Dorothy’s Blog

Award-winning author DL Fowler (the Lincoln Guy) transports readers into his characters’ inner worlds. His bestselling work, Lincoln Raw-a biographical novel, imagines how Lincoln viewed the world in which he came of age. DL Fowler’s book, Lincoln Raw is curated in the Lincoln Collection of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Dorothy says, “I am proud to say I am responsible for Larry Fowler being called “The Lincoln Guy” – He’ll talk about how Lincoln’s eraRead More

⁠Fred Oldfield⁠ grew up with his large family on Washington State’s Yakima Indian reservation. He was generally conceded to be the premier western painter of the last 50 years. This series will look at the old west through the cowboy artist’s eyes. Initially Fred had no idea of being an artist but one day he painted a bull thistle on the bunkhouse wall. His big brother said, “What did you want to paint that for?Read More

Now we’re getting somewhere! Welcome to the June episode of Coffee Chat and Change the World. June is busting out all over and not a minute too soon. On this month’s show: Amy Madero is planning a Golden Birthday for 4-year-old Derek. She’ll tell you how and why. Father Fred is back and sure to add inspiration. Creative Living Expert Tam Alden shows how the way we look at ordinary things can help us createRead More

We’re pretty sure Co-host ⁠Ray Miller Still⁠ is a millennial. It doesn’t do to make too much of a point. Ray is the editor of the Enumclaw Courier Herald which is the only paper of that name in the United States. This Week we’re joined by our Producer, Jason Falls, who is a member Generation X. Swimming Upstream Host Dorothy Wilhelm is a member of The Silent Generation. For those who are thinking, “C’mon, she’sRead More

⁠Terri Thal⁠ was a vital presence in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music world, where she played a pivotal role as Bob Dylan’s first manager at just 21 years of age. At the heart of it all, she witnessed—and helped shape—one of the most important cultural movements of 20th-century America,” Essayist ⁠Frank Matheis⁠ wrote those words about Terri Thal in his candid account, A Life of Grace and Grit: The Legacy of Terri Thal. FrankRead More

Welcome to an all-new episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy’s guest this week is Sandra Solon — The Crafty Canadian. Dorothy and she talk about her recent trip to India, all the things you didn’t know about tea, and ideas for summer crafts for your family. And don’t forget to subscribe to the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. You can find us on our website at SwimmingUpstreamRadioShow.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever youRead More

Welcome to an all-new episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy’s guest this week is Regina Carey. As the “Queen of Action” and a seasoned advocate for professionals with invisible disabilities, Regina specializes in reigniting passion within hearts that may have temporarily forgotten to focus on themselves and their dreams. Whether you’re living with ADHD, chronic pain, anxiety, or learning disabilities, she helps you rediscover your values, recognize your strengths, and embrace your uniqueRead More

Welcome to an all-new episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. This week as usual on Generation Gap, Dorothy talks to Ray Miller Still. He is the editor of The Courier Herald. And don’t forget to subscribe to the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. You can find us on our website at SwimmingUpstreamRadioShow.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Read More

Welcome to this all-new episode of Dorothy Wilhelm’s Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy’s guest this week is dynamic communications expert Rebecca P. Murray. As the founder of her own podcast, Showcase Your Shine in the Northwest, Rebecca is passionate about transforming team dynamics by refining the art of listening, presenting, and facilitating. She’ll share what she’s learned about the power of your voice – and Folger’s coffee. Find her on her website at rebeccapmurray.com orRead More

This flag flew above the Presidio of San Francisco one day last September. Looking at the carefully folded triangle beneath the glass, part of an unexpected birthday gift, a framed display of medals and progression in rank that forms a visual history of my husband’s military service. It is a family history as well. Nearly the whole family was on hand last week to celebrate my 90th birthday. Number One Kid was absent as sheRead More