The Curated Chapter

I don’t know about you but lately my favorite place in the whole world…is my bed. Collapsing on that  bed and letting all the stresses of the day melt away is my new favorite pastime! Check out this poem by Paul Jones. It’s called AS I  LAY. Poem from Standing Alone (As I Lay)  Paul takes it to […] The post Standing Alone and Other Poems of Inspiration appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Welcome to Newsgram.  Today I want to talk about your largest organ. That’s right, it’s your skin. You knew that right? Skin problems are the worst! They are right there, staring us in the face, daring us to stand up to them, so let’s do it!  Do you want healthy skin? I’m going to tell […] The post Title: Skincare Advice from an L.A. Aesthetician appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Alright kids, today I’ve got another children’s book for you so settle in, Here we go….  (Excerpt from the book) It was a cold and windy night. The moon peeked out over the silver lined powder puff clouds, while in the valley below, snow was falling gently on the rooftop of a wooden stable. Inside […] The post Blusher's First Christmas by Teresa Rowland appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Based on the book Joseph Akeroyd: Rediscovering a Prison Reformer by Ron Wilson Welcome to this edition of Newsgram! When a crime is committed we want justice. We want it swift and we want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We have a system of laws that are there to make sure the proper punishment […] The post Crime and Punishment appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Based on the books, The Wildly Whimsical Tales of Gracie and Sniggles by Teressa Hill It’s story time kids! Are you ready to solve a mystery? Why not. Let’s have some fun. From time to time here on Newsgram we like to take a moment and wander down the magical path of childhood wonderments. Today the path leads from […] The post The Wildly Whimsical Tales of Gracie and Sniggles appeared first on We...

Based on the book "Orders from the General: Leadership Advice from a Two Star General". Let’s travel down the path of Self-Improvement today. On our virtual stroll we’re also going to talk about leadership. Now, if you listen to Newsgram, then you know it’s not going to be a traditional path but I believe we […] The post Lead Like A Mustang! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Based on the book Nurturing the Nurturers; Healing the Planet, The Wati Kanyilpai Story by Leon Petchkovsky Childhood trauma is a global problem. How’s that for an opening statement?  Let me ask you a question. If you had a time machine where would you go? You could live in any century. After a long debate about […] The post Child Development and Nurturance appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s been said that opposites attract and I could not disagree more. We are attracted to people who are like us. Think about it. How excited are you when you meet someone and in the middle of the conversation you keep saying “…oh my gosh, me too!” or “…I know what you mean, I grew […] The post Women Who Take Your Breath Away by Julie Torres-Johnson appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today we’re going to talk about love and war involving ordinary human beings just trying to live peaceful lives. People doing their jobs, going to school and hanging out with their friends while a war rages in their backyard. When I first sat down to write this edition of Newsgram Russia had just invaded Ukraine […] The post Mary Whyte was Right Pedro by Billy Menamin appeared first on WebTalkRadi...

What do you do when you complete all the necessary steps to become a Nephrologist? Do you know what a Nephrologist is? It’s a Kidney doctor, and if you’re Dr. Dennis Ross you write fiction novels.  Dennis Ross (Bucket List) It was just something that was on my bucket list.  …true and a bit of an oversimplification. […] The post The Lethal Elixer by Dennis Ross appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Gather ‘round kids. It’s story time!  Today we have a selection of short stories for you written by a former teacher by the name of Kim Brack. Like many teachers Kim says it’s very important to emphasize reading and storytelling because they open the door to so many things. As a teacher she always encouraged her students to read and […] The post Traditional Short Stories for Children appeared firs...

Based on the book No More Games: A Story About Life, Love, and Baseball by Mike Gallo What image is conjured up in your mind's eye when I say the word BASEBALL.  So many, right? You can smell the hotdogs and fresh cut grass.  You might be a die hard fan with a head full of stats […] The post Baseball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you heard about the healing power of dogs? How about the expression 22 a Day? I’m throwing a lot at you here but this show has multiple themes. It’s all gonna come together don’t you worry about that. If you’re a Veteran you know exactly what 22 a Day is all about. In 2013, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs […] The post Have you heard about the healing power of dogs? appeared fi...

based on the book, Memoir of Half a Banana by Fay Chou One of things I love most about this country is our many cultures. America is a melting pot. It always has been and if you’re open minded you can learn a lot from people who immigrate here from other places.  Full Disclosure, I […] The post Cultural Differences: U.S. and China appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Some would say the 1960’s were the best decade in American history. Those people would have to be talking about the great music, movies, fashion and the counterculture taking place. Sex, Drugs and Rock-N-Roll. I mean we met the Beatles in 1964. Elvis gave us his legendary comeback special and then we landed on the […] The post Vietnam in 1968. Based on the book 13 Months: In the Bush, in Vietnam,...

Shinete Christina Maunze was born in Zimbabwe and educated in London. She’s an interesting woman with a fascinating story to tell…so she did in her new book Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey: A Family Torn Apart. This is the true story of her family and how it was destroyed by unscrupulous, ungodly prophecies, false-prophets […] The post Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey by Shinete Christina...

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram.  Putting together a group of words that tell a story, create a melody, or evoke an emotional response is a very powerful thing. I admire the people who do it well. In fact, when it comes to creative careers I think the writer is on the top of the […] The post Love in Rhyme, based on the book, A Little Birdie Told Me by Lorraine Burkey appeared first on WebTalkR...

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram.  The thing about men is we like to cook outdoors. Maybe it’s primal. An instinct that can be traced back to Homo Erectus thousands of years ago.  The cookout is a safe place. It’s a social gathering, a meeting place, a romantic place, a fun place to tell stories, […] The post Barbeque for Charity appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Since the world began man has looked to the heavens in wonder about his place in the world. Who am I? How did I get here? What does it all mean? To that end, there are two primary schools of thought that have emerged. Science and Religion. There is a third party who believes in […] The post End Times: According to Scripture by Charles Pallaghy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Every now and again on Newsgram we like to take a glimpse into history, after all this is a show about interesting people living their lives in interesting ways. So today we’re going to meet two women Abigail Adams wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams and Mary Mauch author of the new book Wild […] The post Wild Colts Make the Best Horses: The Intrepid Life of Abigail Adams...

Based on the book Happy People Happy World by Vincent D'Souza Welcome to Newsgram What do you say we make this a happy day! Whatever time it is right now, let’s make the rest of the day a happy one. Why, because a positive attitude is like a beacon of light. It’s a literal magnet to attracting more happiness. Have you ever noticed how happy, […] The post Healing the World with Happiness and Prayer...

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram Today I’m going to talk about Blue on Black crime. We’ve all heard the stories of unarmed men, most of them African American who were shot for reasons that seem inconceivable; Cases like George Floyd. Now, this show isn’t going to get into the specifics of all the different […] The post Blue on Black Crime Based on Blues in Blue by Vaughn LeMon appeared first on...

Based the book VALIENTE: Courage and Consequence by  A.G. Castillo I couldn’t think  of a better time than right now to talk about student-athletes and Basketball. At the time this podcast is being written we are staring straight down the alley-top of the NCAA playoffs. No? How about the Free-Throw Line?  Anyway, depending on when you are hearing […] The post Highschool, Basketball, Family and You...

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram Today I have a book that has so many cool things wrapped up in you are going to think I’ve made it up. I would not do that to you.  (Dramatic music) Are you ready for a Love Story involving a female Cyborg?! How about a War story? I’ve […] The post Love and The Cyborg appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram. Art is something I’ve always been fascinated with. Every person's view of what constitutes art is different. And…there are so many different types of art. Personally, I like to play with pottery, wheel-throwing to be specific but on this show I want to focus on the two-dimensional arts. Paintings, drawings, […] The post Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing...