Hello Good Neighbor

Hello Good Neighbor, I was pondering a word the other day, one that everyone I know understands how and when to use it. You'll find it in books, movies, journalism, and TV shows; and even at times, it seems our beloved domesticated animals know when to use it.  It's a shorter episode today, with a short word of encouragement, as I type this even the Grammarly app is giving pause to my word choices...

Hello Good Neighbor, In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing my parents, Les and Ann Slabaugh. They were visiting recently and it has been a desire of mine to hear their views regarding our "neighbors" and they were agreeable to do so. From my upbringing in Sarasota, FL, to their own in Indiana and Michigan, we discuss how our lives are to impact others and how along the way, we ours...

Hello Good Neighbor, I sat down and simply thought to myself, have you ever experienced...  And so this episode was born and now entered the world. I hope you are encouraged by its message and that you will either experience a bright spot or be one for somebody today. We appreciate your messages and financial support, allowing us to continue providing content that you and others enjoy. If you'd li...

Hello Good Neighbor, In this episode, I give a brief update on the goings-on in my world and share a story from a recent event, which could have been slightly embarrassing or simply amusing. Announcing a new addition to our podcast neighborhood: "Goodnight Good Neighbor", Trailer Episode 1 https://sites.libsyn.com/442320/001-the-official-trailer The Goodnight Good Neighbor Podcast will feature sto...

Hello Good Neighbor, I'm still hearing and reading about how others define the concept of Hope. So much so, that I wanted to continue exploring the topic in this episode, following up on episode 25, The Strategy of Hope. I believe that Hope is very powerful. I believe that it elicits us to action with anticipation of fulfillment. It is based on something real, something tangible, and obtainable. J...

Hello Good Neighbor, I once had an individual end a conversation and take a few steps away, then turn around and state that he did not like the word, "Hope". Within the context of the conversation, he really was pressing for an answer, one that I could not give for that department. I was not the right person and more information was needed. We had a plan though. We would follow up and attempt to a...

Hello Good Neighbor, Last week I mentioned a recent vacation of ours and as with any vacation, we often take pictures to preserve a moment in time. We make memories both on and off of the trails of life, so in this episode, I share a few recent moments that were captured in my mind and maybe on film. If this is your first listen, thank you for visiting our neighborhood. Here we explore life throug...

Hello Good Neighbor, It has been a very busy time of year for us. We are active here at our small farm and recently returned from a much-anticipated family vacation. As I continue to move through this world, I find that the concepts explored here on Hello Good Neighbor also need to incorporate more of what we as a household do. It's how we live, our worldview that defines us, and with that, I want...

Hello Good Neighbor, Over the years I've had exchanges in the text world that have been short and sweet, long and foreboding, and sometimes simply messed up.  We all have fallen prey to the speed at which we can use this medium of communication, in the realm of incorrect punctuation, autocorrect, and even losing context for what we are attempting to say. It's hard enough when we have face-to-face...

Hello Good Neighbor, Have you ever heard the phrase regarding not seeing the forest for the trees? Sometimes we are so close to a situation, thought process, task, etc. that we simply are not able to see what is right there in front of us. We need clarity, and when we receive it, the result can be a sight for sore eyes. This episode explores this concept and provides several options for how to get...

Hello Good Neighbor, Continuing on the topic of the way we communicate (last week described self-talk as a Soliloquy of One), today's episode is a short conversation about song. Songs of life, songs of praise and encouragement, or even for fun.  History has shown us that music is a part of our experience here on earth and we have the opportunity to communicate to our Creator, each other, and even...

Hello Good Neighbor, We all talk to ourselves at times, whether for motivation or to work out details in life. There are some that do this on a regular basis. This self-talk is a part of their everyday lives and is a means of expressing what they are thinking and achieving a solution to what they may working through. Most of us have counted out loud, sung in the shower or car, and expressed oursel...

Hello Good Neighbor, Last year on this day, January 5th, 2021, I launched the trailer for Hello Good Neighbor. Episode 1 came shortly thereafter and here we are today.  I appreciate all of the feedback we have received and the reviews and ratings over at the I Tunes/Apple Podcast platform. I know that many of you listen on other podcast players of your choice, and encourage you to provide your spe...

Hello Good Neighbor, This episode was recorded on 10/31/2021 and I've completed it for upload on 11/09/2021. Over the last week, it has been interesting to hear others talking about "vision casting". It's amazing that there are points in time and in life where humanity seems to align for a conversation that is greatly needed. For my part, or that which I believe was given to me to speak on, I am g...

Hello Good Neighbor, Have you ever said, "I wish I was _______ years old again"? In today's episode, I share a story from a gentleman I had the pleasure of working for, who shared his thoughts on this age-old question. It's a matter of perspective that we all consider at some point along our earthly journey.  Life continues to move us forward and our view on how things are going and how we feel wi...

Hello Good Neighbor, I would like to introduce you to Dennis and Suzie Legg. They are friends of ours, and "Friends of Fort Liberte". They are involved with this mission project down in Haiti, facilitated through the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Fort Liberte.  They are here to share stories from this effort which goes back to 1973, became an official 501 (c) (3) in 1993, and has since grown to serv...

Hello Good Neighbor, This morning I was outside working on an outdoor pizza oven and was very aware of the pending rain showers that were to start in the afternoon. Watching the radar and seeing the pattern of bands coming our way, I knew a pop-up storm could occur at any time. So what do you do? You listen for the rain, the evidence of what is on the horizon. The thunder and lightning, indicators...

With a mission of doing unto others as we would have done unto ourselves, the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan is within keeping of our desire for "all things neighborly". I've actually wanted to share this story for some time and recorded the episode almost three weeks prior to publishing it to the podcast. I felt as though it needed a little more depth, so I put pen to paper and shared a l...

Hello Good Neighbor, Today's Episode is born out of a question I read about a month ago: What is "the Last, First thing" that you did? Meaning, when did you last have a first-of-its-kind experience? Hmm... Makes you stop and think a bit. It took me a while but I finally figured out what mine was, so I figured that I'd share it here with the Neighborhood. Heidi Dusek, the host of the "Ordinary Sher...

This is our second interview-style episode (outside of my family) and it carries some weight about it. Today we are exploring the realm of end-of-life care. I've had the pleasure of knowing our guest, Marie Betcher, since last summer. She is a registered RN in the Pacific Northwest and has spent a carrier in the nursing field. With personal changes in her own family's life, and a deep desire to se...

The title says it all. We have officially hit the 10th episode (not including the original trailer) and are at the 100-day mark! Our first hundred days. I hope you will enjoy this little recap of our mission, some behind the scenes regarding the origin and some of the other aspects of the Hello Good Neighbor platform you may not be aware of and are on the horizon. If you have a story to share, I'd...

Mind the Gate is a term my wife and I came upon several years ago and today I bring some commonality between what the sign indicates and the gates and fences in our lives. They are there for good reason and stand as reminders of how powerful our words and actions are, and that something of significance may lie beyond if we would only be so kind as to mind the gate... If you have a specific story o...

Hello Good Neighbor, In Episode 8, I have the pleasure to introduce you to April Roga. April is a former Broadcaster (88.5 WKPX) and a self-described People Connector. She's passionate about empowering special needs parents while helping them discover the inner beauty and strength within their kids.  She can be found on FaceBook at:   https://www.facebook.com/AprilRoga   ... where a simple DM will...

Hello Good Neighbor, In this episode, I discuss a few of the thoughts I had after reading an article by one who felt as though their life was full of do's and do not's, all seemingly from a gender perspective. While I understand the words they wrote and have seen some of the ramifications of such a dilemma, I could not comprehend summing up one's life and outlook in such a fashion as they espoused...

Welcome to Hello Good Neighbor, where we explore "all things neighborly". There's a well-known phrase regarding the planting of trees, actual trees. It is also often referenced when someone makes a change in life that takes them from being stuck or held back and signifies that they are moving forward. They are choosing to make a difference both in their lives and maybe even the lives of others.  F...