Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is The Business Book Strategist and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write a nonfiction book about their expertise as a business development strategy. She is the author of 12 books, including—On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draft in Six Weeks, Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You’ve Already … [Read more...] about The Business Book Strategist on Writing Your Own Book
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Sandra Solon, The Crafty Canadian
In these perilous times when the United States and Canada are taking turns to nip at each others heels, it's a special pleasure to welcome our special friend, Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian. Sandra always brings us treasures we'd never think of by ourselves. This month, it 's apple leather for a snack, to nibble on, and the same piece of apple can also be a decoration or a … [Read more...] about Sandra Solon, The Crafty Canadian
Art and the Cowboy – Part 3
In This third part of the series, Art and the Cowboy, Joella Oldfield brings the story home. IN the first installment, Joella, Fred Oldfield's daughter and Ambassador for the Fred Oldfield Cultural Center, gave Fred Oldfield's credentials for calling himself a cowboy artist, as he was a working cowboy for at least 40 years and distinguished himself among so called cowboy … [Read more...] about Art and the Cowboy – Part 3
Generation Gap: Navigating Summer Activity Schedules for Children
Continuing into our 10th year with Generation Gap, we've added Jason Falls to the game. This month Dorothy's baby daughter turns 50. Oh, no! So Dorothy, Ray and Jason, talk about hard learned tips for navigating parenthood. OH, come on. We must know something. Dorothy observes that one thing that was the most successful tool for her children’s good behavior was sending them … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: Navigating Summer Activity Schedules for Children
But You Don’t Look Like A Spy
Do you mean big companies really hire spies to prevent fraud and criminal activities? Yes, but more Betty Crocker and less James Bond. Our guest today, Jean Hughey was adjusting to a cross country move and so she looked for a part time job. She didn't expect to wind up as a spy for a one of the US' biggest companies. She turned out to be pretty good at it. Dorothy … [Read more...] about But You Don’t Look Like A Spy
Lending a Hand
About 22% of adults age 65 and older reported volunteering in 2021, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Volunteering and Civic Life Supplement. Around 22% of people in their 70s and 80s volunteer on a weekly basis, which is higher than the rate among older adults in their 50s. This week on the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, we’ll meet … [Read more...] about Lending a Hand
A Look at the old west through the paintings of Fred Oldfield as explained by his daughter Joella Oldfield (Part 2)
This is the second in the series of paintings of the old west as it was left. The paintings were by acclaimed cowboy artist Fred Oldfield and acclaimed because they so obviously were lived by the man who painted them. This is my favorite, notes Dorothy Wilhelm. Although the photo of Fred comes from Eastern Washington, everyone knows the feeling when the sky literally seems to … [Read more...] about A Look at the old west through the paintings of Fred Oldfield as explained by his daughter Joella Oldfield (Part 2)
July 2025 – There’s Bound to Be Fireworks!
Now we're getting somewhere! Welcome to the July episode of Coffee Chat and Change the World. Summer's Here. The mosquitoes are as big as Greyhounds and your brother in law turned the lawn mower into a pedal car. Let's have some fun. There's bound to be fireworks!! On this month's show, we'll meet Rebecca Murray, founder of Showcase Your Shine, as she says … [Read more...] about July 2025 – There’s Bound to Be Fireworks!
Illegal Fireworks! Generation Gap with Dorothy Wilhelm, Ray Miller Still and Jason Falls
It's Independence Day, the 4th of July is at hand. Let's talk about illegal fireworks - and other patriotic things. On this edition of Generation Gap, we pay tribute to the old days of the 4th of July when celebration wasn't complete til somebody blew off one or more appendages. On this show our regulars (Dorothy - Silent Generation ) (Ray - Millennial) (Jason - Gen X) … [Read more...] about Illegal Fireworks! Generation Gap with Dorothy Wilhelm, Ray Miller Still and Jason Falls
Easy, Fun Craft Ideas for Summer
Sandra Solon, our Crafty Canadian is a regular on our podcasts. She is a wizard at creating activities for hand crafted items you didn't know you wanted. She's also a perfect example of why we cherish our Canadian neighbors. Last month, she created beautiful, edible dandelion cookies and beautiful inedible paper fortune cookies. They were great. We don't know why. Last week … [Read more...] about Easy, Fun Craft Ideas for Summer