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Author Brinda Charry discusses her first U.S. published book, The East Indian. Brinda came to this country from India as a graduate student in 1999 and has been living here ever since, currently in Keene, NH.

She is a novelist-turned-academic-returned-novelist. A specialist in English Renaissance literature (Shakespeare and contemporaries), Brinda has published a number of books and articles in that field.

This week on Facing the Future, we are joined by the newest member of The Concord Coalition's Board of Directors, Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux. Dr. Bourdeaux has extensive experience in public sector budgeting. During the Great Recession, she was director of the Georgia Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, where she worked with both parties to balance Georgia’s budget and get the state economy back on track. She brought this valuable budget and fiscal knowledge to Congress when she served as a member representing Georgia's 7th district. Bourdeaux earned a reputation as a serious legislator who worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find solutions to some of our complicated problems, and shares with us the many lessons she's learned along the way.

Artful Living welcomes Philip Lee, Executive Director of Singing Hills in Plainsfield, NH. Singing Hills is a beautiful facility for worship camps, conferences, and retreats for people of all ages. Jane and Philip discuss all that can be experienced at Singing Hills whether enjoying the great outdoors, worshipping in air-conditioned chapels, or just relaxing by a cozy fireplace!

Documentary producer, director and writer Dan Levitt has authored his first book “What’s Gotten Into You: The Story of your Body’s Atoms from the Big Bang through Last Night’s Dinner”. Dan shared fascinating facts about how we were all created on Tuesday’s edition of the show. Mr. Levitt also discussed the time he spent in Kenya as a member of the Peace Corps.

Long time U.S. and Canadian National Anthem singer Dan Kocsis joined us in studio to celebrate Canada Day and The Fourth of July. Mr. Kocsis has performed both anthems at many venues in the Northeast including Fenway Park, TD Garden, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, SNHU Arena, Delta Dental Stadium and at his alma mater, Seton Hall University in New Jersey for men’s and women’s basketball games on campus and at the Prudential Center in New Hampshire. Dan had a 43-year teaching career in New Hampshire most recently at St.Joseph’s Junior High in Manchester where his students sent thousands of letters and cards to veterans of World War Two, the Korean War and Viet Nam.

As The Granite YMCA’s association director of Healthy Living Initiatives, Cindy Lafond helps individuals reach their wellness potential with diabetes prevention and other programs.

She works with many people, ages and organizations throughout Manchester and the state of New Hampshire. Cindy has more than 30 years of wellness experience and holds certifications in diabetes prevention, group exercise, LIVESTRONG at the Y, Cancer Exercise and Fitness Specialist, and 500-hour Yoga instructor.

It's Friday, which means the Friday Fun Bunch is in the WKXL Studios! Ken Cail interviews Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and Kitty Rae the OFFICIAL “Flick Chick."

Editor Jeff Feingold of the New Hampshire Business Review joins A. J. Kierstead to talk about Portsmouth, NH getting some recognition from Forbes and Easterseals building out a veterans services center and housing. More from Jeff at https://nhbr.com

Neil Levesque, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College joined the conversation to discuss the latest entrants into the Republican Presidential Primary, President Biden avoiding the Granite State and the latest on Hunter Biden. Also, analysis of the trade that will send long-time Celtic Marcus Smart to Memphis and 7 foot-3 inch sharpshooter Kristaps Porzingis to Boston.

On today's episode of Artful Living, Jane welcomes Daniel Acsadi, Executive Director of Concord Community Music School. Jane and Daniel will discuss all the summer happenings at the school as well as the extensive Music Therapy program offered at CCMS.