My Good Three

Former President Donald J. Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris. As we very quickly approach the 2024 Presidential Election Day, and the many policy differences, personality differences, and a list of promises and warnings are swirling around in our heads, it’s worth taking a moment to look at our first U.S. President, George Washington. We’ll quickly examine the core trait that defined his service...

We all hear a lot of negative news about what’s happening in the world. The coverage of conflict and threats is unrelenting. So, is it possible that the world may not be devolving into chaos? Could the world actually be improving in how it cooperates (on a macro level) and these conflicts are just taking center-stage? The answer to this question might surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

When helicopters struggled to reach mountainous areas after Hurricane Helene dropped nearly 20” of rain on western North Carolina in less than two days, mules, specifically the mules and volunteers from Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, carried supplies to those in need…by foot. This is My Good Three Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all been there. We're sick or injured and we're not getting better. Usually, that means a bacterial infection, and with the help of antibiotics, we're back on our feet. The next time this happens, be thankful for the persistence...and the luck...of Alexander Fleming. This is My Good Three Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you sometimes feel like our planet is in peril and there’s nothing we can do about it? This episode puts a pause on all the negativity and allows for a moment to look at the positives in front of us, and the opportunity that is within reach, not just with nuclear fusion, which may be decades away, but with exciting geothermal energy technology. This is My Good Three. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In August of 2024, Ursula Bannister, a 79-year-old hiker from Tacoma, Washington was severely injured while on a hike to lay flowers at her deceased mother’s final resting place at a lookout. What happened next was a remarkable example of humanity, love, and respect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start My Good Three off with a story about people who risked their lives to keep others safe. This is the story about the sacrifice that the passengers of UA Flight 93 made on September 11th, 2001. It centers on Todd Beamer, and the call he made to the Airphone operator just before he and the other passengers stormed the cockpit and prevented the airplane, which had been taken over by hijackers...

Tired of all of the negative news stories and how they make you feel? In My Good Three, we share three short stories per week aimed at helping increase gratitude, and ultimately, optimism. Monday's episode is a story of appreciation from the past. On Wednesday, we share a story from the present...something that provides inspiration. On Friday, the episode will summarize a story that will impact ou...