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Set Sail!Set Sail! - An Interactive Audio Series - Episode 7Set Sail! is an interactive audio adventure series that follows the lives of the 3 Sallow children through harrowing adventures, mysterious pirates, and a deadly game of cat and mouse. This is the seventh episode of season 1.It's been a little while, and Frankie is leaning into the life of a sailor while Mikhail is still apprehensive about being on a ship with a bunch of pirates. He confronts Waverly about the mask he found, but then...the ship is attacked by mermaids!The question this week is: What type of treasure is the Captain searching...2025-05-0119 min
GPL Book BreakMother/Daughter ReadsLinks for Book Break 11/20/2024
Join GPL librarian Claire and special guest, her daughter, Sarah, as we talk about Mother/Daughter reads – what we’ve read that we enjoyed, and also some books we did not enjoy.
Here are the books we’re discussing, with links to find them in the library catalog or at Bookshop.Org
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (Claire)
Reserve a copy from the library here. Listen to the Audiobook on Libby here. Purchase a copy here.
Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune...2024-11-2034 min
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastLady of the House #681On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #681. Subscribe now! The Drowsy Lads, Dan Possumato, Cherish The Ladies, Cleveland Celtic Ensemble, Conamara Chaos, Jesse Ferguson, Tarren, The Langer's Ball, Goitse, Enda Reilly, Olivia Bradley, Larkin & Moran Brothers, The Miles O'Brien band & Betsy Rose, DLÙ, Bealtaine GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2024 2024-10-171h 04
Pay Raise PlaybookE58 Finding Your Rhythm After Being Laid Off with Tiffanni Cunningham-GiggerIn this insightful episode, Christy Rutherford engages with Tiffani Cunningham-Gigger to navigate the complexities of rediscovering purpose after a layoff. The conversation unfolds into key themes:Reevaluating Priorities:Tiffani shares her personal journey of introspection after a layoff.Discovering the importance of self-care and its impact on mental well-being.Redefining success on personal terms beyond traditional career milestones. Bouncing Back from Setbacks:Strategies for approaching career setbacks with resilience and determination.Practical advice on redefining success and manifesting new opportunities.Tiffani's experience of strategically navigating her career post-layoff. Reframing Perspectives:Th...2024-01-131h 00
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastBlack Tower #635Climb the Black Tower with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #635. Hanneke Cassel, TJ Hull and Amanda Caretta - Hull, Jesse Ferguson, Juha Rossi, Andy Irvine, Jim Sharkey, Gordon McLeod, Lauren Oxford, The Dustbunnies, Don Gabbert, Kevin McKrell, Derina Harvey Band, Beltaine, Screaming Orphans, Mànran, The High Kings GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE I...2023-11-091h 07
Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living PodcastLeads, Conversion, and Transparency with Vitality Senior Living VP of Sales and Marketing Christy CunninghamEmpower families with transparency and shift marketing tactics to meet customer needs.Christy Cunningham, VP of Sales and Marketing at Vitality Senior Living shares her insight on lead generation and bringing sales and marketing together to produce the best results. This episode was recorded at SMASH Sales and Marketing Summit 2023.Watch Christy on BTG Contributor Wednesday Series. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. And produced by Solinity Marketing....2023-10-2321 minBridge the Gap: The Senior Living PodcastLeads, Conversion, and Transparency with Vitality Senior Living VP of Sales and Marketing Christy CunninghamEmpower families with transparency and shift marketing tactics to meet customer needs.Christy Cunningham, VP of Sales and Marketing at Vitality Senior Living shares her insight on lead generation and bringing sales and marketing together to produce the best results. This episode was recorded at SMASH Sales and Marketing Summit 2023.Watch Christy on BTG Contributor Wednesday Series. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. And produced by Solinity Marketing....2023-10-2321 min
Washington Post LiveThe next generation of challenges and innovation in medicineWashington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers, newsletter editor Paige Winfield Cunningham and national health reporter Akilah Johnson moderate a series of conversations with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, surgical oncologist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Kathie-Ann Joseph, Charles R. Drew professor of surgery at Howard University Wayne A.I. Frederick and founder and president of Every Mother Counts Christy Turlington Burns about innovations in American health care, the most pressing challenges to the system and the next generation of medicine.
Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Oct.17, 2023.2023-10-171h 24
100% OccupiedLearn from the Pros: #1 — Why Do You Even Need A Website? (with Christy Cunningham)Why do you need a website? What should your website really do for your community or care home?
These are questions that Dallas and Christy Cunningham dive into. Christy is the VP of Sales for Vitality Senior Living.
Click here to connect with Christy on LinkedIn.2022-11-2359 min
Sisters Who Scene ItFriday the 13thSend us a textKatie and Bridget go to a crappy summer camp (that Steve Christy spent $25,000 on already!? WHAT!?) as they re-watch the movie: Friday the 13th! It's a horror movie all about the dangers of brushing off creepy advances from men instead of just going on home! Watch as these camp counselors are picked off one by one by an unknown killer all within the first day of getting there. Spoiler alert: the killer is Mrs. Voorhees, a lady with some serious Connecticut fashion, who's out for revenge since her son Jason drowned in the...2022-08-1758 min
Dose of DepthExploring the Deeper Meaning of Float Tank Experiences: A Conversation with Dr. Christy GardnerIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Christy Gardner about float tanks and float therapy. You might have heard about it or even tried it out, or maybe it’s a regular part of your self-care. For many, it’s a great way to relax or even escape from the over-stimulating nature of living in today’s world. But you know me. There’s something deeper going on in that float tank and looking at it through the lens of depth psychology is a great way to explore what that deeper part of you might be trying to commun...2022-06-3040 min
Dad Fights!DF! 72 Happy ShowThis week is Happy Days VS That 70s Show. Adam's dad this week is Howard Cunningham. Jeremy's dad is Bob Pinciotti. They discuss Cavalera Conspiracy, Fearless Flyers, Planet Coaster for the PS5, and a pitch for a live action Mega Man movie.Start a podcast with Buzzsprouthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=13496712022-02-2441 min
Contributor WednesdayCW 83: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamWhat does it take to actually BE excellent and innovative instead of just TALKING about it? In this final episode Contributor Wednesday, Christy Cunningham breaks down three ways you can take your intentions to rock and convert it into effective action. Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTG...2021-12-2224 minContributor WednesdayCW 79: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamNope, business development is not just about “relationships” - it’s strategy too! In this episode, Christy Cunningham challenges us to see that referrals generated from business development efforts are not free and that it’s time to recognize the need to change our investment and strategy to be successful today and beyond. Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contri...2021-11-2426 min
Horror Movie YearbookClass of 2021: Halloween KillsWe're leaving the Time Machine in the garage this week and we're heading to Haddonfield to spend Halloween with Big John and Little John. Timestamps:10 IntroCheck out the Midwest Game NerdsWillie details his time as a member of a nu-metal cover band11:19 Halloween Kills Brief ReviewsOur general, non-spoilery, thoughts on the film28:46 Halloween Kills Character Discussions: The TowniesBrian the Bartender, Christy, Mindy, Dennis, Big John, Little John, Phil, Sondra, Marcus, Vanessa, Sherriff Barker, Cameron50:16 Halloween Kills Character Discussions: The '78 CrewPete McCabe, Officer Hawkins...2021-11-051h 48Contributor WednesdayCW 75: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamIs your die-hard attachment to an “old fashioned” sales process actually to blame for lackluster web lead conversion results? Maybe so… join Christy Cunningham in this month’s episode as she questions status quo sales milestones and challenges us to look at virtual sales processes outside of the senior living industry for inspiration. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 2021-10-2721 min
Progressively HorrifiedFriday the 13th (aka 50 Shades of Halloween) w/ Kev Ketner, Desiree Rodriguez, Alexis Sanchez, and Bre IndigoFear Level: ScaryTrigger Warnings: Jump scares, racism, nudity, mild gore, stalking, cops, violence against womenSupport us on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/progressivelyhorrifiedTwenty years ago, an unmonitored camper drowned at Camp Crystal Lake. The next year, someone murdered two counselors. It's been closed since then. Now a spoiled rich kid is half-assing having some teens repair and reopen the place. That is, until they all start getting killed.Director: Sean S. CunninghamWriters: Victor Miller, Ron CurzStars: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, Kevin Bacon...2021-10-081h 40Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 70: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamAre you at risk of going extinct? In this episode, Christy Cunningham highlights the reasons why longtime senior living sales and marketing professionals are being left behind and four ways to seek growth before it's too late. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 2021-09-2240 minContributor WednesdayCW 66: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamWhat does it take to truly be different? In this episode, Christy Cunningham shares five values prevalent in start-up business culture and challenges us to find innovation through a different approach to senior living sales and marketing. Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 2021-08-2526 min
The Chris Williams Podcast HourThe Chris Williams Podcast Hour Episode 43 1 Year Anniversary Pro Football HoFThe Chris Williams Podcast Hour Episode 43 celebrates the 1 Year Anniversary of the podcast and is thankful to all of the guests who shared a story and made this podcast entertaining. Today's podcast is about family Not worrying about a thing as my son moves on to begin his collegiate life at unc chapel hill. Full emotions are on display celebrating the 2yr anniversary of my mom's passing, my son's move depressing and paralyzing me, and great stories from a wonderful weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thank you to to all of my podcast guests Chucky Brown who...2021-08-191h 29
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 62: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamLet’s dig in on digital! Digital is dominating lead volume and we’ve got to make the most of it. In this episode, Christy Cunningham breaks down five key drivers of digital lead conversion success. Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTGvoice.com.2021-07-2840 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 58: Takeover with Josh and LucasIt’s a TAKEOVER with hosts Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy! Get to know what’s happening with the Contributor Wednesday Series.Meet the Contributors: Cara Silletto, Jerald Cosey, David Hopkins and Christy Cunningham Interested in becoming a Contributor? Message us HERE.Listen to the Contributor Wednesday Series HERE.Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each We...2021-06-3006 min
Contributor WednesdayContributor Wednesday Ep. 57: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamUm... Smarketing? Oh yeah! In this episode, Christy Cunningham discusses the origin of “Smarketing” and three ways the senior living industry can change its sales and marketing focus in order to gain a competitive advantage. SMASH info here.Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and inform...2021-06-2345 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 53: Sales and Marketing with Christy CunninghamFeeling worn down? You’re not alone. In this episode, Christy Cunningham explores the need and obstacles to self-care for senior living sales professionals and an analogy to battle burnout. Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTGvoice.com.2021-05-2631 min
Celtic Soul PodcastCeltic Soul Podcast Episode 67 Fergus Dowd Part 2Celtic Soul Podcast Episode 67 with More than 90 Minutes, Editor Andrew Milne chatting to Fergus DowdFergus Dowd is the Chairperson of the Patrick O'Connell Memorial Fund.. He has written for numerous publications including More than 90 Minutes, United We Stand, Beyond The Last Man, Póg Mo Goal, Nutmeg, and Football Pink. He is also the host of “A road less travelled podcast”The conversation picks up again with Fergus telling his personal journey and how he became involved in telling the Patrick O’Connell story and how he played his part. His father called...2021-05-071h 11
Contributor WednesdayContributor Wednesday Ep. 49: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamLooking for a competitive edge? Nope, you’re not going to find it in the shiny new sales/marketing “toy.” In this episode, Christy Cunningham breaks down the power of three types of goals - Process, Performance, and Outcome to unleash achievement and catalyze motivation. Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit our website for more episod...2021-04-2822 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 45: All Contributor ShowContributor Wednesday hosts David Hopkins, Cara Silletto, Jerald Cosey, and Christy Cunningham take over the 5th Wednesday show to discuss their passion for the senior living industry, innovation and changes they are tracking, and opportunities to leverage skills and talents to be a part of a greater career calling.Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series! Visit...2021-03-3136 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 44: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamDiscounts, Incentives, and Concessions, Oh My! In this uber-competitive senior living environment, the hunger for occupancy is creating pressure to offer different forms of incentives to win move-ins. In this episode, Christy Cunningham points out that where this short-sighted strategy may be necessary, leaders should consider the bigger picture of their value proposition and positioning to achieve sustained occupancy growth. Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each...2021-03-2431 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 40: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamWhat if we did something different? If you find yourself contemplating why things are the way they are in senior living sales and marketing, come join the tribe! In this episode, Christy Cunningham opens the door for debate on a couple “sacred cow” strategic beliefs and asks – Is there a better way? Senior Care Sales & Marketing Summit Enquire Solutions 2019-2018 Benchmark Report Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tune in each...2021-02-2428 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 36: Sales & Marketing with Christy CunninghamChristy Cunningham discusses three mindset changes to fuel your rebound in occupancy performance this year.Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 2021-01-2720 min
Contributor WednesdayCW Ep. 32: Meet the New Contributors with Josh and LucasBTG hosts and founders Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy take over Contributor Wednesday to recap the series and introduce the new BTG Contributors: Cara Silletto, Jerald Cosey, Christy Cunningham, and David Hopkins.Contact Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy.Powered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionTune in each Wednesday for a new episode of the Contributor Wednesday series!Visit our website for more episodes, our tour dates and information at BTGvoice.com.YouTube Instagram Facebook 2020-12-3011 min
Love LettersLove, Christy Caring at any DistanceChristy Gandy is a Jesus follower, a recovering people-pleaser, a mom, wife, and woman with a deep desire to use her gifts boldly for the church. And last fall, before our world got flipped upside down, she launched a business that fills a need we have to love people well at a distance. Love Well Collective was created for you to have a place to find unique, curated boxes of love delivered to whomever you want to encourage right now. Let the people in your life know you care by selecting a box Love Well Collective has p...2020-08-0349 min
Page One166 - POIR 10Still struggling to understand the new lockdown arrangements for England announced on the evening of Sunday the 9th of May, 2020, Charles Adrian reintroduces his listeners to four books given to him by guests on the podcast. Towards the end of this rather long episode, you might hear some banging in the background, which was coming through the wall from one of Charles Adrian’s neighbours. Apologies for this. Correction: When Charles Adrian talks about spondees in this episode, he should be talking about trochees. You can read about trochees on Wikipedia here...2020-06-2331 min
Off Your Rocker, A SeniorVu PodcastCommunication Practices Residents and Families Really Want During this PandemicChristy Cunningham, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Judson Retirement Community, wrote an article and shared it on LinkedIn about what communication practices she believes communities should consider now and even after COVID-19. Her article sparked so much interest, that SeniorVu invited Christy on Off Your Rocker: A SeniorVu Podcast to discuss further. 2020-06-0846 min
Everyone Has A Voice: Comeback Stories. Hope For A Better Tomorrow.Staying In Love with Debbie CunninghamDebbie Cunningham - Jazz Artist, Author & Speaker. Debbie shares her passion about her book ‘Dancing In The Kitchen’ and her mission to help couples stay in love. You CAN build lasting love in your marriage. 2019-10-1718 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Improve Your MindsetSerenity Toolkit: How to Harness the Benefits of Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation by Mala CunninghamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/435980to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Serenity Toolkit: How to Harness the Benefits of Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation
Author: Mala Cunningham
Narrator: M. Mala Cunningham
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 45 minutes
Release date: April 15, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Improve Your Mindset
Publisher's Summary:
Bring serenity into your busy life with scientifically proven healing practices. In our hectic world, we need tools to help us weather life’s storms. Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation are some of the most powerful tools you can wield—and their benefits are backed by ne...2019-04-154h 45
State of the HumanSurvival (full episode)Sometimes you have to keep your head down to stay alive.
This is a show about playing the cello in the darkest hour, and returning to the site of the fire, and keeping your head down to stay alive. This is a show about what happens when the sun goes down, and when you get lost in the mall, and when you pick up the phone because you have nowhere left to turn. This is a show about the terrible and the beautiful. This is a show about survival.
Producers: Jett Hayward, Bella Lazzareschi, Elisabeth Dee, Stephanie Niu, Cathy Wong...2018-04-251h 32
WhysAdvice™ with FatDagI can do it!Thank you Patrons for another Commercial Free Episode! Become a Patron Listen on the Free WhysAdvice App! Join the Free Facebook Support Group - WhysWingmen! Next Show/Meetings Time: Calendar Get Live Notifications from Twitter - @WhysAdvice FatDag Accountability: Weight: Visit FatDag.com Listener Email: OnAir@FatDag.com Keith NY – 84.5 – A Public Proclamation Ovidija @lietuva111 Fair Lawn NJ – Digging deeper into the Why Judy Glen Rock, NJ 8lbs Lost – I CAN DO THIS! Jane I am going to lose 10-15lbs! Connect with the Show: Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - WhysAdvice Website - com...2018-03-1231 min
WhysAdvice™ with FatDagAlice in OnderdlandTake the next step as a Wingman! Join them - become a Patron! Thank you! GENERAL Jeanne Blankenship CHIEF Jennifer Cunningham | Stella COLONEL Amy Wallack | Denise Metcalf | Diane Musachio | Donna cutting | HEATHER D MORSE | Karen Maddox | Kim Bixel | Lisa Hensarling | Mitzi Daggett | Pam Goepfarth MAJOR Amy Gilbert | Andrea Moore | Carie Sauders | Christie Eller | Danielle Rocco | David Marquez | Gayle Stetson | Karen Antczak | KeithNY | Kim Morris | Leigh M Meeks | Lorie Saito | Melanie C Weitz | Michelle Rhodes | Mike Daggett | Rebecca Hargis | Tammy Swinne...2018-03-0535 min
StreetPX - A Photography PodcastPursuit of Creativity with Photo Center Director Dave Christensen Dave Christensen is the director of the esteemed Harvey Milk Photo Center in San Francisco. One of the largest darkrooms in the US and soon to celebrate it's 75th anniversary in operation. Following an unfortunate stumble, where we missed our last scheduled show (hope you all enjoyed some reruns), we are now back with a fantastic episode. With a solid heart and a true passion for the arts, Dave has transitioned HMPC from an already wonderful darkroom facility, into a prime San Francisco exhibit space, hosting up to 15 varied photographic events year around...2017-08-111h 30
The Festive Selection Box from FolkCastFolkCast Selection Box 2015
The FolkCast Festive Selection Box - bursting with good things for the season of Christmas, Yule and Saturnalia, with specially selected music and readings. Beware the Abbot of Unreason!
Produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows, featuring Babba
The Festive Programme:
"What's in the shed?" featuring Phil & Babba
Sentimental Song by Reid Jamieson
from the album "Songs For A Winter's Night" (2012)
Fairytale Of New York by Christy Moore
from the album "Live At The Point" (1994)
All I Want For Christmas...2015-12-1400 minFolkCastFolkCast Selection Box 2015
The FolkCast Festive Selection Box - bursting with good things for the season of Christmas, Yule and Saturnalia, with specially selected music and readings. Beware the Abbot of Unreason!
Produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows, featuring Babba
The Festive Programme:
"What's in the shed?" featuring Phil & Babba
Sentimental Song by Reid Jamieson
from the album "Songs For A Winter's Night" (2012)
Fairytale Of New York by Christy Moore
from the album "Live At The Point" (1994)
All I Want For Christmas...2015-12-1400 min
Zz: Podiobooks.com PromosChristy by Michael Thomas CunninghamA journey tale about love, loss, and what it truly means to come home. Written and read by the author, Michael Thomas Cunningham.Christy, a woman hardened by the streets and clinging to a life of desperation must face her demons as she attends the funeral of an old friend. Jack was the closest thing she ever had to a father even though their relationship had never been revealed to his family. Christy would have preferred for the alternative history of Jacks life to remain a secret, but that was not to be. When Chr...2009-12-0901 min
ChristyChristy Episode 09As time passed Christy sank deeper into her old ways until
it resulted in a night in jail. This
prompted a visit from Jack, but it was too late. She was too far gone. He made the mistake of pushing her out of the
Community too early which resulted in her just pushing him away. Christy always regretted the way they had
left things, but there was nothing she could do about it now. Then again Jennifer saw her own redemption in
acting as confessor and picking up where her father had left off. Jennifer helped Christy find a little...2009-12-0731 minChristyChristy Episode 08Life was good on the farm. Christy had her struggles of course, but
through it all the work, the food, and the lifestyle helped to make her
healthier, stronger, and happier than she had ever been. That is of course until Christy had her
baby. The loss of her child proved to be
a dark turning point in her life. With
Jacks help she was eventually able to accept her daughter's passing, but the
scare never faded. The next few years
went by in a blur and before anyone knew it she was 18. After her birthday she did what everyone expect...2009-12-0734 minChristyChristy Episode 07Christy's mother had been cremated by the city
and they had disposed of the remains.
There was absolutely nothing left for her now. She couldn't even say goodbye. The only person she had left was Jack, but as
it turned that's all she needed. He took
her to an agrarian commune they called the Community. There were rules, limits, and she would have
to go to school, but as long as Christy could abide by this she was welcome to
stay. The real problem was finding
something that she could do that would motivate her enough to stay on the
straig...2009-12-0723 minChristyChristy Episode 06Christy had nowhere to go and out of desperation
she began to hitch hike, and that's how she met Jack. He always did have a thing for strays and she
definitely looked the part. He gave her
two days to consider if she wanted him to help her, and then left her alone to
think it over. She used that time to
rest and when it was over she was ready for him to take her home. Unfortunately, there wasn't much home for her
to go back to. Her mom was gone and her
daddy was in the pen for murde...2009-12-0726 minChristyChristy Episode 05When they arrived at a Waffle House Christy
doesn't waste any time ordering the biggest meal on the menu. Jennifer could tell it had been a long time
since she had ate so well and figured she could probably use it. Christy's biological father died during the
Vietnam War. Four years later her mother
would marry again, and this time not to someone nearly as loving. He was great in the beginning of course, they
usually are, but it wasn't long before he quit working and became physically
abusive. Christy was looking for any
excuse to get out of that place...2009-12-0728 minChristyChristy Episode 04Christy knew that once she saw Jennifer starring
her down the only way to face the situation was head on. She stepped out from where she had been
standing and heads for the car. She
plays it cool though and manages to do some fast talking to explain her
intentions. She convinces Jennifer that
she knew her dad well and for the price of a meal she could tell her some
things about him that no one knows but her.
Jennifer is intrigued by her offer and decides to take her up on
it. Christy begins her tale by talking
about...2009-12-0730 minChristyChristy Episode 03Mary Beth could tell Jennifer wanted to be alone for a while
and as they parted Jennifer resolved herself in her own mind to make her peace
with her dad. However, as she walked
toward his grave curiosity got the better of her. She walked instead to where she had seen the
woman earlier. It was obvious by the
signs on the ground that she had been standing there for a while watching
them. The thought brought a chill down
Jennifer's spine as she speculated about the woman's motivations. When Jennifer did finally make it down to his
grave all s...2009-12-0719 minChristyChristy Episode 02Jack's funeral is beginning to wind down. Jennifer, because of her own selfishness
treats her mother as if she had never realized that she has lost someone
too. Mary Beth, for her part can
understand her daughters self absorption and it worries her that she has become
distant, but she knows it's because of her marital problems. As they leave the cemetery for lunch Jennifer
notices a woman who appears as if she has been watching the funeral from a
distance. Jennifer brushes it off as
something too trivial to worry about.
She in turn confirms her mother's suspicions as she c...2009-12-0731 minChristyChristy Episode 01The story begins with a woman as she walks alone
on her way to attend a funeral. The man
who died had been important to her, but for her own reasons she had not seen
him in many years. At the grave the
eulogy for the man, Jack Randall, had begun.
The pastor quickly fell into his recollections of Jack's life well lived
and as he did so Jack's daughter Jennifer just as quickly zoned out. She is angry and grieving, but not
necessarily over his passing. Her mind
drifts as she focuses on a formative event in her childhood. Her fa...2009-12-0724 min