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Krys
Xennials are a micro-generation between Gen Xers and Millennials. It provides a unique perspective on life and a variety of unique skill sets. My goal for this podcast is to share the skills and knowledge that I have gained or that has been shared with me to help make me a strong, independent person.
45; 20230321; The Burr Conspiracy
You know Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton, but did you know he attempted to lead a succession from the United States?
Let me give you a quick run down and how I see it ties into our current political/news climate.
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I've started a second podcast called Archives 'n Records.
It's an audiobook-style podcast where I read important public documents in bite-sized, ~30-minute episodes. The first document is the January 6th report. There are over 30 episodes available already.
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Thoughts on the filler word "but" and when I think we should avoid using it.
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A conversation about the start of the Supreme Court session and the car accident that happened in front of my house on Sunday.
Correction: I said in the episode that it was the state of Mississippi arguing in front of SCOTUS. It was Alabama.
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41; 20221005
October 5, 2022
I have a new microphone. I can now record in the car with good quality.
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Episode 38; Jan 6 hearings; 20220613
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Episode 37; Another shooting; 20220524
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After a year of being absent from the pod, I am back. I am diving right in by discussing the draft decision that is set to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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I have always been fond of poetry, especially in my teens. Today, I'll share two of my favorites and my thoughts on them.
- Ogden Nash's "The Tale of Custard the Dragon"
- Edgar Allen Poe's "Annabel Lee"
https://poets.org/
The Daily Poem Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/the-daily-poem
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I started added my pronouns to my email signature this last year. Even though I am a heterosexual, cis woman, normalizing the act of providing pronouns is an act of acceptance to those who are not heterosexual and cis-gendered.
Forbes article: Should You Put Pronouns In Email Signatures And Social Media Bios?
Podcasts:
Science Rules! with Bill Nye
Short Wave
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The summer bookmobile stopping in our area was an event I looked forward to as a kid. Let's look at the history and current state of programs like this. National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day) is April 7th this year.
Charleston Time Machine podcast on April 2, 2021.
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One year into the pandemic. I want to reflect on where we are.
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February is Black History Month. Therefore, I am going to highlight a few folks figures I admire.
This week it is musician Betty Wright.
For more details and tons of references check out the Wiki page.
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February is Black History Month. Therefore, I am going to highlight a few folks figures I admire.
This week it is musician Kermit Ruffins.
For more details and tons of references check out the Wiki page.
Kermit Ruffins webpage
Rebirth Brass Band webpage
WWOZ
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February is Black History Month. Therefore, I am going to highlight a few historical figures I admire.
This week it is entrepreneur Madam CJ Walker.
For more details and tons of references check out the Wiki page.
The episode from Stuff you Missed in History Class is from February 28, 2011
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Back after a 2-week break.
This week, I am free forming about the state of US politics.
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In November, I'm going to focus on thankfulness. This is a newer American tradition, but I think worthwhile. Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November.
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In November, I'm going to focus on thankfulness. This is a newer American tradition, but I think its worthwhile. Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November.
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In November, I'm going to focus on thankfulness. This is a newer American tradition, but I think worthwhile. During November Americans tend to reflect on things they are thankful for because Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November.
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I am going to focusing on elections in the US. This week I'm talking about the attempts to change the Electoral College.
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In October, I am going to focus on elections in the US. This week I'm talking about the Electoral College basics.
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In October, I am going to focus on elections in the US. This week I'm talking about restrictions at your polling place.
- What not to wear - nothing on the ballot
- Stumping at least 100 feet from the entrance
- Selfies at the booth - Some areas allow, some don't. Best to wait until you're outside
- Open carry may not be allowed (Texas for example)
- Don't hang around after
Voter Suppression
- Call local election office
- State hotlines
- Call ACLU Voter protection line 877-523-2792
- Election Protection line 866-687-6883 (866-OUR-VOTE)
- DOJ Civil Rights Division 800-253-3931
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In October, I am going to focus on elections in the US. This week I'm talking about timelines.
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In September, I am going to focus on DIY and hobbies. This week I'm talking about crafts, small decorative things.
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In September, I am going to focus on DIY and hobbies. This week I'm talking about sewing.
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In September, I am going to focus on DIY and hobbies. This week I'm talking about photography. Remember when cameras took film? I am so glad digital formats now exist.
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In September, I am going to focus on DIY and hobbies. This week I'm talking classic DIY around the house. I'm also talking about how I was raised in regards to DIY.
Below are links to items I mentioned on this episode:
- Attic Tent
- Microwave plate cover and hangers
- Handheld Bidet
- Tip out tray and hinges
- Programmable light switch
- Alexa enabled light switch
- Alexa enabled garage door
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In August, I am going to focus on different regulations. This episode is focused on the National Organics Program (NOP). In the US, USDA is the agency that is responsible for enforcing this regulation. This regulation what chemicals are allowed in organic agriculture.
- National Organic Program
- NOP Petitioned Substances
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In August, I am going to focus on different regulations. This episode is focused on law about food packaging. In the US, FDA is the agency that is responsible for enforcing this regulation. These laws regulate what chemicals are allowed in packaging depending on the type of food and the conditions of use.
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In August, I am going to focus on different regulations. This episode is focused on chemical control laws. In the US, EPA is the agency that is responsible for enforcing this regulation. These laws regulate what chemicals are allowed in commerce.
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In August, I am going to focus on different regulations. This episode is going to focused on GHS (global harmonized system/standard). In the US, OSHA is the agency that is responsible for enforcing this regulation.
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In August, I am going to focus on different regulations. This episode is going to be a general introduction to this series of episodes.
I'm going to talk about how I became interested in laws and regulations, what I find interesting about them, and the plans for the rest of this month.
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Last week I talked about the metric system. This week I discuss the 12 hour and 24 hour clock. This is a lighthearted topic, but one with a global context.
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Why is the US one or 3 countries that does not use the metric system as the primary system of units?
Let's look at the history and how we measure things today.
Reference Sites:
Metrication in the United States
Why Isn't the U.S. on the Metric System?
America Has Been Struggling With the Metric System For Almost 230 Years
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Do you remember pen pals?
With lock down, kid (and parents) are looking for ways to keep connected.
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Science denial baffles me, but I'm a scientist. In this episode, I reflect on how science was viewed in the 1980's and how that shaped my perception.
Sites referenced in this episode:
Wikipedia: 1980s in science and technologyThe Decades That Invented the Future, Part 9: 1981-1990
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Latchkey kids were the norm during my childhood, but I don't see that as much today. In this episode, I discuss my experience with being a latchkey kid and what I see as the benefits and consequences of my experience.
Below are a few links mentioned in the episode:
- Wikipedia: Latchkey kid
- 'Latchkey Kids': What's Different About Leaving Children Home Alone Now Versus Then
- Legal Age Restrictions For Latchkey Kids
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The novel corona virus has changed everything in our daily lives. As the US starts to return to a little bit of normal, do the numbers really reflect that this is the right course. Have the politicians skipped ahead of science? I believe so, not based on politics but based on statistics.
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George Floyd and the demonstrations around the world are too big and important to ignore.
This episode covers my perspective on how times have changed and my hopes going forward.
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In the beginning...
Okay, it's not that dramatic, but this is episode 1 of my podcast!
Let me introduce myself and the vision for episodes going forward.
- What is a Xennial?
- Who am I (not in the existential framing)
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