Swimming Upstream Radio Show

On this Christmas edition of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show host Dorothy Wilhelm presents a special holiday segment with her memories and recollections from Christmases past. She also shares a performance called “Keep Your Engine Running” which includes her conversation with her daughter Gina Wilhelm and Santa’s senior elf Al. The Christmas special segment is capped off by a performance from Gin...

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show continues its celebration of the holiday season with another two-part episode. Host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes back The Crafty Canadian Sandra Solon, who provides an easy-to-make quilling craft to make family ornaments and keepsakes. In the second half, Dorothy welcomes in author Helena Reynolds who co-authored the book Destined to be a Hamilton with Mary Anne Hamilt...

The Swimming Upstream Radio Show continues its celebration of the holiday season with a two-part Generation Gap Episode. Host Dorothy Wilhelm gets a visit from The Crafty Canadian, Sandra Solon, who shows how to make a very nice interactive advent calendar for the kids on a simple budget. Then Dorothy (Silent Generation) welcomes in Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and Jason Falls (Gen-X) to explore...

Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off December in search of inspiration from Abraham Lincoln from The Lincoln Guy D.L. Fowler. Host Dorothy Wilhelm interviews the author about the challenges that our 16th president faced in his short time in the White House and what we can learn from him to help deal with today’s trying era in American history. The conversation centers around the themes of unity...

This episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show is the second in a series of Fifty and Just Getting Started themes from guest and co-host Terri Thal. Swimming Upstream Radio Show’s Dorothy Wilhelm invited Terri to kick off her new project with the program. She and Terri host original guest Regina Carey and welcome singer-songwriter Christine Lavin to share her songs and advice for women over 50. ...

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...

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 societa...

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...

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 Panora...

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...

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...

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 gea...

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...

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...

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 Generati...

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, an...

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...

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...

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...

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 wil...

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...

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 y...

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 Independe...

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...

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 Fowle...