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Swimming Upstream Radio Show

Dorothy Wilhelm

Swimming Upstream Radio Show HOST DOROTHY WILHELM – This new show is for people who want to break the mold to live life as if it mattered – and laugh along the way. Join Dorothy for new ideas and a lot of fun. #Dorothy, #Tacoma News Tribune, #live as if, #Generation Gap www.itsnevertoolate.com, https://www.facebook.com/WereSwimmingUpstream/

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24:12

Getting Women Unstuck: Terri Thal and Reinventing...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm and guest Terri Thal discuss the theme of reinvention, particularly for women over 50. They introduce their new project, ‘Fifty and Just Getting Started,' aimed at empowering women to break free from feeling stuck in their lives. Thal’s first guest in the new project is Queen of Action Regina Carey who shares inspiration and personal stories to give women over 50 practical advice. They explore the emotional growth that can

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26:05

Exploring Generational Shifts: Protests Through Time

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2025/11/10

In our latest episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show’s "Generation Gap," Dorothy Wilhelm (Silent Generation) chats with Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and producer Jason Falls (Gen-X) to dive into the fascinating world of generational differences. From the silent generation's quiet resilience to the millennials' vocal activism, we explore how each generation has shaped and responded to societal changes.Each shares personal stories and insightful discussions and this episode offers a unique

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29:19

The Science of Joy: A Conversation with Allen Klein

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2025/11/03

Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off November with the topic of joy. Host Dorothy Wilhelm interviews Allen Klein, a humorous keynote speaker and the world's only Jollytologist. (Allen explained that a jollytologist is a scientist of joy. They explore the importance of joy and humor in life, especially during challenging times. Allen shares personal stories of loss and resilience, emphasizing how humor can be a powerful tool for healing. The discussion also touches on practical ways to bring joy

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27:04

Tim and Tam: A Love Story for Today

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2025/10/27

If you listened to our podcast today, you will have heard how about two years ago Tim Alden was Diagnosed with Dementia. Now, this is not that unusual. 10 million cases are diagnosed annually. What is unusual was the good humored determination with which they set out to navigate this stage of life.We're lucky to have Tam's story below, as originally published in The Voice, publication of Panorama.org Also available is the heart warming movie made for PanoramaTV, produced by Brian Hovis. We've

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26:09

Notes on My Greenwich Village - Dave, Bob and Me by...

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2025/10/20

I remember my first meeting with Terri Thal. She was preparing for the publication of her new book. She had titled it, MY GREENWICH VILLAGE, Dave, Bob and Me It's release coincided roughly with the movie about Bob Dylan's Life, A Complete Unknown. The movie was three hours long and ,yes, Timothée Chalamet did all the playing and singing himself. I asked. But if you've got three hours to spend, I'd just buy Terri's book. If you go to a movie that's 3 hours long, chances are you won't be able to stand

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28:09

Generation Gap - Halloween Edition

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2025/10/13

The purpose behind this fast moving and moderately funny show is to spotlight the way that the simple and involuntary act of being born causes us to act and think differently. Ray Miller-Still is a Millennial. He is also the editor of a major Northwest Newspaper. This causes him to be fussy about facts. Jason Falls produces this podcast but like any good wizard, wears many hats. Someday we'll get him to tell us about it. He belongs to Gen-X.Dorothy Wilhelm (she ducks her head modestly) is the

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22:55

Traveling with disabilities and wonderful Easy Walks...

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2025/10/06

Traveling with disabilities and wonderful Easy Walks walks mapped out by Marjorie Turner Hollman have been part of our Swimming Upstream Radio Shows for more than ten years and they've always been practical and useful."I'd be happy to chat another time about winter walking--for non-snowy areas," she wrote in 2020. " I think it's mostly a matter of the right clothes, water proof boots and rain gear. And yes, gore-tex is worth the money (and no,, I do not get paid to say that!--but perhaps I should

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21:49

How Small Communities Help Each Other

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2025/09/22

Jon Hubbell and Diane Malone shared stories of how they found ways to help people in need. Ron told of repelling down the front of a building in Lach. The goal was to raise $1000 for Thurston County Networks and Jon said proudly that the goal was exceeded. Diane added Sponsored Food Help for Thurston County was receiving help from and for Thurston County families in need.In small towns, residents rely on informal and formal networks to provide mutual support, from exchanging practical assistance

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25:00

Sandra Solon: The Crafty Canadian

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2025/09/15

Sandra shares her bio with us: Sandra Solon, also known as "The Crafty Canadian," is a multifaceted and versatile artist hailing from Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Her artistic repertoire spans a diverse range of disciplines, showcasing her mastery in various media. Sandra's talents include painting, drawing, and intricate needle crafts such as tatting, crochet, knitting, and sewing. She is also an accomplished designer and woodworker, with a professional background in house design and

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26:34

Generation Gap: Dorothy Wilhelm, Ray Miller Still,...

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2025/09/08

Generation Gap has been on the air nearly ten years, hosted by Dorothy Wilhelm. and Ray Miller Still, Editor in Chief of The Enumclaw Courier Herald. Ray says there are only 2 Courier Herald Newspapers in the World. One is in the United States and One in Ireland. So it's been our custom to decide on the question we'll discuss for each show. Dorothy, born in 1934, is a member of the Silent Generation. The Silent Generation is generally defined as those born between 1928 and 1945. This generation

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26:21

The Business Book Strategist on Writing Your Own Book

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2025/09/01

Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is The Business Book Strategist and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write a nonfiction book about their expertise as a business development strategy. She is the author of 12 books, including—On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draft in Six Weeks, Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You’ve Already Written, My New Book, and with coauthor Lois Creamer, The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches. Her book,

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25:13

Sandra Solon, The Crafty Canadian

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2025/08/25

In these perilous times when the United States and Canada are takiing turns to nip at each others heels, it's a special pleasure to welcome our special friend, Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian. Sandra always brings us treasures we'd never think of by ourselves. This month, it 's apple leather for a snack, to nibble on, and the same piece of apple can also be a decoration or a toy. Now you don't get that just anywhere.If you'd like to know more about Sandra's projects, you can write her

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27:28

Art and the Cowboy - Part 3

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2025/08/18

In This third part of the series, Art and the Cowboy, Joella Oldfield brings the story home. IN the first installment, Joella, Fred Oldfield's daughter and Ambassador for the Fred Oldfield Cultural Center, gave Fred Oldfield's credentials for calling himself a cowboy artist, as he was a working cowboy for at least 40 years and distinguished himself among so called cowboy artist for working at his craft well into his 40's. So many of his early paintings show the cowboys early working

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28:08

Generation Gap: Navigating Summer Activity Schedules...

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2025/08/11

Continuing into our 10th year with Generation Gap, Dorothy, Ray and Jason, talk about hard learned tips for navigating parenthood. OH, come on. We must know something.Dorothy observes that one thing that was the most successful tool for her children’s good behavior was sending them to their room - for an extended period. The time in the room was important to produce good character and providing a much needed break for Mom. A thing that surprised me today is that I heard parents comparing notes

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23:57

But You Don't Look Like A Spy

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2025/08/04

Do you mean big companies really hire spies to prevent fraud and criminal activities? Yes, but more Betty Crocker and less James Bond. Our guest today, Jean Hughey was adjusting to a cross country move and so she looked for a part time job. She didn't expect to wind up as a spy for a one of the US' biggest companies. She turned out to be pretty good at it. Dorothy observes, "This seemed a wild story to me and I wondered if companies still hired spies. I easily found 6 different companies that

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28:08

Lending A Hand

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2025/07/21

About 22% of adults age 65 and older reported volunteering in 2021, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Volunteering and Civic Life Supplement. Around 22% of people in their 70s and 80s volunteer on a weekly basis, which is higher than the rate among older adults in their 50s. This week on the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, we’ll meet two people repelling for a cause and one who says public speaking is a path into lending a hand to people Repelling for a

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27:07

A Look at the old west through the paintings of Fred...

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2025/07/14

This is the second in the series of paintings of the old west as it was left. The paintings were by acclaimed cowboy artist Fred Oldfield and acclaimed because they so obviously were lived by the man who painted them. This is my favorite, notes Dorothy Wilhelm. Although the photo of Fred comes from Eastern Washington, everyone knows the feeling when the sky literally seems to close down around you.This description of Fred's life comes from the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center: Fred

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29:28

Illegal Fireworks! The Generation Gap with Dorothy...

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2025/07/07

It's Independence Day, the 4th of July is at hand. Let's talk about illegal fireworks - and other patriotic things.On this edition of Generation Gap, we pay tribute to the old days of the 4th of July when celebration wasn't complete til somebody blew off one or more appendages. On this show our regulars (Dorothy - Silent Generation ) (Ray - Millennial) (Jason - Gen X) will recall how Independence Day was different in their generations. Since we've been doing this show more than 10 years, we're

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26:24

Easy, Fun Craft Ideas for Summer

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2025/06/30

Sandra Solon, our Crafty Canadian is a regular on our podcasts. She is a wizard at creating activities for hand crafted items you didn't know you wanted. She's also a perfect example of why we cherish our Canadian neighbors. Last month, she created beautiful, edible dandelion cookies and beautiful inedible paper fortune cookies. They were great. We don't know why. Last week she sent an excited bulletin that hundreds of spider babies had been born on her gate.She seemed to think that was a good

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26:19

Award-winning author DL Fowler (the Lincoln Guy)

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2025/06/16

Award-winning author DL Fowler (the Lincoln Guy) transports readers into his characters' inner worlds. His bestselling work, Lincoln Raw-a biographical novel, imagines how Lincoln viewed the world in which he came of age. DL Fowler's book, Lincoln Raw is curated in the Lincoln Collection of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.Dorothy says, "I am proud to say I am responsible for Larry Fowler being called "The Lincoln Guy" - He'll talk about how Lincoln's era contrasted with ours. On Bill

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