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Life With Piper: How a Dog Changed Our Life

When I wrote about Maverick, our energetic two-year-old rescue cat, it hit me that someone else in our family has never really gotten her own spotlight. So let me introduce a dog that has changed our lives. Quote of the day: “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Ro…

When I wrote about Maverick, our energetic two-year-old rescue cat, it hit me that someone else in our family has never really gotten her own spotlight. So let me introduce a dog that has changed our …

When I wrote about Maverick, our energetic two-year-old rescue cat, it hit me that someone else in our family has never really gotten her own spotlight. So let me introduce a dog that has changed our lives. Quote of the day: “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Roger Cara Piper is really my first dog ever (I’m not counting Brownie, who we had for a year when I was 10, because Brownie was an outside dog only). Piper is our five-year-old Pomsky. What’s a Pomsky, you ask? It’s a mix between a Pomeranian and a Husky. Don’t ask me how it was done. …

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Jodie Filogomo June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Jody Maberry Show

Capturing a Brand Essence

"People are going to your website for the relationship." Episode Charters [00:03:24] How websites evolved from technology to storytelling [00:04:31] Capturing the essence of a person and a brand [00:05:10] The role of StoryBrand in the process [00:10:15] Identifying the ideal client and removing con…

"People are going to your website for the relationship." Episode Charters [00:03:24] How websites evolved from technology to storytelling [00:04:31] Capturing the essence of a person and a brand [00:0…

"People are going to your website for the relationship." Episode Charters [00:03:24] How websites evolved from technology to storytelling [00:04:31] Capturing the essence of a person and a brand [00:05:10] The role of StoryBrand in the process [00:10:15] Identifying the ideal client and removing confusion [00:18:17] Why authentic photos matter on a website [00:22:05] How websites can improve the sales process [00:25:46] Building marketing on a stronger foundation Most business owners think they need a better website. What they often need is a clearer story. Jody Maberry talks with Lindsay Carl…

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Jody Maberry June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

A Conversation With Dr. Johnson On “Time Travel” Based Memories

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner welcomes Dr. Christopher J. Johnson, PhD, Clinical Professor of Sociology in Dementia Studies at Texas State University.Dr. Johnson talks about his work in dementia care and shares insight into using “time travel” based memories as…

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner welcomes Dr. Christopher J. Johnson, PhD, Clinical Professor of Sociology in Dementia Studies at Texas State University.Dr. Johnson tal…

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner welcomes Dr. Christopher J. Johnson, PhD, Clinical Professor of Sociology in Dementia Studies at Texas State University.Dr. Johnson talks about his work in dementia care and shares insight into using “time travel” based memories as part of a person-centered approach. Through life stories, familiar moments, meaningful objects, photos, music, and personal history, caregivers can create opportunities for connection, comfort, and dignity.This conversation reminds us that dementia care is not only about symptoms or behaviors. It i…

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Lisa Skinner June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

All Home Care Matters

Discover Crayon Cards with Founder Joseph Pianetta

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Joseph Pianetta as guest to the show. About Joseph Pianetta: With 43 years in the printing industry, Joe Pianetta knows what it takes to create something truly exceptional. As the founder of Crayon Cards, he's channeled…

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Joseph Pianetta as guest to the show. About Joseph Pianetta: With 43 years in the printing industry, Joe Pianetta knows…

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Joseph Pianetta as guest to the show. About Joseph Pianetta: With 43 years in the printing industry, Joe Pianetta knows what it takes to create something truly exceptional. As the founder of Crayon Cards, he's channeled that expertise into a beautifully crafted coloring book experience — one where quality meets personalization. You'll love the results, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to create a custom coloring book that tells your story. About Crayon Cards: Crayon Cards is a personalized coloring…

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Lance A. Slatton CSCM June 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell

What if wellness wasn’t something you had to chase?

What if wellness wasn’t something you had to chase… but something you could experience through colour, sound, movement, and nature? Standing here in beautiful Mabou, I’m reminded that some of our greatest wellness lessons come from simply paying attention. The vibrant blues of the water, the …

What if wellness wasn’t something you had to chase… but something you could experience through colour, sound, movement, and nature? Standing here in beautiful Mabou, I’m reminded that some of o…

What if wellness wasn’t something you had to chase… but something you could experience through colour, sound, movement, and nature? Standing here in beautiful Mabou, I’m reminded that some of our greatest wellness lessons come from simply paying attention. The vibrant blues of the water, the rich greens of the landscape, the rhythm of the waves, and the expansive sky all offer a unique invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect. At the ArtFilled Wellness Retreat this August, we’ll explore how colour, frequency, sound, creativity, movement, and nature can awaken new levels…

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Michelle Greenwell June 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Big Blend Radio

Getting to Know Explorer & Author James Michael Dorsey

Welcome to the launch of "Before They Vanish," a Big Blend Radio podcast hosted by explorer, author, and naturalist James Michael Dorsey and produced by Lisa D. Smith.In this debut episode, James takes us on a journey through a lifetime of extraordinary adventures — from his first trip to Kenya wh…

Welcome to the launch of "Before They Vanish," a Big Blend Radio podcast hosted by explorer, author, and naturalist James Michael Dorsey and produced by Lisa D. Smith.In this debut episode, James take…

Welcome to the launch of "Before They Vanish," a Big Blend Radio podcast hosted by explorer, author, and naturalist James Michael Dorsey and produced by Lisa D. Smith.In this debut episode, James takes us on a journey through a lifetime of extraordinary adventures — from his first trip to Kenya where a chance meeting with a Maasai elder sparked a 30-year obsession with vanishing tribal cultures, to sleeping in caves in Tanzania, being used as baboon bait by the Hazda people, and feeding his dinner to a feral cat at a Chinese Air Force base. Along the way he reflects on what it means to give…

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Lisa Smith June 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Computer Exorcist Podcast

142 Beating a Dead Seat

Tonight on CEP!Marc finds an article that explains the extreme disparity between backward, slow, reactionary government, and ultra-rapid Silicon Valley. Disaster will ensue.BMW's unpopular heated seat subscription service surfaces in South Korea.The delusional "recurring revenue" cult spreads to oth…

Tonight on CEP!Marc finds an article that explains the extreme disparity between backward, slow, reactionary government, and ultra-rapid Silicon Valley. Disaster will ensue.BMW's unpopular heated seat…

Tonight on CEP!Marc finds an article that explains the extreme disparity between backward, slow, reactionary government, and ultra-rapid Silicon Valley. Disaster will ensue.BMW's unpopular heated seat subscription service surfaces in South Korea.The delusional "recurring revenue" cult spreads to other automakers.What's going to save us? Laws that prohibit rentals? That would just create tons of chaos. So what's going to save us? I've got the answer.Unbeknownst to most of humanity, every picture you take is usually sucked into a cloud service. Lately, the cloud service is starting to peruse you…

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Marc-Anthony Arena June 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Conversations with Rich Bennett

Marc Alcobé Talló on Finding Home Around the World

What does it really mean to leave home and build a life somewhere completely new? The answer goes far beyond travel photos, tourist attractions, and social media highlights.In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Marc Alcobé Talló, host of Almost Local Living Abroad…

What does it really mean to leave home and build a life somewhere completely new? The answer goes far beyond travel photos, tourist attractions, and social media highlights.In this episode of Conversa…

What does it really mean to leave home and build a life somewhere completely new? The answer goes far beyond travel photos, tourist attractions, and social media highlights.In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Marc Alcobé Talló, host of Almost Local Living Abroad Stories, to discuss the realities of living abroad. Originally from Barcelona, Marc has spent the last eight years living in Germany, Greece, and Italy, learning firsthand how culture, language, relationships, and personal identity evolve when you're far from everything familiar.Marc shares ho…

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Rich Bennett June 21, 2026

Podcast Episode

Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

Roddy McDowell: The Man Behind the Mask from How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes

Author Samuel Garza Bernstein returns to dig into his new book, Roddy McDowell: An Actor's Life, How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes, the first full biography of the legendary actor. Drawing on newly opened archives at Boston University, Samuel traces Roddy's path from child star…

Author Samuel Garza Bernstein returns to dig into his new book, Roddy McDowell: An Actor's Life, How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes, the first full biography of the legendary acto…

Author Samuel Garza Bernstein returns to dig into his new book, Roddy McDowell: An Actor's Life, How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes, the first full biography of the legendary actor. Drawing on newly opened archives at Boston University, Samuel traces Roddy's path from child star to Hollywood institution, and unpacks the work that made him a household name across generations of film and television. Show Highlights: How Roddy McDowell went from stepping off a refugee ship from England to starring in 20th Century Fox's biggest film of 1941, How Green Was My Valley, just si…

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Jeff Dwoskin June 21, 2026

Podcast Episode

The MisFitNation

Don’t Call Me Resilient” | The Hidden Truth About Burnout, Identity Loss & Invisible Labor

What if being called resilient isn't actually a compliment? In this powerful episode of The Misfit Nation, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and truth-teller Allison Burton shares the realities most people never see: invisible labor, emotional burnout, identity loss, military family life, …

What if being called resilient isn't actually a compliment? In this powerful episode of The Misfit Nation, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and truth-teller Allison Burton shares the realit…

What if being called resilient isn't actually a compliment? In this powerful episode of The Misfit Nation, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and truth-teller Allison Burton shares the realities most people never see: invisible labor, emotional burnout, identity loss, military family life, and the exhausting pressure to keep "holding it all together." From deployments and parenting alone to the mental load women carry every day, Allison challenges the cultural narratives that glorify resilience while ignoring the systems creating the burden in the first place. This convers…

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Rich LaMonica June 21, 2026

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Another Medical Mystery, Resolved

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleasure of visiting an Emergency Room lately, let me assure you that it is nothing like the televised me…

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleas…

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you have not had the pleasure of visiting an Emergency Room lately, let me assure you that it is nothing like the televised medical dramas. On television, heroic doctors and nurses are the stars, and the patients are minor characters. But when you are the patient, you might think you are the center of the story, and you would be wrong. You’re still a bit player. Forget the suspenseful drama and fast-paced action – you …

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Don Akchin June 20, 2026

Article

Curated Travel at Halftime

There comes a point in life when travel changes. When we're younger, travel is often about adventure, excitement, checking destinations off a bucket list, or simply getting away from work. We race through museums, snap photos of famous landmarks, and squeeze every possible activity into a packed iti…

There comes a point in life when travel changes. When we're younger, travel is often about adventure, excitement, checking destinations off a bucket list, or simply getting away from work. We race thr…

There comes a point in life when travel changes. When we're younger, travel is often about adventure, excitement, checking destinations off a bucket list, or simply getting away from work. We race through museums, snap photos of famous landmarks, and squeeze every possible activity into a packed itinerary. But something shifts as we reach midlife. Travel becomes less about seeing more and more about experiencing more.In a recent conversation with travel entrepreneur and bestselling author Wesley Baker, we explored why travel often takes on greater significance during the halftime years of life…

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Deborah Johnson June 19, 2026