with Pamela Lamp
On board the amphibious assault ship, Nora Tyson, the commanding officer leading military exercises off the Panama Canal, briefed Navy and Marine Corps liaison officers from two dozen Latin American countries. “Ma’am, may I ask you a question?” asked a young Latin American officer who approached Nora after the meeting. “Sure,” the now-retired Vice Admiral…
World Honey Bee Day—and my guest’s birthday—is August 19. After reading a couple of bee-related novels, I wanted to learn more about the intelligent little creatures and their importance to our planet. And so, I reached out to beekeeping expert Kim Flottum. Listen to the episode here or on Apple, Spotify, or another podcast app…
Calling all grammar nerds and language lovers! In this podcast episode, I talk with Ellen Jovin about her New York City-based pop-up grammar advice stand, the Grammar Table. Ellen is the author of several books on language, a business writing teacher, and a grammar expert. She is the co-founder of Syntaxis, a communication skills training…
Making new friends in different phases of our lives is not easy for anyone, no matter our age. And friendships, social engagement, and connectivity seem to play important roles in staying sharp as we get older. In this episode, friendship guru Nina Badzin suggests a variety of ways to meet people and build friendships. Listen…
At some point in our lives, almost all of us will need cataract surgery. In this episode, Dr. Ravi Goel discusses when the time is right for surgery and what to expect during the procedure. Dr. Goel is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at Regional…