iChange Justice podcast #21-If I told You…

A rare look through the eyes of someone who’s life has intersected with the law and justice system over decades.

For 15 years Chene’ has been juggling the aftermath of many things including post arrest, incarceration, and reintegration to society. The effects have rippled outward into her family’s lives, professional affiliations as well as community service positions. What she has to say will be shocking to many, it will be a relief for some and even better a wake-up call for anyone who believes they know what life is really like.

Chene’ has lived experiences from outside-in and inside-out. In all areas of her life, in one way or another she shares just a snippet of what life has been like after she has completed her own judgment and sentencing. She is an amazing person, wife, mother and friend to many who work on all sides of the criminal legal system and continues to be brave enough to speak up and out for those whose voices are muffled by the political and economic downward spiral we call the Criminal Legal System. Listen in and feel free to connect via our website www.therestorativecommunity.org or on our Facebook page Restorative Community Coalition.

Whether you enjoy the free flowing and unorganized style of the cottage garden, the clean lines of the modern garden or the organic vibe of your own style, there are elements of the formal garden that you may enjoy. Topiaries are the first thing that one thinks of but what about an obelisk, a sundial or a gazing globe? Even a sharp hedge could lend some structure if that’s what is desired. No matter what your style, join Antoni as he talks about how to use elements of the formal garden in any garden and still be approachable!

This episode is different, for it is about taxes and how they really work in our lives. For taxes directly affects law enforcement, the courts, the judicial system – for these systems all consume taxes. So how does that money get generated by the taxpayers? What's the difference between using sales vs. property tax to pay for infrastructure costs?

Today we get an overview introduction from Steve Harris, a 27-year veteran of law enforcement. He has been studying how taxes work in our County, for it is different in every city, county, state and across the country. It’s complicated, and it then gets more complex when you look at who receives and uses that money, and who decides how the money gets distributed.

Joy Gilfilen with Guest: Irene Morgan about Vision, Programs & ReStoreALife Center

This is a fresh, compassionate and practical look at how we could do more justice by solving the human problems that complicate recovery after an incident throws a family into the jail, court and justice system and they cannot get out by themselves. It’s complex and unwieldy, as Irene Morgan, the Founder of the Restorative Community Coalition explains in this call.

The RestoreALife Center strategy is all about creating an emergency safety net to help people who are dealing with trauma while they are floundering through the multi-layered and unfamiliar legal, court and justice systems. The Coalition has developed a common-sense approach; to provide critical shelter, basic literacy and simple education needed to do work that allows people to restore their dignity and provides a pathway to get people back into the mainstream of life ASAP.

Come and learn what Irene has discovered – why some people cannot get through the barriers to reentry alone. Learn what it takes to be a bridge for solving problems with people, calmly doing restorative justice work in many situations. She has built reentry, recovery and reconciliation tools and developed programs that are customized to fit people’s needs from the ground up in community.

Heat stress, wind, water and food……what does all this really mean? Come with me as we enter the STRESS ZONE…that is for your garden. Understanding that your garden is more like you than you realize is vital to your garden and plants thriving through the heat of the summer. Learn how to minimize the effects of the hot summer sun and other stress factors with me, Antoni as we get ready to relax into the hot summer sun!

Tune in Thursday at 4pm for our conversation with Carly & Serena from Sensibly Sprouted]!

This month topic is how to navigate social situations as a new vegan or as someone who has transitioned into a plant-based diet. ??

It can be a real struggle. After you decide to make this change you learn how to shop, to cook, to order, to eat with this new way of life you’re not done. You then have to figure out how to exist in a world that is not plant-based. As much as we like to think that most of the world is plant-based, it truly is not. So what are we to do?

Tune in to hear the tips and trick from the wonderful dietitians of Sensibly Sprouted]! They have great ideas that can help you this summer and beyond.

Little Ferraro Kitchen returns from hiatus with tasty goodness. This episode is full of summer cooking delight! We chat about grilling recipes, what to make with the upcoming tomato season and a quick and light summer pasta salad. Encore Saturday at noon.

Recipes mentioned:

Lemon Orzo Salad with Basil: https://buff.ly/3v6VRjp

Grilled Pineapple Salsa: https://buff.ly/3AIDlBp

Peach Tomato Caprese Tart: https://buff.ly/3aDwMWc

Gazpacho: https://buff.ly/3o3NuAQ

In such a diverse world of plants, Mother Nature seems to have been working overtime. This year, try something different. Adding water to your garden has many fun benefits including attracting butterfly's, pollinators and birds to the mix as your water garden (no matter how big or small) offers vital water for our friends. But what if you could add some of the coolest plants and teach your kids some valuable science? Carnivorous plants are some of the most interesting, beautiful additions plus they eat bugs! Join me as we look into this easy gardening experience, just add water!

The month Russ explores the EP, 45 rpm records, 2 sides, lots of style.