Why are more young people fighting brain cancer? Can we look to our current environment? Pat shares an article by Devra Davis  an American epidemiologist that sheds some light on this serious problem. And – a special author spotlight with P.M. DeVuono – an educator from Planet Reality who shares his thoughts about schools, education and his book ‘What Happened to David’. He’s a teacher who looks at things differently and who is bold enough (or crazy) enough to speak and write about what he has seen. And finally – Bob and Rush-elle meet again to play Shocking News From Around the World – the Geopathic Stress Edition.

 

 

Barry Kienzle was born, raised and educated in northern Kentucky and is in every sense, a Kentucky boy, proud of his heritage and the state he calls home. As such, he is very familiar with its history and culture and feels honored that his first novel, The Crossings, is a story with northern Kentucky origins. He is the oldest of seven children, although by minutes, as he has a twin sister and four other sisters and a brother, who also has a twin sister. He’s married with two daughters, four granddaughters and a grandson, who has a twin sister as well. In the past his father George would comment, “The only way we get a boy in this family is to have a girl born with him.” The tradition continues.

Barry studied Accounting at Northern Kentucky University, became a CPA and worked primarily in the accounting and finance areas in construction and real estate development companies, currently as a CFO. As he nears retirement he is venturing toward a second career in writing and felt compelled to begin it with a novel about an amazing venture of his father’s who, in 1932 hopped a freight train and rode it to New Orleans to see the Mardi Gras. His father rarely spoke of it, but Barry knew enough to a write a story based on the trip, interweaving other facts and information about his father which he had learned over time. Those who had suffered through the Great Depression often relayed stories of that era to their children, some to instill upon them some lessons of life, and at other times to point out how much better off their children were than when they were young. Either way, those stories were invaluable in framing the background as it existed at that time as well as painting the picture for the reader.

Barry’s devotion to the community has led him to serve on many boards over time including Habitat for Humanity, senior citizens groups, school and other capital raising campaigns and other not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of both the Northern Kentucky University Foundation and the Bank of Kentucky. He enjoys golf and has become a decent player with two holes-in-one (that twins thing again?) and enjoys spending time with family and friends whenever possible.

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21 Things You Should Know About This Author

What book have you gifted the most? Why?

My two novels, “The Crossings,” and “The Indian.” I wanted to thank those who believed in me, and I donated some to needy groups.

What is the one productivity tool you use every day? Why?

A computer. I’m a CFO by trade.

What word do you misspell most often?

Any word with double consonants.

What three things do you do to be a successful writer?

* I organize and outline my thoughts,

* I’m always looking for unique phrasing and word choices that grabs one’s attention,

* I write about what I know best, or I improve my knowledge through research.

What are the titles of the last two books you have read?

* A White Wind Blew

* Season of Lies

What is your favorite word?

– Any one that is unique and grabs someone’s attention.

What do you use more often – a dictionary or a thesaurus?

– Thesaurus. I can’t get too many alternate words.

What would you name the autobiography of your life?

“How’d I get this far with what I had to work with?”

What is your ‘go to’ munchie or drink while writing?

– Grapes or chocolate chip cookies. Coffee or tea to drink.

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.

– It is to me. A writer is describing mind pictures when they write.

Marvin Crowther was born in Ogden, Utah the third of three sons. He started his first business as an eight-year-old in California selling fresh lemonade made from the lemons that his father grew and he never stopped exploring and enjoying life. He is Marvin Crowther. Marvin’s father and uncle taught him to paint houses, and at the age of 15 he began contracting house painting. This led to land development, Hotel ownership, mining and farming restaurant management, and a position with the Internal Revenue service. He’s spent the last eleven years as a self-employed tax preparer.

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Marvin Crowther was born in Ogden, Utah the third of three sons. He started his first business as an eight-year-old in California selling fresh lemonade made from the lemons that his father grew and he never stopped exploring and enjoying life. He is Marvin Crowther. Marvin’s father and uncle taught him to paint houses, and at the age of 15 he began contracting house painting. This led to land development, Hotel ownership, mining and farming restaurant management, and a position with the Internal Revenue service. He’s spent the last eleven years as a self-employed tax preparer.

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Linda Naseem has been a writer all her life, but it is only in the past few years that she has started seriously putting words to paper.

She was raised as an “Army brat”, packing up and moving every couple years. The habit of not staying put has followed her into adulthood, with Sweden and Nigeria being among the places she has called home.

Last year she published her first novel, NOTHING, a story of meth addiction and its effect on the addict’s loved ones. Her second novel, EDEN, set in 1968 in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district, will be out next year.

She is available to speak about addiction prevention to students in addiction studies programs.

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21 Things You Should Know About This Author

 

What book have you gifted the most? Why?

NOTHING, because it is the only book I’ve published so far.

What is the one productivity tool you use every day? Why?

Word processor—my handwriting is illegible. Don’t know how authors did it before the age of electronics.

What word do you misspell most often?

House—when typing.

What three things do you do to be a successful writer?

Write, edit, read.

What are the titles of the last two books you have read?

Both were by Tony Hillerman: Listening Woman & Sacred Clowns.

What is your favorite word?

Okay.

What do you use more often – a dictionary or a thesaurus?

Thesaurus

What would you name the autobiography of your life?

Not Over Yet

What is your ‘go to’ munchie or drink while writing?

Coffee

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.

  It is, but it can require words for people to understand it completely.

What animal are you most similar to and why?

Cat.  We’re both independent.

How would your best friend describe you?

Alive

What keeps you up at night? (and don’t say howling dogs)

 Worrying about my kids (even though they are grown & on their own).

What is one thing you will never do again? 

Get married!!!!

If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare? 

Depends on what you want to eat.  I’m better at making desserts than regular food.

What is the best compliment you have received?

That NOTHING provoked an emotional response.

What question do you wish people wouldn’t ask?

  “I’ve lived through a lot, too.  Would you write my story?”

Crowds, small groups or ‘go away’?

  Never a crowd.  I go back and forth between the other two.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

  I’m too much of a perfectionist to sing in public.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

 NOT YOUR LITTLE WOMAN.

What is the one question you wished I would have asked you? Why?

What changes has publishing your book caused in your life?  Because my life has taken a completely unexpected path:  I am now a speaker on substance abuse issues in colleges & to other interested groups.  (My high school teachers who forced me to stand in front of a class & speak would be shocked!)

Linda Naseem has been a writer all her life, but it is only in the past few years that she has started seriously putting words to paper.

She was raised as an “Army brat”, packing up and moving every couple years. The habit of not staying put has followed her into adulthood, with Sweden and Nigeria being among the places she has called home.

Last year she published her first novel, NOTHING, a story of meth addiction and its effect on the addict’s loved ones. Her second novel, EDEN, set in 1968 in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district, will be out next year.

She is available to speak about addiction prevention to students in addiction studies programs.

VISIT THE WEBSITE

 

21 Things You Should Know About This Author

 

What book have you gifted the most? Why?

NOTHING, because it is the only book I’ve published so far.

What is the one productivity tool you use every day? Why?

Word processor—my handwriting is illegible. Don’t know how authors did it before the age of electronics.

What word do you misspell most often?

House—when typing.

What three things do you do to be a successful writer?

Write, edit, read.

What are the titles of the last two books you have read?

Both were by Tony Hillerman: Listening Woman & Sacred Clowns.

What is your favorite word?

Okay.

What do you use more often – a dictionary or a thesaurus?

Thesaurus

What would you name the autobiography of your life?

Not Over Yet

What is your ‘go to’ munchie or drink while writing?

Coffee

Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.

  It is, but it can require words for people to understand it completely.

What animal are you most similar to and why?

Cat.  We’re both independent.

How would your best friend describe you?

Alive

What keeps you up at night? (and don’t say howling dogs)

 Worrying about my kids (even though they are grown & on their own).

What is one thing you will never do again? 

Get married!!!!

If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare? 

Depends on what you want to eat.  I’m better at making desserts than regular food.

What is the best compliment you have received?

That NOTHING provoked an emotional response.

What question do you wish people wouldn’t ask?

  “I’ve lived through a lot, too.  Would you write my story?”

Crowds, small groups or ‘go away’?

  Never a crowd.  I go back and forth between the other two.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

  I’m too much of a perfectionist to sing in public.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

 NOT YOUR LITTLE WOMAN.

What is the one question you wished I would have asked you? Why?

What changes has publishing your book caused in your life?  Because my life has taken a completely unexpected path:  I am now a speaker on substance abuse issues in colleges & to other interested groups.  (My high school teachers who forced me to stand in front of a class & speak would be shocked!)

Code Red, Code Blue, Show Codes, Slow Codes, Hollywood Codes, Combative Patient Codes … how about a code for an insensitive doctor? Pat tells all and you might be surprised at what you hear! Plus enjoy a spotlight on author John Haeffele as he talks about his journey in prison,  his book “Therefore I Have Hope” and his message of inspiration. To hear the entire interview – visit his page.

 

Code Red, Code Blue, Show Codes, Slow Codes, Hollywood Codes, Combative Patient Codes … how about a code for an insensitive doctor? Pat tells all and you might be surprised at what you hear! Plus enjoy a spotlight on author John Haeffele as he talks about his journey in prison,  his book “Therefore I Have Hope” and his message of inspiration. To hear the entire interview – visit his page.

 

Have you ever wondered how a cat’s perception of the world might differ from your own? Put your cat glasses on and find out what cats want you to know as we explore their world through their eyes. 11 minute (well, usually) single topic shows with questions generated by – who? CATS of course! Hosted...

Have you ever wondered how a cat’s perception of the world might differ from your own?

Put your cat glasses on and find out what cats want you to know as we explore their world through their eyes.

11 minute (well, usually) single topic shows with questions generated by – who? CATS of course!

Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host – Pat Rullo

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