This week, we are thrilled to have our dear friend Anna on the podcast! Join us as we talk about candy corn, multiple browser tabs, “Friday the 13th” in 3-D, community fundraising wins, birthday plan shenanigans, and paranormal activity.

The News Hounds bring us stories of NICU knits, HIV drug advancements, and food bank bakers. Michael also adds some fun, spooky facts to kick off October. The Wheel of Topics has our hosts and guest admitting guilty pleasures they are proud of.

We end with Ashes & Embers, what is currently bringing joy, a weekly affirmation, and pleasantries.

Now don’t slouch whilst sitting outside the principal’s office. Sit up, spit out your gum, pop your butterfly collar, and prepare to have a pleasant conversation!

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Good News Links:

For premature babies, hand-knit clothes may be all that fits them. One woman has made and donated thousands: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/premature-babies-handmade-clothes

'We can end HIV': Groundbreaking preventative drug to be rolled out for $40 a year from 2027: https://www.france24.com/en/health/20250925-groundbreaking-hiv-prevention-injection-to-be-rolled-out-for-40-dollars-a-year-from-2027

When food banks need bread, 900 home bakers answer the call: https://apnews.com/article/food-banks-hunger-donated-homebaked-bread-175b9ac40a746a499a754f4e861557e7