Dorothy Wilhelm, Karen Schlomer, and Ray Miller Still who is broadcasting from next to the air conditioner. You don't get hard hitting news like this everywhere. Time to enjoy the Happy Birthday, America story. Ray starts the proceeding with the proud story of his young son's ballet debut that brought tears to the young Dad's eyes. Our panel talks about the American Dream … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: The American Dream
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Happy 250th Birthday America
BIL LEWIS describes himself as just a guy who is obsessed with doing his best to build a better world. He walks his talk so he became one of the first young people to join the Peace Corps and spending years as a tribute player depicting President James Madison. His advice for today is simple but definite - Be involved! He believes we all have something important to do, Bil … [Read more...] about Happy 250th Birthday America
Interview With Historian Don Trosper
Don Trosper brings unique insight to his historical stories and books. That's because, in the Olympia, WA area Don Trosper doesn't just write history, he and his family are part of the story, beginning with the first wagon train. Don Trosper is a descendant of the Trosper for whom Trosper Road is named and he is related to one of the founders of historic Tumwater, Washington, … [Read more...] about Interview With Historian Don Trosper
Adventures With The Crafty Canadian
Our special guest is Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian, and although she's still very crafty, she has new ideas and she's sharing them from Kuala Lumpur where she has fallen in love with elephants. She'll share her adventures, but keep your eye out for her silken pajamas. You'll love her adventures and enjoy sharing them with your friends. … [Read more...] about Adventures With The Crafty Canadian
Generation Gap: The Most Memorable Advice
Renaissance Man Bil Lewis and our new producer Karen Schlomer join host Dorothy Wilhelm to share the most memorable advice they've ever received. Bil says in 1952 it was "Be Responsible" and Elder Millennial Karen says it was "Be Yourself." It's interesting to learn how good advice has changed over the years. Follow Generation Gap in this spot every month and let us know … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: The Most Memorable Advice
How To Turn Your Life Around
Bil Lewis earned a Masters Degree in computer science at Indiana University in 1978, working in Integrated Development Environments and bioinformatics at Stanford, Tufts, MIT and Harvard. He has taught at Stanford, Tufts, and MIT with a Sabbatical at L'ecole des Moines DuNanets. He is a Past District Governor for Toastmaster, an Eagle Scout, a Returned Peace Corps Officer, … [Read more...] about How To Turn Your Life Around
The Impact of Olympia’s Lion’s Club and Its Low Vision Center
On this week’s episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes Michael Petty. He is a board member of the Olympia Chapter of the Lions Clubs International and director of its Low Vision Resource Center. They discuss the history and role of the Lions Clubs both in Washington and around the world. Petty also shares how people can benefit from and be … [Read more...] about The Impact of Olympia’s Lion’s Club and Its Low Vision Center
The Impact of Gaming and AI on Different Age Groups
On this month’s Generation Gap episode of Swimming Upstream Radio Show, Dorothy Wilhelm (Silent Generation), Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and Jason Falls (Gen-X) discuss generational differences in technology, social behaviors and substance use and abuse. They conclude that emphasizing the importance of understanding and adapting to changing norms across age groups is critical … [Read more...] about The Impact of Gaming and AI on Different Age Groups
How Abraham Lincoln’s Beliefs Can Inspire Modern Activism
On this episode of Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm continues her conversation about the leadership and nuances of Abraham Lincoln with The Lincoln Guy, Larry Fowler. This week, he shares insights on Abraham Lincoln's resilience, his lesser-known beliefs, and how his life lessons can inspire us to create social change today. Discover practical ways to stay … [Read more...] about How Abraham Lincoln’s Beliefs Can Inspire Modern Activism
Lincoln’s Spiritual Journey and Resilience: Lesser-Known Stories
On this episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm chats with The Lincoln Guy Larry Fowler about some lesser-known stories of Abraham Lincoln, including the revelation that Lincoln was on the Autism spectrum by most expert’s accounts. They also discuss Lincoln’s personal influences, spiritual journey, and the impact of overlooked individuals in history. … [Read more...] about Lincoln’s Spiritual Journey and Resilience: Lesser-Known Stories