Dorothy Wilhelm

In this episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes Sandra Solon, known as the Crafty Canadian, to share her creative ideas for Valentine's Day crafts. Sandra discusses her journey from the Dakotas to Canada, her love for crafting, and how she uses simple materials to create beautiful Valentine's gifts. The conversation is filled with personal … [Read more...] about Crafting Love: Valentine’s Day with the Crafty Canadian

Host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes The Queen of Action, Regina Carey, to the Swimming Upstream Radio Show to discuss how to find rest and self-care in a world that seems ever more chaotic. They discuss the significance of embracing change, the power of saying “no,” and the need for self-care in today’s world. The conversation also touches on New Year’s traditions, reflections … [Read more...] about Finding Rest in a Hectic World

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show welcomes Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian, for another of her monthly contributions, but kicks off 2026 focusing less on crafts and more on staying inspired to be creative. Host Dorothy Wilhelm and Solon discuss motivating oneself during challenging times, the value of crafting and storytelling, and the significance of preserving your personal … [Read more...] about Staying Inspired with Creativity

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off 2026’s Generation Gap conversations as Dorothy (Silent Generation) welcomes in Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and Jason Falls (Gen-X). The three discuss the differences and similarities in generational approaches to parenting, technology and jobs. Ray Miller Still is the editor of the Enumclaw Courier-Herald. Jason Falls is a … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: Parenting Styles and Technology

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off 2026 with a tribute to the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton with the co-author of the new book Destined to be a Hamilton, Helena Reynolds. She wrote the work with Mary Anne Hamilton, the great-great granddaughter-in-law of the man himself. Reynolds discusses the contributions Hamilton made to American history, his romance … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton

On this Christmas edition of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show host Dorothy Wilhelm presents a special holiday segment with her memories and recollections from Christmases past. She also shares a performance called “Keep Your Engine Running” which includes her conversation with her daughter Gina Wilhelm and Santa’s senior elf Al. The Christmas special segment is capped off by a … [Read more...] about The Swimming Upstream Radio Show Christmas Special & Embracing Change over 50

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show continues its celebration of the holiday season with another two-part episode. Host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes back The Crafty Canadian Sandra Solon, who provides an easy-to-make quilling craft to make family ornaments and keepsakes. In the second half, Dorothy welcomes in author Helena Reynolds who co-authored the book Destined to be a … [Read more...] about The Underrated Legacy of Alexander Hamilton

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show continues its celebration of the holiday season with a two-part Generation Gap Episode. Host Dorothy Wilhelm gets a visit from The Crafty Canadian, Sandra Solon, who shows how to make a very nice interactive advent calendar for the kids on a simple budget. Then Dorothy (Silent Generation) welcomes in Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and Jason … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: Celebrating Christmas On A Budget