IDEA EXCHANGE: June 10th – June 14th

Monday, June 10th  QUOTE: “NEVER DEPRIVE SOMEONE OF HOPE-IT MIGHT BE ALL THEY HAVE”, Jerry Rechek

NAT GEO KIDS: DREAM JOURNAL

Decode your dreams and discover the fascinating science, history, and culture behind dreaming in this awesome write-in journal.

Have you ever wondered where your dreams come from? Or why they’re so hard to remember? Or how to make that monster in your nightmares a little bit more … friendly? We’ve got answers to these musings and more!

In this journal, you’ll explore the mysteries of the unconscious mind. You’ll learn how dreams inspired some of the most popular art in recent history, how the ancient Greeks used dreams to answer their questions, and how your brain works as it conjures up these amazing, imaginative, and often weird reveries. Plus, you’ll find tips on how to get a good night’s sleep, remember more about what you dream, and conjure lucid dreams. It’s the perfect tool to help kids remember, record, and reflect on their nighttime adventures. Catching Z’s has never been so much fun.

 

 

Tuesday, June 11th: QUOTE: “BE THE FIRST TO SAY ‘HELLO'”, Jerry Recheck’s 20 Rules to Live your Life by

MEDIA MEDDLERS: THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT THE MURDER CASE AGAINST RUBIN “HURRICANE” CARTER, Vincent J. Disimone, Jr.

A celebrity athlete is arrested for a brutal triple murder at the Lafayette Grill in Paterson, New Jersey in 1966.

The facts of the case have been obscured by decades of legal wrangling, accusations of racism and frame-ups, a Bob Dylan ballad, and a Hollywood movie.

Does anyone know the truth?

In this never-before-published account, Vincent DeSimone Jr., the lead detective on the Lafayette Grill murder case, lays out the investigation into a shocking crime, explains why he became convinced that “Hurricane” Carter was the killer, and recalls how he and his fellow officers were vilified as corrupt, racist cops.

The true, definitive, and inside account of the Lafayette Grill murders.

 

 

Wednesday, June 12th: QUOTE: “LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU WHILE YOU’RE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS”, John Lennon. This is one of Kathryn Murphy’s favorite quotes.

 

My next “STORY SPOTLIGHT” will happen this morning at 9:35. Since the Radiothon is a week from tomorrow, my guest is also known for her fundraising efforts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you had a chance to catch today’s STORY SPOTLIGHT. My daughter Kathryn, was my special guest. You might remember the “Katie’s Karnival for Kids” that we held in our backyard for 10 years to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Listen to the podcast to get the “story”.

 

Thursday, June 13th: QUOTE: “TO THE WORLD YOU MAY BE ONE PERSON, BUT TO ONE PERSON, YOU MAY BE THE WORLD”, Wally Richardson

CONNECTING GENERATIONS: BRIDGING THE BOOMER, GEN X, AND MILLENNIAL DIVIDE, Hayim Herring

Social isolation, loneliness, and suicide are conditions we often associate with the elderly. But in reality, these issues have sharply increased across younger generations. Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, Millennials, and post-Millennials all report a declining number of friends and an increasing number of health issues associated with loneliness. Even more concerning, it appears that the younger the generation, the greater the feelings of disconnection. Regardless of age, it feels as though we’re living through a period of ongoing disequilibrium because we’re not able to adapt quickly enough to the social and technological changes swirling around us. These powerful changes have not only isolated individuals from their own peers but have contributed to becoming an age-segregated society. And yet we need fulfilling relationships with people our own age and across the generations to lead lives that are rich in meaning and purpose.

 

 

 

 

Friday, June 14th: QUOTE: “IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO-YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE”, Sandy Heiar as quoted in her June Inspire (Magazine) article (original quote attributed to Confucius)

I SURVIVED THE BATTLE OF D-DAY, Lauren Tarshis

This installment in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series from Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the Normandy landings, just in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day!

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the story of the Normandy landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history and foundation for the Allied victory in World War II. This is the 18th book of the I SURVIVED series, written for kids but can be enjoyed by adults as well. Learn about Paul, a 12 year old growing up in France in the 1940’s. He has a best friend who is Jewish, his mother is part of the Resistance and we see and experience what it was like when Allied forces invaded the beaches near Normandy, France. A great way for both children and adults learn about history.