Hello Good Neighbor

The title says it all. We have officially hit the 10th episode (not including the original trailer) and are at the 100-day mark!

Our first hundred days. I hope you will enjoy this little recap of our mission, some behind the scenes regarding the origin and some of the other aspects of the Hello Good Neighbor platform you may not be aware of and are on the horizon.

If you have a story to share, I'd be happy to talk to you regarding something you might want to say and just need a little encouragement to get it out there for others. This and episode is available for you, and the subject matter may hit close to home sometimes, and other times be words that someone else needs to hear.

Your voice is worthy of being heard as well. Submit your thoughts to [email protected]

I'll be happy to review your musings and see how they may fit into our podcast or future ventures.

Do you have a topic you'd like to hear about? Let me know, use the same email as above.

Thank you again for listening.

Tony

Mind the Gate is a term my wife and I came upon several years ago and today I bring some commonality between what the sign indicates and the gates and fences in our lives. They are there for good reason and stand as reminders of how powerful our words and actions are, and that something of significance may lie beyond if we would only be so kind as to mind the gate...

If you have a specific story of a time when you were asked to "mind the gate", let us know by sending an email to [email protected]

You may also share your experience with us over at our Facebook Group titled "Hello Good Neighbor".

Share this and other episodes that you have enjoyed and if you'd be so kind, please rate and review our content. We appreciate and read each review we receive over on the Apple podcast platform or by email.

If you need to mend some fences of your own (myself included) or desire to go out and grow some pineapples of friendship, do so in love and having compassion and empathy for those whom you will serve.

Thank you again for listening.

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor,

In Episode 8, I have the pleasure to introduce you to April Roga. April is a former Broadcaster (88.5 WKPX) and a self-described People Connector. She's passionate about empowering special needs parents while helping them discover the inner beauty and strength within their kids.

She can be found on FaceBook at: https://www.facebook.com/AprilRoga

... where a simple DM will get you on the path to connecting, or over on the "Clubhouse" App (for IOS) where she and her husband Roy, host two clubs:

>Autism and Beyond - #Netfriending Way

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Leading up to Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to share our conversation with you, in preparation for conversations that may come up or you may already be having.

Autism is a lifestyle that is all around us. It is not chosen by the individual, but others will have an influence on the lives of those who experience this spectrum of life. We are all unique in our abilities, our talents, and our giftings.

My hope for this episode is that you will have an insight into one family's journey and how they are impacting the world with their story.

The conversations in our neighborhood are expanding. Thank you for listening and I hope you are encouraged by this episode.

Tony

Hello Good Neighbor,

In this episode, I discuss a few of the thoughts I had after reading an article by one who felt as though their life was full of do's and do not's, all seemingly from a gender perspective. While I understand the words they wrote and have seen some of the ramifications of such a dilemma, I could not comprehend summing up one's life and outlook in such a fashion as they espoused and exhorted others to believe. The mantle, the burden, the perspective they carried were in fact foreign to me. So I decided to look at a counterpart of their statements, something that might make sense of their anger. I'm not dismissing the feelings they felt, I am looking at the aspects of their statements that apply to me, and how I see the world.

We won't all see the world the same way, and I'm aware of this. I came across a man who describes what it means to be a gentleman.

Gentleman, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary:

1. A chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man.

2. A polite or formal way of referring to a man.

The counterpart to a gentleman is a Lady. I'm not talking about the hierarchy of a ruling class, but more so, the term as we see it defined above.

John Walter Wayland describes the characteristics of a gentleman which I see as having validity across the roles of gender and would say in a general sense, as a neighbor.

As we continue to explore what it means to be neighborly, I hope that you find this episode compelling in that, it acknowledges that we all have a way that we view the world, our environment and external influences have a profound impact on how we express our thoughts, words, and actions. Are they of goodwill or self-preservation?

Stating one's belief is an exercise of our free will and freedom to do so, with ramifications that follow. Are we building up or tearing down? Are we stating our perception of the truth or issuing a rallying cry based on hurt and fear? What change do we seek when we share our opinions?

Do we do so in a gentlemanly and ladylike fashion? Who defines what is the best way to address our concerns?

This episode again sites my worldview and the source of my beliefs. They are held by some, and not by others. We have a place to share our views and this community is a neighborhood that is growing.

We'll continue to explore various conversations and topics, and I look forward to hearing from you the listener.

You can email your thoughts to [email protected] or come and join our Facebook group Hello Good Neighbor.

If you are listening on Apple or iTunes, please leave us a review and rating, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you will know when we publish new material.

Thank you again for listening, I read each and every review that comes in and they mean a lot to me. The Hello Good Neighbor podcast is here to explore "all things neighborly" and to help you on your journey of being a Good Neighbor.

Tony S

Welcome to Hello Good Neighbor, where we explore "all things neighborly".

There's a well-known phrase regarding the planting of trees, actual trees. It is also often referenced when someone makes a change in life that takes them from being stuck or held back and signifies that they are moving forward. They are choosing to make a difference both in their lives and maybe even the lives of others.

For additional conversations about relationships and how to be a good neighbor, join us on FaceBook at the Hello Good Neighbor community group.

If today's topic helps you, or if you know of someone who needs to "plant a tree", please share our podcast and provide a rating and review. I appreciate and read each review we receive. Thank you.

If you would like to share a neighborly story or potential idea for future content, email us at:

[email protected]

Hello Good Neighbor,

Today we are blessed with our first guest, my beautiful bride, Aine. This episode was recorded on Valentine's Day, 2021, and we want to communicate to you a message that you are loved.

You are unique and special and the fact that you are listening to or reading this right now means so much. The thought of you sharing your time with us is not taken lightly.

Take action today and let someone know how much you love them. Share a smile, they are universally accepted. Let your eyes shine into someone's soul. If you are able to spread a message of goodwill and love, please do so. If you are simply in need of love, then receive it. Love has no bounds.

Tony & Aine, 2021

In this episode of Hello Good Neighbor, we will explore the concept of the commute. Years ago I heard of how Sara Blakely, Founder and CEO of SPANX would purposely add some travel time to her morning commute to prepare for the day ahead. This got me thinking about how we manage our time throughout our commutes, our days.

How do we prepare for the day ahead, for leaving the day behind, or for the next person we meet? There is so much more to this topic, and I won't fit it all into this one episode.

In 2020, a worldwide pandemic started, and people's lives were changed, their commutes were altered or eliminated. Our lives were changed. Some embraced the change and are shifting gears to a "work from anywhere" concept. But for those who caught in the whirlwind of work, education, and life, I wanted to give some hope and direction for your altered daily routine.

It will be up to each of us to find our place and stride in this new era. Enjoy the episode and join the conversation over at our community on FaceBook, "Hello Good Neighbor".

Welcome to the Hello Good Neighbor Podcast. Episode 1 and 2 will prepare you for today's conversation, which I must say, carries a bit more depth of conversation surrounding my worldview which includes my belief in God, and our relationship to the creator of our souls. As we explore many of life's topics, my hope is to find the commonality in our experience. I believe the greatest commonality is also the reason for our existence, and how we view our place and purpose while here on this earth.

I'm not covering every thought or aspect of purpose today, and yet, the subject of contentment (versus complacency) is discussed as it relates to our daily walk.

Are we living lives of contentment? If so, why? How can we live a life of service and gratitude to the nebulous universe that supposedly birthed us? I believe there is a greater purpose and calling upon our lives, not necessarily "one thing" in life, but for many, a life full of opportunity to serve and to be available for change through a life of contentment, knowing our true place in this world and why we are here.

The conversation has begun.

I also have created an email that will be dedicated to your submissions for topics and short stories that we may explore on future episodes or on a community forum such as Hello Good Neighbor, currently found in FaceBook groups.

The email: [email protected]

I hope you enjoy the depth in todays episode and that you will consider leaving a review and 5 star rating for the podcast.

Thank you for listening, and sharing with others. Until next time, "go out and grow some pineapples and mend some fences".

Episode 2 includes two short stories that reflect on how we relate to others when we perceive that we have a commonality such as a locale, if not language. Verbal and non-verbal queues are also referenced in this episode. All the world can smile; it's universal, and this simple unspoken gesture goes a long way towards relationship building and goodwill.

This is episode 001 for Hello Good Neighbor and describes the origin of the podcast and where our journey will take us. Visit our community group over at FaceBook, look up "Hello Good Neighbor". Enjoy!