in, but I am also my heart is with reading and writing workshop could, because when we're talking about authentic authenticity and we're talking about engagement, that's where that happens, right? And if we really dive into emergent reading and writing this writing that they're doing through their pictures and through their oral rehearsal, that's not going to happen if we wait until they can write CBC words, right? And so we don't want to stifle them because they're not yet writing words, encoding words or decoding words, right? We want them to be able to go ahead and develop that language comprehension through Reading the pictures as well as writing through pictures.00:19:00 Molly RauhOh, and this is this is more for listeners. This is not for you so much Whitney. But if you are looking for some cool science of reading strategies that you could maybe marry with what Whitney's talking about, we have another podcast with Jessica help me with the name, because it just fell out of my head. I had it a minute ago -Katie Garner. We talked to Katie Garner, and she's got these great little strategies to help kids access those sounds before they're you know, technically, I'm doing air quotes. You guys can't see me but air quotes before they're technically ready. And so, you know, that's that's a great resource. But I'm with you. I like, I'm such an inquiry, like my practice as a teacher is very inquiry-based and I, you know, I love Patterns of Power and the work that you and Jeff Anderson have done, and you know, that like, like you said, it's engaging work that can kids get excited about it. And, you know, Jeff, that I've made no secret about this. Jeff is, we'll see if you can beat him. This is your goal. You gotta beat him.00:20:06 Whitney La RoccaI don't - I don't think I can.00:20:06 Molly RauhJeff is my favorite podcast episode that I've recorded.00:20:11 Whitney La RoccaI can't beat Jeff. He's my favorite too. I absolutely love him. He's my mentor. I have learned so much from him, and when people asked me to come present and they're like, you know, we've seen Jeff, we really want you. And I'm like, okay, but, you know, I'm not Jeff. RIght like, not even close, just so incredible. I could listen to him all day. And I just laugh constantly, right? You know, he'll just have you rolling over. I love it when we present together, because I just almost pee my pants every time, because he's so funny, but I absolutely love him. We did. We had a webinar together this afternoon, and we talked on a daily basis. We're like our we're the married couple who are the we're definitely the work husband and wife there. And so we it's a lot of fun. But yeah, I can't beat Jeff, you can't don't even put me try to like put me there, because I'm not even close.00:21:04 Molly RauhI won't make you do that. But I'm still enjoying this a lot so far. So, absolutely I won't make you compete with Jeff.00:21:10 Whitney La RoccaAnd if you want to laugh more, you know, we have they he and Travis, who's the co-author for the Middle School patterns of winter. They host the podcast as well, called the POPCast. Which is the Patterns of Power podcas: the POPCast and they have you rolling. But the episodes are about 15 minutes long. And they're all and Patterns of Power. So they just have you you rolling. They brought me on to talk about Patterns of Wonder. They've brought Caroline on to talk about Spanish, you know, they've brought on some brain researchers that kind of bring in everybody, but it's those two and their two goofballs. So they really have a good time with this podcast. And it's a lot of fun to listen to.00:21:52 Molly RauhWell, I'm definitely going to have to give that a try. And I will also, this is the first time in a while. When I've had Whitney, you've given me like, you might have seen me like frantically writing things down. This will be the first time in a while where I'll have show notes with links to all kinds of resources. So thank you for sharing already, like so many names and books and resources, because I love to get to link those together for our audience so that they can access even more than we can talk about in, you know, a short podcast session.00:22:23 Whitney La RoccaWell, there's so many people doing so many good things out there. I just I love to just share what's going on out there in classrooms and out in the professional writing world. And it's just, it's just amazing, even though this year is just incredibly difficult for teachers. And I know that I see that I just love that they're still, you know, a little bit of excitement still out there. And I just want to share and celebrate that as often as possible.00:22:50 Jessica RickertWell for our listeners that don't know what Patterns of Power are -is in. You've been talking about that. Can you tell us a little bit about that?00:22:58 Whitney La RoccaYeah. So Patterns of Power is a resource. It's a professional book, but it's really professional resource. And Jeff and I created Patterns of Power for grades, one through five first. So that was our first one that we created together. And it really came from the work that he did with everyday editing and mechanically inclined. And just the back story behind that I was an instructional coach at the time on an elementary campus. We were struggling on our campus because we were using a lot of daily edit, daily oral language, worksheets, and we just weren't seeing a transfer of skills to their writing. And we were frustrated because we were using writing workshop, and it just it was frustrating for us. And I was reading his work. And I and I told my teachers, I said, hey, there's this guy out here who's doing some pretty cool stuff, and we're using mentor texts already. And during writing workshop, you know, this approach makes sense. What do you think we give it a try? And so for? And they said, sure, of course, we're willing. So I just I created some lessons, you know, at the lower grade levels and along the lines of his work, and they started using it, loved it. He came to my district. He and I got to talking, and he invited me to write this book with him, which was really exciting just to, because, Molly, just like you, I love him, right? I go back to my notes before I knew him of just the sessions. And there's so many exclamation marks in my notes, because he just had you so excited and energized and motivated. So I couldn't wait to do this work. So we came out with that. And the reason why we called it a resource over a professional book is because the professional reading that's in this book is a very short amount. We know teachers don't have time to do all of this professional reading. So we have about 50 pages that's the professional reading, and the other 400 pages are ready-to-use lessons that you could turn around and use tomorrow. Every lesson follows the same process and we call it the Patterns of Power process. It's this inquiry process that I referred to earlier where we begin with invitation to notice, we invite our students to notice what they observe in the sentence that we choose. And through that conversation, they discover this move that writers make, which is tied to grammar. And so we introduced in that Focus Phrase for them. And we learn, you know, like, "I use nouns to show people, places, and things" that's a focus phrase. And now we have a better understanding standing of what nouns are, rather than starting our lesson with okay writers. Today we're going to learn about nouns, pull out your notebooks. Let's do a three column chart, right? People places and things, you know know, we're going to start with just this sentence, and ask, what do you notice? And through that conversation, they discover this. And then we move into the invitation to compare and contrast where we compare and contrast that mentor sentence to another example, and continue our conversation around what they notice, which also leads back to our Focus Phrase, then you have the invitation to imitate where we imitate that model together. So that's where we create our own piece of writing. Thunder cracks Oh, my goodness, sorry, we're having a thunderstorm right now. That was a really loud thunder. My dog is freaking out. We have really bad thunderstorms down here. I'm sorry. So the invitation to imitate were imitating together using that Focus phrase, keeping that Focus Phrase in mind, they turn around and imitate on their own. So then they turn around and try it out on their own. And we celebrate that. And then we move into the apply where they go ahead and try it out in other areas. And we come back at the end for this conversation around editing. And our editing is still isn't about right or wrong, but it's about meaning and effect, and really thinking about, you know, when we don't put a period here, how does that affect the meaning? Or what effect does this have on the reader? So these conversations give way to editing to where students actually really edit their work. So often, our students think they're writing is perfect. There are no mistakes in my writing, and we hand them and editing checklist. And they check yes, all the way down, right? And when we look at their writing and there's nothing, they haven't edited, anything. But when we use these Focus phrases and we use this process and ending with that conversation well, and then they have a better understanding of what they really meant to do as editors, and they take more care, and they're more intentional with the editing that they do. So all of our lessons in Patterns of Power follow that process, and we have over seventy five lessons in Patterns of Power. And then we wrote Pattern of Power Plus, which were grade level specific. And that's where, like I was, Patterns of Power was Jeff Anderson with Whitney La Rocca. So my name was real tiny. Then with Patterns of Power Plus, I became an "And" so my name was the same size. And Jeff tells everyone I graduated from a preposition to a conjunction, and that grammar really does matter, right? And then, while Jeff and Travis were working on Patterns of Power for Middle School, I got to work, take the lead and become have my name first and work on Patterns of Wonder for emergent writers. So it just continues to grow. I guess I and I'm allowed to say it. Now we have Patterns of Power, Molly, for high school coming out. Yes! Nine through twelve and is in production right now. So it's supposed to be soon coming out. I don't, I can't tell you exactly when, but I know it's soon because it's been turned over to production. So...00:28:47 Molly RauhAnd to all of you that couldn't see me like mouth, jaw dropped, hands to face, like so excited.00:28:55 Whitney La RoccaYes, I know. I knew you would be excited. I couldn't wait to tell you that. So, yes, we're your pre-k through 12. We will be very soon with this process. And that's what's so awesome is the process is the same at every grade level. The difference is the layers of complexity that we add into it, right? And that's what makes it so powerful as well.00:29:17 Molly RauhWell and you can tell, you know, I'm, I teach high school, but I still know your work, love your work. You know, it's something that I've you know, obviously I go to CCIRA, and I take a lot of of different strategies from a lot of different grade levels and adapt them. But it's so nice when somebody has also done that work for me and I can go. Oh, I can do that so much better, like you guys are brilliant in ways that I'm not.00:29:40 Whitney La RoccaWell, when we encourage that to, we encourage you, you know, to start with the lessons we created. But once you have a sense of how this process goes, go into the books that you love and find sentences, you know that you love or invite your students to find sentences and in move, continue with the process on your own as well. So we don't believe in scripted teaching at all. And so we want this. That's why it's really a process. Yes, we have lessons to support the process. But that's the process that makes it so powerful. And I always, when I signed books, I always sign it with "The power is in the process," because that's really what it is. And you have to trust that process as well. When you think about transfer, right? I so agree with that.00:30:26 Molly RauhSo that gets me to think thinking about 00:30:29 Molly Rauhthat creative process, because you said, when you got started, you know, you had kind of looked at some of Jeff's work, and you created some lessons. And that, you know, just sort of over the years has snowballed into this fantastic, impressive, awesome career. I'm so like, I'm jealous of all you've accomplished, and that you got to graduate.00:30:49 Whitney La RoccaIt's so exciting. It's been really fun. My mom the other day actually said, you know he's really giving you this gradual release of responsibility, and that's exactly it. That's what it was. My mom's a former teachers as well - it's the language, right? She's retired now, but she's like a you know, he just he took you under his wing, and he slowly released you a little bit more to go out and do this work. And and that's what it is. And it's the same thing with the process as well. It's a gradual release.00:31:18 Molly RauhYeah. But thinking back to the beginning of your process as a learner in, in creating this, could you tell us a little bit about those first couple initial lessons, and then maybe what hasn't changed or evolved, or what you've learned, kind of as you've grown? TAnd you know, tell us about your learning process.00:31:36 Whitney La RoccaSure, my gosh, there's so much. So when I first created just the lessons on my own, where I was taking his work from Everyday Editing and Mechanically Inclined and just trying to think at, you know, at an elementary - lower elementary level, what this could look like, you know, we interpret things so differently. And so when I was doing the notice, I actually made three days of noticing where we were noticing three different texts all around the same skill. And and then the compare contrast, we use those, but still, you know, continue to compare contrast. And and the he came in, I remember when he came and did, you know, some PD around this work with us, and I had kind of an aha moment. And I was like, oh, my goodness, you know, my lessons I'm trying to do too much, much like this, you know, it's it doesn't need to be that much. I'm kind of overdoing that notice, you know that we need to get we need to get past that, and really into the work that the students are actually doing, because that's where the power is. And so I, that's kind of what got us started. He also talked about the focus phrase, which I, that was something new that wasn't in Everyday Editing. And so he was definitely kind of growing and doing some work around this as well. And so I took one of my first grade lessons, and I revised it after that PD. Yeah, I went back, and I revised it, and I added in a focus phrase, and I took out some of the other things and completely revised it to match more of what he shared in the PD when I had a better understanding rights. And and that's the power behind hearing the actual authors. Like you learn, you're like, oh, that's what that meant. And so I sent him the lesson, he and I had talked, you know, at the PD and everything. So he kind of knew my name at least because I was, he came to my school. So so I was kind of in charge of making sure he got lunch, right? The important things. And so I sent him a lesson and said, hey, you know, after this PD, I really have been thinking more about some of these lessons I've created. Can you take a look at this first grade lesson and give me feedback? I've added a focus phrase. I've kind of changed some things up. Let me know what you're thinking here. I'm because I really just wanted his feedback on this. You know, I'm I am I on the right track? And that lesson is actually what he emailed me back and said, I really want to talk to you, what's your number? And that's where that got into wow. You know, you and I are on the same page here. This is, you know, I can really take your lower elementary experience and mix it with mine, Upper Elementary and secondary experience. And we could do something here. So as I'm think of those early lessons in that early learning, that's for me. It was just going back and trying it again. It's that revision that we do as writers, right? And then when he and I sat down to actually work Kirk, you know, I was kind of nervous three getting honestly, I was like, oh, my gosh damn good, right lessons with him. And we sat side by side at his table. But Jeff is just so open and and wanting to learn as well. I mean, he's been doing this work for ever, but he's still open and wanting to learn more and wanting to learn from others. So he really was asking, you know, what do you think about this? And what lessons do you have? Maybe we can mix some of these together. And so I just kind of learned even more about how you just have to write. You just have to get it out. So, you know, don't don't worry about if it's right or wrong, just get it out, get it out there. And because then you can revise then that's definitely something I have learned. I will say, as that gradual release of responsibility as I took on Patterns of Wonder, really took the lead on that. I sat with a blank screen for a really long time, and I had a really hard -it was all in my brain, and the editor would call and say, "how we doing? Haven't seen anything yet." I'm like, it's all right here in my brain. It's percolating. And he's like, well, percolate that onto paper, please. And so once I got going, though, I was really able to continue that work. And as we, Jeff and I are kind of working on something else like I'm not sure if I can really say what else is coming. But there may be something else coming soon. And it's amazing how much easier it is now for me, right? I just sit on, and I just go to town on these lessons on we're working on around revision. So just a hint, and I'm able to I'm much more confident in what I'm doing now, and that gradual release of responsibility, adds confidence, right? I've had him when I've needed him. And as he let me go a little bit more, I grew with more and more confidence. And now I feel really strong about what I do. 00:36:21 Molly RauhI love that your own process connected to, you know, again, that writing process. And I also just love that you were bold enough to like, maybe like, I just need to be braver and be like, hey, here's this cool lesson I created based off from your work. What do you think? The thing like? The mentors? Because you gained this awesome mentor because you were just brave enough to send a lesson and say, hey, I could use some feedback.00:36:48 Whitney La RoccaBut really, that's all I'm working for. I never dreamed that this would happen like I, of course, it was in my dreams. But I never, when I sent that was like thinking it what happened? Right? I really was just looking for feedback. So when he said, I need to talk to you, I was like, uh oh, I thought it was going to be terrible like he didn't want to put it in writing, right? It's. So then, when I talk to him, he's like, you know, I really think we need to do some work together. And I was like, wait, what? Hold up, what? And that's when he went into, you know, well, it's going to be Jeff Anderson with Whitney La Rocca and made a point that my name was going to be very small. And I said, I didn't care just the fact that I would get to work with him and learn more from him. I really saw this as a way for me to learn more. And I mean, I have definitely learned more, way beyond what I had expected back then. And like, I think, it was 2014 or 15 or something, when all of this started between he and I. So.00:37:45 Molly RauhWell, I'm thinking, even just the feedback on the lesson, forget publishing. But just like, learning from someone like Jeff or any other, you know, educational- that's a theme we have on this podcast is educational heroes. And...00:37:58 Whitney La RoccaYes, I encourage everyone to ask for feedback. Don't be afraid to do that, whether it's from someone in your school or someone outside of your school, and it don't be afraid to just reach out and say, Hey, can I have some feedback on this? Because that's how we grow. And, you know, we are. We're as smart as the people in the room. Umm, right? And if we're not asking for feedback, if we're not seeking other opinions and and, you know, working towards this growth, we're not helping our children. Right? So It ultimately, it's about our students. And if we seek feedback, then we're also putting that good model out there as we encourage our students to do the same, 00:38:44 Molly RauhAbsolutely. And that, you know, I guess my brain is very much into like connecting to some of our old podcasts today. One of our recent ones was with our Early Career Network, liaison or whatever. we call her role, and we were talking a lot about just those conversations and the learning we can get from collaborating with some of the newer educators, because they've had, some of those...One, they've got some new learning that maybe we've missed out on. Two, they have a lot of of those techniques are fresh in their mind, you know, things that we know, but maybe we've forgotten to do as we get, you know, into sort of the daily patterns of our work. And so it can be so refreshing to sit down and collaborate with someone who's just sort of in a different space and place in teaching, because like it improves my practice so much even, just, you know, looking over lessons of some of my newer colleagues, or I all the time. I'm like, hey, come look at this. Tell me what you think and getting feedback. And I think that goes for any level, you know, whether it's reaching out to you, or reaching out to Jeff for reaching out to the teacher, down the hall? I think sometimes we forget how much we can get from just a fresh set of eyes from our awesome colleagues who have strengths that aren't our strengths like, I don't know, I'm a very collaborative kind of person.00:40:12 Whitney La RoccaI am too. And I just think too, you know, the you know, I've been in this for a while now. So my former students, I remember being a coach, and we were hiring my former sutdents. My like former third graders were now becoming teachers at my school, and I just reached, just learning from them. I learned from them when they were kids in my third grade class, but I also learned from them when they were my colleague. It's just all about learning from others. And I think that's important that we learn from our younger teachers. But we also take time to learn from our students that are in our class as well, because they can teach us a lot too.00:40:45 Molly RauhI love that I, you know, one of my favorite questions to ask my students is just "What are other teachers doing that, I could bring to my classroom to make it better. And a lot of times, they're like, "No, nothing, miss, you're great." But every once in a while, they have, they remember something cool that another teachers done it. And I'm like "score!"00:41:04 Whitney La RoccaYeah, I want to know more about that.00:41:07 Molly RauhYeah, I was talking to one of my and I can't remember what he said. But he came to me. We did this we, co taught a lesson. So we mixed our two classes together and co-taught this lesson the last two days. And he he came to me afterwards and he said, okay, I have this really great feedback from this kid, and I wanted to tell you about it so that if I forget, you'll at least remember, oh, it was about visuals to go with. It was this big sort of geography thing. And they were learning about Imperialization and the countries that they were sort of trying to imperialize and grab. It was just like names written on note cards. And this kid would be said, it would be so cool if we had like a picture visuals to go with it. So, you know, we had a little more sense of what we were grabbing, and he's like, that was such good feedback, because he's like, of course, we could do that like that makes a lot of sense. And you know, it's little things. And, you know, that doesn't quite connect with your work of literacy. But like our kids, they have so much to share an offer. And sometimes the ideas don't come to them, and that's okay. But every once in a while, oh man, they have awesome feedback.00:42:14 Whitney La RoccaBut when we open our our classrooms to their feedback into these conversations, we're showing them that we trust them, right? And we're opening the doors. And and with that comes higher levels of engagement as well. And the best way to learn they have to be engaged first before they can really learn and retain anything. So when we have the trust of our students in that way, and they're, they feel open enough to share some of their thinking around this. We just invite more engagement.00:42:40 Molly RauhAbsolutely. Jessica, do you have questions to get us back on track? Because I have definitely derailed us a little bit.00:42:47 Jessica RickertNo, no questions. I think this has been great. And I just think that Patterns of Power resource is what teachers need, because I think teachers are always, have always been overwhelmed. And so it's nice for somebody else to do like the legwork of the structure. And like you said, then go off and do it. But it's nice to have something that's not a script, but it's here's where you can start, and then take off from there. So I think, and that's like, I'm excited for Molly too, because I think sometimes High School doesn't have of the resources like that. So I think that's a great resource. And I love that it's a resource, not a script, not a program, because we still want teachers to think too. And like you said, use your own books, your favorite books, because that's authentic. I mean, if you're just grabbing a book that the resource told you, it's like God, this is the worst book ever, you know, then then then it loses its authenticity. So I love that. And I love that you ground everything and what's best for students and how students learn and how we learn. I mean, that's how we read and write and learn about different things as well.00:43:57 Whitney La RoccaWell and I do want to say, with this Patterns of Power for high school, the co-author on that is Holly Durham. So she is, she's down here in Texas as well. She is a high school coordinator, language arts coordinator at high school level. So she really knows her stuff when it comes to high school. And to be honest, I get kind of get a little intimidated talking to her, because here I have goodbye little primary world, and that she's like using these words, I don't even know what they mean. So she definitely knows her stuff. But she Travis and Jeff co-wrote that one. So it's exciting that our family also said, continues to grow as we add more resources. And when we're thinking about this resource, it is a resource, right? So it's not a program, it's not a professional books. So it really can be used with any model that you're using, whether you are using balanced literacy and reading and writing workshop, or you are using a program this really, because it's a process, it really can feed into anything, any kind of model that you're using for a teaching writing. You can replace those worksheets with this process very easily. I have a several districts that I am working with that we are, we are doing that. So it is it is doable, and the teachers are excited because it's so much more engaging than those worksheets.00:45:20 Molly RauhAnd I just want to emphasize, you know, I think processes are so empowering to both teachers and our students. When we learn processes, you know, they give us, kind of a strategy that we can apply regularly. And when we teach our students processes, they now have a tool that they can apply to different problems, that they run into themselves. And so I love teaching processes, and I love that you guys have created some awesome resources with Patterns of power and Patterns of Wonder. And, you know, the whole collection of resources for so many people at every different level. So I hope teachers listening, you know, budget a little money aside and grab themselves a great resource.00:46:04 Whitney La RoccaResource. Yes, thank you. Well, I will say too with the process, they you actually go through the entire writing process in a very short, non-threatening way with this Patterns of Power process too, you know, you're immersed in this literature, you're immersed in skill. You turn around and do some brainstorming before drafting something together, you turn around and draft it again on your own. You celebrate that. And often in that celebration, there's revision that's done to that right there. You realize, oh, I want to add this, and you doing some revision that apply often goes into a lot of revision into the writing that you're doing during your writing block of time and ending with the editing conversation moves over to editing. So you're really taking it through the writing process, but it's in such a short digestible chunk that it's very non-threatening to students, again, that that allows them to feel good and confident about that work they're doing before going into these long essays, right, or whatever it is that they're writing.00:47:06 Molly RauhWell. And I love that you. You emphasized that it is a short process, because I think sometimes teachers go oh, writing is such a process. It's so hard to get, and it feels it feels so natural and engaging and short and sweet. And, you know, it's kind of a very snappy kind of thing to work through these these processes. And when you said earlier that you were a little intimidated by, you know, some of the high school stuff in the vocabulary, let me just tell you, like the some of the best instructional practices that I have as a teacher I learned from lower elementary presenters that I've gone to see, like, truly some of the best. And, you know, you talk again about some of those processes. Linda Hoyt is where...00:47:55 Whitney La RoccaI love Linda Hoyt.00:47:55 Molly RauhYeah, I saw her early in my career at a CCIRA conference, and she she blew my mind, because it was very much like what you talked about, where it was like, okay, let's observe this sentence. Let's mimic it a little bit. And we did so much writing. So, you know, in such a short sweet amount of time. And I was like, I can. I was teaching Middle School at the time. And I was like, I can totally take this back to my kids and man. I had such fun experiences using the strategies. And I still like it's still in my classroom today. And, you know, if you've ever looked at her Non-fiction Writing, everything is like three steps. There's nothing more than three steps. And I feel like the work that you guys have done is very similar in that it really is short and sweet. And, you know, empowering, because it's so easy to just take and use. I think that's something teachers really love and want to just be able to like, go into something and be like, okay, I can apply this like I can use this tomorrow because it's like it makes that much sense.00:48:58 Whitney La RoccaAnd the students do that to. They're like, oh, I can do this one sentence. I can do that, right? I can do that. It's that confidence piece. So.00:49:08 Molly RauhAlright. So my final question, okay, it that I pretty much throw at everyone is about educational Heroes.So who are some of you? I know it's a hard one - who are some of yours. Maybe, you know, just a couple. People that have really impacted you in awesome ways as an educator.00:49:29 Whitney La RoccaOkay. So of course, Jeff. You know, I've talked about him this whole time. So I'm going to start with him, but I'm not going to say a lot because I've done that this entire webinar. I will say Lucy Calkins has completely changed my view on teaching writing. And she actually came into my writing education as an early, I was an early teacher at the time. I had been only teaching a couple years when I was introduced to her work, and I actually got to go to New York for an Institute. And that Institute I walked away, saying, this is what I need to be doing. This makes sense and just she is just such an. And I know she's keynoting at your [Conference]. I'm so excited, but she just is such a learner herself to that. She's constantly revising her thinking, and she's constantly researching and constantly getting out there into classrooms and schools and trying to see what is going on right here and now, but still grounded in what's best for kids and that engagement piece and keeping it authentic. What authentic reading and writing really is. So one of my very first books, professional books that I read front to back, like cover to cover and was Art of Teaching Writing and I, it's highlighted like crazy. It's still on my shelf now. But just reading that and then listening to her. And now, even when I teach, people, will say, you sound just like Lucy. And I'm like, well, she was like, she was my person that's who - I remember being at the institute on my birthday and I she was I was in her small group session. And and she had us writing, of course, she always has us writing, and she was going around and conferring. And she came up next to me. And she said, I want to talk to you about your writing -scoot over. This is so Lucy: just scoot over. I'll share your chair with you, and I was like, so I got to like touch butts with Lucy on my birthday. I mean how cool is that.One of my favorite memory. But anyway, I just I could listen to her all day. I she's just she just has so much to say, and she's so genuine in everything that she does and everything that she says. And she's thoughtful in how she speaks, and she speaks how she writes, right? So it definitely she's one of my heroes for sure. I also, you know, I could go on and on, but I am going to I know that we're short on time. So definitely Jeff. Definitely Lucy, but also my mom, my, like I said, she is a former teacher, former coach. Her name is Amy Daley, and I actually dedicated Patterns of Wonder to her. She was, as I was growing up, she she was a preschool director, and then she moved into being a kindergarten teacher. And then eventually a coach, and I just had learned, growing - as a child I learned so much from her. She, I remember the writing that we did together just as a child in the young authors, competitions, she was there to help me, and she never told me what to do. She constantly conferred with me, right? And made me think through everything that I was doing. And then I remember when I first started teaching, I learned so much from her. Just and that way, she's actually the one that got me thinking about Lucy Caulkins. She's the one that introduced me to that whole brilliance in my life, in my world. And and and we just every time that we talk, we still talk shop constantly. We just have so many of the same philosophies and views and feed off one another, even though she's fully retired now, but she's definitely an educational hero for me as well, and that there's so many more, but I'm just going to limit it to those three for now.00:53:16 Jessica RickertIt is so hard to limit, because we have you know, but I know that Molly and I are both envious of both of your experiences with Jeff and Lucy. That's pretty awesome. But I love that your mom has paved the way for you as well. That's pretty special. And I gotta tell you, I never thought I'd be excited about grammar instruction. And I am!00:53:37 Whitney La RoccaMe neither. I never thought I would either and and Jeff even says he never in a million years dreamed he would write a book on grammar, you know. And then like it becomes this empire, you know, later in his life so.00:53:50 Jessica RickertWell, and it's so needed, because it's not something that it's kind of the leftover thing that we don't really talk about. I mean, we talked about writing instruction, but grammars always an aside, but it's so important, and it does need to be integrated. So I love what you guys have done.00:54:06 Whitney La RoccaAnd when it is taught, it's so often taught in isolation and just doesn't make sense right, or it's, or it's a focus on correcting, rather than the the correctness that's already there. And so I'm glad that we have a resource that can support teachers to keep it authentic and also continued their practice of teaching writing in the genres as well.00:54:29 Jessica RickertAwesome. Well, we look forward to seeing you at CCIRA and Molly have something to say before we wrap up.00:54:37 Molly RauhNo, that's okay. I, you know me, I could talk all night.00:54:41 Jessica RickertYou got Molly jazzed too. You got a high school teacher jazzed about grammar instruction.00:54:47 Whitney La RoccaWell, that tends to be, usually High School teachers are very jazzed about grammar instruction.00:54:51 Molly RauhI was actually, okay, I'm gonna say what I was going to say. I was actually thinking, like, there's so many teachers that are passionate about a lot of things writing-wise. And grammar is not one of them. They don't feel as comfortable with that space. And so you guys have really empowered them with something that allows them to feel comfortable tackling grammar.00:55:13 Whitney La RoccaIt's okay to not know everything it's that's okay. That's okay. We support you in that. So yeah, it's great.00:55:22 Jessica RickertWell, we're very excited. And for all of our listeners, if you haven't signed up for Whitney's session, there's still time to get in, or you can change your session to go and see Whitney, because she will have an awesome couple of sessions. And we're so excited to see you in person.00:55:40 Whitney La RoccaThank you. And one of my sessions is following Lucy. So if I'm not there, when you first get there attendees, it's because I'm talking to Lucy, I'll be there soon. Now I'm just teasing, I'm gonna probably have to sneak out of Lucy early to get over to my session, be ready for everyone to come in. However, I'm following her. So I feel like woo look at me. I follow Lucy. I'm honored to come to CCIRA. I have heard so many good things about this conference for years now. So the fact that I am actually get to come and present at it. I'm just incredibly honored, and I can't wait to get to Denver, even though it'll be cold. I can't wait to get there so.00:56:18 Jessica RickertGreat. Well, thank you so much for taking time to talk to us tonight. Well, thank you. Thank you for having me. I've enjoyed it.00:56:25 Molly RauhThank you Whitney. Thanks for listening to CCIRA Literacy Conversations podcast. To find out more about CCIRA, go to CCIRA.org. On CCIRA.org, you can join as a member, or find great resources like our professional development blog, which posts every Tuesday and has variety of guest writers on a awesome selection of topics. CCCIRA is a professional organization of educators and community members dedicated to the promotion and advancement of literacy. We also have a Twitter account @ColoradoReading. You can find us on Instagram at CCIRA_ColoradoReading. Or you can find us on Facebook, where we also have a members only group that we're trying to build. And our Facebook account is CCIRA Colorado Reading. We'd love to hear more from you. And again, if you're looking for new content, please send any questions or things you'd be interested in seeing from CCIRA to CCIRAVideo@gmailcom. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Delving into animals' minds - and our relationships with them - Claudia Hammond wonders whether our pets care if we get hurt. Would a dog - or even a cat - give a monkey's if their owner fell over? Researchers like Dr Karen Hiestand are keen to explore the differences between canine and feline reactions. At the University of Sussex she works in the field of anthrozoology - analysing the relationship between humans and other animals. In one study she asked dog and cat owners to feign injury, setting up small cameras in their homes to monitor reactions, hoping to find out if the pet have empathy. We hear about the initial findings. For years our understanding of animals was limited by attitudes like that of Descartes who thought they were merely machines made of flesh. Charles Darwin famously wrote in The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals that animal minds only differed from our own by degree, not in kind. Today some of the methods scientists use to measure animal responses are adapted from studies on children who've not yet learned to talk. Mental health campaigner and All in the Mind Awards judge Marion Janner used to take her support dog Buddy wherever she was went, whether it was onto mental health wards or into the BBC studios. Marion says she helped to keep her safe during crises related to her borderline personality disorder because she knew she couldn't do anything which prevented her from looking after Buddy. Last year when Buddy died Marion gained comfort from her other dogs and an aquarium filled with fish. On a walk in the park, we hear how Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy Polly has similarly helped her owner Sam to come to terms with the death of her previous dog Margo. The whole family was devastated by the loss and put a large plant where Margo's bed used to be because the room felt so empty. The Blue Cross for Pets charity offers support to anyone who's lost a pet - on the phone and online. We hear from their Bereavement and Loss Support Service manager Diane James about it can affect people as profoundly as human loss. Cats have had a bit of an image problem - as the recent headline "How to Tell if Your Cat is a Psychopath" shows. Karen Hiestand says their apparent aloofness and accusations of laziness arise because we forget that they are solitary creatures, descended from wildcats who hunt and then sleep it off. She hopes the explosion in cat research will help us to understand our feline friends better.

How much do you know about cat nutrition? What are the right choices for you and your cat? In this episode of Talk Animal, host Judy Anderson and guest Dr. Jean Hofve, Holistic Veterinarian, talk about keeping your cats healthy and happy through their food. Also, Dr. Jean emphasizes avoiding feeding them with bone meal, animal fat, and meat. Through her award-winning book "What Cats Should Eat: A Holistic Veterinarians Guide to Your Cat's Optimal Diet," you can transition your picky eater pet into a new meal. Tune in to learn the list of diseases linked to the food that your cat eats.

Is your cat their healthiest weight? With over 60% of pet cats being classed as overweight or even obese, there's a good chance your cat could do with losing a few pounds. And if left unaddressed this can lead to them suffering from multiple, otherwise preventable health problems.In this episode we talk about:Health Risks of Being Overweight for CatsPerception of Normal Weight for CatsKeeping Track of Your Cat's WeightAddressing the Problem of Being OverweightSeeking Help With Weight LossHow to Help Cats Lose WeightExercise and DietManaging More Than One CatLinks:Learn about harness training your catDiscover the world of cat puzzle toysCheck out the supakit collars and harnesses (and get 10% off!)Find out more cat weight loss tips in the show notes

This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Anthony Alipio to talk about Level Up: Advanced 5e's new Ranger class! In the news, more previews of the new D&D book The Wilds Beyond the Witchlight, Paizo launches a community content program amid controversy, Haunted West releasing next week, and more! Plus Our Favourite Game in All the World and a brand new sketch about reinventing the circular locomotive assistance disc. ------------------- Anthony Alipio Anthony Alipio on Twitter https://twitter.com/dm_fromscratch VSR Ink https://www.vsr.ink/ ------------------- News Former Paizo Employees Makes Allegations of Abuse, Harassment, Toxic Working Environment https://www.enworld.org/threads/jessica-price-ex-paizo-employee-spills-the-beans.682682/ Paizo Community Content Programs Pathfinder Infinite and Starfinder Infinite https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-launches-community-content-program.682721/ Wild Beyond the Witchlight Table of Contents https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-witchlights-table-of-contents.682665/ Jabberwock Preview from D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/beware-the-jabberwock-d-d-beyond-has-a-sneak-preview-of-the-the-wild-beyond-the-witchlight-monster.682596/ Harengon (rabbitfolk) Preview https://www.enworld.org/threads/preview-witchlights-new-rabbit-people.682708/ NPC Stat Block Leaks https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2021/09/dd-witchlight-leaks-reveal-action-figure-stat-blocks.html Interview with Justice Smith about D&D Movie https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-movie-action-packed-funny-as-hell.682688/ How to RPG with Your Cat https://www.enworld.org/threads/teach-your-cat-to-role-play.682707/ Level Up: Advanced 5e Preview of the Tarrasque https://www.enworld.org/threads/check-out-level-up-advanced-5es-tarrasque.682714/ News Digest for the Week of September 17 (Haunted West release, Shackleton Expanse for Star Trek Adventures) https://www.enworld.org/threads/news-digest-for-the-week-of-september-17.682730/ Star Trek: The Shackleton Expanse Campaign Guide https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/371128/Star-Trek-Adventures-Shackleton-Expanse-Campaign-Guide?affiliate_id=36142 ------------------- Kickstarters Quest-O-Nomicon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/questonomicon/quest-o-nomicon Peculiar Discoveries https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/349607276/peculiar-discoveries-magic-items-and-companions-for-5e Gravemire https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clawhammergames/gravemire Mana Games Café https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/managamescafe/mana-games-cafe Long Rest Tabletop Games Café https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/longrest/long-rest-tabletop-games-and-coffee-shop-in-stoke-on-trent Keep up to date with all the RPG crowdfunding projects ending soon every week with Egg Embry's RPG Crowdfunding News  https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-crowdfunding-news-%E2%80%93-quest-o-nomicon-gravemire-tomb-of-immolation-and-more.682645/ ------------------- Level Up: Advanced 5e Ranger Level Up: Advanced 5e https://www.levelup5e.com/ Get notified when the Kickstarter launches https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/level-up-advanced-5th-edition-a5e Unbreakable Volume 1 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/306865/Unbreakable--Volume-1?affiliate_id=36142 Unbreakable Publishing https://unbreakablerpg.com/ Kybertron: Legacy https://www.vsr.ink/blog/big-robot-energy ------------------- Please support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/morrus Don't forget to join the Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033145023517295/ and join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/VAuxX8M ------------------- Hosts: Russ “Morrus” Morrissey and Peter Coffey Editing and post-production: Darryl Mott Theme Song: Steve Arnott Kickstarter Game Research: Egg Embry Kickstarter Game Theme: Lyrics by Russ Morrissey, Vocals by “drwilko”, Guitar by Darryl Mott Malach the Maleficent played by Darren Morrissey

#044 - This week, veterinarian Dr. Jeff Feinman is back to answer your common pet health questions!  If you missed last week's episode (#43), it may be helpful to listen to that one first so that you can better understand Dr. Jeff's framework for how he thinks about our pets health, before delving into this one.  Dr. Jeff is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, he is on the faculty of Holistic Actions!, and he is also the vet that Anthony William, the Medical Medium, referenced in his 2017 Pet Health radio show.You can find Dr. Jeff at HolisticActions.comFacebook at Holistic Actions! for Animals Instagram at HolisticActionsFREE DOWNLOAD:  Holistic Actions! Holistic Medical Decision Making (HMDM) GuideDISCOUNT CODE:  If you are interested in an All-Access Membership for the HA! Academy, Dr. Jeff has generously provided the code HAPPYPET10 for $10 off your first month!  Just go to HolisticActions.com.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you have been enjoying Quest for Healing, please hit SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so that you don't miss an episode! Also, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES:Medical Medium's Pet Health Radio Show, May 2017 (link to Sound Cloud)Holistic Actions! FREE HA! Academy Fun-damentals Course (includes access to Fresh Feeding Guide)Holistic Actions! ForumEarth Animal House  at EarthAnimal.com AnimalEO at AnimalEO.info  Buck Mountain Flea Powder at Buck Mountain Botanicals Pet Health and Nutrition Center  Holistic Actions! Blog:  Your Cat's Urinary Problems are Not InevitableDr. Lonsdale's Raw Meaty Bone Diet website-----------------The Quest for Healing Podcast is hosted by Kerstin Ramstrom. For more information about Kerstin and her health coaching practice, Carefully Healing, please find her atCarefullyHealing.comFacebook: Carefully HealingInstagram: @CarefullyHealingWithKerstinYouTube: Carefully Healing with KerstinIf you want save up to 25% off supplements that you're taking every day, check out Wellevate in the Resources section of my website at CarefullyHealing.com/Resources and go to the Wellevate section. Shipping is FREE for orders over $49, US only. ($)

Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specializing in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health, trends and technology. She works with pet business owners helping them raise their profile in the media and clients have appeared in the Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, BBC Breakfast, Mail Online, Daily and Sunday Express, and a host of pet titles like Edition Dog, Your Dog, Your Cat and industry titles including Pet Gazette and Pet Business World.Each week she shares tips on how small businesses can secure coverage on the Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast.Rachel provides consultancy services and runs a publicity coaching program helping pet businesses stand out from the competition. Connect with Rachel from:https://www.instagram.com/rachelspencerukhttps://www.facebook.com/rachelspencerukhttps://twitter.com/rachelspencerukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspenceruk/Website:: https://www.publicityforpetbusinesses.co.uk⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Please Subscribe and give a 5 star rating and leave a review. Thank you soooo much in helping support Pet Pix Academy, this will help improve the shows ratings and make it easier for others to find it... And for access to all my FREE PET PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE⭐️visit www.petpixacademy.com

This week Michelle speaks with Anita Kelsey, who holds a first-class honors degree in Feline Behaviour and Psychology. Anita also writes for Your Cat magazine and is on their expert panel answering reader questions about cat grooming CFBA (Canine and Feline Behaviour) magazine as well as being a full member. Her first book 'Claws, Confessions Of A Professional Cat Groomer' was published by John Blake in 2017 with her second book 'Let's Talk About Cats' just released on Amazon US and UK. Anita is a strong advocate of a vegan lifestyle, is based in London but consults all over the UK as well as international requests. She lives with her husband, a music producer, and two Norwegian Forest Cats, Kiki and Zaza. To find out more from Amita visit her website http://www.catbehaviourist.com follow her on social media Twitter: @catbehaviourist Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/catbehaviouristAnitaKelsey Instagram: cat_behaviourist Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, chefs, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and pets, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast. #AD The Catmaste Chronicles is brought to you with support from Pet Business Insurance https://www.petbusinessinsurance.co.uk/ Podcast Artwork: Allison Tanenhaus  Music: Joy Joseph     

In this episode I natter to Clare Young of Kindly Equine (see below for links to FB and Insta) about getting started with positive reinforcement. It's a great chat and we did go on a little longer than planned but I've left it whole as I think it works well. Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it, there will be further digs into the world of the new trainer in future episodes. Clare is currently studying Equine behaviour with the Natural Animal Centre and is hoping to be accepted on a Masters course to study Clinical Animal Behaviour. I first met Clare when she began training equines with R+ and I travelled to meet her in Hampshire. Since then, I have come to know her as the QUEEN of learning environments- she is meticulous at setting up her learners for success and strives to create comfortable and fun learning opportunities. https://www.facebook.com/kindlyequine https://www.instagram.com/kindlyequine/ Books mentioned in this episode: The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat, Bradshaw and Ellis Equine Empowerment: A Guide To Positive Reinforcement Training, Jessica Gonzalez Connection Training: The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training, Hannah Weston and Rachel Bedingfield

British Man, Science Stuff, Young Invester, Impressive World Record, Skinny House, Fat Price, Massive Penis Costume, Don't Do This to Your Cat, The Real Infinity Stone   COURTNEY VRABLIK LINKS:The Store Website: https://www.thestore.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cocomaggots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clmvrablik/     PASTERDS LINKS: Pasterds Website: www.ingloriouspasterds.com Pasterds Twitter: www.twitter.com/PasterdsPodcast Michael Baysinger Twitter: www.twitter.com/mjbaysinger Matt Polley Twitter: www.twitter.com/polleynamedmatt Brad Polley Twitter: www.twitter.com/polleynamedbrad Instagram: www.instagram.com/ingloriouspasterds Facebook: www.facebook.com/pasterdspodcast   SUPPORT US ON PATREON TO JOIN THE PASTERDS PUB: http://www.patreon.com/pasterdspodcast LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL FOR ASK A PASTERD: 484-PASTERD Yep. That's (484)727-8373   WANT MORE HOT CONTENT?!? HEAD OVER TO PATREON TO GET ACCESS TO OUR SPINOFF PODCASTS: Pasterds Community Church, Hymns of Reconstruction, TERD Talk, Special Music, Pub Crawl & More http://www.patreon.com/pasterdspodcast

Em discusses the Quinn Henaghan Chronicles by Paul Neuhaus, her new writing challenge, and the healing powers of a cat's purr.Plus, Chapter 1 of Heart of the StormThe Healing Power of Your Cat's PurrCompany Town by Paul NeuhausAeon of Horus by Paul NeuhausMessiah of Burbank by Paul NeuhausFeelers by Mosey FareBooks and Cats Merch! Get some sweet Books and Cats merch and support the podcast! Learn another language while reading the classics with Prismatext - follow this link to support the podcast - and use code BOOKSNCATS for 30% off your orderGive your skin the love it deserves with Athia Skin Care - follow this link to support the podcast - use code AthiafCEQ for 15% off your order#books #cats #podcast #trilogy #magic #femalelead #indieauthor #audiobooks #catsaremagic Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you wonder why your dog loves to eat up your shoes and what to do about it if they’ve made a habit out of it? There are three specific reasons dogs chew slippers, high heels and dress shoes and one of them does have to do with the feet you put in that footwear. I’ll explain this and offer a few suggestions for saving the shoes short of giving away your dog. Then, you can greatly improve the daily health of your cat by doing a few things in the home to create their perfect environment. My guest, Dr. Kelly Ballantyne, a board-certified Veterinary Behaviorist, and contributing author to the book, “Decoding Your Cat”, talks about her chapter, “The Feline Dream Home, Creating an Enriched Environment for Your Cat’s Mind and Body.” Did you know that dogs can understand the emotions you show on your face? A study published in 2018, reveals that dogs are capable of understanding the emotions behind the expressions on human faces. The dogs were evaluated for how they turn their heads, how their heart rate changes and what behaviors they showed in response to different expressions on people’s faces. You’ll find out the fascinating results that shows how connected canines are to us, in this episode.   Additional Resources for the Show. Source for the story about dogs and shoes – “The Secret Lives of Dogs” by Jana Murphy and the editors of Pets part of the family. Dr. Kelly Ballantyne’s website: Insight Animal Behavior Services. How to order, “Decoding Your Cat” by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, with the chapter, “The Feline Dream Home, Creating an Enriched Environment for Your Cat’s Mind and Body” by contributing authors, Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB and Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB. Source for the story about dogs understanding human expressions – https://www.springer.com/gp/about-springer/media/research-news/all-english-research-news/dogs-understand-what-s-written-all-over-your-face/15835462 The actual study results: Reference: Siniscalchi, M. d'Ingeo, S. Quaranta, A. (2018). Orienting asymmetries and physiological reactivity in dogs' response to human emotional faces, Learning & Behavior DOI: 10.3758/s13420-018-0325-2    

If I could come back as a pampered feline…lazy around all day, be fed gourmet food, showered with diversions and gifts and receive only the best in healthcare… sign me up! In reality too many of our cats don't agree that they are leading an idyllic life. To their detriment, cats are masters of hiding the fact that they are really stressed out. How would you know your cat is stressed and what can you do about it? You might think that I would interview a behaviorist to answer these questions but today I am going to speak to a board certified veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Rebecca Mullis, the Associate Manager of Scientific Affairs at Hill's Pet Nutrition and adjunct faculty at Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. EPISODE NOTES: Stressing the Pee Out of Your Cat

Today we are talking to Brian Massey, the founder of the Conversion Sciences, which is a data-driven conversion optimization agency with lab coats. Brian is also the author of the Amazon bestseller Customer Creation Equation.  He is joining us today to talk about data behind messaging, and metrics that can help us perform better with emails. Enjoy! HERE’S WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: How to tweek emails in order to have better conversion How to prepare your list before engaging the agency The best strategy for increasing your open rate Is trust the most important metric? How to arrive to the right message that will lead to conversion The most important triggers for clicking reply button How to choose the right form of email  So these were Brian’s tips from the conversion lab. Put them to action and let us know how it goes!!  Happy Cold Emailing!  Jeremy and Jack Resources: Your Customer Creation Equation, a book by Brian Massey Waiting for Your Cat to Bark?, a book by Bryan Eisenberg and Jeffrey Eisenberg Thinking, Fast and Slow, a book by Daniel Kahneman https://conversionsciences.com/how-long-should-your-emails-be-what-the-data-tells-us/, episode on email marketing  Intended Consequences CRO, Podcast by Conversion Sciences

Join Anna for another short story about a stressed lady, originally published in Your Cat magazine.New Single Out Now: Mellow Momenthttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/annaskoyles/mellow-momentEntertainment to brighten your day on Anna's You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvd04bmrxp3FZo65T-RMP2wFor more information on Anna Skoyles visit www.annaskoyles.wix.com/kidsbooks

Cats love to play, and we want to play along with them, too. But just how safe are the toys we give our cats? Rita and Linda discuss various cat toys, what to look out for, and what really are the best toys for your cats. They also discuss their upcoming line of USA hand-made toys, “Just For Cats by Gracie and Esther.” EPISODE NOTES: How Safe are Your Cat's Toys?

I like kimchiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. Farting with Full Intent. There was an old Frogpants that swallowed a fly. Broccoli is better when it's meat. You, Your Cat and your Johnson's. Bed, Bath, and Batman Beyond. It's the Half-Shirt What does It! Is this your cat? OK see ya later. Mouth Guard Mount was my adult film finishing move. A Very Slim Chance Of The Bubonic Plague. TMS Full of Misinformation. Fined for full intent Farting. Farting on a Park Bench (Aqualung). Crotch: the One Point of Contact. And more on this episode of The Morning Stream.

Join Abby Engel from Pet Angel Adoption as she talks about the origins of Pet Angel Adoption and gives great advice on caring for your cute kitties. In this episode, she covers:How to care for a rescue animalHow to entertain your cat for hoursHow to tell if your cat needs a trip to the VetShow Notes:[16:57] How to Care for a Rescue Cat[22:27] Quick Way to Entertain Your Cat[26:43] How to Tell if Your Cat is SickSponsorship:Pet Angel Adoption

Curbing Midnight Snacking (0:00:00) It's the middle of the night, dinner was only a few hours ago and breakfast feels like eons away. And yet... your stomach is already rumbling, craving a little midnight snack. But, should you give in? According to nutrition experts, midnight snacking isn't always bad, but left uncontrolled it could become a serious health issue. Here to discuss managing our midnight snack impulses is dietitian nutritionist, Penelope Clark. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (0:13:53) This one's a sobering story. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that over 26 million new files of child pornography are uploaded to the internet each year. These online images translate into real-life behavior at terrifying rates. How can we protect our children from this growing scourge? Where is the risk coming from? To fill us in is Kristen Jenson, founder of the anti-pornography campaign Protect Young Minds. Theater Etiquette (0:34:13) At one time or another, we've all had to sit behind the tall man with an even taller hat at our niece's school play. We've also sat in front of a fellow Hamilton enthusiast singing every word to every song. Besides tainting our experience at the theatre, bad etiquette puts us in a horrible mood. Fortunately for us, Tony Gunn, a theatre professor, actor and director, joins us to share the dos and don'ts of going to the theatre to make sure we are having the best experience possible without ruining anyone else's. 23 and Your Cat (0:50:25) You might have heard of 23 and Me, the service that tells you all about your ancestry and where you've come from, you might have even done it yourself! But have you ever thought about figuring out more about your pet's ancestry? Basepaws does just this—a sort of 23 and me service for you cat. So, what are the benefits of knowing all this information about your cat? Why would this matter? Here to tell us all about it is Anna Skaya, founder and CEO of Basepaws.  How to Keep New Year's Resolutions (1:03:12) By now, we've all gotten very good at making New Year's resolutions, and we're pretty good at keeping them for the first week or two of the new year. We're almost halfway through January, and some of us are already probably slipping because we're too busy, too lazy, or just plain too tired. We've made all of these great goals, so how can we keep them? Laura Vanderkam may just have the answer for us. Laura is a time management and productivity expert. We thought she'd be the perfect person to talk to about how to keep our New Year's resolutions. Weekend Review (1:21:12) Lisa and Richie talk about the new movies coming to theaters this weekend and fun activities happening across the country.

In this episode, Klauss, Seyrr, and Taliz are joined by guests Rubicon Vale (@rubiconvale) from Gather Together as well as Pixie Nook (@pixie_nook, aka Luna Vox) and Chille (@mgr_chille) to celebrate 4 years of podcasting. The topic this week is Community, and the group discusses how strong the Final Fantasy XIV community is, from its many amazing creators to the generous and selfless players who help each other out! We hope you enjoy! Also, make sure to tweet @phxdnradio #Happy4thAnniversary for your chance to win a digital copy of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered for the platform of your choice! Show Notes:New Social Media Support pilot program in NA until Nov 29th. Contact SE support 24/7on Twitter https://twitter.com/SE_NA_Support or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SE-NA-Support-2533718103327812/ FFXIV x Pusheen!!! One of the cutest collabs to date, Pusheen is doing a series of FFXIV-themed comics and animated images! https://www.instagram.com/pusheen/ Jobs for your cat: https://pusheen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jobs-for-Your-Cat.gifPusheen mobs: https://pusheen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/REVISED-FFXIV-Twitter-version.gifWoL/WoD Pusheen: https://pusheen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FF_Warrior_of_Light_and_Darkness_V6.gif Tales from the ShadowsWeek 1 - One Name, One Promise: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_01/#sidestory_01Week 2 - Echoes of Delusion: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/tales_from_the_shadows/sidestory_02/#sidestory_02 Announcing the Memoirs of Adventure creative writing contest: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/cfff363fca43dafc968a140ab5f9cac6be4f3a57 PAX West Interview with Natsuko Ishikawa and Takeo Suzuki (from Gamer Escape): https://gamerescape.com/2019/09/01/pax-west-2019-interview-with-final-fantasy-xivs-natsuko-ishikawa-and-takeo-suzuki/ Fun creators:https://www.youtube.com/rabtoons - RABToons: Lots of FF in a nutshell parodies, and other video gameshttps://mashthosebuttons.com/show/wondrous-tails/ - Wondrous Tails: FFXIV podcast from Mash Those Buttonshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PG6Pn5PzilY3VCblTTEEA Glorygiest- He mostly does FFXIV streams but he is hoping to make FFXIV content in futurehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVE2YQxf0yojCSSM2CVPFA - TaruTV: Savage clears and PvP contenthttps://www.youtube.com/user/ClysmCast - MeoniAce: Weekly glamour videos to help with the Fashion Report, and other amazing contenthttps://www.twitch.tv/shehealsitank - She Heals I Tank:Wondeful FFXIV Husband/Wife podcasthttps://www.twitch.tv/ziri_o - Ziri_0: Amazing artisthttps://soundcloud.com/valaeus/pixie-wheres-your-trousersSomeone wrote a song about Pixie! Lyrics For many years in the realm of the First, Viera have lived among the lands. And have founded the clans of Rava and Veena. And among their kind, there's one woman I know Known as, 'The Bun Who Stole Your Girl'. So do be careful 'round her. You'll turn away and then back again, And you'll be askin'… "Pixie… where're your Trousers?"Let the tops fly high and the panties low Through the docks of Limsa she'll go All the Femroes cheer and go, "Pixie where's your trousers?"I'd just come back from Levi's Cry With his waves I had almost died, But in the Nook, I could only sigh, "Pixie where are your trousers?"Let the tops fly high and the panties low Through the grounds of the Brush she'll go All the Kitties purr and go, "Pixie where's your trousers?"I had gone to a Hunting Hall Then I heard moaning through the wall, And I could only turn and call, "Pixie put on some trousers!"Let the tops fly high and the panties low Through the gates of Ishgard she'll go All Elezen smirk and go, "Pixie where's your trousers?"Let the tops fly high and the panties low Through the streets of Ul'dah she'll go All the Lalas laugh and go, "Pixie where's your trousers?"Now I'd gone down to Quicksand's round, Behind the counter I heard a pound,

People are being caught off guard by the quirky tale of Sunshine and Poobah.Evidently, reading it cover-to-cover is a much different experience than reading it one chapter at a time. This funny little book is rapidly gaining a life of its own. This is the backstory of how – like Frosty the Snowman – it came to life. Jeffrey Eisenberg gave you the beginning of the backstory on the final pages of the just-released hardback, https://smile.amazon.com/Be-Like-Amazon-Lemonade-Stand/dp/1932226052/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496267203&sr=8-1&keywords=be+like+amazon+even+a+lemonade+stand+can+do+it (Be Like Amazon: Even a Lemonade Stand Can Do It.)“A few months ago we sought the advice of our good friend and mentor Roy H. Williams. We spent an entire day with him presenting the content we wanted to include in the book. We wanted to avoid the complexity of our earlier books, Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? and the textbook feel of Call to Action. While these books were both New York Times bestsellers they weren't a fun or easy read. By the end of the day it was obvious to Roy that despite our best attempts to simplify and prune our content we were writing another textbook…. Roy reassured us that we had the right elements. He asked us if we trusted him to write the book for us. We did… By telling the story of Poobah and Sunshine's road trip, he avoided getting bogged down in the details a nonfiction book drowns in. He didn't do it with a simple parable. He did it by creating an entertaining story with realistic dialogue and character development that Bryan and I are incapable of.” Here are a few tidbits Jeffrey failed to mention:1. The original title was Brand Like Amazon. When our friend Ray Bard sent an email arguing strongly in favor of the name Be Like Amazon, I forwarded Ray's email to Jeffrey and immediately bought the domain name. 2. I said, “We need to mention a Norman Rockwell ‘All-American' business to give the title a visual anchor.” Jeffrey said “lemonade stand” and the title began to sparkle. 3. The Brothers Eisenberg presented a Powerpoint and we wore microphones so our conversation could be recorded and transcribed. That transcript is 40,324 words. The book is 22,961. 4. Jeffrey and Bryan provided all the Amazon research, the four pillars, and the principles that needed to be taught. I simply added the stories. 5. The cognoscenti will recognize the writing style of the book as “Robert Frank.” There is no omniscient narrator to tell you why a person said what he said or how it made the other person feel. Instead, simple nouns and verbs give the reader the raw material of an experience. Like an eavesdropper, the reader must figure out for themselves what is happening and why. When writing “Robert Frank” you must choose: How to End     (Begin with the end clearly in mind and carefully select the details to be covered.) Where to Begin (Choose an interesting angle of approach.) What to Leave Out (Never say what people already know or can easily figure out for themselves. Your story accelerates when you say things in the fewest possible words.) 6. I knew I was going to have to fight for the story in chapter 3 about Moses ben Maimon, a Rabbi who lived about a thousand years ago. Knowing the brothers would be hesitant to spotlight the basic humanity and wisdom of Jewish business principles, I sent them this email before I let them read that chapter: When you read Chapter 3, you'll notice the old man talks briefly about Maimonides. He's speaking from the perspective of a non-Jewish person who has Jewish friends and business associates. It fills an important hole in the narrative, so I'm going to veto your veto in advance, okay? A 7. I give a nod to Cervantes in the closing scene when Poobah describes the book he has just finished reading – the

Downloadable to your device, ebooks can contain text, images, video, audio and other multimedia, creating many exciting storytelling opportunities for content producers. D-Day's Last Heroes, A Guide to Your Cat and The Road to Milk Wood are just a few of the ebooks based on BBC TV programmes. We find out about the practical aspects involved in creating interactive ebooks with Anya Saunders and Pasquale Tropea, part of the team working on these BBC ebooks, as well as Hazel Marshall, a digital storytelling expert and trainer. The panel talk about why you might want to create an ebook, how to make best use of great material that doesn't make the final cut for the programme, reaching new audiences, and leaving a digital legacy long after the programme has been broadcast. They cover some of the editorial, technical, design and compatibility considerations involved and how the storytelling process differs to that for a television programme.

Inclusive Communication by Design Roughly 400 years before the wise-ards followed their star to Bethlehem, a Greek physician recognized four basic styles of behavior, calling them Choleric, Phlegmatic, Melancholic and Sanguine in the mistaken belief that these observable patterns of behavior were triggered by excesses of certain bodily fluids. Today's Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, DiSC, True Colors and The Behavior Style Assessment are merely scientific instruments based on refinements of Hippocrates' original observation. Just to be clear, these instruments do NOT measure your abilities but merely your preferences. You can function perfectly well outside your preferences. In fact, much of your peak performance is likely to be in areas outside your preferences. So what good is an understanding of the science of preferences if it has no link to performance? Communication. Communication. Communication. Question: Is it more effective to communicate with others as you would have them to communicate with you, or should we strive to communicate with others in the manner they prefer to be communicated unto? Courage (Lion) Heart (Tin Man) Home (Dorothy) and Intellect (Scarecrow) are the pillars in the Palace of the Temperaments. Strong communications have points of connection to each of these four pillars. The person who values intellect needs to understand your logic. The person who values feelings needs to perceive your motives. The person who values stability needs to know it has been tested. The person who values courage needs to hear you speak of action. If you are wise, you will speak to each of these 4 people every time you attempt to persuade. Put something in your presentation for each of them. This is called “inclusive communication by design.” Most of us attempt to persuade as though everyone makes decisions according to the same criteria we use. But they don't. There is a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, a Dorothy and a Lion in every crowd and you must speak to each in the language they prefer. Speak to all four preferences and your voice will carry rich harmony.  We see the quartet from Oz everywhere we look. AJefferson is the intellectual Scarecrow of Rushmore. Lincoln is its big-hearted Tin Man. Washington is America's great stone Dorothy. Roosevelt is our reckless rock Lion. We spoke last week about these same archetypes found in the principal characters on Desperate Housewives. Indeed, it's virtually impossible to create succesful fiction without characters who embody each of these four preferences.  Did you ever see Sex and the City? Miranda is the intellectual Scarecrow.(Myers-Briggs NT) Carrie is the big-hearted Tin Man. (Myers-Briggs NF) Samantha is the reckless Lion. (Myers-Briggs SP) Charlotte is the proper Dorothy. (Myers-Briggs SJ) My partner Chuck McKay http://fishingforcustomers.com/inclusive-communication-by-design/%20 (wrote about inclusive communication by design) in 2006 and another partner, http://www.copyblogger.com/sex-and-the-city/ (Jeff Sexton, wrote about it in 2007). Both were inspired by that great psychologist Dr. Richard D. (Nick) Grant, one of the founding board members of Wizard Academy. Jeffrey and Bryan Eisenberg also speak of Dr. Grant in their bestselling books, Call to Action and Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? Ten of my Wizard of Ads partners are going to be certified as Myers-Briggs instructors and facilitators this autumn. Would you like to join them and get certified yourself? There are only 3 seats left in this 4-day class. Cost will be $4,000 and will incude a room and meals in Engelbrecht House, Wizard Academy's amazing student mansion. Acadgrads, as always, receive a 50 percent...