Hello Good Neighbor

Hello Good Neighbor,

I was pondering a word the other day, one that everyone I know understands how and when to use it. You'll find it in books, movies, journalism, and TV shows; and even at times, it seems our beloved domesticated animals know when to use it. 

It's a shorter episode today, with a short word of encouragement, as I type this even the Grammarly app is giving pause to my word choices.

Have you figured out the word? What could it possibly be...?

Enjoy the episode and if you would be so kind as to leave us a review where your podcast player allows, or by visiting www.buymeacoffee.com/goodneighbor for your words of encouragement or financial support, these gestures are appreciated very much.

Thank you for listening and sharing this and other episodes.

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor,

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing my parents, Les and Ann Slabaugh. They were visiting recently and it has been a desire of mine to hear their views regarding our "neighbors" and they were agreeable to do so.

From my upbringing in Sarasota, FL, to their own in Indiana and Michigan, we discuss how our lives are to impact others and how along the way, we ourselves have been impacted by the goodness of friends, family, and neighbors all around us.

I enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too!

Until next time, go out and be a Good Neighbor to others, practicing "all things neighborly".

Tony Slabaugh

Thank you for listening, your feedback, and your support!

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Hello Good Neighbor,

I sat down and simply thought to myself, have you ever experienced... 

And so this episode was born and now entered the world. I hope you are encouraged by its message and that you will either experience a bright spot or be one for somebody today.

We appreciate your messages and financial support, allowing us to continue providing content that you and others enjoy.

If you'd like to support us, head over to:

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There you will find an opportunity to send a message and join in our efforts to share "all things neighborly".

Thank you for listening. Please share our content with someone who needs to experience a bright spot in their day!

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor,

In this episode, I give a brief update on the goings-on in my world and share a story from a recent event, which could have been slightly embarrassing or simply amusing.

Announcing a new addition to our podcast neighborhood:

"Goodnight Good Neighbor", Trailer Episode 1

https://sites.libsyn.com/442320/001-the-official-trailer

The Goodnight Good Neighbor Podcast will feature stories, scripture readings, affirmations, and thoughts of imagination, all the while, helping listeners to wind down, slow the chorus of the day, and listen to simple stories that are shared through our platform. We hope you enjoy and pass it on.

I also mention in today's Hello Good Neighbor episode that we now have a way for listeners to support us with their financial gifts. If you are blessed by the content found on our platform and want to help us grow, we thank you for your thoughtful gifts of consideration. We are grateful for all of our supporters. The link is below:

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If you've read this far, thank you! Today's episode deals with how we communicate with those around us during busy and potentially embarrassing situations. What would you do? What am I talking about? You'll have to listen to the episode and let us know...

Thank you for being here, for sharing our body of work, and for sharing your feedback with us.

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor,

I'm still hearing and reading about how others define the concept of Hope. So much so, that I wanted to continue exploring the topic in this episode, following up on episode 25, The Strategy of Hope.

I believe that Hope is very powerful. I believe that it elicits us to action with anticipation of fulfillment. It is based on something real, something tangible, and obtainable.

Join me on this episode and consider the Hopes you have, and how they may be achieved.

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor,

I once had an individual end a conversation and take a few steps away, then turn around and state that he did not like the word, "Hope". Within the context of the conversation, he really was pressing for an answer, one that I could not give for that department. I was not the right person and more information was needed. We had a plan though. We would follow up and attempt to assist him with his problem, one I hoped (and expected) we could address.

How do you respond to the word hope? What does hope bring to mind when you think about it? 

Recently I have heard several thought leaders make statements that surround the concept of hope not being a strategy. I decided to look into it from a biblical perspective and compare scripture's description of hope with that of these leaders and look at the textbook definitions for hope.

If you've enjoyed the episode, will you consider sharing it with others? We appreciate your support, online reviews, and honest feedback. Email me at:

[email protected]

As always, my hope is that the messages here at Hello Good Neighbor be good for your soul.

Tony

Hello Good Neighbor,

Last week I mentioned a recent vacation of ours and as with any vacation, we often take pictures to preserve a moment in time. We make memories both on and off of the trails of life, so in this episode, I share a few recent moments that were captured in my mind and maybe on film.

If this is your first listen, thank you for visiting our neighborhood. Here we explore life through the lens of a scripture verse that simply says "you shall love your neighbor as yourself". 

This worldview permeates our content as we explore "all things neighborly". If you like our content, we love to hear from you and enjoy reading your reviews when available on the platform you choose.

In this episode, I share a moment at our farm, while I was away, and yet, my wife Aine was able to capture something rare and beautiful, "fireflies in the lavender at dusk".

https://youtu.be/YrUVls1tZPQ

The link will take you to our farm channel on YouTube, or you may check it out as one of our Facebook posts @ IntheNookFarm.

Hello Good Neighbor,

It has been a very busy time of year for us. We are active here at our small farm and recently returned from a much-anticipated family vacation.

As I continue to move through this world, I find that the concepts explored here on Hello Good Neighbor also need to incorporate more of what we as a household do. It's how we live, our worldview that defines us, and with that, I wanted to share a snapshot of life here and how we are continuing to grow our farm in order to serve our family and others.

It's larger than any one episode will explore, and so with that, I expect that I will be sharing more about how we are experiencing "all things neighborly". I'll record my musings as before, and will continue to seek out guests that serve in neighborly ways. 

We believe that the view of the neighborhood is much more than has been explored, and yet, it begins here with us, and I'd like to share more with you.

After listening to this or other episodes, please kindly leave us a review over at Apple Podcasts or on the platform of your choice where reviewing is available. I read each one and appreciate hearing from you. 

You may also reach out to me through our Facebook group by the same name (Hello Good Neighbor) or by sending an email to: 

[email protected]. 

We'd love to hear from you!

Thank you for listening,

Tony Slabaugh 

Hello Good Neighbor,

Over the years I've had exchanges in the text world that have been short and sweet, long and foreboding, and sometimes simply messed up. 

We all have fallen prey to the speed at which we can use this medium of communication, in the realm of incorrect punctuation, autocorrect, and even losing context for what we are attempting to say.

It's hard enough when we have face-to-face conversations where we are misunderstood or flubber in our words but when we text, oh my goodness the floodgates are open to interpretation. 

Has this ever happened to you? What you meant to say comes off as odd or malicious? Have you received texts that use simple words and yet they could be taken for better or worse in understanding? I know that I have been on both sides of this and I tend to write in full sentences. How awkward to use actual sentence structure and still come across as being mean or out of touch when in reality, the context is missing. We aren't there. We do not have the body language or visual connection that affords us the opportunity to say what is wrong or avoid a delay in response from the recipient.

There are times that in-person conversations fall into the "deer in the headlights" category, but with texting, that awkward pause or lack of follow up from the other side is odd, offensive, and sometimes sets us up for a whirlwind of emotions when the conversation does not appear to have closure. Worse yet, when you hit reply or send and have not checked what your words are showing up as, your fingers and voice assistant are to blame.

Or are they?

Today I muse on the subject of texting and how we can better use this form of communication. It's still new to many and we don't see the old social norms of follow-up and clarification terms when we are in the midst of texting. We can change that. We can do better by ourselves and by our neighbors.

I'd love to hear your feedback on this and other episodes. Please send your thoughts to [email protected] or join the conversation in our Facebook Group, Hello Good Neighbor. You can also leave reviews on Google or over at the Apple Podcast platform. We'd love to hear from you.

Thank you for listening and please share this or other episodes you enjoy with your neighbors (anyone you meet).

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor,

Have you ever heard the phrase regarding not seeing the forest for the trees? Sometimes we are so close to a situation, thought process, task, etc. that we simply are not able to see what is right there in front of us. We need clarity, and when we receive it, the result can be a sight for sore eyes.

This episode explores this concept and provides several options for how to get unstuck, to receive clarity, so that we are able to move forward for ourselves and in service to others.

I hope you enjoy the topic and consider sharing it with those who are interested in such things. It's about life, about relationships, about building something new and serving others in a greater way.

It's about... "all things neighborly".

Thank you for listening,

Tony Slabaugh