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Current Work · President, ReasonIO – public speaking, philosophical counseling, tutorials, online classes, consulting · Editor, Stoicism Today 2016-2022, and team member of the Modern Stoicism organization · Adjunct Professor in Philosophy and Humanities, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design · Content producer in my main YouTube channel – 3,000+ v…
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Sustainability: CONVENTION CENTER
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Jim Johnson is a 28 year veteran in the live event and facility management field having run theatres, convention centers, arenas, and stadiums across the United States. He is currently the Assistant General Manager at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com www.asmglobal.com http://en…
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NATURAL SCIENCE Monarch Butterflies and EXTINCTION?
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Tierra Curry is a scientist who has worked for each of us in the past 20 years. She is working in the field, and at a desk in an effort to protect animals from extinction. Yes, from extinction! Her important work ultimately protects our own place on the planet. In this episode the Monarch Butterfly serves as the gateway to the mix of threats facing…
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Dr. Gene Kritsky is much more than a most qualified entomologist! In this episode he will take us for a walk in a city park and carefully introduce the three cicada species that comprise the two broods due to emerge from the soil this May and June. The periodical cicada is not to be confused the the annual cicada which emerges in late summer. It is…
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TRAVEL: On a motorcycle, through 82 countries, 20 years old
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http://www.two-wheels-round.com/#/ http://www.two-wheels-round.com Hey, let's follow her progress, and put fuel in the tank with her donation request at http://www.two-wheels-round.com/support.html#/ There is a definite thread connecting the 44 episodes on he podcast. That thread is sometimes described as competence, or it has been properly describ…
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AGRICULTURE: competition in late 1800’s
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About Neil https://neildahlstrom.com/ Neil Dahlstrom is an archivist, writer, and speaker. He grew up and lives in the Quad Cities, once known as the farm implement capital of the world. Today the Quad Cities is a vibrant community of cities on the Illinois and Iowa sides of the Mississippi River with an exciting history of innovation in the farm e…
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ENVIRONMENT: action cleans rivers, maybe a Yellow Submarine
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https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/ Our Mission To aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nations’ major rivers and their watersheds ABOUT US: Headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Living Lands & Waters is a 501 (c)(3) environmental organization that was established by Chad Pregracke in 1998. Since…
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MUSEUM: Mississippi River and a mile high stack of buttons
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In three successive years this small town produced more than a billion buttons annually. This episode is a remarkable story told by an equally remarkable Guest. Dustin Joy has the great responsibility to reveal the circumstances along the Mississippi River which was the Gold Rush of the Midwest! Muscatine Iowa was the PEARL BUTTON CAPITAL OF THE WO…
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ENTERTAINMENT and flying athletes
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M. Brunsdale, Special Collections Librarian at Illinois State University in Normal Illinoishares a story which describes a thrilling feature of life under the circus tent. She co-authored a book with Mark Schmitt, The Bloomington-Normal Circus Legacy, the Golden Age of Aerialists (History Press, 2013) mbrunsdale@ilstu.edu She co-authored a book wit…
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HEALTH :Meditation promoted health
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Donald Starzinski, M.D., Ph.D. has had the privilege of education in both Western and Eastern Medicine. Initial undergraduate work at the University of Minnesota was in Engineering and Social Sciences. Doctoral Studies resulted in a Ph.D. in Psychopharmacology with his thesis involving and aggression. Subsequent medical (M.D.) training led to a Neu…
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ENTERTAINMENT: PT BARNUM, arson, resilience
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KATHY MAHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BARNUM MUSEUM. The Barnum Museum in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut is the last surviving building attributed to the American visionary entrepreneur and entertainer Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891). With more than 30 years in the museum world, Kathleen Maher is a gifted speaker and noted authority on all thing…
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MUSEUM: Erie Canal; Culture, New York City
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ERIE CANAL MUSEUM 318 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, New York 3202 315-471-0593 Guest: ERIC PRATT Museum Educator There's no Place Like Home: Syracuse's Weighlock Building Built between 1817 and 1825, the original Erie Canal traversed 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest artificial waterway and the greatest public works project in No…
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MUSEUM: shipwrecks in the Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes hold over 80 percent of the United States’ freshwater. The Guest is qualified in every way to discuss Lake Michigan ship wrecks. Her enthusiasm makes Cathy Green a dedicated steward of maritime history. A nautical archeologist she is, but in this episode you will meet a professional diver and executive the Maritime Museum, Manitowoc…
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MUSEUM: mustard, not a drop of ketchup
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https:/https://youtu.be/CJHgPlRKW- Home to the World’s Largest Collection of Mustards and Mustard Memorabilia A mustard museum? ABSOLUTELY! According to Barry Levenson, founder & curator of the National Mustard Museum, you can blame it all on the Boston Red Sox. In the wee hours of October 28, 1986, after his favorite baseball team had just lost th…
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ENVIRONMENT: Notre Dame, vibrant city and a clean river
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Kristy Erickson is Deputy Executive Director at The History Museum. In addition to her responsibilities as Executive Director, Kristie oversees the Curatorial, Exhibits, and education departments, which includes exhibit design and construction at The History Museum. She has been with the museum since 2008. The History Museum in South Bend, Indiana …
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AGRICULTURE: mechanization in 1800’s
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Neil Dahlstrom is the corporate archivist at John Deere, and the author of three books, including The John Deere Story: A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere, and the upcoming Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture (available January 2022). He is a Quad Cities native, studied hi…
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Donald Starzinski, M.D., Ph.D. has had the privilege of education in both Western and Eastern Medicine. Initial undergraduate work at the University of Minnesota was in Engineering and Social Sciences. Doctoral Studies resulted in a Ph.D. in Psychopharmacology with his thesis involving and aggression. Subsequent medical (M.D.) training led to a Neu…
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MUSEUM: The college was destroyed by arsonists.
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P R U D E N C E C R A N D A L L Prudence did not fear condemnation of neighbors, prison, or threats of bodily harm. Her school was eventually open for African American women only. Only for that reason was her school vandalized, and burned did she, for the sake of her students, close the school. Skillfully she leveraged this and more for the sake of…
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I'm a reporter/film critic at WHBF Local 4 News and www.ourquadcities.com. I write court- and crime-related stories and movie reviews. My reviews appear on rottentomatoes.com and www.ourquadcities.com I'm a member of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists and the Critics Choice Association. Its membership votes in the annual Critics Choice Awards. …
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CULTURE: She has thousands of dolls
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DR. ELLEN TSAGARIS, executive director of American Doll and Toy Museum in Rock Island Illinois shares her deep insights into toys, especially dolls, in this episode. This museum is a dynamic teaching museum displaying several hundred dolls, many of them nearly one hundred years old, others months old. Since she was three years old, Ellen has collec…
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: schools within penitentiaries
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The Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project (APAEP) at Auburn University is a community of educators, artists, and students dedicated to bringing quality educational opportunities to people incarcerated in Alabama. APAEP believes that education provides fertile ground for all people to express their creative voice and vision, explore inherent curio…
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NATURAL SCIENCE: snake and spider venom
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MISSION; The mission of MToxins has always been to provide the highest quality, ethically collected venoms available worldwide at a fair price to assist in the creation of life saving antivenoms. With the opening of our new facility as well as public serpentarium we push our mission further with educating and inspiring the future generations of sci…
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: HOMELESS VETERANS- VA HOSPITAL
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Episode ERIN MANGANO is a director of programs at Edward Hines, Jr VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois, discusses each service that the qualifying veterans can use. The services are far beyond those available to a stereotypical understanding of the word "homeless." These programs are designed to maintain the health of each veteran and to…
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NATURAL SCIENCE: snakes in the construction site
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Tim Brust's discusses of the intersection of human development and the space animals rightfully occupy. Tim works for EDGE Engineering & Science. https://edge-es.com/ His work includes detailed assessments which describe the presence of protected animals. In other words, the company helps projects get built while working to protect/conserve our cou…
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HISTORY: Dracula in the penitentiary, ghosts in Ohio
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COLUMBUS GHOST TOURS Columbus Ohio Bucky Cutright pleasantly takes us into STORIES and PLACES which we typically avoid. Underneath the dark, somewhat terrifying opinions and crazy visions, the Paranormal becomes the Normal. Trust me! Bucky leads us respectfully back to the light of day. Historical peoples and events are literally in shadows of each…
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HEALTH: Blue Zones in Naples Florida
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DEB LOGAN MANAGES THE COMPLEX AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECT IN NAPLES FLORIDA, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. This is the third episode on this topic. I must admit that these episodes have made influenced me. I am grateful. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ N…
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HEALTH: Blue Zone: ten years later, Albert Lea Minnesota
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THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE EPISODES WHICH IS A DISCUSSION ABOUT A TOPIC THAT IS SUBSTANTIAL AND WORTHWHILE. IN THIS EPISODE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS WHICH ONE CITY ENJOYED IN 2010 ARE NOW SHARED BY WELL MORE THAN 100 CITIES, AND EVEN THE ENTIRE STATE OF HAWAII. CAN A CITY COMMUNITY SHED POUNDS, AND UNHELATHY HABITS? YES! PLEASE TAKE THE TI…
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HEALTH : Blue Zones: involves all community segments
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Albert Lea, Minnesota is a small town located near the border with Iowa. Not unlike dozens of small towns in the region, there seems not much unique marking one town from others. Albert Lea is exceptional. In 2009 Albert Lea accepted a challenge like no other community. Albert Lea's city's leadership accepted the invitation to become the pilot Blue…
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HISTORY: Train Accidents and wild entertainment
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8,000 cities and towns were suddenly linked when the east and west met at Promontory point, Utah. On that day, May 10, 1869, travel from the East Coast to the West Coast had reduced a perilous journey of months into a safe trip of less than one week. Joe Connoly, AKA Head On Joe, became caught up in the bizarre story of trains. Joe grew up on a far…
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TRAVEL: Lost? Lost in woods, desert? Here’s a guide
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Mike Oswald has driven from coast to coast and visited our national parks. He has written a comprehensive guide. His experiences are dramatic and humorous. I know that a hike with Mike would be a wonderful experience! Email: save.these.stories@gmail.com Support the show Typically 7 hours are devoted to an episode. The research required to support s…
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LITERATURE: Poetry, prose, personal stories
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JENNIFER HORNE is writer of poetry and prose, additionally she is an editor and educator. She will become your friend as her poetry is read! I sincerely hope that our Conversation adds to your appreciation for poetry. Jennifer recognizes the wisdom of the piano teacher and the humility of the cicada. Jennifer graciously welcomes you to her blog: ht…
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HEALTH: Integrative medicine: Eastern and Western medicine
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN B.A., Summa Cum Laude Major: Psychology Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Evans Scholarship, Charleton Blundt Scholarship Award University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Ph.D. Major: Psychopharmacology Thesis: Effects of ethanol on aggression University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN M.D. Major Program: Internal Medicin…
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EDUCATION: Nursing, online education
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Dr. James Brown Dr. Brown has been teaching to students from around the globe for more than twenty years. His experience and dedication makes for being an accomplished educator but also a resource suddenly needed as the pandemic interferes with past practices. Email: save.these.stories@gmail.com Support the show Typically 7 hours are devoted to an …
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My Guest is Kate Rugroden Kate is a TPWD permitted wildlife rehabilitator specializing in bats, opossums, and raccoons, and holds both TPWD and USDA Educational Display permits as well. She has over 30 years’ experience in presenting live animal programs in addition to her 15 years as a rehabilitator. She is a member of IWRC, NWRA, the Texas Animal…
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NATURAL SCIENCE: bats ( part 2)
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Bat World Sanctuary 299 High Point Rd Weatherford, TX 76088 Kate Rugroden, VP Special Projects, Bat World, discusses rabies and white nose syndrome. White nose syndrome is an emergent disease which is responsible for the deaths of many millions of bats in less than 10 years. There is no cure for this disease and it primarily spreads bat to bat. Kat…
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MEDICAL: Dr. Brown, a pioneer in HIV research
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Dr. Brown carefully discusses the viruses. His extensive research in the HIV diseases is well described. A professional trip led him to India. An important visit to a leprosarium is recounted, and the accidental occasion of meeting Mother Theresa caps off the discussion of that trip. Dr. Brown served in leadership with the New Jersey Department of …
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NATURAL SCIENCE: a pet store begins with snake eggs, not intentionally
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RETPTILES Near Madison, Wisconsin is a busy store. Life abounds in REPTILE RAPTURE. This business has established customers throughout the globe, and it seems everywhere in the United States. This interesting episode touches on a commitment to values which seem uncommon. Richard will use the word "help" repeatedly. He not only helps the individual …
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ART/RELIGION: Icons point from Belfast to Wisconsin
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Fr. Seorise, of the Holy Resurrection Monastery in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin is an insightful Irishman. The discussion about iconography is a rewarding one. Each of us has a vocation story to share; his is alluded to briefly. There is an organization known as the Catholic Worker Movement. It becomes a powerful force in the life of Fr. Seorise. He desc…
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NATURAL SCIENCE: PALEONTOLOGY: A rocky road and old bones
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SEASON THREE, 3rd Natural Science Becky Barnes, a paleontologist, works with the North Dakota Geological Survey. She grew up loving monsters, and she enjoys taking the pubic out for an introduction. She works as a lab manager in Bismarck, ND, and can be reached at: 701-328-1954 Email: save.these.stories@gmail.com Support the show Typically 7 hours …
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MEDICAL: Alzheimer’s and loss of friends...a shameful story
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Mick shares a personal story. Meg, his wife of 45 years, lives in a memory care facility. Meg and Mick remained together for several years after the diagnosis. This physical separation is common. The Covid-19 pandemic has added dimensions of separation which can best be described as terrible, frightening. Mick ends this conversation with Divine Gra…
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: One way to save a child
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Julie Ribley, executive director of CASA of East Central Wisconsin, and Jen Fodden, volunteer discuss a national effort which protects abused and neglected children. There are more than 1,000 CASA offices supporting more than 85,000 volunteers. These volunteers are trained and work alongside of a professional staff. Their work is regularly submitte…
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: Religious investors leverage hundreds of millions
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Financial Goals linked to the promotion of Social Justice Fr. Seamus Finn, OMI, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility The ICCR is a coalition of more than 300 institutional investors that represents 500 billion dollars. ICCR celebrates fifty years of success next year. Members of the coalition ma…
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CULTURE: worship space design considerations
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SEASON TWO Episode One; religion Gale Francione has been assisting churches with their sacred spaces for more than 20 years. Perspectives are often an assemblage of stale habits and ill informed facts. Let's step into the church with Gale. She is a capable teacher. Her engagement with a church community steps into rich dynamics. The committees and …
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HOBBY: An aspect of US Treasury and bookbinding
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Three "B's" Miscellaneous :Season One, episode one, general Richard Pollock-Nelson includes details that secure the listener's attention. The Treasury Department stories are laced with humor. The boomerang experiences, untold here, can be amplified in great detail. Richard developed a technique which resulted in a pod-caster being struck! His caref…
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LITERATURE: Ireland and a literary pilgrimage
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Authors 2nd episode Lynda is a vibrant Guest with many insights into writing as used in her practice as a clinical psychologist. Her literary pilgrimages include several continents; her observations are beautifully placed within the context of the physical space and and the illustrative words of many authors. Although the Covid-19 pandemic curtaile…
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NATURAL SCIENCE : 1000 mile trek around Lake Michigan
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NATURAL SCIENCE Episode One Loreen Niewenhuis tells her stories with reverence for the Great Lakes. The stories, many balanced on the edge of magic, can pull listeners along the shores! It is difficult for this podcast host to adequately welcome this Guest. Are you looking for contemporary environmental stories? Are you interested in putting up a t…
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NATURAL SCIENCE 2nd episode Kevin Stoer, owner, generously hosted me. Our conversation included two recording dates and included spaces in several buildings. Kevin managed a transitions from a traditional dairy farm to the present Alpaca ranch. He is sensitive to responsibilities of the property; he is the fourth generation of this land which sits …
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COMMUNITY SERVICE topic, 2nd episode; Drug Court Kent Ferris has served as a volunteer in the Scott Count Iowa Drug Court. His important service has provided him with a foundation which supports an important conversation. Kent brings a valuable professional set of skills. More importantly, the skills are nested within a dynamic Faith. The Drug Cour…
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