Boy in the Trash Can

#8 - My DNA and Just How Many Potatoes Can We Eat? This episodes starts with a look at my DNA, how we finally harvested hay almost normally, gardening the Terwilliger way, and is a half dump truck of potatoes and carrots really that much? The episode finishes with another authored poem, Was that Me?  

This episode is dedicated to Mrs Hotchkiss, the librarian at Chateaugay Central School, a mentor, and a kind soul.  

#Farmlife #Podcast #Gardening #family #poetry  

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Short Takes are a short addition to the regular podcast on exploring the world.  I’ve travelled to 49 of the 50 US states and 18% of the world and thought I would integrate a shorter episode each week to add to the podcast. Short Takes will generally be posted on the weekends with the regular episodes on the current schedule. For listener convenience; Short Takes will start with #ST so you prefer, can skip to regularly numbered episodes for story continuity. 

  This first one is about learning Korean and getting around. 


#Korea #Hangul #Seoul #Travel. 

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The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

Episode 7:  Goats Need Hay!  First, A listener caution: this episode contains content that some may find troubling.    

This episode continues the adjustment to life on the new farm and the continued growth of the animals. Farming on a budget and without experience meant “entertaining” the locals! We meet new people and one resulted in the first tragedy that cut to my core.  

This episode is dedicated to Mr Howe, a man at the Franklin County Extension Office that was a friend to the family and helped learn and grow through 4-H.  

#farmlife #4h #family #followme.   

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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger

The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

This special episode jumps ahead and shares where I was on September 11, 2001 as we remember the anniversary of that day when America was attacked. Let us always remember those who lost their lives and those who lept into action.  

Episode photo from PatriotIcon.org with permission.  

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Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger

The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

Chickens and Rabbits and Goats, OH MY! This episode continues the story about how our backyard was transformed into a hobby farm, the addition of rabbits and dairy goats to our flock of chickens, and a few more of our experiences as a family. With these additions, the family could rely less on stores for grocery items and at the same time, the growth would result in a move to a real farm.  

The episode is dedicated to my siblings, who shared in these experiences, grew and learned together, and shared in the love that bonded the family.  

#Adoption #farmlife #barnlife #4h #Family #ADGA

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The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

This episode is Family in Transition…and Here Come the Animals! Continue the journey as the family becomes complete, a couple of school stories, my time in band, one especially crazy family trip. Then, how did 50 baby chicks find their way to our home, the start of what was to come. Each experience shaped me just as your experiences shaped your own story. You’ll also hear one of my poems written during the pandemic.  

This episode is dedicated to Ken Bryson, artist, veteran, and most of all, someone I call friend.  

#Adoption #KoreanAdoption #Family #Poetry

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The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

Episode 3, Welcome to the United States and Off to School. This episode finishes background information foundational to the podcast through going off to school.  

Explore a little background on my parents and some early reactions to being an Asian American kid in a fairly homogeneous community. Find out what I did with food I didn't like and what I snacked on in the yard!    

Thank You to everyone who has joined me and please continue to share and like on Apple Podcasts to further my venture. Episode 4 is "Family Transition … and Here Come the  Animals" and a decision that changed the entire trajectory of our family! You won’t want to miss it!  

#spikestory  #adoption #family #KoreanAmerican

This episode is dedicated to my grandparents.  

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The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

Welcome to Episode 2, Where it all began.   This episode lays the foundation for the podcast by illustrating some background and the early days of my life.   

As a listener caution; this episode contains material that some may find troubling. 

This episode tells the story about how the boy was found and a bit of background on the Holt Organization as well as the background of how the boy was adopted to the United States. 

The episode is dedicated to H. Thomas who gave invaluable advice on launching this podcast.  


#Adoption #followme #podcast #AsianAmerican #Korean 

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The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates

This is an introduction to the Boy in the Trash Can Podcast.  This podcasts is about a boy discarded at birth far away, a long time ago and his journey through twists and turns along the way. 

Through stories, oral histories, and a bit of humor; this story unfolds for this boy in the trash can to where he is today.

I hope this podcast will shed light on an important issue as well as tell a story -- my story through the twists and turns of life.

Join me on this journey and I hope it's both entertaining as well as informative.

About Spike! 
Dr. T Spike! Terwilliger  

After a humble start, Spike! retired after 35 years of Federal service, culminating as a C-suite executive at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC learning program was rated #2 in government.   

After enlisting in the US Air Force, he rose to lieutenant colonel earning several individual and organizational awards & decorations including "best operations officer" & "best Services squadron" in the AF. From the Pentagon to UT, he served at all levels of command.  

His doctorate in higher education is from William & Mary. Spike! is an emeritus member of the W&M School of Education Development Board and served on several boards over his career.  He was featured on the cover of CLO Magazine (Oct 2013) & Government Executive (Dec 2012).  His philanthropy includes W&M, UT Austin, GMU, & Hanover College.   

Spike!'s love for travel explored 18% of the world and lives in Arlington.   

I dedicate this podcast to Barbara Holton Terwilliger (1935-1983).  

#KoreanAmerican #Adoption #LGBT #HoltIntl

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Consider supporting Safe Haven Baby Boxes who provide a safe place for unwanted newborns so they don't wind up in a trash can like me.

Cover Art by Ken Bryson; Pre-Roll and Post-Roll music by singer/songwriter Markus Terwilliger

The Boy in the Trash Can Podcast is a production of CSJ Associates