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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingHow can there be hundreds of words for snow? with Dr. Charles Kemp1155. This week, we look at whether it’s actually true that Inuit languages have hundreds of words for snow with Dr. Charles Kemp. We look at how researchers used a database of 18 million volumes to find out how our environment shapes our vocabulary using the Nida-Conklin principle. We also look at a surprising finding about words for rain being abundant in non-rainy regions.CharlesKemp.com🔗 Join the Grammar Girl Patreon.🔗 Share your familect recording in Speakpipe or by leaving a voicemail at 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475)🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.
2026-01-2913 min
Run Aligned a Chi Running Podcast.84. Positivity With An Impact. An Interview with Holly Gould Conklin“Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.” (Norman Vincent Peale). Today I’m interviewing Holly, a client of mine. She’s my first interview in a series of women runners turning 50 in 2023 (because I turn 50 this year). Holly shares how running has shaped her view on turning 50. She shares her involvement with the organization Girls On The Run. I titled this episode “Positivity with an Impact” because of the positive ripple effect Holly is creating in her life and the lives...
2023-01-1637 min
Silver On the SageJoy Pendley & Nancy NelsonThis episode is part of a larger collection of Women Ranger Digital Stories.Many would say that there is a unique bond between Women of Philmont, a sisterhood of sorts. Joy Pendley and Nancy Nelson join the show to highlight this bond of friendship - one that feels more like family. From impromptu hair cuts and tent surfing, to hitch hiking in from Ute Park and enjoying the freedom of the roving ranger experience, Joy and Nancy were quote "Never lacking for happiness." Prior to working on staff in 1985 & 86, both ladies were Rayado participants. It was...
2022-05-2448 min
Spoonie Tea TimeEpisode 17: Knowledge Through HumilityWe live in an age that glorifies science and rationalism. While these are good things in the right context, idolising either can blind us from true knowledge and can lead to brokenness and death.
[0:22] Life Update (loosening restrictions and vacation)
[2:52] Book Time (1 Enoch)
[13:34] Main Topic
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2021-08-0426 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 16: Body, Mind, SpiritWhen faced with persistent physical suffering, it can be easy to view our bodies as a prison, but traditional Christianity teaches something far more beautiful. Holly discusses feeling trapped in her own body and how Christian practice has helped her value the material world as well as the spiritual.
[0:22] Life Update (changing podcast schedule)
[2:25] Book Time (The Singularity Trap by Dennis E Taylor)
[8:43] Main Topic
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2021-07-0723 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 15: The Glory of HeavenThe life of the world to come is impossible to imagine, and often difficult to even think about, yet we're called to set our minds on such things. Doing so can keep this life with all its pains in perspective and encourage us to persevere towards a wondrous future.
[0:22] Life Update
[2:03] Book Time (The Glory of Heaven by John MacArthur)
[14:16] Main Topic
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2021-06-0925 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 14: Joy in FastingAll of us, and especially the chronically ill, need to be careful about what we eat if we want to be reasonably healthy. Many view dietary restrictions as a burden, but thousands of years of religious tradition teaches something else: that fasting can be a source of transformation that leads to joy and celebration.
[0:22] Intro (knowing your limitations)
[2:02] Book Time (Zero G by Dan Wells)
[7:31] Main Topic
For more resources, see Dn. Michael Hyatt's two-episode podcast series on fasting.
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2021-05-2621 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 13: Shifting PrioritiesOur hopes and dreams naturally change over the course of a lifetime. In this episode, Holly reflects on how her own career goals have been shaped over the years by societal pressures, chronic illness, and self-awareness.
[0:22] Intro
[2:32] Book Time (Little Women by Louisa May Alcott)
[16:19] Main Topic
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2021-05-1227 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 12: The Noonday DemonContinuing with our unofficial series on finding joy in suffering, Holly discusses how chronic illness helped her move past apathy and distraction and live more in the moment.
[0:22] Intro (new Facebook page, the Amon Sûl podcast, and DoxaMoot Online: Tolkien, Enchantment and the Christian Life)
[3:11] Book Time (Thrive: A Guide for Life's Journey by Noah Bolinder and Randy Conklin)
[9:49] Main Topic
For more resources, check out Jonathan Pageau's discussion on acedia, Dr. Nicole Roccas's book Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life, and Dn. Michael Hyatt's podcast series on th...
2021-04-2824 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 11: The Great VirtueHumility tends to be vastly underrated, yet it is the foundation for every other virtue. Through humility we are able to seek God, our only hope of becoming fully human and fully alive, free from the brokenness and death that plagues each of us. Continuing last episode's discussion on joy in suffering, Holly reflects on how chronic illness has been humbling her, and why this is a source of celebration.
[0:22] Intro (flare ups and living with parents)
[3:05] Book Time (Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë)
[8:54] Main Topic
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2021-04-1421 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 10: Joy in SufferingWhat are we to make of the Bible's commands to take joy in suffering? Holly discusses the transformative power of suffering in her own life, and how her understanding of these kinds of Bible verses deepened with life experience.
[0:22] Intro
[2:30] Book Time (One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn)
[8:55] Main Topic
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2021-03-3116 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 9: Quarantine Silver LiningsHappy anniversary of two weeks to flatten the curve! We've been in lockdown for a full year now. While there is much to complain about, God is still in control and working through these odd times. Holly reflects on the good in her own life that has resulted from the lockdown.
[0:22] Intro
[1:48] Book Time (Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo)
[8:03] Main Topic
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2021-03-1720 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 8: Sympathizing with VillainsModern storytellers are increasingly painting villains in a more sympathetic light, such as by recasting them as the hero or by giving them relatable motivations. Holly reflects on how this trend has shaped her own way of interacting with evil.
[0:23] Intro (adjusting to newfound energy)
[3:18] Book Time (The Great Train Robbery, Michael Crichton)
[10:14] Main Topic
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2021-03-0321 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 7: Responding to the News2021 is looking just as insane, if not more so, than 2020. So what are we to do with all this crazy news flooding our feeds? In this episode, Holly reflects on ways of engaging with current events in a way that doesn't fill us with pride and anxiety.
[0:23] Intro (the Joker movie, and Jonathan Pageau's commentary on it)
[4:12] Book Time (Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson)
[9:19] Main Topic
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2021-02-1722 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 6: Five Ways to Love Your SpoonieFor this Valentine's Day special, Holly suggests five ways you can love and support the spoonie in your life, whether they are a significant other, family member, friend, or perhaps even an acquaintance.
[1:09] Intro (lockdown loneliness)
[4:16] Book Time (Stan Lee's Alliances: A Trick of Light)
[16:32] Main Topic
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2021-02-0326 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 5: Capitalizing on IsolationThe spoonie life is often a lonely one, especially during a nation-wide lockdown, but solitude doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, Christians have sought out solitude from the beginning in order to commune with God and wrestle with their demons (sometimes literally). Holly discusses how she has been trying to make the most out of enforced isolation by learning from monasticism and reflecting on the spiritual reality. She also discusses the Penguin Classics collection Early Christian Writings and how the lives of Sts. Herman of Alaska, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna can inspire and...
2021-01-2020 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 4: Redefining ProductivityFeeling productive isn't always easy, especially when facing significant health challenges. Holly discusses her own struggles with being productive and how her illness has helped her view restful activities in a new light. Also Dn. Nicholas Kotar's novel Song of the Sirin, his podcast In a Certain Kingdom, nonsensical Covid regulations, and why traditional prayers are wonderful tools.
For prayer ideas, see St. Philaret's morning prayer, these intercessory prayers, and these introductory prayers. Also, every (biblical) psalm ever.
[0:24] Intro (lockdown #2)
[2:36] Book Time (Song of the Sirin by Dn. Nicholas Kotar)
[7:57] Main Topic
2021-01-0622 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 3: The Glory of HumanityWhat's the point of life when everything that previously gave you purpose is stripped from you? Holly discusses feelings of worthlessness that commonly accompany chronic illness, systematic mass murder in Denmark, and why and how to see value in every human. Also Metropolitan Kallistos Ware's The Orthodox Way, Brandon Sanderson's Elantris, and what zombie lepers have to do with the Christian destiny.
[0:23] Intro
[2:33] Book Time (Elantris—SPOILERS)
[9:24] Main Topic
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2020-12-2323 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 2: Holly's Health HistoryProviding context for future episodes, Holly gives a brief overview of her journey with arthritis. She talks about first noticing symptoms as an undergrad, getting the unexpected diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis, and where she is at today. Also Kenneth Oppel's Silverwing and why animal protagonists can be so much fun.
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2020-12-0921 minSpoonie Tea TimeEpisode 1: Intro to Spoon TheoryWhat are spoonies and why should we care? Holly discusses Christine Miserandino's influential blog post that describes what it's like to have a chronic illness. Also Sarah J. Maas's novel Throne of Glass and why Harry Potter is way less interesting than every other character in the eponymous series.
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2020-11-2512 min
The Orange Is Oranger Cleveland Browns PodcastBROWNS SIGN RT Jack Conklin, TE Alex Hooper, and QB Case Keenum - 2020 NFL Free Agency Day 1Jeremy and Chase discuss a HUGE 1st day of Free Agency for the Browns - signing Jack Conklin, Alex Hooper, and Case Keenum.
2020-03-1724 min
Canned Air: A Tribute to Pop CultureCanned Air #241 Oddities feat David J. FieldingHappy Memorial Day everyone and welcome to a very special episode! We welcome back to the show, the actor who portrayed Zordon in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, actor and writer David J. Fielding. We first look back all of the super hero movies released since David last joined us at the end of 2016. From Black Panther, Justice League, Logan, to the two big box office dominators, Avengers Infinity War and Deadpool 2. This conversation is full of spoilers, so listeners beware!Then we turn our attention to David and discuss his new book Oddities, three stories of th...
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