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In just over a year, Camp Codger has become one of the top-rated podcasts for seniors. And that’s no accident or stroke of blind luck. These three stalwart codgers, Gary Ebersole, Richard Kipling, and Randy Schultz seamlessly blend themes wise and whimsical in a manner that belies their commitment to this craft. Tune into our own Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast to hear more rocking chair wisdom from these three old guys. Better yet, check them out ahead of time at https://www.campcodger.com/ 

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Sari Botton is an author, editor, and teacher with decades of experience. Her memoir And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo is a collection of searingly honest, gritty, funny, and at turns painful, essays. She is also the editor and publisher of Oldster Magazine; the newsletter Memoir Monday; and Adventures in Journalism. Join us for this jaunt down memory lane as Sari shares more about her book as well as her current pursuits. To learn more about Sari, go to https://www.saribotton.com/ https://oldster.substack.com/ https://oldster.substack.com/ https://adventuresinjournalism.substack.com/

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A year after Eliza Kiser took over the helm as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at North Carolina State University, the ship remains steady with a clear course ahead. OLLI is a superlative program in many settings across the United States. At NC State, there is a rich array of stimulating educational and socially engaging courses for folks age 50 and older. Join us as we hear more from Eliza about her vision for the OLLI program and community.

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Merle R. Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. She has been featured on numerous outlets including NPR, The Robyn Graham Show, Huffpost, Thrive Global and more. Her latest books are Living and Leaving My Legacy, Volumes 1 and 2. Through her decades long practice of journaling and her work with scores of Holocaust survivors, Merle has found the right rhythm for helping folks of any age journal their way to self-discovery and shared expression. Join us for this rich conversation with Merle R. Saferstein. To learn more about Merle, go to https://merlersaferstein.com/ Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/merles1212/

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Rona is the author of two memoirs, My Mother's Daughter and most recently Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. The craft of writing for Rona is encoded in her DNA and was ensconced in her world from day one. As she describes, it was the family business, led by her writer mother, Fredelle, and her sister Joyce, who picked up the author mantle early on. For many years Rona took an adjacent path, and was at the editorial helm of Chatelaine, a well-respected women's magazine based in Canada. She retired from this hard-charging and most fulfilling lifestyle in 2016 and quickly found herself asea. She knew she needed direction, a purpose, and thus we arrive at the latest addition to her family, Casey, the Beagle mix, and by the way, a very good boy, who quickly commanded her and husband Paul's hearts and who shares a co-lead in Rona's latest memoir. Join us for this heart tugging and warming conversation.
*My Mother's Daughter is out of print. It is available on Kindle through Amazon. The Toadstool Bookshop in New Hampshire has a supply of signed copies, as well as signed, paw-printed copies of Starter Dog. They are happy to ship your order anywhere in the US. https://www.toadbooks.com/ 

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Gia Peebles and Glenda Turner are no strangers to challenges. These resolute African-American women have yet to meet a mountain they are not willing to try climbing, or a powerful fish they won't fight for hours. Successful in business and in life, Gia and Glenda, along with kindred spirits Lesleigh Mausi, Bobbiette Glover, and Tiana Davis, came together to form the Ebony Anglers, the first African-American women's competitive fishing team. They have parlayed their experiences into a growing enterprise of serving children of color, empowering them to try new and different experiences. They are compassionate models for good in their local, and the greater, community. Join us for this episode to hear more of these two ladies and the Ebony Anglers. To learn more about them, go to https://www.ebonyanglers.com/ You can also find them on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ebonyanglers Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ebonyanglers/ and Youtube https://www.instagram.com/ebonyanglers/

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Dr. Tammy Kelly's family is generations deep in Eastern North Carolina. This long time director of Cooperative Extension for Lenoir County has been shaped by this life of integrity to family, to the land, and to its food traditions. She has lovingly taken on the mantle of rescuing and preserving many of the area's recipes from obscurity, including a number of her own family's. Join us for this mouth-watering conversation with Tammy as she shares her passion and stories of her family's time around the table. Learn more about Dr. Tammy Kelly in her feature article in Our State magazine  https://www.ourstate.com/the-recipe-keeper-of-eastern-north-carolina/ and through her weekly column in the Neuse News https://www.neusenews.com/index/2023/6/19/cooking-with-tammy-kelly-little-blue-bite-loaded-with-nutrition-fresh-blueberries-are-back

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Todd Brown, from Midland, Texas, learned the art and mastery of barbeque at the feet of his father in Southern California. After a couple of hard detours in his early years, including time in prison, Todd found his way. His passion and mission in life are to carry forward his father's legacy of crafting delicious barbeque and barbeque sauce. He and his wife started selling out of the back of his pickup truck many years ago. This evolved into food trucks, a brick and mortar restaurant and catering business, and now he is beginning to sell his family sauce in stores and online. Tune in to hear Todd's inspiring story of determination and commitment to his family and his dad's legacy. To learn more about Todd, go to https://getaroundbrown.com/  or on many social media sites at getaroundbrown. His sauces will soon be available on Amazon.

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After an initial retirement following a long and storied career in the US Navy, Jeff Edgar pivoted to working for several defense contractors. He then decided to do the full-fledged retirement version in 2017. And thanks to a steadfast and thoughtful process leading up to 2017, he is having a meaningful and fulfilling experience. Travel, various volunteering efforts, regular pickleball games, men's groups, stimulating reads, time with his daughter and son-in-law, the list goes on. Join us to hear more of Jeff's journey on this week's show.

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Join us as welcome Debbie R. Weiss. Debbie is an entrepreneur, author and lifelong caregiver. In her upcoming memoir, On Second Thought, Maybe I Can..., Debbie details her transformational story of overcoming obstacles and saying yes to life and to herself.  She has been featured on Caregiver Chronicles, Hope Is Powerful, Parade, and many other outlets. To learn more about Debbie and her inspiring story, go to https://www.debbierweiss.com/

**August 14, 2023 update** Debbie's inspiring memoir is now available!! To buy a copy go to this link: https://bit.ly/maybeIcanbook

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