On The Same Page

In this episode,  Abby and Abby talked about reading Jacqueline Woodson’s: Brown Girl Dreaming and Red at the Bone We also mentioned several of her other books and recommended further reading. See jmrl.org/samepage for more information. Find recordings of past JMRL programs here: JMRL’s Youtube channel Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL … Continue reading S.4 Ep.12 – Same Page 2021 →

In this episode, we’ll hear from Christy Rotman, life skills coach from UVa. She explores the elements of effective goals, and introduces a framework called WOOP — helpful for predicting likely obstacles and crafting plans to overcome them. In just over 30 minutes, you’ll be energized and inspired!  Abby and Abby talked about reading: Transcendent … Continue reading S.4 Ep.11 – Goal-Setting in the New Year →

In this episode, we’ll hear Abby and Abby interview Clare Ruday from the Blue Ridge Health District. They discuss services, the pandemic, and the health district’s recent name change.  Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer and Piecing me Together by Renee Watson Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (with … Continue reading S.4 Ep.10 – Getting to the Know the BRHD →

In this episode, we hear a recording of a presentation on Seasonal Affective Disorder. We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon The Scapegracers by Hannah Abigail Clarke Next, we hear a recording of an event that took place earlier this month, Combatting … Continue reading S.4 Ep.9 – Combatting the Winter Blues →

In this episode, we talk about our reading resolutions for the new year. We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading: After the Flood by Kassandra Montag Kid Gloves by Lucy Knisley Next, we hear talk about our reading resolutions: Put down books we’re not enjoying Read Coretta Scott King … Continue reading S.4 Ep.8 – Reading Resolutions →

In this episode, we hear about some upcoming programs and discuss our favorite books that we read this year. We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading: Highfire by Eoin Colfer Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan When Life Gives You Pears by Jeannie Gaffigan Next, we hear about … Continue reading S.4 Ep.7 – 2020 Wrap-Up →

In this episode, we hear a guided workshop from earlier this year called Breathing for Health.  We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading  Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone and Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes (and mentioned the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge and Mirrors, Windows, and … Continue reading S.4 Ep.6 – Breathing for Health →

In this episode, we hear a recording of a panel on virtual learning and homeschooling. We also talk about our reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream by Blair Imani The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris which had elements that reminded Abby … Continue reading S.4 Ep.5 – Homeschooling and Virtual Learning →

In this episode, we discuss National Novel Writing Month, coming up in November. Casey, a repeat NAACP/JMRL Intern, chats with us about her experiences working at JMRL branches. We also talk about our reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (a prequel to the Hunger … Continue reading S.4 Ep.4 – NaNoWriMo is Coming! & Interning at JMRL →

In this episode, we hear a recording of a program from this summer called Parenting with Neuroscience: Self-Control. We also talk about our reading. The Abbys talked about reading: Stones in Water by Donna Jo Napoli All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot Harry Potter series Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Red at the … Continue reading S.4 Ep.3 – Parenting with Neuroscience: Self-Control →