Local therapist Joe Nelson joins Elmer and Graylin for this “Voices of Pride” episode. Nelson has was recently named Social Worker of the Year for Region 5 by the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Kentucky, specializing in Clinical Direct Practice and Education. Mr. Nelson also holds a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, with specializations in Military and Mental Health, as well as being a Sex Addiction Therapist.

Joe Nelson — JClinic Consulting

Why Did I Do It?: From Cheating to Rebuilding Love and Marriage by Joe Nelson

Bryant’s Blueberries - New Salisbury, Indiana

Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb

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THINGS MNETIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

All info on Corydon Pride Festival - Saturday, June 24th 1pm - 4pm at Bicentennial Park in Corydon

Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime

Accused on Fox

Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to gain order…

Rupaul’s Drag Race

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Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth

My Nemesis by Charmaine Craig

Samuel Johnson’s Eternal Return by Martin Riker

The Guest Lecture by Martin Riker

Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen Rubin

The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

A First Time for Everything playlist on Spotify

Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by Andy Borowitz

Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

The Nickel Boys - Colson Whitehead

SRCS - Harrison County Public Library

Prince William Library System

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

⁠Climate in Harrison County, Indiana⁠

⁠New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States⁠

Indiana Barn Foundation

Elmer is back to go over what’s been happening lately. He and Graylin discuss the closing of Butt Drugs, a presentation from Dr. Jennifer McCormick, and are then joined by Kris Konick, member of the Class of 2023 for Leadership Harrison County, to talk about their class project of Little Free Pantries.

Dr. Jennifer McCormick outlines her exploratory committee for governor

Leadership Harrison County

Little Free Pantry

Squire Boone Caverns

Poshmark

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Graylin and Alex pop in for a special episode dedicated to an iconic Corydon business.

A steady stream of customers visited Corydon’s Butt Drugs during their last day of business on the morning of Saturday, April 29. People of all ages waited patiently to purchase merchandise, ice cream, and get a signature soda fountain beverage one last time.
It was a somber occasion as many looked through what little remained of the signature “I Love Butt Drugs” tshirts and merchandise. But there was also joy as many shared their favorite memories of visiting Butt Drugs.

“Butt Drugs is such a landmark. They were such nice people. I would regularly drink their coffee and buy their candy,” Diane Ryan of Lanesville said.
The staff was busy, making dozens of shakes and soda drinks, too busy to dwell on the closing as a non-stop line of customers flowed by the counter.
“I’ve learned in this community 30 years. When I first moved here, everyone told me Butt Drugs was one of the first places I need to go to,” Lisa Rathgeber from Ramsey said.
“I didn’t think about getting choked up but when I walked in, it suddenly became very said, Rathgeber said as her voice broke.
Owner Katie Butt Beckort spent the morning greeting and chatting with the visitors, reminiscing about the history of the business and the memories.
“This week has kind of felt like a wake, but in reality, it’s been a celebration of life. So many people this week have come to celebrate. Celebrate memories,” Beckort said.
What happens next with the building remains to be seen, but the loss to the town will be felt by many. Butt Drugs was a staple of downtown Corydon and very few businesses have had such an impact on the community’s residents.

It’s time for another Blue Dot Book Club episode and this month Graylin and Leah are joined by friend of the pod, Tom Scott. Unbelievably, all three loved nonfiction this month!

Stay tuned until the end for an update from the Harrison County Public Library and of course, Leah reviews the latest picture book on the trail!

The Outrun by Amy Liptrot

Starry Messenger by Neil Degrasse Tyson

STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noise World by Dan Lyons

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, and Identity by Douglas Murray

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

Chew by John Layman

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

John Green on the Offline Podcast w/ Jon Favreau

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Graylin is joined by Martin French, Shakespeare coordinator at TheatreWorks in New AlbanyThey discuss the upcoming performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the square in downtown Corydon on Saturday, April 22nd at 6:30pm.

TheatreWorks of SOIN - New Albany Performing Arts Center

NYTimes Cooking / YouTube

The Banshees of Inisherin

Normal People on Hulu

Taylor Swift’s Lover

Forbidden Planet

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This episode is the first of our monthly Blue Dot Book Club episodes. Graylin is joined by Leah Porter and Miriam Robertson to discuss their favorite reads of the past month as well as the books they started, but decided to abandon. Stay tuned at the end for an update on happenings from the Harrison County Public Library.

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